LINCOLNVILLE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Waldo County Extension Association will host the 30th annual Rural Living Day on Saturday, April 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road.
The daylong event will offer educational opportunities about topics related to rural living. Participants can join author Tom Wessels for an interpretive walk in the woods or Chris Knapp of the Maine Local Living School to learn the art of sharpening and maintaining hand tools. Participants interested in indoor pursuits can join Jessica Marshall of Lily Bee Apiary to learn the art of beeswax candle making or James Beard Award-winning Chef Melissa Kelly of Primo to learn the art of handmade pasta. There will be nearly 20 different workshops to choose from on a wide range of topics, offering something for aspiring homesteaders to fully off-grid gurus.
Registration is required. A $30 donation is requested and includes four workshops, light morning refreshments and lunch. To register and for more information, visit the event webpage. To request a reasonable accommodation, call 207-342-5971 or 800-287-1426 (in Maine).
