The SunriseGuide

This Sunday is ! It’s not every day you get to see where food is grown, how yarn is made, or get to meet the caretakers of Maine farm animals and wildlife.

Check out participating farms across the state and plan your route: www.realmaine.com/activities/maine-open-farm-day-2022-listings

In need of a rain barrel? Portland Water District still has several available!

Rain barrels are still available for purchase! Reserve your rain barrel for $65 + tax on our website. Our discounted, recycled rain barrels are a great way to capture roof runoff and use it to water your gardens! To place an order, please visit: https://www.pwd.org/rain-barrels

Haven’t had a chance to plant the garden yet? Have no fear, there are plenty of seeds you can plant now for harvest well into the fall. ⁠
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Check out this great piece by Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) to learn more:

Summer Crops for Fall Harvests - Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Crops you can plant in early to late summer for fall harvests, including carrots, beets, lettuce, greens, and beans.

Have you spotted this endangered bee? Sightings can be reported through inaturalist.org or bumblebeewatch.org.

BEE on the Lookout for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is looking for the federally Endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee and we need more eyes!