• Apple Tree Pruning Workshop

    Katahdin Children and Families Foundation 250 Waters Rd, Patten, ME

    *In the event of severe weather, this workshop will be held on March 22.Registration is full for both 3/21 pruning workshops. Email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.Learn to prune fruit trees to encourage vigorous growth, heavy fruit set and quality fruit yield. Fruit tree experts will offer hands-on pruning experience. Collection of scion wood and […]

    Free
  • Seed Swap & Scion Exchange 2026

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Join us at MOFGA for our annual Seed Swap & Scion Exchange! Let us know you're coming! * In the event of severe weather, the Seed Swap & Scion Exchange will be postponed to the following Sunday, April 5 from 12-4 pm.Gardeners and orchardists are invited to bring their seeds, scionwood and cuttings to share. […]

    Free
  • Grow Your Own Organic Garden

    Multiple Locations

    About the class:Grow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening. Learn about supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, watering, and harvesting. By the end of this class, participants will be equipped with knowledge of how to grow an organic garden, be connected to resources […]

    Prices vary by location
  • Gardening Q&A

    Online

    Get your gardening questions answered before the season starts in earnest! Whether you’ve been gardening for decades or you’re daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual conversation and a […]

    Free
  • Seed Fest

    Rockport Public Library 1 Limerock St, Rockport, ME

    The Rockport Public Library will host its second annual SEED FEST on Saturday, April 11. This free, family-friendly event will take place on the upper and lower levels of the library. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., visitors can browse educational exhibits and activities covering seed-starting, pollinators, soil health, composting, native plants, heirloom vegetables, growing […]

    Free
  • Scion Exchange & Seed Swap

    Cobscook Institute 10 Commissary Point Rd, Township of Trescott, ME

    This event is hosted by Cobscook Institute, in partnership with Healthy Acadia and MOFGA.This by donation event will feature seeds for swapping and scionwood for grafting. We are also accepting seed donations for use in Cobscook Institute's Community Garden.Seed Swap: Please bring seeds you’ve saved with descriptions for folks to share, trade and enjoy. We […]

    Free
  • Plums 101

    Online

    Plums are delicious, but can be tricky to grow! In this webinar, learn about how to care for your plum trees throughout the seasons. MOFGA's Orchard Manager, C.J. Walke, will discuss essential topics such as site selection for planting plums, plum varieties, pruning, building soil health, and pest and disease management. This webinar will cover care […]

    Free
  • Climate-Smart Garden Design

    Climate change has noticeable impacts on gardeners, from more extreme weather events, to the increased presence of ticks and other pests. Climate change also has many gardeners looking for ways to support their local ecosystem through garden design. In this three-part webinar series, Dr. Annie White will provide some concrete strategies for climate-smart garden design, on […]

    Free
  • Grow Your Own Organic Garden

    Messalonskee High School 131 Messalonskee High Dr, Oakland, ME

    This class has been cancelled due to low registration.About the class:Grow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening. Learn about supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, watering, and harvesting. By the end of this class, participants will be equipped with knowledge of how to […]

    $12
  • Bench Grafting (Learn to Graft Fruit Tree Scionwood Onto Rootstock)

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    *In the event of snow or other severe weather, this workshop will be held on April 19 at 10 am.Registration is full for this workshop. Email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.Learn how to reproduce your favorite apple tree varieties through bench grafting -- the practice of grafting fruit tree scionwood onto rootstock -- in this […]

    Free
  • Beginner Chainsaw Safety with Queer Community

    Northeast Penobscot County - exact location to be shared ahead of event

    This event has been cancelled. Please email [email protected] with any questions.Join MOFGA alongside Out in the Open for Beginner Chainsaw Safety with Queer Community in Northeastern Penobscot County, Maine!Learn safe chainsaw operation in these one-and-a-half-day courses. We’ll cover personal protective equipment (PPE) and chainsaw selection, and practice safe handling and open-face bore cutting techniques with instructor supervision. Designed […]

    Free – $240
  • Earth Day Workday

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Join us to celebrate Earth Day at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.We’ll spend time preparing the grounds to get ready for the upcoming growing season. Tasks include orchard work, trail work in the woods, garden bed prep, and more.This is a great way […]

    Free
  • Spring Emergence: Identifying Native Plants

    Caribou Bog Outdoor Center Orono, ME

    This event is hosted by Bas Rouge Farm & Forge.Led by Ivonne Vazquez of Bas Rouge Farm & Forge, this workshop will focus on identifying native plants as they emerge, observing soil and environmental conditions to understand why placing the right plant in the right place matters. The hybrid two-hour program includes a slide presentation, […]

    Free – $25