BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//U海角社区 Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:U海角社区 Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for U海角社区 Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T160000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142301 CREATED:20260212T200057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T200137Z UID:10005476-1773736200-1773763200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 海角社区 Vegetable and Fruit School in Lewiston DESCRIPTION:This day-long school is sponsored by the University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension and the 海角社区 Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association.聽 Lunch will be provided so pre-registration is encouraged and appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome but lunch will not be guaranteed. Online registration will close on March 12th. Please contact Highmoor Farm at 207.933.2100 for questions.\n\n\n\n\n\nIn case of bad weather\, we will follow the University of Southern 海角社区 weather hotline announcement at 207.780.4800. \nCredits: \n\nAnticipated pesticide applicator recertification credits = 3.0 (not yet finalized)\nCEUs: To be determined\n\nRegister Online URL:/calendar/event/2026-maine-vegetable-and-fruit-school/ LOCATION:Univeristy of Southern 海角社区 Lewiston Campus\, 51 Westminster Street\, Lewiston\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T180000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142301 CREATED:20260129T200731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202217Z UID:10004193-1773763200-1773770400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:4-H 海角社区 App Challenge Series DESCRIPTION:The 4-H 海角社区 App Challenge series will provide an introduction to Tyler Technologies鈥櫬牶＝巧缜 App Challenge聽and provide guided support for developing an app. This will be a series for ages 13+ that focuses on the foundations of developing a web-based application\, including introduction to the聽海角社区 App Challenge. Participants will engage in design thinking\, prototyping\, and problem solving all while going through the process of developing their own app. At the end of the series\, participants\, if they choose\, will be able to submit their application to the聽海角社区 App Challenge聽for聽the chance to earn valuable prizes\, including scholarships totaling $10\,000. In this series\, youth will engage in hands-on learning\, computer programming\, and design with guidance and support from experts at Tyler Technologies and 4-H. Participants must be 海角社区 residents. \nParticipants will need access to a computer and be required to create a聽code.org聽login.聽Devices need to be one per participant (sharing a device is not advisable for this session). Tablets and mobile devices do not work with this platform. Participants must be 海角社区 residents. \nAges: 13-18 \nDates/Times: Tuesdays\, March 3 鈥 24\, 2026\, from 4:00 鈥 6:00 pm \nRegistration Deadline: February 12\, 2026 \nCapacity:聽Limited to 12 youth \nRegister here! \nNote 鈥 the 海角社区 App Challenge is open to 4-Hers regardless of participation in this series. \nContact聽sarah.sparks@maine.edu聽for more information. URL:/calendar/event/4-h-maine-app-challenge-series/2026-03-17/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/4-h-maine-app-challenge-series/2026-03-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T200000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142301 CREATED:20260225T152227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T152227Z UID:10006647-1773774000-1773777600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:海角社区 Agriculture Mediation Program Spring Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to turn that bad feeling in the pit of your stomach and avoidance into a productive\, learning conversation at home and on the job?! Join our no-cost\, virtual book club focused on Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (3rd Edition) written by communication experts and based on data from the Harvard Negotiation Project. \nWhen are the Spring Sessions: \nMar-April Book Club Session: March 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 & 31 April 7 \non Tuesdays via Zoom 鈥 7 to 8 PM \nEnroll here!\n \nWho Can Attend?\nThis book club is for the unique challenges faced by: \n\nLand & Sea Industry: Farmers\, fishermen\, industry workers\, and processors.\nIndustry Service providers who serve 海角社区鈥檚 food harvesters and producers.\nConflict Professionals: Mediators\, facilitators\, conflict resolution practitioners\, and students who support land & sea farmers\, fishermen\, and workers (or who plan to in the future!)\n\nWho will be facilitating the MAMP Book Club?\nLucy Wess\, MAMP Director\, and a person whose life has been forever changed by this text! \nElizabeth (Nancy) Neal\, MAMP Super Intern and Dairy Diva & Matriarch at Honey Brook Farm in Garland\, 海角社区. \nWhat You Will Learn:\nDifficult conversations often derail because we argue about who is right. This book club will invite you to learn and explore how to shift from聽blame to contribution聽and from聽certainty to curiosity. You will gain practical tools to: \n\nUntangle the Three Conversations: Understand the underlying structure of conflict (The 鈥淲hat Happened?