Events
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UMaine Extension offers spring landscape and lawn care workshop ORONO, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer “Spring Essentials for Landscape and Lawn Care” on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 5–7 p.m. online via Zoom. This session is eligible for two Maine Board of Pesticides Control recertification credits. The workshop is designed for individuals interested in improving landscape and lawn care practices for the upcoming season. Topics include spring landscape preparation, soil health, pest and weed management, and integrated pest management strategies for turf. The presenter is Manjot Sidhu, assistant Extension professor of horticulture and ornamental horticulture specialist, UMaine Extension. For more information, please contact Dr. Manjot Sidhu manjot.sidhu@maine.edu. The registration fee is $15. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. More information and registration are available on the program webpage: https://extension.umaine.edu/
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Community Service Project:
Each year requests are submitted to our organization to request our expertise in landscaping a particular locale. It is our difficult task to choose a project deserving of our attention. Once chosen, a landscape is designed, plants and materials are donated by our membership in a coordinated effort, and we descend upon the site for the installation. It is an amazing to see a site transformed so quickly by many experienced hands. Equipment and materials quickly move about, completing the project many times in a matter of hours. The camaraderie amongst the workers is a true draw on the day for many. If you haven’t had the experience, we encourage you to become involved – you will be in awe of what we can do!
If you have any questions or ideas, please contact
Don Sproul, Executive Director
Maine Landscape and Nursery Association
PO Box 292
Augusta, ME 04332-0292
Email: exdir@melna.org
Phone: (207) 623-6430