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  • Forest Tour Series: Hidden Valley Nature Center

    Hidden Valley Nature Center 131 Egypt Rd, Jefferson, ME, United States

    Join us for an afternoon forest tour of Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson, Maine. Hidden Valley Nature Center covers nearly 1,000 acres of forested land and is managed with low-impact forestry principles in mind. Learn more about sustainable forestry at Hidden Valley Nature Center here.This tour will include up to a mile of walking. Participants will encounter uneven […]

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  • The Common Ground Country Fair

    Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association 294 Crosby Brook Rd., Unity, ME, United States

    The Common Ground Country Fair will be held at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 19, 20, and 21, 2025. MOFGA’s annual celebration of rural living features 1000+ exhibitors and speakers, and emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies, while highlighting organic agriculture. Learn more here.Advance tickets are on sale […]

    $17 – $25

  • Introduction to Bandsaw Milling

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

    Join professional sawyer Nick Zandstra for a hands-on opportunity to learn about portable bandsaw mills.The course will cover basic mill operation, mill yard layout and techniques to maximize lumber quality while milling logs harvested from the MOFGA woodlot. Please note: Though the course will be taught using a fully-hydraulic Woodmizer mill, the techniques discussed are […]

    $50 – $100

  • Volunteer in our Assisted Migration Plot!

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

    Join our Low-Impact Forestry Specialist for work in our Assisted Migration plot. Assisted Migration is the practice of aiding species in their movement as a response to climate change. MOFGA has set aside a small plot in our woods as a place for experimentation with Assisted Migration.  Interested in learning more about assisted migration? Click […]

    Free

  • Forest Tour Series: Steadfast Farm

    Steadfast Farm 443 Smart Rd, Parkman, Maine

    Join us for a morning forest tour of Steadfast Farm in Parkman, Maine. Sam Brown, forester and logger, has stewarded Steadfast Farm's woodlot with low-impact forestry principles in mind. As a volunteer and forestry community member, Brown has played a foundational role over the years in the development of MOFGA's Low-Impact Forestry Program.This tour will include up to a mile of walking. […]

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  • Great Maine Apple Day 2025

    This by-donation event and will take place at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, ME with a mix of outdoor and indoor activities. Join MOFGA for a celebration of apples and the fall harvest! This event's mainstay is the apple, and the fruit is central among many of our vendors, workshops, and activities.This family-friendly event […]

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  • Beginner Chainsaw Safety with Queer Community

    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 and structured to create a welcoming learning environment for LGBTQ+ beginner-level chainsaw users. Day 1 of this course will run 10am – 4pm, and Day […]

  • Organic Certification of Maple Syrup Webinar

    Online

    Join MOFGA Certification Service (MCS)'s Lead Maple Certification Specialist, Kristen Walker, to learn everything you need to know about organic certification of maple syrup. We'll discuss the annual certification cycle, applicant deadlines, organic system plans, MCS maple guidelines, recordkeeping, materials inputs, and MCS fees. Kristen will focus on production-scale systems. Designed for maple syrup producers and offered […]

    Free – $15

  • Backyard Maple Syrup Production Webinar

    Online

    Join University of Maine Extension Maple Industry Educator, Jason Lilley, to learn everything you need to know about making your own maple syrup. We'll discuss identifying and tapping trees, collecting and boiling sap, as well as filtering, grading, and canning syrup. Jason will focus on homestead-scale systems that require a limited initial investment in equipment. […]

    $5 – $10

  • Tapping into Maples: Educational Sugarhouse and Sugarbush Tours

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

    Join us for a fun, educational afternoon celebrating the sweet Maine tradition of maple syrup production! Whether you’re an experienced sugarer or a maple novice, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore MOFGA's beautiful sugarbush, watch the sugaring process, and learn winter tree identification, all while enjoying hot drinks and the warmth of a crackling outdoor […]

    Free
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