鈥漒, Feelings\, and Identity Conversations).\nManage Emotions:聽Effectively identify and handle your own strong feelings and those of others.\nStart Constructively:聽Learn how to open a conversation from a neutral 鈥淭hird Story鈥 to create a safe space for learning and problem-solving.\nImprove Outcomes:聽Move beyond simple agreement to build stronger personal and working relationships.\n\nLearning Platforms & Shared Spaces \n\nPlatform: Hosted on BrightSpace for weekly asynchronous (at your own pace) discussion boards with prompts to prime the pump!\nEngagement: Weekly live Zoom meet-ups for discussion\, activities\, skill practice\, case studies\, Q&A\, and more.\n\nImportant Details & Considerations聽\n \nBook Access:聽Participants are responsible for acquiring their own copy of Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (3rd Edition) by Douglas Stone\, Bruce Patton\, and Sheila Heen. \n\nHard Copy: Love your wallet and the planet\, consider buying a used/ previously loved 3rd聽edition\nAudio Book: widely available across listening platforms\nIf you need financial support to access our winter book club text (in either format)\, please check that below\, and our MAMP staff will follow up with you directly to make.that.happen!\n\nTime Commitment:聽We encourage participants to commit to the full 6-week session they register for. \n\nReading: Expect to read approximately 40鈥60 pages per week.\nDiscussion Board: Plan for 15鈥30 minutes per week to post your thoughtful response to the prompt and engage with other participants鈥 posts on BrightSpace.\nZoom Meet-up: Plan for 60 minutes per week for the live discussion and skill practice session.\n\nConfidentiality:聽Participants agree to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of any sensitive personal or business examples shared by other members during discussions and Zoom meetings. \nTech Needs:聽You will need reliable internet connections\, a computer/tablet to access the BrightSpace platform\, and a microphone/webcam for the weekly Zoom meet-ups. \nAccommodations: If you need a reasonable accommodation\, including financial support to access our winter book club text (in either format)\, to participate in this course\, please contact Lucy Wess at lucille.wess@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/maine-agriculture-mediation-program-spring-book-club/2026-03-17/ CATEGORIES:Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/maine-agriculture-mediation-program-spring-book-club/2026-03-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T235959 DTSTAMP:20260627T142301 CREATED:20260302T173000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T173000Z UID:10006748-1773792000-1774051199@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 海角社区 Meat Cutting School DESCRIPTION:The University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension is working with the School of Food and Agriculture\, the Department of Agriculture\, Conservation and Forestry\, and the University of Kentucky to offer a three-day course in professional meat cutting/processing\, with a third day set aside for any spillover and classroom learning objectives. This course includes both classroom and hands-on training. \nThe 海角社区 Meat Cutting School has a聽limited seating capacity (24)聽to ensure participants have maximum hands-on learning and without overcrowded classroom space. Anyone interested in professional meat processing\, especially young professionals interested in a career in meat cutting/processing. However\, this is a tremendous opportunity for livestock producers interested in learning more about meat cutting and processing. \nParticipants will learn about:聽History of US meat production\, consumer trends\, humane handling and slaughter of livestock\, meat quality\, food safety\, and labeling. In addition\, participants will have hands-on training with swine cutting\, as well as\, sausage making. Students will have the opportunity to tour professional/commercial meat processing facilities\, and participate in a customized animal composting school. \nWhat is different this year?聽The University of 海角社区 Dr. Matthew Highlands Pilot Plant was licensed as a custom meat processing facility. This allows us to offer this training to a larger group of participants. We have classroom space on campus to accommodate learning in a much more comfortable environment. Also\, the meat cutting room is more spacious so participants will have an easier time interacting with the instructor and each other. However\, the greatest benefit is that will be able to source more animals for the hands-on cutting portion of the class so participants will get to cut more animals than in previous cutting schools. \nInstructors\nInstructors include聽Dr. Gregg Rentfrow\,聽Professor\, and Meat Science Specialist at the University of Kentucky; Dr. Colt Knight\, Associate Extension Professor聽and State Livestock Specialist for the University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension \nDetails for Each Day\n\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026\, 2:00-5:00 p.m.