Gardening, Forestry, and Agriculture Resources

Gardening

Artistic Composite of actual milky way position over Fogler and the Mall. 06-07-21

Maine Extension Homemaker Volunteers

DescriptionWe have some members that participate in Cooperative Extension programs that provide garden produce to food pantries and cupboards. Some Members participate in Cooperative Extension programs that focus on preservation methods.
WhereOff campus
CostSome programs free, some have fees
LinkMaine Extension Homemaker Volunteers
Contact Informationlisa.fishman@maine.edu

Cooperative Extension Home Horticulture

DescriptionWe offer Online Master Gardener Volunteer training. Mainers looking to learn more about gardening and volunteering in their community can do so by becoming a certified Master Gardener Volunteer. University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for the Master Gardener Volunteers training program in August annually.
WhereOff campus
CostSome programs free, some have fees
LinkMaster Gardener Volunteer Training Program

Maine Gardener Training
Contact Informationextension.gardening@maine.edu

University of Maine at Machias

DescriptionWe have a greenhouse, community gardens, and a herbarium.
WhereOn campus
CostFree
LinkN/A
Contact Informationeric.jones1@maine.edu

Forestry & Agriculture

Photo of blueberry fields under a bright blue sky.
Blueberry research and climate chamber 06-10-22

Center for Research on Sustainable Forests

DescriptionWe host an academic year field tour and webinar series focused on forest health and forestry & climate change in Maine. Each year new topics are introduced.
WhereOn campus, online, hybrid webinars. Off campus field tours.
CostWebinars are free, Field tours are $25.
LinkCenter for Research on Sustainable Forests Webinars
Contact Informationcrsf@maine.edu

Directions

Click here for directions to The University of Maine, The University of Maine at Machias, and the Darling Marine Center.

Link to campus directions: umaine.edu/afuresources/directions/