BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//U海角社区 Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260407T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000 DTSTAMP:20260626T212237 CREATED:20260225T145251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T145538Z UID:10006638-1775581200-1775588400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Oxford County Winter School Series: Identifying and Managing Invasive Plants DESCRIPTION:Join the University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension for聽Oxford County Winter School for Farmers\, Homesteaders\, and Gardeners\, a seasonal learning series designed to support small farms\, homesteads\, and home gardeners across Oxford County and beyond. \nEach two-hour session聽features an engaging presentation followed by聽Q&A and discussion. The series includes both Zoom and in-person sessions to provide flexible participation options. \nTerrestrial Invasive Plant ID\, Ecology & Spread; the Importance of Early Detection & Rapid Response; and iMapInvasives聽will introduce people to the common invasive plants in Oxford County; how to identify them and how to remove them. We will raise awareness on invasive plant ecology\, how they spread on the landscape\, and the impacts they have on the landscape to ecosystem services\, native plants\, and food web dynamics. \nWe will also highlight the importance of early detection/rapid response (EDRR)\, the EDRR species invading forests in 海角社区\, and do a brief introduction on iMap invasives 鈥 a citizen science mapping tool and a central repository for invasive plant data in 海角社区. I will also introduce people to the work that the 海角社区 Natural Areas Program (MNAP) does to combat terrestrial invasive plants. \nTwo pesticide recertification credits applied for. \nRegistration required. Register Online: Identifying and Managing Invasive Plants \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact extension.oxford@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/oxford-county-winter-school-series-identifying-and-managing-invasive-plants/ LOCATION:University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension Oxford County\, 9 Olson Road\, South Paris\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Oxford County":MAILTO:extension.oxford@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T193000 DTSTAMP:20260626T212237 CREATED:20260325T130130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T130130Z UID:10007096-1775583000-1775590200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Tractor Safety Certification Course - Gorham DESCRIPTION:This 5-week course starts on聽April 7th聽at聽Cherry Hill Shaw Farm聽in Gorham\, ME. \nParticipants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving course and with attendance requirements met. This certificate is required for 14 and 15 year olds who plan to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. \nFormat: \n\nIn-person lectures\, hands-on demonstrations\, and tractor driving.\nAdditional reading and coursework outside of class time. Note: participants will need access to a computer\, tablet\, or smartphone to complete some homework assignments.\nFinal written exam and driving test\n\nTextbook:聽National Safety Tractor and Machinery Operation Program manual\, free with registration \nSchedule:聽Class meets from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on the dates below. \n\n04/7/2026\n04/14/2026\n04/21/2026\n04/28/2026\n5/5/2026 (Final Exam)\n5/6/2026 (Rain Date)\n\nRegister for Gorham Tractor Safety here. URL:/calendar/event/tractor-safety-certification-course-gorham/ LOCATION:Cherry Hill Shaw Farm\, Cherry Hill Road\, Gorham\, 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:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T191500 DTSTAMP:20260626T212237 CREATED:20260227T211340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T211340Z UID:10006682-1775584800-1775589300@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Produce Sharing Tables: An Approach to Garden-Grown Food Access DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore Waldo County Bounty鈥檚 Give and Take program\, a stigma-free model for sharing surplus garden produce through community drop-off sites. Participants will learn how the program operates\, how new sites are selected\, and how to start a Give and Take site in their own community. Developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to address farm losses and food insecurity in rural Waldo County\, 海角社区\, where nearly 6\,000 residents face food insecurity\, the program connects local gardeners\, farmers\, and neighbors to expand access to healthy\, local food. \nSpeakers: Vi帽a Lindley\, U海角社区 Extension Horticulture Professional and Mattie John Bamman\, Waldo County Bounty Communications Coordinator \nRegister Online:聽Produce Sharing Tables \nCan鈥檛 attend live?