Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station
Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station
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The Big E
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 […]
Common Ground Country Fair
Visit Maine’s most extensive agricultural fairgrounds – complete with a working organic farm, sustainably managed woodlot, organic orchards and demonstration gardens – and hundreds of exhibitors, activities, dances, music and Maine organic foods that make this fair unique. – While not an organization or event affiliated with the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, we […]
Cumberland County Fair
Fabulous midway. Horse & Ox pulling. Harness Racing. It’s almost time for the 2024 Cumberland Fair! Check out our event schedule: Daily Schedule of Events 2024 and see what we have planned for you! Join us in celebrating Agriculture with “Meet the Farmers” events throughout the fairgrounds all week. Questions about the Fair? check out our (Answers […]
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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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Mushroom Walk with David Spahr
Mushroom Walk with David Spahr
Mushroom expert, David Spahr will introduce the class to wild mushroom foraging. Tools, equipment,safety and best practices will be reviewed. David is the author of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of New England and Eastern Canada. He has foraged since the mid 1950s. Instructor: David Spahr Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Members get a 10% […]
$45
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Fall Stewardship Day
Fall Stewardship Day
Join us for a day of giving back to nature at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge's Fall Stewardship Day! Grab your work gloves and bring your enthusiasm as we come together to care for the trails and landscapes that make our refuge special. We'll be painting trail blazes, clearing paths, and sprucing up the area to keep […]
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MEET THE BREEDS: Purposeful Pastures
MEET THE BREEDS: Purposeful Pastures
Join us for this very special event where we have gathered some of the amazing minds in Maine working alongside livestock to preserve heritage breeds and farming techniques! We will have live demonstrations of the following: Packing with Goats Rat Hunting with Terriers Livestock Guardian Dogs AND MORE TBA IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING […]