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Saturday, April 24 ~ Astronomy Evening: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. co-sponsored by the Central Maine Astronomical Society. Mark your calendar for this annual event when astronomers share their joy of astronomy with people of all ages.

Thursdays, April 29 - May 20 ~ Watercolor Painting with Lesia Sochor 9:00 a.m. - Noon. Students from beginners to experienced will learn technical skills like edge control, tonal values and composition while being encouraged to discover personal style and creative interpretation. The cost for each 4-class session is $150, or $135 for members. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.

Saturday, May 22 ~ Merryspring’s Annual Plant Sale: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the park featuring perennials, herbs, rosemaries, various used tools and equipment, divisions from Merryspring's own gardens as well as from other local gardens. Members have the advantage of buying early at "Members Only" night on Friday, May 21st, from 4 – 6 p.m.

Saturday, June 5 ~GPS Workshop (time and cost TBA) with Morten Moesswilde, Maine District Forester.  GPS can do so much more than guide your car travel. Learn how to use satellite technology to guide you off road, to map trails, to manage a forest, and more.

Wednesday, June 16 ~ "Lurking in the Trees": 4 p.m. A 30-minute documentary about the devastating effect of the Asian longhorn beetle in Worchester, MA, followed by a Q&A about invasive species in Maine with District Forester Morten Moesswilde. This event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, June 23 ~ What's Bugging You? time TBA, co-sponsored by Knox County Soil & Water District. Entomologist Mark Darlington will be on hand to discuss problem insects and their control. This event is free and the public is invited to bring samples for identification.

Friday, July 23 ~ Designing Continuously-Blooming Gardens 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with Lee Schneller. The workshop will begin with a PowerPoint slideshow of gardens, followed by hands-on practice at designing a garden.  Participants will learn Schneller Sligh's five-step blueprint technique for designing perennial gardens that bloom over three full seasons. The required text, The Ever Blooming Flower Garden by Lee Schneller, may be purchased through Merryspring upon registration for $19.95 (members receive 10% discount). Pre-registration is required and space is limited. $40 non-members; $30 members.

Sundays, July - September ~ A Course on Identifying Wild Mushrooms with Greg Marley. July 25; August 22; September 12; October 3,
9 - 11:30 a.m. With more than three decades of mycological teaching to his credit, Greg has a contagious mix of enthusiasm and expertise. Participants should be adults who are physically able to walk over uneven ground. Pre-registration required. $150 Members/ $175 Non-members, includes field guide.

Sunday, August 1 ~ Daylily Day: workshops, daylily division, hybridizing and more! Details to come.

Wednesday, August 4 ~ Merryspring’s Annual Kitchen Tour: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Visit eight uniquely designed kitchens in the towns of CAMDEN, ROCKPORT, & LINCOLNVILLE, Maine. Enjoy demonstrations and tastings from specialty growers and chefs throughout the day.

Sunday, October 31 ~ All Hallows Eve Enchanted Forest: at around 4:00 p.m. a chance for wee sprites and goblins to be guided through a jack-o-lantern lit wood filled with fairytale vignettes, and to enjoy twilight refreshments in the garden. Merryspring and Ashwood Waldorf School co-sponsors.

Saturday, December 4 ~ Holiday Bazaar at Merryspring: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Each year during the "Christmas By the Sea" weekend, we offer a variety of plants, greens, wreaths, live arrangements and lots of exciting gifts for holiday giving and decorating. Pay special attention to the "Members Only" date of Thursday, December 2nd, from 2 - 7 p.m.

Email: info@merryspring.org      Phone: 207-236-2239      www.merryspring.org