ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a free webinar for farmers on soil health management from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20. Soil Health Management topics include what soil health is, how it is measured and how to improve total soil health by managing a farm’s cropping system, according to […]
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Camden film club to discuss saving coral reefs with art
The Camden Public Library’s Friday Film Club plans to watch and discuss the 2014 documentary “Angel Azul” as part of the library’s celebration of Maritime Month in April. The film takes a look at one artist’s attempt to draw attention to the perilous situation coral reefs face worldwide, according to a news release from the […]
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Mitchell Center talk to cover ‘creative ecologies’
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk on how art can help solve people’s most pressing environmental and social problems. The talk is scheduled for 3-4 p.m. Monday, April 18. Many artists, critics, curators and organizations are exploring new ways of […]
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Extension to offer webinar on planting for pollinators
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar about gardening with pollinators in mind. The session runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. Planting for Pollinators aims to offer practical tips for gardeners on ways to provide food, habitat and water resources for pollinators to help address the decline […]
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Online farm labor guidelines programs on tap for April
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host an online discussion on farm labor guidelines on Tuesday and Thursday, April 19 and 21. These two programs will be led by Brian Cleasby from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, according to a news release from the extension. The April […]
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UMaine talk to cover invasive emerald ash borer
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is hosting a talk on bringing together diverse interests to slow the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer and protect Maine’s ash trees. The talk is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 11, at 107 Norman […]
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Camden library to host author of ‘SEAWARD: A Lyrical Memoir’
As part of the Camden Public Library’s celebration of both National Poetry Month and Maritime Month in April, the library plans to host writer Nick Stone for an online event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7. He will introduce his new book, “SEAWARD: A Lyrical Memoir.” The program will include both true-to-life stories and readings […]
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Health network announces April workshop schedule
Adult Mainers can register for Healthy Living for ME’s free and low-cost workshops. Four workshops are scheduled to launch in April: HealthMatters, Better Health Now with Pain, the National Diabetes Prevention Program, and Better Health Now with Diabetes, according to a news release from the network. “Every step someone makes towards improving their health and […]
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Summit to educate, take action to end food waste
People can register online by Friday, April 1.
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Camden library talk to focus on seabirds, state of oceans
The Center for Wildlife Studies’ Wild Maine series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, continues in April as the library celebrates Maritime Month. This month’s online talk, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, will feature Aly McKnight, an associate professor of wildlife and fisheries management in the Hybrid Learning Program […]