\, The group will learn about the history of meat in the United States\, meat Inspection\, food safety and processing yields.\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026\, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.\, the group will work with Dr. Rentfrow and Dr. Knight to witness a live cutting demo on how to properly break down a pork side into primals\, retail cuts\, and sausage. Then participants will break down their own pig side in small teams. This includes quartering\, creating primal cuts\, fabricating retail cuts\, making and forming sausage\, packaging\, and clean-up.\nFriday\, March 20\, 2026\, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.\,聽the group will work with the 海角社区 Composting Team for a customized hands-on course detailing how to composting animal carcasses\, viscera\, and leftovers from meat processing. Composting is an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to manage waste generated from meat processing. Participants of the Meat Cutting School will get instruction from the 海角社区 Compost Team and will learn the basics of compost biology\, compost feedstocks\, pile management and compost troubleshooting through lectures and hands-on exercises. On the third day\, participants will also visit and tour a working Inspected Meat Processing facility.\n\nParticipants will also get access to the Virtual 海角社区 Meat Cutting School videos that cover the complete breakdown of Beef\, Lamb\, and Pork in high-quality 4K video so you won鈥檛 have to worry about forgetting what you learned during the in-person training. \nCost: $500 \nRegister Online \nQuestions?聽Contact Melissa聽Babcock at聽melissa.libby1@maine.edu聽or 207.581.2788 or 1.800.287.7170 (in 海角社区) URL:/calendar/event/2026-maine-meat-cutting-school/ LOCATION:Dr. Matthew Highlands Pilot Plant\, Room 165\, Hitchner Hall\, 7 Portage Road\, Orono\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T170000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142301 CREATED:20260129T194821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202249Z UID:10004177-1773849600-1773853200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club will provide an introduction to what artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are. This will be a 6 session series for ages 9+ that focuses on the foundations of AI\, including introduction to AI\, pattern recognition\, human versus machine learning\, AI in daily life and ethical awareness. Participants will take a closer look at how these are currently being used\, learn about what AI does well and what it does not do well and considerations for using AI. \nArtificial Intelligence has incredible capabilities. This series will reveal some opportunities and challenges of this emerging technology in a safe learning environment. In this club\, youth will explore this emerging powerful technology with guidance and support from 4-H staff. \n\n\nAges: Youth ages 9-18 \n\n\nDates/Times: Wednesdays\, February 25 鈥 April 1 from 4:00 鈥 5:00 pm \n\n\nCapacity:聽Limited to 10 youth \n\n\nRegistration deadline: February 12\, 2026 \n\n\nRegister here! \nContact聽sarah.sparks@maine.edu聽for more information. URL:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-03-18/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-03-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142301 CREATED:20260225T134811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T134819Z UID:10006623-1773853200-1773860400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Plant-Based on a Budget Workshop in Lisbon Falls DESCRIPTION:University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension will offer 鈥淧lant-Based on a Budget鈥 on Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026\, from 5鈥7 p.m. at the Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County Extension office\, 24 Main Street\, Lisbon Falls. \nThe hands-on workshop is designed for adults interested in preparing affordable plant-based meals. Participants will learn practical strategies for shopping and meal planning\, and will prepare two budget-friendly recipes using ingredients such as lentils\, beans\, grains and seasonal produce. The session will focus on building skills for preparing nutritious meals without relying on higher-cost meat substitutes. \nThe $10 registration fee supports program costs. Registration is required and limited to six participants. Visit the聽program webpage聽to register by Wednesday\, March 11. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Alex Bosse at 207.353.5550 or聽alexander.bosse@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/plant-based-on-a-budget-in-lisbon-falls/ LOCATION:U海角社区 Cooperative Extension: Androscoggin-Sagadahoc Counties\, 24 Main Street\, Lisbon Falls\, ME\, 04252\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension- Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties":MAILTO:extension.andsag@maine.edu GEO:43.9971056;-70.060448 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=U海角社区 Cooperative Extension: Androscoggin-Sagadahoc Counties 24 Main Street Lisbon Falls ME 04252 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24 Main Street:geo:-70.060448,43.9971056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142301 CREATED:20260212T200701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T200701Z UID:10005477-1773855000-1773862200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Somerset County Spring Farm and Garden Series 鈥 Tomato Production DESCRIPTION:Please join Nick Rowley for a spring farm and garden series focused on vegetable production topics suitable for the home gardener to the farmer. There will be a total of four sessions\, a mix of classroom lectures and discussion\, and refreshments will be provided. Register for one or all. Attend virtually or in person.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to grow your best tomatoes! Ever wondered how to prune? What tomatoes to grow? What are those leaf spots? This session will cover seed starting to harvesting and everything in between. Including common tomato pest identification and management. \nRegistration is required\, and each session is limited to 20 participants. Register for the Tomato Production workshop here. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, sessions may be moved to a completely virtual format. Questions and accommodation needs can be directed to Nick Rowley\, 207-778-4650聽Nicholas.rowley@maine.edu\, and Julie Lajoie\, 207-474-9622聽julie.lajoie@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/somerset-county-spring-farm-and-garden-series-tomato-production/ LOCATION:U海角社区 Cooperative Extension Somerset County\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Somerset County":MAILTO:extension.somerset@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142301 CREATED:20260227T210446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T210446Z UID:10006680-1773925200-1773952200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Build a Better Business Workshop in York County DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your business to the next level?聽Build a Better Business聽is a set of hands-on workshops designed for business owners who want practical tools\, fresh insights\, and real results. Choose from a half-day or full-day experience (with locally catered lunch and snacks!)\, and dive into topics of: financial modeling; business strategy mapping; resilience planning; and developing a growth mindset. You鈥檒l leave the day with actionable next steps\, new connections\, and a clearer path forward for your business. \nThe聽Full-day聽event runs from 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and includes all topic blocks. \nThe聽Part A聽half-day session runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will focus on business resilience planning and developing a growth mindset. \nThe聽Part B聽half-day session runs from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will cover business strategy and financial modeling. \nCost:聽$25. Early dinner is included in both half-day and full-day participation.\nRegistration Deadline:聽March 16. \nRegister Online URL:/calendar/event/build-a-better-business-workshop-in-york-county/ LOCATION:U海角社区 Cooperative Extension York County\, 45 Kennebunk Road\, Alfred\, ME\, 04002\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T183000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142301 CREATED:20260218T173005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T193232Z UID:10006598-1773939600-1773945000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Cumberland MGV Education Series: Creating Monarch and Pollinator Habitat on Private Lands Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join Hannah Mullally\, from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service\, for an engaging presentation on how private landowners can play a vital role in monarch butterfly and pollinator conservation. This webinar will explore the fascinating lifecycle and migration journey of the monarch butterfly\, along with the essential habitat components these iconic insects need to survive and thrive.\n\nParticipants will learn practical\, science-based strategies for creating and managing pollinator habitat on private property\, including plant selection\, site preparation\, and long-term maintenance. The session will also provide an overview of voluntary habitat restoration opportunities and available certification programs for landowners interested in formal recognition of their conservation efforts.\n\nWhether you manage a small backyard\, acreage\, or working land\, this presentation will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful impact for monarchs and other pollinators.