Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Maine Adult Education Program
with David Spahr
June 7th, 2025
In thiis class you will learn about edible and medicinal wild plants commonly found in the spring. We will be looking for and examining nutritious greens, their uses, and their niche in the local ecology. Class will meet near the windmill behind school.Boots or waterproof footwear is recommended.
with Sharon Turner
March 19th to April 2nd, 2025
You want to start a garden but you don't know where to begin. Planning and preparation are essential to the creation of productive, efficient, and beautiful vegetable and perennial gardens. In this class you will learn about garden design, plant varieties, seed starting, mulching, composting and fertilizing. Organic and “low-till” practices, native plants, and the inclusion of plants attractive to birds, bees, butterflies and other beneficials will be emphasized. $10 for materials (handouts) to be paid to instructor. This class will include a visit to the instructor's nursery in Washington.
with Sharon Turner
April 9th to June 4th, 2025
Spring is a great time to plan, prepare, and plant trees, shrubs, and perennials! Whether you're starting from scratch, needing to renovate existing plantings, wanting to plan a new vegetable or flower garden, or create a special habitat for birds and beneficials, this field-based class is for you! The first meeting is the only one held at CHRHS; subsequent classes will meet at each participant's property to explore individualized, site-specific options. Organic practices will be emphasized as will the incorporation of native plants, especially those important for birds, bees, butterflies, and other beneficials. Please give us your physical address when registering. The first night is mandatory, students will receive information and subsequent garden visits will be planned for all participants—this will be the only meeting held in a classroom. Dates and times of subsequent meetings will be determined that evening. A $10 materials fee (handouts) is to be paid to instructor. Approximately 8 weeks total, with some meetings at gardens on weekdays and some on weekends. This class will include a meeting at the instructor's nursery in Washington.
with Jacinda Martinez
May 21st, 2025
Join Jacinda Martinez to learn about the basics of healthy soil and how to make your own using kitchen garden waste. Even with limited space you can compost and you will not only be helping your plants, you'll be taking less trash to the dump! Jacinda will walk you through different options and explain which gadgets actually do the trick.
with Wayne Sainio
March 17th to April 28th, 2025
