he University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host its annual Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden Fest & Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden, 914 Bennoch Road in Old Town. The occasion is free and open to the general public, with a rain date of Sunday, Sept. 13.
Visitors can discover greater than 30 themed gardens and revel in quite a lot of hands-on actions, together with tastings, artwork within the backyard and constructing and racing a veggie automobile. The occasion additionally gives alternatives to find out about pollinator-friendly gardening, consuming seasonally, soil testing and canopy crops.
A rainbow-themed enjoyable run for youth ages 12 and youthful will start at 11 a.m. Children can arrive early to create a wand or banner to hold in the course of the run and take house as a souvenir.
For extra data or to request an affordable lodging, contact Kate Garland at katherine.garland@maine.edu or 207-942-7396.
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