Carly Sponarski, Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology, UMaine Humans are the underlying factor in conflicts concerning how wildlife should be managed (Manfredo, Teel, & Bright, 2003). For management planning to be effective, government agencies require an understanding of how different human populations (i.e., interest groups) (a) interact, (b) value, and (c) are affected by and […]
Adult eduction class in Scarborough about the pilots and composting in general: 6:30-8:30 at Scarborough High School. https://scarborough.coursestorm.com/course/innovations-in-food-waste-to-compost-curbside-pick-up-coming-to-a-neighborhood-near-you?search=curbside New! Did you know that in North America, an estimated 40% of waste in landfills is organic material? That’s a huge portion of food and compostable material that could be pulled out of the waste stream and […]
Speaker: Matt Scott, Aquatic Biologist Emeritus This talk will provide a living history of the state of water quality in Maine by aquatic biologist Matt Scott. Matt will focus on the history of Maine’s polluted waterways based on past records and personal history. We all live in a watershed, be it lotic or lentic, and […]
Listen or watch an edition of Maine Calling on May 4th dedicated to Maine Composts Week. Maine Calling airs daily from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Hosted by Jennifer Rooks, this show brings interesting conversations on a wide variety of topics to the people of Maine. Where to watch: http://mainepublic.org/where-watch-maine-public-television#stream/0 Where to hear: http://mainepublic.org/where-hear-maine-public-radio#stream/0 Listen to it after it […]
Scarborough curbside organics pickup pilot Open House. May 4th currently planned for the evening. Here you can learn about the new Organics Pilot starting in May! Location TBA!
Gene Roy of the Oakland Public Library will be reading There's a Hair in My Dirt" at 10:30am on Friday May 5th for the Children's Story Hour. There will also be a Vermiculture Display!
Maine Ag in the Classroom Presents: MAINE SCHOOL GARDEN DAY K – 12 EDUCATOR TRAINING WORKSHOP Hosted by the Falmouth School System High School Cafeteria, 74 Woodville Rd., Falmouth Saturday, May […]
Microscopes, nets, stories, crafts and snacks! The Friends of Edith Patch host another amazing Insect Adventures! All ages are welcome to this FREE event! At 10:30am, 11:00am, and 11:30am readings […]
It's time to build our big spring compost pile. Learn how to build a good pile with the right amounts of carbon and nitrogen materials. Work clothes, boots and gardening/work […]
Come check out the University of Maine at Farmington's Compost Cooperative! They will be having an open house and COMPOST SALE from 9am to 1pm on Sunday May 7th. 154 Dump […]
