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SUMMARY:Lots of agricultural events over Indigenous Peoples long weekend
DESCRIPTION:Real Maine’s Fiber Tour & Trail Details\nLearn more about the participating sites by reading this Real Maine blog post. \n\n\n\n\nLocation \n\n\nHours \n\n\nDates \n\n\n\n\nCape Newagen Alpaca Farm \n\n\n 10-3 \n\n\nSat.10/12 \n\n\n\n\nDead Stream Alpaca Farm \n\n\n 10-4 \n\n\n Sat. 10/12\, Sun.\, 10/13\, Mon.\, 10/14 \n\n\n\n\nElf-Paca Meadows LLC \n\n\n 10-4 \n\n\nFri.\, 10/11\, Sat. 10/12\, Sun.\, 10/13\, Mon.\, 10/14 \n\n\n\n\nGallifreyan Farm \n\n\n\n\n\nContact the farm for details \n\n\n\n\nGood Karma Yarn and Soap \n\n\n 10-4 \n\n\nSat.\, 10/5\, Sun.\, 10/6\, Fri.\, 10/11\, Sat. 10/12\, Sun.\, 10/13\, Mon.\, 10/14 \n\n\n\n\nHamilton Farm \n\n\n 9-4 \n\n\nFri.\, 10/11\, Sat. 10/12\, Sun.\, 10/13\, Mon.\, 10/14 \n\n\n\n\nHappy Snowman Alpaca Farm \n\n\n12-5 \n\n\nSat. 10/12\, Sun.\, 10/13\, \n\n\n\n\nHilltop Handspun \n\n\n 9-5 \n\n\nSat. 10/12\, Sun.\, 10/13 \n\n\n\n\nNezinscot Farm \n\n\n 8-5 \n\n\nFri.\, 10/11\, Sat. 10/12\, Sun.\, 10/13 \n\n\n\n\nNorthern Solstice Alpaca Farm – Maine Alpaca Experience \n\n\n 10-4 \n\n\nFri.\, 10/11\, Sat. 10/12\, Sun.\, 10/13\, Mon.\, 10/14 \n\n\n\n\nRockin’ Sheep Farm \n\n\n 10-5 \n\n\nSat. 10/12\, Sun.\, 10/13\, \n\n\n\n\nSeacolors Yarnery at Meadowcroft Farm \n\n\n 10-3 \n\n\nSun.\, 10/13 and Mon. 10/14 \n\n\n\n\nSillanpaa Family Farm \n\n\n 10-2 \n\n\nSun.\, 10/13 \n\n\n\n\nTLC Fiber Farm \n\n\n 10-5 \n\n\nFri.\, 10/11\, Sat. 10/12\, Mon.\, 10/14 \n\n\n\n\nVersicolor \n\n\n 10-3 \n\n\nFri.\, 10/11\, Sat. 10/12\, Sun.\, 10/13\, Mon.\, 10/14 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Ways to Connect With Maine Agriculture This Weekend!\nAutumn is an especially meaningful time of year to appreciate Maine’s farms and the landscapes that are critical to their success. If you’re looking for more ways to celebrate local\, here are some suggestions: \n\nIndigenous Peoples’ Weekend – There are many ways to support first nations people. If you’re looking for an agricultural and local food connection\, consider getting to know Real Maine members\, Mi’Kmaq Farms & Fish Hatchery\, Passamaquoddy Maple\, and Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberry to name a few!\nOpen Creamery Day – Sponsored by the Maine Cheese Guild members. This annual tradition is the perfect way to learn more about how Maine milk is carefully crafted and transformed into dozens of varieties of award-winning\, Maine cheeses. It’s easy to find a favorite\, or multiple favorites! Plus\, it’s even more fun to get a behind-the-scenes look at the quality and care put into each batch. Learn more: Maine Cheese Guild – Serving the interest of cheese-makers and cheese lovers in Maine and beyond\nMaine Maple Fall Tours – Sugar maple trees transitioning into stunning orange colors are a beloved sign of fall. These beautiful trees are the reason for pure Maine maple syrup\, a delicious natural sweetener made from sugar maple sap. Celebrate all things maple with Maine Maple Fall Fest – Maine Maple Producers Association\nShow and share your explorations! While you’re out exploring\, post your pictures onto social media\, use #RealMaine and #MaineThing. Thank you for supporting Maine farms\, farm products and related businesses!
URL:https://umaine.edu/mafes/event/lots-of-agricultural-events-over-indigenous-peoples-long-weekend/
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SUMMARY:Apple and pumpkin sale
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProduce will be placed at the Cyrus Pavilion Theatre between Winslow Hall and Fogler Library from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Thursday\, Oct. 17. The sale’s rain date is Oct. 18. \nMcIntosh\, Cortland\, Macoun\, Snow Sweet\, Golden Delicious\, Gala\, Empire and Honeycrisp apples will be available for $1.50 per pound. Pumpkins will be on offer for $5 each. \nPlease direct questions and accommodation requests to Greg Koller\, Highmoor Farm’s superintendent\, at 207.933.2100 or gkoller@maine.edu.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mafes/event/apple-and-pumpkin-sale/
LOCATION:Cyrus Pavillion\, 6 Sebago Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Paddle
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHirundo will provide paddles\, boats\, and life jackets but you are free to bring your own as well. All experience levels are welcome!\nLocation: Hirundo Wildlife Refuge\, Gate 3\, 35 Hudson Road\, Alton\, Maine 04468Date: Thursday\, October 17Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm\n*Please reserve your spot by purchasing a ticket. Tickets are limited and this paddle frequently sells out!\nTickets:\n$18/adult (age 16 and up)\n$8 for a child age 8-15.\n*Age limit: Participants must be at least 8 years of age to participate in this event\, for safety reasons.*\nFMI & for Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/888310800517/preview\nQuestions: brianna@hirundomaine.org
URL:https://umaine.edu/mafes/event/full-moon-paddle/
LOCATION:Hirundo Wildlife Refuge\, 35 Hudson Rd\, Old Town\, ME\, 04468\, United States
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