Events & Workshops
The garden offers many events and free workshops throughout the growing season.
Explore upcoming
Friday, November 1st, 5:00-6:00 PM
First Friday Film Screening:
Two Fridges
Join us for a showing of the film "Two Fridges" with director and producer Rob Banish. This 20-minute film will be shown in the barn, followed by a discussion with the producer and light refreshments in the kitchen. Registration is appreciated but not required!
Tuesday, October 29th, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Neighborhood Pumpkin Party!
We're teaming up with Western Foothills Landtrust and Norway Parks & Rec. to offer a fun filled evening of pumpkin decorating, kid's activities, and apple cider. This event is free and open to kids of all ages. Registration is required.
Thursday, September 26th 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Preserving the Harvest: A Hands On Food Preservation Workshop
Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden vegetables? This hands-on food preservation workshop taught by UMaine Extension volunteers and staff will teach you the basic steps for canning and freezing. Participants will receive a "Preserving the Harvest"food preservation packet and will learn recommended methods for preserving foods, the latest and safest recipes, about equipment to ensure safety and how to check for properly sealed jars. BYO potholder!
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A $20 materials fee is required to attend this class. Please register and pay the $20 fee using the links below.
Saturday, September 14, 9 am - 3 pm
Writing with Nature: Encounters at the Edge
A day retreat for writers & nature lovers. Sink into intimate observation at nature's evolutionary edge, write your way into a richer relationship with the natural world, and fill yourself with the wonder and hope of Nature.
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This workshop will be outdoors, please dress accordingly. Bring: sack lunch, notebook, pen, and water.​
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Led by Stephanie Frykholm, a writer, craniosacral practitioner, & life coach who facilitates workshops & retreats that interweave writing, mindfulness, & body wisdom.
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Suggested donation of $0-$60 to the workshop facilitator will be accepted on-site.
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Saturday, September 7th 10 am - 3 pm
Ayurvedic Cooking Workshop
Join Sophia Maamouri of Blue Heron Synergy for the first of a three part workshop series. These classes are designed to deepen your understanding of Ayurvedic diet through the seasons, with discussion & hands on meal preparation.
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$125/class. Registration is required. FMI & to register please email Sophia at blueheronsynergy@gmail.com
Friday, September 6th 5:30 pm
Woodfired Pizza & Poetry Reading
Featuring Dennis Camire, Michalene Hague, Lisa Moore, and Bill Thibodeau. This is a free event and all are welcome!
Thursday, August 22nd 1- 4 pm
Permaculture Design and Maintenance Workshop
Join us to learn about permaculture design and maintenance, and help map the expansion of the ADCG Food Forest. Co-facilitated by Scott Vlaun of the Center for an Ecology Based Economy and Richard Hodges of ReTree Us. This workshop is free and open to the public.
Friday, August 16th 4:30-6 pm
Thymeline Print Co. Presents:
Flower Pounding Workshop!
Join Lauren Olson at the garden to learn the art of flower pounding. Participants will get to create their own bandana using flowers from the garden! This event is by donation, first come first serve, limit of 8 people. All ages are welcome!
Fridays, July 5th through August 31st, 5:00 to 8:00pm
Farmers' Market
Join us every Friday in July and August for our Farmers' Market!
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There will be a variety of local vendors, wood-fired pizza, live music, kids' activities, and more!​
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We accept cash, credit/debit, and SNAP/EBT for purchases and are a participant in Maine Harvest Bucks.
Friday, June 28th, Small bites at 2:30pm, Meal at 3:30pm
Gifts to the People: Community Meal
Join us for a community meal and lesson in Indigenous Foodways hosted by Lyn Bell!​
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Norway resident Aubrey Lyn Bell is a member of the Shawnee Nation and has Indigenous roots in the Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, and Muskogee Peoples of the Southeast.
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Born on the Gulf Coast of Alabama, he grew up with a love for cooking in a tribe that ate communally. He spent his earlier years exploring many of the Indigenous Foodways of the Americas while traveling through Indian Country.
Through the display of native foods integral to his People, he hopes to offer a lesson in land stewardship and the importance of recognizing the contributions of Native America to the tables of the world.
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Saturday, June 22nd, 6 to 9pm
Light the Garden
Join us for our annual fundraiser and garden party! There will be great food, live music, and a silent auction during the event.
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For more updates and to get a peak at some of our silent auction items, check out our Facebook and Instagram.
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​Sliding scale entrance fee of $50-$20 per person.​
Thursday, June 6th 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Fermentation Workshop
Join us at the garden for a workshop led by Master Preservers from UMaine Cooperative Extension!
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After a brief introduction to the science and strategy behind home-fermentation, participants will be able to choose-their-own-adventure to make a batch of sauerkraut or kimchi to take home.
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A $20 materials fee is required to attend this class, it covers all materials needed for the class. Please register and pay the $20 fee using the links below.
Saturday, May 27th 10am to 2pm
Organic Seedling Sale
Come choose from a wide variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings for your garden, available by donation.
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Maine Master Gardener Volunteers will be onsite to answer your gardening questions and direct you to quality horticultural resources.
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Learn about ADCG, our Youth Leadership Program, Farmers' Market, CSA, and more!
Saturday, May 11th from 10am to 12pm
Restorative Community Training
At this training, we will learn how to:
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create a sense of belonging and inclusivity
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practice specific methods to make group decision making more effective
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host community conversations where people are better prepared to listen to diverse voices in a mindful and respectful way
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This workshop will be facilitated by Katey Branch and Brendan Schauffler as a collaborative event between the Alan Day Community Garden and the Oxford County Wellness Collaborative.
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This is a free event, open to all, and lunch will be provided.
Saturday, April 20th
Earth Day!
10am - Neighborhood and WFLT Trails Cleanup
Give back to celebrate the Earth by helping us clean up the Farm to Town trailhead and Alan Day neighborhood. Meet at ADCG.
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12:30pm - Community Lunch
Prepared in the ADCG community kitchen!
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1pm - Workshops, Family Friendly Activities, and Giveaways!
Stick around to learn about bee keeping and protecting our pollinators with Baker Hill Bees and Gardens, family friendly activities with Center for an Ecology Based Economy, and giveaways!
Friday, April 5th from 5-7pm
Cooking at the Garden: Intro to Ayurveda
Join Sophia Mammouri in the ADCG kitchen to learn about the yogic practice of whole body health. This workshop is the first in a series of ayurvedic cooking classes and is a pre-requisite for the workshops on ayurvedic cooking through the seasons.
Suggested donation of $10 per participant to attend.
Where to find us
All the events and workshops are held at the garden: 26 Whitman Street, Norway, Maine, 04268