Courses – Page 8

Preserving the Harvest: Jams and Jellies*

with Deborah Barnett, UMaine Cooperative Extension's Expanded Food & Nutrition Community Education Program

May

Next session: May 19th, 2025

$7 More Info

Has this long winter made you dream about strawberries and perhaps making some jams or jellies? Well, strawberry season is coming right up, and this hands-on food preservation workshop will teach you the basics steps for both canning and freezing. Participants will receive a “Preserving the Harvest” food preservation packet and will learn the latest and safest recipes, about equipment to insure safety, and how to check for properly sealed jars. Please bring a potholder with you to the workshop, so you will be able to take home a jar of what we prepare that evening! Limit 10 students.

Waiting list available

Dress the Best for Your Figure*

with Candace Sanborn, Radiant Image of Maine

May

Next session: May 22nd, 2025

$25 More Info

Learn simple techniques to create the illusion of a slimmer body or more curves! Discover how to wear color, clothing styles and embellishments to trick the eye into seeing something different on the body than is really there, such as slimmer hips, a flatter stomach, more curves, or a taller, leaner figure. Bring a pen/notepad. Limit 12 students.

Worm Composting – Alumni Nights

with Jock Robie, Mainely Worm Bins

May

Next session: May 22nd, 2025

Price not available More Info

Please choose the correct night from your Beginners Class.

November 7th, 2024 class: Please select March 20th.

March 25th, 2025 class: Please select May 22nd.

A reconvened evening for the second session from the Beginners class. The worm bin is harvested and set up for another 3 to 4 month "harvest cycle".

Tour of Messalonskee Lake*

with Gary Bennett

Jul

Next session: July 11th, 2025

$39 More Info

This is a beautiful three-hour educational, and ecological tour to the farthest reaches of Messalonskee Lake aboard the Snowdrifter II--a 25’ Godfrey Sanpan Limited Edition Luxury Cruiser. You will see firsthand invasive milfoil as it passes alongside the boat just inches below the lake surface; learn about statewide eradication efforts all while enjoying the natural beauty of Messalonskee Lake. Search for Sandhill Cranes and endangered Least Bittern and Black Tern as we travel through the 1300-acre emergent wetland known as the Messalonskee Lake Marsh. The North American Bald Eagles may make their presence known, and you will learn about the history of the area and the lake. Captain Gary is a Registered Maine Guide and licensed commercial boat operator. Rain date will be announced later if needed. This is a handicap accessible boat for normal-size wheelchairs. Students must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by a parent or guardian if between ages 10 and 17. Bathrooms available on shore, if necessary. We must have 8 students and the tour is limited to 8 students. Meet Captain Bennett at 97 Rocky Shore Lane, Oakland

Explore Messalonske Lake by Kayak*

with Kathy Moore

Jul

Next session: July 21st, 2025

$7 More Info

Messalonskee Lake and Stream are wonderful natural resources of the mid-Maine region, offering numerous recreational and conservation activities.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to kayak and explore the lake’s ecology, this class will provide a free kayak lesson, with all necessary equipment supplied. You will also learn about the flora and fauna of the lake and stream, followed by a kayak paddle near shore to observe various specimens.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic swimming skills (we will stay close to shore).

What to Bring:

Be prepared with extra clothes in case you get wet.

Age Requirement: Must be 17 or older to register.

If needed, a rain date will be announced.

Dichroic or Fused Glass Jewelry Making*

with Carmela Patriotti

$10 More Info

In this class, you will choose between Dichroic Glass or Fused Glass Jewelry:

Dichroic Glass students will create a unique, beautiful jewelry set that reflects light by stacking metal oxides together.

Fused Glass students will place pieces of glass together to create two sets of pendants, pins, and earrings.

View the instructor's original art on our website at midmaine.maineadulted.org. The Messalonskee Site Office will notify you when you can come to pick up your finished artwork—the target date is May 1.

Dichroic Glass Students: There is a $95 materials fee, separate from the registration fee, due to the instructor in check or cash at the start of class.

Fused Glass Students: There is a $50 materials fee, separate from the registration fee, due to the instructor in check or cash at the start of class.

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