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SUMMARY:A Garden Story Photography Exhibit-opening reception
DESCRIPTION:Kate Osgood’s photography documents A Garden Story – The pollinator garden at the McLane Center\, taking us through the life cycle of the garden\, from buds to birds and all of the changes\, and visitors\, in between. \nThere will be an artists reception on April 11\, from 4-6pm. \nA volunteer at the McLane pollinator garden\, Kate loves to document its beauty and changes through her photography. A lifelong lover of nature\, she has shown this love through her work as a landscape architect and through her photography. She studied botany at UNH and landscape architecture at UCLA and is licensed in both CA and NH. Having a keen interest in using native plants in the built environment\, volunteering at the pollinator garden is a perfect fit both to get away from the computer and to experience the life cycles of the plants first hand. \n“I have long been an admirer of the pollinator garden program of the NH Audubon Society and hopefully this photography collection will inspire folks to explore this program and create a garden at their own homes.” \nThe exhibit runs until July 5\, 2023. \nFor more of Kate Osgood’s photography\, please see her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kateosgooddesigns/
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/a-garden-story-photography-exhibit-opening-reception/
LOCATION:McLane Center\, 84 Silk Farm Road\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Demonstration Garden,Pollinators
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Varga":MAILTO:mvarga@nhaudubon.org
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SUMMARY:A Garden Story Photography Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Kate Osgood’s photography documents A Garden Story – The pollinator garden at the McLane Center\, taking us through the life cycle of the garden\, from buds to birds and all of the changes\, and visitors\, in between. \nThere will be an artists reception on April 11\, from 4-6pm. \nA volunteer at the McLane pollinator garden\, Kate loves to document its beauty and changes through her photography. A lifelong lover of nature\, she has shown this love through her work as a landscape architect and through her photography. She studied botany at UNH and landscape architecture at UCLA and is licensed in both CA and NH. Having a keen interest in using native plants in the built environment\, volunteering at the pollinator garden is a perfect fit both to get away from the computer and to experience the life cycles of the plants first hand. \n“I have long been an admirer of the pollinator garden program of the NH Audubon Society and hopefully this photography collection will inspire folks to explore this program and create a garden at their own homes.” \nFor more of Kate Osgood’s photography\, please see her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kateosgooddesigns/
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/a-garden-story-photography-exhibit/2023-04-11/
LOCATION:McLane Center\, 84 Silk Farm Road\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Demonstration Garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Varga":MAILTO:mvarga@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T112618
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SUMMARY:A Garden Story Photography Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Kate Osgood’s photography documents A Garden Story – The pollinator garden at the McLane Center\, taking us through the life cycle of the garden\, from buds to birds and all of the changes\, and visitors\, in between. \nThere will be an artists reception on April 11\, from 4-6pm. \nA volunteer at the McLane pollinator garden\, Kate loves to document its beauty and changes through her photography. A lifelong lover of nature\, she has shown this love through her work as a landscape architect and through her photography. She studied botany at UNH and landscape architecture at UCLA and is licensed in both CA and NH. Having a keen interest in using native plants in the built environment\, volunteering at the pollinator garden is a perfect fit both to get away from the computer and to experience the life cycles of the plants first hand. \n“I have long been an admirer of the pollinator garden program of the NH Audubon Society and hopefully this photography collection will inspire folks to explore this program and create a garden at their own homes.” \nFor more of Kate Osgood’s photography\, please see her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kateosgooddesigns/
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/a-garden-story-photography-exhibit/2023-04-07/
LOCATION:McLane Center\, 84 Silk Farm Road\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Demonstration Garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Varga":MAILTO:mvarga@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T112618
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SUMMARY:A Garden Story Photography Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Kate Osgood’s photography documents A Garden Story – The pollinator garden at the McLane Center\, taking us through the life cycle of the garden\, from buds to birds and all of the changes\, and visitors\, in between. \nThere will be an artists reception on April 11\, from 4-6pm. \nA volunteer at the McLane pollinator garden\, Kate loves to document its beauty and changes through her photography. A lifelong lover of nature\, she has shown this love through her work as a landscape architect and through her photography. She studied botany at UNH and landscape architecture at UCLA and is licensed in both CA and NH. Having a keen interest in using native plants in the built environment\, volunteering at the pollinator garden is a perfect fit both to get away from the computer and to experience the life cycles of the plants first hand. \n“I have long been an admirer of the pollinator garden program of the NH Audubon Society and hopefully this photography collection will inspire folks to explore this program and create a garden at their own homes.” \nFor more of Kate Osgood’s photography\, please see her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kateosgooddesigns/
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/a-garden-story-photography-exhibit/2023-04-06/
LOCATION:McLane Center\, 84 Silk Farm Road\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Demonstration Garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Varga":MAILTO:mvarga@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T193000
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SUMMARY:Gardening for the Birds! How to Enhance Your Yard for our Feathered Friends
DESCRIPTION:Many people enjoy feeding wild birds. Putting up tubes full of sunflower seeds or trays of mealworms is not the only way to attract birds. Planting native perennials\, shrubs and trees can provide long lasting habitat improvements for the birds while enhancing your landscape too. See examples and learn how to get started Gardening for the Birds. \nPresenter:\nRuth Droescher\, UNH Extension Master Gardener \nCost:\n$10 for NH Audubon members and UNH Ext Master Gardeners\n$15 for non-members \nREGISTER HERE \nRegistration Required by March 26\, 2023 \nThis presentation will take place both indoors and outdoors\, rain or shine.  Dress for the weather\, with waterproof footwear recommended for primarily grassy\, flat but uneven terrain. \nFor accessibility requests\, please contact Massabesic Center Director\, Kimmie Whiteman\, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org. \nThis program is brought to you through an ongoing partnership between New Hampshire Audubon and University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening\, to benefit human health and well-being\, and wildlife habitat. \nPhoto: American Goldfinch on Cardinal Flower in the Massabesic Center Demonstration Gardens\, by Walter Keane.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/gardening-for-birds-march-27-2023/
LOCATION:Massabesic Center\, 26 Audubon Way\, Auburn\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration Garden,Featured,Pollinators,Presentation/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimmie Whiteman":MAILTO:kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T112618
CREATED:20230213T175257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T175257Z
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SUMMARY:Great Gardens Start with Great Plans
DESCRIPTION:Successful gardens don’t just happen. The best vegetable garden starts with a good plan! Learn how to site a new garden\, techniques for expanding an existing one\, and how to map out your plantings. Gain tips for proper spacing\, when to plant various crops\, and how to keep a journal of your year-to-year experiences to help you plan the future. \nPresenter:\nWill Lowenthal\, UNH – Ext Master Gardener \nCost:\n$10 for NH Audubon members and UNH Ext Master Gardeners\n$15 for non-members (Become a member today!) \nREGISTER HERE \nRegistration Required by February 15\, 2023 \nPresentation will take place indoors\, rain or shine. \nFor accessibility requests\, please contact Massabesic Center Director\, Kimmie Whiteman\, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org. \nThis program is brought to you through an ongoing partnership between New Hampshire Audubon and University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening\, to benefit human health and well-being\, and wildlife habitat. \nPhoto: The Massabesic Center Demonstration Gardens\, credit Mary Di Bello
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/garden-planning-feb18-2023/
LOCATION:Massabesic Center\, 26 Audubon Way\, Auburn\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration Garden,Featured,Presentation/Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nhaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/Pollinator-Garden.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimmie Whiteman":MAILTO:kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T112618
CREATED:20221202T163659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T195503Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Starting for Home Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:January 25\, 2023 6:30pm – 8:00pm \nAttendees will learn the benefits and best practices for starting plants indoors from seeds and cuttings. Participants will learn about requirements for successful germination\, different growing methods and mediums\, light and temperature needs\, overcoming common problems\, hardening off seedlings for transplanting into the garden\, and best practices to ensure seedlings successfully grow into healthy mature plants. \nThis workshop is designed for beginning gardeners or gardeners who are new to raising plants from seeds\, but all experience levels are welcome to join and learn. \nPresenter:\nSarah Marcoux has been a UNH Extension Master Gardener since 2016. She is an active member of the Master Gardener Speakers Bureau\, sharing her knowledge with other gardeners across the state. Her special interests are herb gardens\, working with children and educational gardens. She also enjoys vegetable and pollinator gardens. \nCost: Free – Pre-registration is required. A link will be sent to all who pre-register.  \nDonations are welcome to support the Demonstration Garden Partnership between UNH Extension and NH Audubon. Details will be provided to participants. \nREGISTER HERE \nFor reasonable accommodation requests\, please contact Massabesic Center Director\, Kimmie Whiteman\, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org. \nThis program is brought to you through an on-going partnership between New Hampshire Audubon and University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening\, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.  \nPhoto: Stock image of sprouting seedlings.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/seed-starting-jan25-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom Link\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration Garden,Featured,Pollinators,Presentation/Lecture,Webinar,Zoom Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimmie Whiteman":MAILTO:kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T112618
CREATED:20221202T163442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T195542Z
UID:10001231-1673083800-1673089200@nhaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Winter Sowing of Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:January 7\, 9:30pm – 11:00am \nWinter is a great time to sow native seeds. Many native seeds need to be exposed to prolonged cold and moist conditions to break their dormancy and germinate. Join us as we introduce you to native plants and guide you through this hands-on\, 6-step process.  You’ll leave with a pot of native perennial seeds that will grow all year and be ready to plant in your garden next fall. \nPresenters:\nDonna Miller\, UNH Extension Advanced Master Gardener\nStacey Scaccia\, UNH Extension Master Gardener \nCost:\n$10 for NH Audubon members and UNH Ext Master Gardeners\n$15 for non-members \nREGISTER HERE \nRegistration Required by January 5\, 2023 \nSnow cancellation notifications will be determined and sent on January 6th. \nPresentation will take place indoors. Outdoor portion will be weather dependent – dress for a short walk on grassy uneven terrain. \nFor reasonable accommodation requests\, please contact Massabesic Center Director\, Kimmie Whiteman\, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org. \nThis program is brought to you through an on-going partnership between New Hampshire Audubon and University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening\, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat. \nPhoto: Stock image of seeds growing in milk jugs under winter snow
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/winter-sowing-jan7-2023/
LOCATION:Massabesic Center\, 26 Audubon Way\, Auburn\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration Garden,Featured,Hands-on workshop,Pollinators,Presentation/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimmie Whiteman":MAILTO:kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T112618
CREATED:20220808T181252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T200304Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Massabesic Center Native Plant Sale! \nBagley Pond Perennials will be at the center with a wide selection of native plants and shrubs for purchase. Bagley Pond is a native perennial farm that follows organic practices. Their goal is to provide home gardeners with pollinator safe\, native plants and shrubs to support our native pollinators and wildlife. Bagley Ponds will be graciously donating a portion of sales to NH Audubon\, to support our mission of protecting NH’s environment for wildlife and for people. \nNH Audubon Staff and Garden Volunteers\, including UNH-Extension Master Gardeners\, will be available to answer your questions about gardening\, pollinators\, native wildlife\, and native plants. \nWhile browsing\, be sure to tour our Massabesic Center gardens. \nPhoto: Cardinal Flower (Diane DeLuca)
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/plant-sale-massabesic-9-8-22/
LOCATION:Massabesic Center\, 26 Audubon Way\, Auburn\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration Garden,Featured,Pollinators,Wildlife Sanctuary Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimmie Whiteman":MAILTO:kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T112618
CREATED:20220804T190858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T200403Z
UID:10001114-1661274000-1661279400@nhaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crops and Fall Vegetables - What to Plant at the End of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Gardening season may be winding down\, but there are still things that you can plant in your vegetable garden in the fall. Learn about the value of cover crops and some examples of what to plant for soil health and spring garden preparation. Discover the wonders of fall planted spinach and gain some tricks for planting garlic – one of the easiest crops to grow if done right. \nInstructors: Nate Bernitz\, UNH Extension Public Engagement Program Manager and Beth McGuinn\, long-time organic gardener and garden educator. \nLocation: Demonstration and Teaching Garden at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center \nFee: $15/person; $10/NH Audubon member or UNH Extension volunteer \nREGISTER HERE \nRegistration deadline: August 18 \nRefunds will be issued for cancellations before August 18. \nIf the event is sold out\, please email Jacob.Winn@unh.edu to be added to the waitlist. \nTo request a reasonable accommodation\, please contact: Ruth Smith at ruth.smith@unh.edu or 603-355-2718. \nThe Demonstration and Teaching Garden is a partnership program between UNH Extension and NH Audubon\, which provides the public with research-based\, sustainable gardening information and skills that benefit people and our environment.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/cover-crops-aug16-2022/
LOCATION:Massabesic Center\, 26 Audubon Way\, Auburn\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration Garden,Hands-on workshop,Presentation/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimmie Whiteman":MAILTO:kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T112618
