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Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station
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Fryeburg Fair
"Maine's Blue Ribbon Classic" – While not an organization or event affiliated with the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, we seek to support and promote agriculture across Maine.
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Food, Agriculture, and C0ommunity: Stories from the Field
Food, Agriculture, and C0ommunity: Stories from the Field
You are invited to a seminar this week on Thursday, Oct 3rd at 2 pm in Norman Smith Hall Room 107. This seminar is a Growers Panel that features a conversation with three farms in Maine: American Unagi, Brodis Blueberries, and Hart Farm. During the conversation, these growers will tell us about themselves and the niches they fill in Maine's food […]
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Leaf Peeping Paddle
Leaf Peeping Paddle
Experience the vibrant colors of autumn this season along Pushaw Stream! Hirundo will provide paddles, boats, and life jackets but you are free to bring your own as well. All exprience levels are welcome! Age limit: Participants must be at least 8 years of age to participate in this event, for saftey reasons. Location: Hirundo […]
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Board of Agriculture Meeting – Remote
Board of Agriculture Meeting – Remote
Remote October 4, 2024 Meeting opens - 9:45 (https://www.youtube.com/@ummediaserviceschannel/streams) Welcome, introductions & agenda review - Marge Kilkelly, Board Chair (10:00 - 10:10) Agenda items: Approve meeting minutes from February, April, and August (10:10 - 10:20) Address from University of Maine System Chancellor, Dannel Malloy, and University of Maine President and University of Maine System Vice […]
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Maine Forest & Logging Museum: Living History Days
Step back into the 1790's with Living History Days at Leonard's Mills.
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5th Annual Fall Fest
5th Annual Fall Fest
Join us on October 5th from 10:00AM - 3:00PM at Hirundo for our 5th annual Fall Fest! Grab your friends and family and spend the day enjoying the views of Maine during the Autumn season and celebrating nature. Located at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge: 1107 West Old Town Road Old Town, ME 04468 Gate 1 Here's […]
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Fall Star Party
Fall Star Party
Join us for an enchanting evening under the night sky at our Fall Star Party! ! Hosted by Hirundo Wildlife Refuge and The Maine Discovery Museum Immerse yourself in the wonders of Maine's night sky as an amateur astronomer guides you through a captivating journey of stars, constellations, and celestial phenomena. As the night deepens, […]
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Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
Join us for a guided paint and sip class at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, led by instructor Hope Audet! Participants will be provided with instructions on how to paint a beautiful nature piece (TBD, update on what it will be coming soon!), while enjoying the sounds of nature and a beautiful view. Program information: - Date: […]
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Apple and pumpkin sale
Apple and pumpkin sale
Superintendent Greg Koller will be on campus in Orono selling apples and pumpkins from Highmoor Farm, a Maine Agriculture and Experiment Station farm, on October 17 (rain day October 18) from 10:00am-3:00pm. He will be setting up a stand outside the Cyrus Pavillion. Please stop by and enjoy some UMaine grown produce.
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Full Moon Paddle
Full Moon Paddle
Experience the sound and shadows of the evening, and watch the moonbeams of the Full Moon dance on Pushaw Stream. If we're lucky we may also see or hear nocturnal animals! This is truly a spectacular experience. Hirundo will provide paddles, boats, and life jackets but you are free to bring your own as well. […]
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Owl Prowl: Walk & Talk
Owl Prowl: Walk & Talk
Join us for a look at one of the top nocturnal predators. Learn how owls navigate the dark and sneak-up on their prey, and discover whooo is making that sound in the dark. We will then take a look at what is an owl pellet and why owls make them. Then as the sun sets […]