聽Register anyway聽to receive access to the聽recording聽and a list of related resources. \n海角社区 the Speakers\nVi帽a Lindley is a horticulture professional with the University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension and implements programs that address issues in food access and sustainable approaches to horticulture. Vi帽a鈥檚 focus is on empowering individuals\, families\, and institutions to enhance their understanding of sustainable practices grounded in research-based information. Vi帽a coordinates the Master Gardener volunteers in Knox\, Lincoln and Waldo Counties and helps support their efforts to expand food access\, deepen knowledge\, and support a healthy environment in the community. Vi帽a was involved with launching Waldo County Bounty and the 鈥淕ive and Take鈥 program. She lives in Lincolnville where she enjoys growing food with her family and sharing the bounty with her community. \nMattie John Bamman (he/him) serves as the communications coordinator for Waldo County Bounty\, a nonprofit organization that he cofounded during the pandemic to increase access to locally grown fruits and vegetables. Mattie has participated in the development of WCB programming\, including the Farm-to-Pantry\, Seedling-to-Pantry\, Veggies For All Gleaning\, and Give & Take Stand programs\, which seek to support food insecure individuals and farms to strengthen the Waldo County food system. He is also a homesteader who grew up as part of the Downeast back-to-the-land movement\, and has 20+ years of international food writing experience. URL:/calendar/event/spring-gardening-webinar-series-produce-sharing-tables-an-approach-to-garden-grown-food-access/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/spring-gardening-webinar-series-produce-sharing-tables-an-approach-to-garden-grown-food-access/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260626T212237 CREATED:20260225T152227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T152227Z UID:10006656-1775588400-1775592000@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/2026-04-07/ 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/2026-04-07/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T170000 DTSTAMP:20260626T212237 CREATED:20260302T155303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T155303Z UID:10006733-1775638800-1775667600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:ServSafe庐 Certification in Falmouth DESCRIPTION:University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension can help you achieve your ServSafe庐 Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry\, including non-profit organizations. U海角社区 Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe庐 training using the latest ServSafe庐 Manager Book\, 7th Edition Revised\, and exam proctoring. \nDate:聽Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026 (Inclement Weather Date: April 9)\nTime:聽9:00 a.m. 鈥 5:00 p.m.\nLocation:聽U海角社区 Extension Cumberland County\, 75 Clearwater Dr.\, Falmouth\, ME\nCost:聽$150 for course and exam\,聽registration deadline March 25\, 2026\nRegister for April 8\, 2026 ServSafe庐. URL:/calendar/event/servsafe-certification-in-falmouth/ LOCATION:U海角社区 Cooperative Extension Cumberland County\, 75 Clearwater Drive\, Suite 104\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, 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:20260408T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T153000 DTSTAMP:20260626T212237 CREATED:20260403T193505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T193505Z UID:10007969-1775658600-1775662200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Starting Seeds Indoors Workshop at Millinocket Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension is hosting a family-oriented Starting Seeds Indoors workshop on Wednesday\, April 8 from 2:30鈥3:30 p.m. at Millinocket Memorial Library\, 5 海角社区 Avenue. \nGardeners of all ages are invited to this hands-on workshop where Kate Garland\, Horticulturist with the U海角社区 Extension\, will provide a 30-minute overview of best practices for successful seed starting\, including timing\, lighting\, soil selection and care. The program will conclude with a make-and-take activity\, and participants will leave with newly sown seeds to grow at home and transplant into their own gardens. \nAt the same time\, Extension 4鈥慔 Community Education Assistant Emily Bishop will lead youth in engaging\, seed鈥憈hemed activities. The session will include a lively read鈥慳loud connected to seed starting\, followed by a hands鈥憃n activity where each child plants a seed to take home. \nThe workshop is free and open to the public. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Nicole Brennan (she/her/hers)\, Assistant Director Millinocket Memorial Library at 207.723.7020. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request; however\, all requests will be considered. URL:/calendar/event/starting-seeds-indoors-workshop-at-millinocket-memorial-library/ LOCATION:Millinocket Memorial Library\, 5 海角社区 Avenue\, Millinocket\, 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:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000 DTSTAMP:20260626T212237 CREATED:20260325T131410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T131410Z UID:10007102-1775757600-1775761200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:York County Farmers' Network Series: Develop a Marketing Strategy for Your Farm DESCRIPTION:York County is home to a vibrant mix of farms鈥攆rom small specialty growers to multi-generation family operations. \nThe聽York County Farmers Network (YCFN)聽was brought聽back to life to support this community\, foster connection\, and help local agriculture thrive well into the future. \nIn recent years\, York County farms have embraced聽agritourism聽and聽direct-to-consumer markets\, contributing to 海角社区鈥檚 $172 million in direct farm sales. But as farming evolves\, so do the challenges鈥攍ike preparing for change in long term weather patterns\, navigating labor and finances\, and planning for the next generation. \nDevelop a Marketing Strategy for Your Farm \nA practical workshop led by Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator Brett Johnson. Participants will explore best practices in farm marketing\, including market research\, developing a customer profile\, and creating a marketing strategy that captures more value and supports long-term profitability. Content is