CREATED:20220719T181632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T200334Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Insects: Friends and Foes
DESCRIPTION:Insects in the garden can be a problem – eating leaves\, piercing fruits\, or chewing roots. But some insects provide important benefits such as pollination and predation. We will search for insects\, explore identification techniques and resources\, learn how to discern friend from foe\, and gain skills to become an insect detective. A few tips on how to manage insect pests will also be discussed. This workshop will include some prework in preparation for the outdoor\, hands-on session.  Stay for an optional extension of the class until 7:00 p.m.\, which will include additional capture and ID techniques. \nLocation: Demonstration and Teaching Garden at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center \n26 Audubon Way\, Auburn\, NH \nFee: $15/person; $10/NH Audubon member or UNH Extension volunteer \nREGISTER HERE \nAdvance registration required. Registration deadline extended to: July 29\, 2022. \nIf the event is sold out\, please email Jacob.Winn@unh.edu to be added to the waitlist. \nTo request a reasonable accommodation\, please contact: Ruth Smith at ruth.smith@unh.edu or 603-355-2718. \nThe Demonstration and Teaching Garden is a partnership program between UNH Extension and NH Audubon\, which provides the public with research-based\, sustainable gardening information and skills that benefit our environment for wildlife and for people.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/massabesic-insects-aug2-2022/
LOCATION:Massabesic Center\, 26 Audubon Way\, Auburn\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration Garden,Hands-on workshop,Presentation/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimmie Whiteman":MAILTO:kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T112618
CREATED:20220719T173726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T165431Z
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SUMMARY:Tips for Growing Tomatoes: Trellising\, Pruning and More
DESCRIPTION:Tomato season is coming into full swing! In this workshop\, we’ll discuss the differences between the two major growth habits of tomato varieties: determinate and indeterminate. Understanding these differences will determine how best to manage them. We’ll discuss and demonstrate different ways to support the plants for better production: staking\, caging\, overhead trellising\, and the “Florida Weave.” We’ll show how to prune tomatoes to control growth and improve disease prevention. \nInstructors: UNH Extension Master Gardeners Will Lowenthal and Maureen Sinclair \nLocation: Demonstration and Teaching Garden at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center\, 26 Audubon Way\, Auburn.\nPre-registration required: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2022/07/tips-growing-tomatoes-trellising-pruning-more\n$15/person; $10/NHA member or Extension volunteer. \nRegistration deadline: Monday\, July 25\, 9:00 a.m.\nIf the event is sold out\, please email Jacob.Winn@unh.edu to be added to the waitlist \nTo request a reasonable accommodation\, please email ruth.smith@unh.edu or call 603-355-2718. \nThe Demonstration and Teaching Garden is a partnership program between UNH Extension and NH Audubon\, which provides the public with research-based\, sustainable gardening information and skills that benefit our environment for wildlife and for people.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/massabesic-tomatoes-july26-2022/
LOCATION:Massabesic Center\, 26 Audubon Way\, Auburn\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration Garden,Featured,Hands-on workshop,Presentation/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T112618
CREATED:20220623T160137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T200453Z
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SUMMARY:Weed Management in the Vegetable Garden - cancelled
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. \nPurslane and crabgrass and chickweed\, Oh my! Weeds can be a real problem in gardens\, robbing preferred plants of nutrients\, space\, water and sunlight. Managing weeds can be a backbreaking and time-consuming chore. In this workshop you’ll learn techniques that reduce the need to weed so you can spend more time tending and enjoying the plants that you WANT to grow.  You’ll also learn about and be able to try different weeding tools that make the job easier and more effective. \nJoin UNH Extension Master Gardener Will Lowenthal and Master Gardener Program Manager Ruth Smith at the next in-person workshop at the UNH Extension Demonstration Garden located at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center at 26 Audubon Way in Auburn. \nSpace is limited to 30 participants\, pre-registration is required \nFee: $15/person; $10/NH Audubon member or Extension volunteer \nClick this link to register \nRegistration deadline: Monday June 27 at 9:00 a.m. \nTo request a reasonable accommodation\, please email ruth.smith@unh.edu or call 603-355-2718 \nThis workshop is offered through a partnership with UNH Extension and NH Audubon.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/weed-management-in-the-vegetable-garden/
LOCATION:Massabesic Center\, 26 Audubon Way\, Auburn\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration Garden,Hands-on workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nhaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/weeds-image-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimmie Whiteman":MAILTO:kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T112618
CREATED:20220413T185810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T201030Z
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SUMMARY:Watering Your Garden with Drip Irrigation
DESCRIPTION:Learn to conserve water\, uniformly irrigate\, reduce weed and disease pressure\, and save time. \nJoin us for a workshop on how to install a drip irrigation system for a vegetable or annual flower garden. Find out how to design and construct an irrigation system\, what materials are needed\, best practices for water management\, maintaining and troubleshooting a system\, and how to take advantage of drip irrigation to grow healthy and productive plants. This workshop will include hands-on demonstration of setting up a drip irrigation system. Open to the gardening public. \nInstructor- Pamela Hargest\, Horticulture Professional for UMaine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County \nSpace is limited to 30 participants \nFee: $15/person; $10/NHA member or Extension volunteer \nRegister here: https://learnforlife.unh.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=223565407 \n 
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/watering-your-garden-with-drip-irrigation/
LOCATION:Massabesic Center\, 26 Audubon Way\, Auburn\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration Garden,Hands-on workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimmie Whiteman":MAILTO:kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T112618
CREATED:20220325T183045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T201123Z
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SUMMARY:Early Season Vegetable Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Learn about preparing a vegetable garden and planting early crops such as peas\, spinach and brassicas.  Explore ways of trellising pea vines\, how to determine safe planting dates\, working with row cover for pest protection and more. \nMaster Gardener Will Lowenthal will lead this hands-on learning opportunity. Open to the public as well as volunteers. Space is limited. This workshop is sponsored through a partnership between UNH Extension and NH Audubon. \nFee: $10 for UNH Extension volunteers or NH Audubon members\, $15 for non-members. \nTo register visit: https://learnforlife.unh.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=223321096
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/early-season-vegetable-gardening/
LOCATION:Massabesic Center\, 26 Audubon Way\, Auburn\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration Garden,Hands-on workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimmie Whiteman":MAILTO:kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T112618
CREATED:20220323T143141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T201156Z
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Soil Tests and How to Interpret the Results Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Does your soil have the nutrients needed to grow healthy plants? The best way to find out is to get a soil test. Learn about the importance of testing your soil\, how to take and submit a soil sample and how to make sense of the soil test results. This workshop is sponsored through a partnership between UNH Extension and NH Audubon. \nRegister online here: https://learnforlife.unh.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=172785221 \n 
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/the-importance-of-soil-tests-and-how-to-interpret-the-results-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Link\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration Garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimmie Whiteman":MAILTO:kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T112618
CREATED:20220124T183931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T201225Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Starting for Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is the first in a series of participatory workshops that will be held at least monthly at the Massabesic Audubon Center (MAC) in Auburn. The Demonstration/Teaching gardens at MAC are managed in partnership with the UNH Extension Master Gardener Program. All workshops are open to the public as a way to share best practices in gardening. See below for future workshop information. \nSeed Starting for Gardeners – February 16\, 6:30-8:00 pm \nAt the Massabesic Audubon Center in Auburn or via Zoom (in-person participation limited to 20 people) \nDuring this workshop attendees will learn the benefits and best practices for starting plants from seeds and cuttings. Attendees will learn about how to get started\, successful germination requirements\, different growing methods and mediums\, light and temperature requirements\, overcoming common problems\, hardening off seedlings for transplanting into the garden\, and best practices to ensure seedlings successfully grow into healthy mature plants. \nThis workshop is designed for beginning gardeners or gardeners who are new to raising plants from seeds. Pre-registration is required. Sign up for either in-person or online at https://signup.com/go/MPbROUg \nFee: This workshop is free\, but donations are welcome to support the new Demonstration Garden Partnership between UNH Extension and NH Audubon. Details will be provided to participants. \nPresenter: Sarah Marcoux has been a UNH Extension Master Gardener since 2016. She is an active member of the Master Gardener Speakers Bureau\, sharing her knowledge with other gardeners across the state. Her special interests are in herb gardens\, working with children and educational gardens. She also has experience with vegetables and pollinator gardens. \n***Additional workshops in this series. Watch for more details***
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/seed-starting-for-gardeners/
LOCATION:Massabesic Center\, 26 Audubon Way\, Auburn\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration Garden,Featured,Hands-on workshop,Zoom Talk
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