UMaine Extension offers ‘Preserving the Harvest’ workshops
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering hands-on “Preserving the Harvest” workshops throughout the summer.
Upcoming workshops include:
Preserving Pickles
- 5:30–8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, UMaine Extension, 24 Main St., Lisbon Falls
- 5:30–8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, UMaine Extension, 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth
Canning Tomatoes & Salsa
- 4–6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, Willow Pond Farm, 395 Middle Road, Sabattus
- 6–8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, Whole Foods Market, 2 Somerset St., Portland
- 6–8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, Spruce Mountain High School, 33 Community Drive, Jay
- 5:30–8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, UMaine Extension, 9 Olsen Road, South Paris
UMaine Extension staff and volunteers will lead the workshops. Fresh produce, jars and other canning equipment will be provided. The $20 fee includes a sample to take home.
More workshops will be added. Registration is online. For more information, or to request a disability accommodation, call 207.781.6099 or 800.781.6099 (in Maine).