There is no Massachusetts State Fair. There is a Six-State Fair – the only one in America. Is it possible to set foot in all six New England states in one hour? Absolutely, if you visit the Avenue of States during The Big E, the only fair in the nation where more than one state […]
"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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Step back into the 1790's with Living History Days at Leonard's Mills.
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 […]
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, […]
Real Maine's Fiber Tour & Trail Details Learn more about the participating sites by reading this Real Maine blog post. Location Hours Dates Cape Newagen Alpaca Farm 10-3 Sat.10/12 Dead Stream Alpaca Farm 10-4 Sat. 10/12, Sun., 10/13, Mon., 10/14 Elf-Paca Meadows LLC 10-4 Fri., 10/11, Sat. 10/12, Sun., 10/13, Mon., 10/14 Gallifreyan Farm Contact […]
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 […]
Staff from Highmoor Farm, the University of Maine’s center for fruit and vegetable research in Monmouth, will bring bushels of apples and pumpkins to the UMaine campus in October for its fall harvest sale. Produce will be placed at the Cyrus Pavilion Theatre between Winslow Hall and Fogler Library from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Don't miss out on the opportunity to spend a day outdoors with friends and family for some sweater weather, wildlife watching, and fall festivities! Take a trip to Maine Wildlife Park this weekend for our Fall Fun Days! Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 56 Game Farm Road Gray, ME 04039 The Park gates […]
