April
Maine Big Night – Citizen Science Project
April 1st – April 30th
Volunteers are invited to join Runamuk Acres in this statewide citizen science project. On Big Nights throughout the month of April, our farm steward and other participating family and community members will gather alongside the road near active vernal pools in our area. We will collect data for scientists, and help amphibians safely cross the road. Email us to join our team of citizen scientists to participate. OR signup for FREE to borrow safety gear and data collection materials, and create your own team!
Trail Maintenance Work Party!
Saturday, April 3rd
9am – 4pm
Volunteers are invited to join us at the farm for this spring work party. We will be putting up signage to mark trails in our 40-acre conservation forest, cut forest overgrowth back from the trails, and establishing campsites is several locations. All ages and ability levels welcomed. Refreshments and a light-lunch provided. Come for an hour or come for the day and stay for a campfire dinner. We will send you home with some of our locally produced food in exchange for your efforts!
Raindate: April 10th
May
CSA Sign-Up Deadline
Wednesday, May 5th
Last day to enter Runamuk’s 2021 CSA Farm-Share program.
Work Party!
Saturday, May 8th
9am – 4pm
Volunteers are invited to join us at the farm for this spring work party. Refreshments and a light-lunch provided. Come for an hour or come for the day and stay for a campfire dinner. We will send you home with some of our locally produced food in exchange for your efforts!
Raindate: May 29th
June
Work Party!
Saturday, June 12th
9am – 4pm
Volunteers are invited to join us at the farm for this spring work party. Refreshments and a light-lunch provided. Come for an hour or come for the day and stay for a campfire dinner. We will send you home with some of our locally produced food in exchange for your efforts!
Raindate: None
Pollination Celebration
Saturday, June 19th
10am – 2pm
In observance of National Pollinator Week, Runamuk will be honoring our pollinating partners. This event is free and open to the public. Come tour the farm, view the bee-yard, and check out the observation hive. Learn about ecological gardening for beneficial insects and how you can support pollinators in your own backyard.
Raindate: None
July
3rd Annual Firefly Festival
Saturday, July 10th
8pm – 11pm
Join Runamuk in celebrating the magic of fireflies! Children of all ages can enjoy firefly-themed activities, stroll through our pollinator meadow by starlight to observe our healthy population of fireflies, roast marshmallows beside the campfire, and perhaps even catch Runamuk’s steward playing a tune on the banjo!
Raindate: July 10th
Work Party!
Saturday, July 17th
9am – 4pm
Volunteers are invited to join us at the farm for this spring work party. Refreshments and a light-lunch provided. Come for an hour or come for the day and stay for a campfire dinner. We will send you home with some of our locally produced food in exchange for your efforts!
Raindate: July 24th
Maine Open Farm Day
Sunday, July 25th
9am – 1pm
Honor Maine’s agricultural heritage with a visit to the Runamuk Acres Conservation Farm. In celebration of Maine Open Farm Day, Runamuk will offer tours (self-guided or farmer-guided), children of all ages are invited to meet our friendly sheep, feed the chickens, swing on the swing-set, or explore the conservation trail leads through our Enchanted Woodland Forest. Refreshments will be available, and guests are encouraged to use our picnic area.
Raindate: None
August
Work Party!
Saturday, August 14th
9am – 4pm
Volunteers are invited to join us at the farm for this spring work party. Refreshments and a light-lunch provided. Come for an hour or come for the day and stay for a campfire dinner. We will send you home with some of our locally produced food in exchange for your efforts!
Raindate: August 21st
September
Harvest Dinner
Saturday, September 11th
To celebrate, and give thanks for the bounty of the growing season, Runamuk invites CSA members to the farm for a fabulous farm-to-table outdoor dinner. By special invitation only.
Raindate: September 18th
Work Party!
Saturday, September 18th
9am – 4pm
Volunteers are invited to join us at the farm for this spring work party. Refreshments and a light-lunch provided. Come for an hour or come for the day and stay for a campfire dinner. We will send you home with some of our locally produced food in exchange for your efforts!
Raindate: September 25th
October
Work Party!
Saturday, October 9th
9am – 4pm
Volunteers are invited to join us at the farm for this spring work party. Refreshments and a light-lunch provided. Come for an hour or come for the day and stay for a campfire dinner. We will send you home with some of our locally produced food in exchange for your efforts!
Raindate: October 16th