Grow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening -- such as supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, watering, and harvesting. Participants will have plenty of time to ask questions and connect with one another about shared experiences in their gardening journeys so far. By the end of this class, participants will be equipped with knowledge of how to grow an organic garden, be connected to resources and community members that will help them grow an organic garden, and feel ready to take the first steps toward doing so. We’ll even send you home with some seeds to start in your own garden! This class is for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike. The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), formed in 1971, is the oldest and largest state organic organization in the country and is creating a food system that is healthy and fair for all of us. Through education, training and advocacy, MOFGA is helping farmers thrive, making more local, organic food available and building sustainable communities. Learn more at mofga.org.

Register online: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/testorg8/1492101

Pricing Correction Notice

Please note: There was an error in the printed catalog regarding the price of the Intro to Fly Fishing course. The correct price is $60, as listed here on our website. We apologize for any confusion caused by this discrepancy and appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!

This course is designed to get you solidly grounded in the fundamentals needed to enjoy fly fishing. Topics covered include tackle selection and assembly, knots, fly casting, fish foods, artificial flies, fly fishing strategies, entomology, and wading safety. After completing this course, you should have all the understanding and skills necessary to catch fish with a fly rod on your own. This course will be taught in Orono by Kevin Tracewski, a Registered Maine Guide and author of the best selling book, A Fisherman’s Guide to Maine. Kevin has taught this class for 30 years and has two degrees in entomology and received an Outstanding Teacher Award at UMaine. All supplies are provided. Kids 14 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

Are you curious about Reiki and how it can benefit you? Join us for an informative introduction to this powerful energy healing technique. Reiki involves a practitioner gently placing their hands on or above the body to help restore balance and promote healing. In this class, you’ll learn: What Reiki is How Reiki works What Reiki is used for The history and origins of Reiki The benefits of Reiki What to expect during a Reiki session This class is a great opportunity to ask questions and experience a Reiki sampler, but please note: this is not a certification class to practice Reiki. Choose from the following sessions: MON 2/24 11am-1pm Daytime Session SAT 4/5 2-4pm Weekend Session WED 5/27 6-8pm Evening Session

Dr. Josh McNaughton has been developing food plots in Maine for 20 years, utilizing his extensive knowledge in wildlife biology, ecology, dendrology, and environmental science. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Ecology, a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Maine, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of New England. Come learn how to select the best location for your plot, learn tips and tricks when choosing the best forbs and plants to sow, how you can prepare your soil for optimized growth, and how to keep your plot healthy. Whether you love wildlife watching, filling your freezer, or putting trophies on your wall, planting your most successful plot this spring starts with Food Plots 101!

Dr. Josh McNaughton brought you the Food Plots 101 class. He is now offering an opportunity to expand your knowledge and learn how you can better manage your land for whitetail deer. Learn the basics about hinge cutting, improving bedding habitat, planting beyond forbs, creating edge habitat, and learn about advanced no-till food plot methods that improve soil quality, food availability, and bedding habitat! Make your piece of land into a deer magnet!

**This class is now full. PLEASE sign up for the waitlist as there is a good chance we will add a second session soon.**

In this hands-on course, you’ll learn essential wilderness survival skills, including: Building your own survival kit Fire starting techniques Shelter building Water sourcing and purification Identifying wild edibles Trapping for food Navigation and orientation Developing a survival mindset This class will take place in both a classroom and outdoor setting. Please dress in appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather. Children under 14 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Jim Paine, with 50 years of survival and bushcraft experience, is an expert in wild plants and wild edibles. He also participates in search and rescue in Greenville, Maine. This is his third program teaching wilderness survival.

Are you curious about Reiki and how it can benefit you? Join us for an informative introduction to this powerful energy healing technique. Reiki involves a practitioner gently placing their hands on or above the body to help restore balance and promote healing. In this class, you’ll learn: What Reiki is How Reiki works What Reiki is used for The history and origins of Reiki The benefits of Reiki What to expect during a Reiki session This class is a great opportunity to ask questions and experience a Reiki sampler, but please note: this is not a certification class to practice Reiki. Choose from the following sessions: MON 2/24 11am-1pm Daytime Session SAT 4/5 2-4pm Weekend Session WED 5/27 6-8pm Evening Session

Our original class scheduled for TUESDAYS filled very quickly. Instructor Jim Paine agreed to add a second session on Wednesdays. This is the Wednesday class. 

In this hands-on course, you’ll learn essential wilderness survival skills, including: Building your own survival kit Fire starting techniques Shelter building Water sourcing and purification Identifying wild edibles Trapping for food Navigation and orientation Developing a survival mindset This class will take place in both a classroom and outdoor setting. Please dress in appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather. Children under 14 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Jim Paine, with 50 years of survival and bushcraft experience, is an expert in wild plants and wild edibles. He also participates in search and rescue in Greenville, Maine. This is his third program teaching wilderness survival.