Harvesting rainwater can not only help you save water and spend less on your bills, but it can also help you better manage the ecosystem of your property.
In its third and most expansive year yet, the Mini-Grants for Outdoor Learning Program has helped over 30,000 students from schools in every county in Maine get outside the classroom and into the natural world. The Maine Environmental Education Association distributed mini-grants to teachers for up to $1,500 each to spend on everything from purchase equipment for outdoor recreation, rain and snow gear, outdoor classroom building supplies, field trips, educator professional development, and garden and science exploration.
Lewiston Public Library’s hands-on food preservation workshop is set to return this fall. The pressure-cooking canning method will be demonstrated from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Callahan Hall at the 200 Lisbon St. library. This free workshop, taught by UMaine Extension volunteers and staff, will show the basic steps for canning. Participants will receive […]