Duck Trap River with Tim Shaw via Zoom

Please use this link for today's talk: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81734292725?pwd=a1KYI8BTsfF0x2bc9otrvZxolpLrQw.1 Passcode: 107566 Trout Unlimited refocuses efforts on Priority Waters in Maine Nationwide, new conservation and restoration initiative is targeting 200+ priority watersheds Lincolnville, ME—In a new strategic initiative, Trout Unlimited is re-focusing efforts on a national network of more than 200 “Priority Waters” – including 13 in […]

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Dividing Perennials Workshop with John Fromer

Do you grow perennials?  Maybe some special ones you would like to give to a friend or plant sale?  Or is your garden overgrown and you need to remove some plants? Dividing perennials is good for your garden, the perennials, and your wallet!  You don’t have to go to the store! Some perennials will spread […]

Transitioning Spaces: Merryspring’s Pollinator Garden with Denise DeSpirito, Merryspring

Please use this link for Denise's talk: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81734292725?pwd=a1KYI8BTsfF0x2bc9otrvZxolpLrQw.1 Passcode: 107566 Merryspring's Pollinator garden is undergoing a transition and in this presentation participants will learn about the process of that change. Tips will be shared on how to revitalize a space that has been overgrown with weeds and how to plan a multi-year transition to a […]

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Perennial Garden Design with John Fromer via Zoom

Please join Maine Master Gardener Volunteer and Merryspring Program Director John Fromer for a presentation on the basics of perennial garden design.  Including some history of traditional design styles, Fromer will explain methods and tools for creating beautiful gardens for midcoast Maine.  Handouts and links will help you make informed decisions for your own gardens.  […]

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Merryspring Annual Plant Sale!

Please join us for our annual Plant Sale at Merryspring!  We have wonderful perennials, annuals, herbs and vegetable seedlings.  Please bring a box for your plants!  Cash, check or credit card.  Members get a 10% discount!

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Merryspring Annual Plant Sale

Please join us for our annual Plant Sale at Merryspring!  We have wonderful perennials, annuals, herbs and vegetable seedlings.  Please bring a box for your plants!  Cash, check or credit card.  Members get a 10% discount!

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Exploring the Gulf of Maine, Past and Present with Kat Allen, School of Earth and Climate Sciences, Climate Change Institute

In 2021 a team of ocean scientists led a research expedition across the Gulf of Maine to learn more about this dynamic region. During this public lecture, Dr. Allen (University of Maine), who served as chief scientist on that expedition, will share an original docu-series that sheds light on how scientists are working to understand […]

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American Flatbread Fundraiser May 21st

American Flatbread 399 Commercial St., (Rt. 1), Rockport, ME

American Flatbread is generously sponsoring a fundraiser for Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, May 21st from 4 pm - 8 pm. $3.50 from each large pizza & $1.75 from each small pizza will be donated to Merryspring.  Merryspring will have a few plants for sale at American Flatbread also. American Flatbread is located at 399 […]

Bart Wood Memorial Bird Walk with Don Reimer

Please join Don Reimer for the Bart Wood Memorial Bird Walk.  Bart was a long time Merryspring board member and birding enthusiast. Don will talk about the birds he sees and hears and the habitat at Merryspring. Pre-Registration required. Limit 15 people.  Free and open to all ages.

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Opening the Spring Perennial Border with John Fromer in Hexagon

John Fromer, Maine Master Gardener Volunteer, will talk about spring care for your perennial gardens.  We will walk the perennial borders at Merryspring and discuss how to care for the many perennials in these beautiful gardens.

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Worm Bin Setup

Worm Bin setup with Jock Robie,  Please contact Jock to join.  Mainelywormbins@gmail.com

Merryspring’s Tree and Shrub Border with Denise DeSpirito, Merryspring

Denise DeSpirito will lead an outdoor presentation on Transitioning Spaces: Merryspring’s Native Tree and Shrub Border at Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, June 4 at 12:00 pm. In the fall of 2023 over 50 trees and shrubs were planted in the border that sits behind Merryspring's garden. In this presentation participants will take a look […]

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