appropriate for both beginning and experienced producers\, with the goal of helping participants build a functional marketing plan. \nRegister for York County Farmers鈥 Network Series here. \n聽 URL:/calendar/event/york-county-farmers-network-series-develop-a-marketing-strategy-for-your-farm/ LOCATION:U海角社区 Cooperative Extension York County\, 45 Kennebunk Road\, Alfred\, ME\, 04002\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - York County":MAILTO:extension.york@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T150000 DTSTAMP:20260626T212237 CREATED:20260312T135055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T135107Z UID:10006994-1775826000-1775833200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Greenhouse Education Program: Basics of Greenhouse Technology in Washington County DESCRIPTION:A beginner-friendly workshop introducing the fundamentals of greenhouse technology for 海角社区 growers and聽gardeners. This session provides an overview of how greenhouse systems create controlled growing environments that can extend the season and improve plant production in northern climates. \nTopics include: \n\nTypes of greenhouse structures and materials\nHeating\, cooling\, and ventilation systems\nBasic automation and environmental controls\nIrrigation systems and water management in greenhouse production\nCommon challenges and low-cost solutions for small and mid-size farms\n\nParticipants will gain a practical understanding of how greenhouse technology can support season extension\, improve crop quality\, and increase production reliability in 海角社区鈥檚 variable climate. \nRegister for the Washington County Basics of Greenhouse Technology here! URL:/calendar/event/greenhouse-education-program-basics-of-greenhouse-technology-in-washington-county/ 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":MAILTO:extension@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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260626T212237 CREATED:20260217T135924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T140213Z UID:10006595-1775912400-1775919600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Shrub Pruning Workshop in Dover-Foxcroft DESCRIPTION:Join Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and U海角社区 Cooperative Extension for an in-person pruning workshop that combines an indoor overview of best practices with outdoor\, hands-on instruction. Participants will learn practical pruning techniques for shrubs while working directly with experienced instructors in a small-group setting. \nDate: April 11\, 1-3 p.m. (inclement weather date April 12\, same time)\nLocation: Law Farm Nature Trails\, Lee Cemetery Road\, Dover-Foxcroft\nCost: $20/person \nRegistration deadline: April 9\, Register here! \nWhat to Expect:\nThe session will begin at the Law Farm Outdoor Classroom (approximately 45 minutes) with an overview of pruning principles\, tools\, and safety considerations. The remainder of the program will take place outdoors\, where participants will view a field demonstration and practice pruning techniques under guided instruction. \nWhat to Wear:\nDress for the weather; a little over one hour will be spent outdoors and the classroom portion will be in an unheated building\nClosed-toe shoes are required \nWhat to Bring:\nEye protection and work gloves\nTools will be available to borrow and participants are encouraged not to purchase tools specifically for this class. Tool types and recommended features will be discussed during the session. \nThis program is hosted in collaboration with the University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension\, an equal opportunity institution committed to nondiscrimination. If you need a reasonable accommodation\, please contact katherine.garland@maine.edu or 207.942.7396. URL:/calendar/event/shrub-pruning-workshop-in-dover-foxcroft/ LOCATION:Law Farm Nature Trails\, Lee Cemetery Road\, Dover-Foxcroft\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Piscataquis County":MAILTO:extension.piscataquis@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260626T212237 CREATED:20260312T134024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T134157Z UID:10006988-1775912400-1775919600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:York County Farmers' Network Series: Tree Pruning Workshop DESCRIPTION:York County is home to a vibrant mix of farms鈥攆rom small specialty growers to multi-generation family operations. \nThe聽York County Farmers Network (YCFN)聽was brought聽back to life to support this community\, foster connection\, and help local agriculture thrive well into the future. \nIn recent years\, York County farms have embraced聽agritourism聽and聽direct-to-consumer markets\, contributing to 海角社区鈥檚 $172 million in direct farm sales. But as farming evolves\, so do the challenges鈥攍ike preparing for change in long term weather patterns\, navigating labor and finances\, and planning for the next generation. \nIn this workshop\, Renae Moran will demonstrate pruning techniques and teach the principles of pruning fruit trees. The class will include a discussion of different strategies of pruning that can improve fruiting and manage tree size. There are many ways to shape and prune a tree\, so come and learn about what works best for your orchard. \nRegister for the York County Farmers鈥 Network Series: Tree Pruning Workshop here! URL:/calendar/event/york-county-farmers-network-series-tree-pruning-workshop/ LOCATION:Snell Family Farm\, 1000 River Road\, Buxton\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - York County":MAILTO:extension.york@maine.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR