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 6th, 8:00 – 4:00 Full Day with classes, exhibits and more! All participants will receive Certificates for contact hours or CEU’s. The cost for the […]
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 of "Kyle in His Compost Pile" will occur. Learn about this wiggly worm and his adventure with the food you didn't eat! Saturday May 6th […]
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 gloves recommended. Will reschedule if we get heavy rain, but we can work in drizzle!