Come to Merryspring Nature Center for a talk by Head Gardener Denise DeSpirito. Denise will discuss care of herb gardens in spring and demonstrate planting seedlings. Please join us for an early season herb garden tour to see what is growing. A great way to learn plants is to see them in each phase of […]
Dick Vermeulen, a member of the Knox-Lincoln County Beekeepers (KLCB) and Maine State Beekeepers (MSBA), will be talking about the fascinating hobby of keeping honey bees alive and productive in Maine. His presentation will include beekeeping start up equipment, the cast of characters in the hive, worker bee tasks as they age, bees as pollinators, […]
Merryspring Nature Center in Camden will be hosting a vernal pool talk and exploration on May 6 from 12PM to 1PM. The talk will be presented by Dr. Gregory LeClair, a biologist from the Beginning with Habitat program at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Greg will review vernal pool ecology and lead […]
As the largest saltmarsh in Midcoastal Maine, Weskeag Marsh has hosted over 230 species of birds. Its varied habitats include prime areas of tidal marsh, upland hayfields, and mature mixed woods. These unique habitats are of immense biological and conservation value. The photo presentation will focus on breeding birds found there, and the seasonal parade […]
John Fromer, Maine Master Gardener Volunteer will discuss ways to save time and effort while maintaining beautiful gardens. Including comments from Tom Hopps, former Merryspring Board Chair and landscaper, and Fromer's experience over the years, Fromer will discuss weeding, staking, deadheading and insect/disease detection and management for your gardens. In-person Tuesday Talks are free for […]
What can modern science reveal about the ancient history of the Gulf of Maine? 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 […]
Please join us for a special Rose Day with Susan Shaw. We completely replanted our Rose Garden in 2024 and they should be something to see in 2025 and beyond. Tuesday Talks from mid-May through October are free for members and $5 for non-members. Merryspring is your community nature center offering walking trails, cultivated gardens, […]
Mark Hutton, Vegetable Specialist, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Assoc. Professor Vegetable Crops at Highmore Farm will discuss strategies for staking, pruning and training tomato plants. In-person Tuesday Talks are free for members and $10 for non-members (cash and check). Thanks to our sponsors Reny's a Maine Adventure and Riverhouse Hotel & Inns. Merryspring is your community […]
Come to Merryspring Nature Center for a talk by Head Gardener Denise DeSpirito. Denise will discuss herb ID and herb garden care in summer. Please bring your questions on herbs as she is happy to answer questions as you walk through the herb garden. Please join us each Tuesday at noon for an in-person talk […]
Invasive Terrestrial Plant Ecology In this talk, Louisa will focus on the pathways through which terrestrial invasive plants are introduced and now spread in Midcoast Maine, and why invasive plants have such a strong competitive edge over native plants. Understanding these ecological qualities of invasive terrestrial plant species is key to successful management. Louisa will […]
Jason White from Plants Unlimited will feature several new introductions of new plants to the market. Please join us each Tuesday at noon for an in-person talk in the Hexagon on ecology, horticulture or conservation. In-person Tuesday Talks are free for members and $10 for non-members (cash and check). Thanks to our sponsors Reny's a […]
Come to this talk by Hannah Howland from Plants Unlimited to learn about native perennials for every perennial garden. Bring your questions! Hannah Howland is a third-generation horticulturist. She inherited her passion for plants from her father and grandfather while growing up in their family-owned garden center in western Massachusetts. She has a bachelor's degree […]