\n\nRegister online here. This program is offered on a sliding scale: $10\, $5\, or $0 (free for enrolled Master Gardener Volunteers). URL:/calendar/event/cumberland-mgv-education-series-creating-monarch-and-pollinator-habitat-on-private-lands/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Cumberland County":MAILTO:extension.cumberland@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/cumberland-mgv-education-series-creating-monarch-and-pollinator-habitat-on-private-lands/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142301 CREATED:20260303T195148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T195248Z UID:10006791-1774004400-1774011600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Growing & Marketing Specialty Potato Varieties Webinar DESCRIPTION:Consumer interest and demand for fresh-market potato varieties with unique size\, shape\, color and taste profiles has been on the rise. The trend presents exciting market opportunities for specialty crop producers. Brett Johnson\, U海角社区 Extension sustainable agriculture and farm business management educator\, will give an overview of practices involved in growing and marketing specialty potato products in 海角社区 followed by results of the 2-year Organic Specialty Potato Variety Trials conducted at Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility in Old Town\, ME. \nWho should attend:聽Commercial farmers with an interest in producing specialty potato varieties\, commercial farmers currently producing specialty potato varieties\, new and beginning farmers exploring market opportunities. \nThe Presenter: U海角社区 Extension Farm Business Management Educator\, Brett Johnson \nFee:聽 Free 聽 \nLocation:聽Online via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided the day before the event. \nRegister Online URL:/calendar/event/growing-marketing-specialty-potato-varieties-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/growing-marketing-specialty-potato-varieties-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142301 CREATED:20260312T131915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T131915Z UID:10006971-1774087200-1774094400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Natural Dye Garden: Plants\, Color\, and Process in Biddeford DESCRIPTION:Explore the practical and creative world of dye gardening. This presentation covers the key plants for a dye garden and their growing requirements\, how to build a surprisingly wide color palette from your own backyard\, and the natural dyeing process 鈥 with a touch of historical context and a look at some of the creative possibilities these plants offer. \nEileen Flanagan is a fiber farmer\, fiber artist\, and natural dye grower based in Vassalboro\, 海角社区\, where she and her husband John have farmed 70 acres since 2018\, raising sheep\, chickens\, and ducks alongside vegetables and natural dye plants. She sells at local farmers markets\, offering vegetables\, seedlings\, dye stuffs\, and naturally dyed and upcycled goods. Her fiber art practice draws on the full arc of her farm work 鈥 from raising animals and growing dye plants to spinning\, dyeing\, and creating finished pieces. Before turning her full attention to the farm\, she enjoyed a 30-year career in community and economic development. Her work brings together a deep love of the land\, sustainable practice\, and the centuries-old art of growing and using natural dyes. \nRegister for the Natural Dye Garden: Plants\, Color and Process here! URL:/calendar/event/the-natural-dye-garden-plants-color-and-process-in-biddeford/ LOCATION:McArthur Library\, 270 Main Street\, Biddeford\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142301 CREATED:20260212T201217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T201523Z UID:10005479-1774087200-1774101600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Eastern 海角社区 ROOTS Gathering in Machias DESCRIPTION:Eastern 海角社区 Regional Opportunities in Ocean\, Timber\, and Soil (EMROOTS) is a gathering space for people who live\, work\, and care for the lands and waters of Downeast 海角社区 and connected regions. EMROOTS elevates diverse perspectives across agriculture\, forestry\, and fisheries to spark collaboration and shared learning. Through this annual event\, we cultivate creativity\, dedication\, and partnerships that support responsible stewardship of natural resources and a more prosperous regional future. \nThis year鈥檚 half-day 鈥淕athering鈥 looks a little different than the 2025 EMROOTS 鈥淐onference鈥漒, to be held every odd year (2027\, 2029鈥). We welcome farmers\, foresters\, industry workers\, ecosystem enthusiasts\, service providers\, and community organizations to convene in a casual setting to discuss key challenges and emerging opportunities 鈥 within and across sectors. Insights gathered during this event will help shape priority topics for the 2027 EMROOTS Conference. \nCome be a part of the conversation!! There is no cost to participate. \nSome of the themes for discussion this year will include: \n\nWorkforce development\nImproving efficiencies\nBuilding sustainable and resilient systems\nGreatest opportunities/challenges\nClimate change concerns/solutions\n\nRegister for the Eastern 海角社区 ROOTS Gathering here! URL:/calendar/event/eastern-maine-roots-gathering-in-machias/ LOCATION:University of 海角社区 at Machias\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Washington County":MAILTO:extension.washington@maine.edu GEO:44.7108395;-67.4578401 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University of 海角社区 at Machias 116 O'Brien Avenue Machias ME 04654 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=116 O'Brien Avenue:geo:-67.4578401,44.7108395 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR