Events

Events in October 2026

Our Community Service Projects

2nd Annual OUR SHORE Practitioner Roundtable
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
October 27th, 2026
University of Maine Wells Conference Center, Orono
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Building a Resilient Flower Farming Business Webinar
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
November 10, from 6:00–7:15 p.m.
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MELNA Certification Exam
SMCC – Brunswick Location
November 16, 2026
Brunswick, ME

Maine AG Trade Show
January 12-14, 2027
Augusta Civic Center
Augusta, ME

MELNA’s Grow Maine Green Expo Annual Meeting & Trade Show
January 20, 2027
Augusta Civic Center
Augusta, ME

Bugs, Blights & Better Management
Presented by The 2027 Tristate Greenhouse IPM Workshops
Online via Zoom
Session 1: Thursday, January 21, 2027
Session 2: Thursday, January 28, 2027
Time (both sessions): 1:00 - 3:30pm
Registration Site & Full Program Coming in November!

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Greetings OUR SHORE Community,

Registration is open for the 2nd Annual OUR SHORE Practitioner Roundtable: Regulatory updates, training, and practitioner networking on nature-based & hybrid shoreline erosion designs.

Join practitioners, regulators, and partners on October 27th, 2026, at the OUR SHORE Annual Practitioner Roundtable for the latest updates on the OUR SHORE program and nature-based and hybrid practices to shoreline erosion control. Connect with peers across the sector and learn through presentations and hands-on training. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of materials, methods, performance, and hybrid design; vendors and resources; funding opportunities and available technical assistance; and key updates on advanced certification.

Reserve your spot here.

This event is available at no cost to attendees. Lunch will be provided. DEP-Certified individuals will receive up to 6 credit hours for attendance.

https://www.maine.gov/dep/land/ourshore/index.html

OUR SHORE Practitioner Roundtable 10-27-2026 Agenda.pdf

Building a Resilient Flower Farming Business Webinar

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

November 10, from 6:00–7:15 p.m.

Learn how to build a flower farming business that is sustainable for both you and your bottom line during “Building a Resilient Flower Farming Business,” a panel discussion for current and aspiring flower farmers.

Experienced flower farmers Lee Cline of Fox Hollow Farms, Linda D'Arco of Ampersand Bulb and Mary Turner of Salt Farm Flower will join Dr. Ping Yu, Assistant Professor and Ornamental Specialist with the University of Georgia, to discuss finding the right customers and sales niche, adapting to a changing industry and balancing profitability with personal well-being.

Registration is now open

Registration is required, with sliding scale fee options available. Register on the event webpage to attend live or receive the recording link. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Rebecca Gray at 207.356.1348 or extension.gardening@maine.edu.

MELNA’s Grow Maine Green Expo Annual Meeting & Trade Show
January 20, 2027
Augusta Civic Center
Augusta, ME

The Keynote Speaker for the 2027 Expo will be Donglin Zhang, former University of Maine Horticulture Professor and current Professor of Horticulture at the University of Georgia. He held the Michael Dirr Chair at the University of Georgia, and he helps fund the Donglin Zhang Scholarship, which is given each year to a UMO post-grad student.

More information about the Expo will be forthcoming.

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1 Fall Education Day October 1, 2026 Read more

8 MELNA Community Service Project October 8, 2026 Read more

27 8:30 am: 2nd Annual OUR SHORE Practitioner Roundtable 8:30 am – 4:00 pm October 27, 2026 Read more

Each year requests are submitted to our organization to request our expertise in landscaping a particular locale. It is our difficult task to choose a project deserving of our attention. Once chosen, a landscape is designed, plants and materials are donated by our membership in a coordinated effort, and we descend upon the site for the installation. It is an amazing to see a site transformed so quickly by many experienced hands. Equipment and materials quickly move about, completing the project many times in a matter of hours. The camaraderie amongst the workers is a true draw on the day for many. If you haven't had the experience, we encourage you to become involved - you will be in awe of what we can do!

If you have any questions or ideas, please contact
Don Sproul, Executive Director
Maine Landscape and Nursery Association
PO Box 292
Augusta, ME 04332-0292
Email: exdir@melna.org

Phone: (207) 623-6430