Field day

UNITY – The annual Small Farm Field Day will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Common Ground Education Center. The family event is sponsored and hosted by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.

Small Farm Field Day features a variety of presentations, demonstrations and hands-on workshops designed for anyone curious about the tools and techniques of farming and homesteading in Maine.

This year will offer more than 20 presentations and workshops. A special half-day session will convert a small cultivating tractor to electric power. In addition, vendors will be on hand selling seedlings and garden tools. Participants are also encouraged to bring their unwanted but usable tools and equipment to sell or trade. Lunch will be available for purchase.

The Field Day is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the association at 568-4142 or visit www.mofga.org.

Aid for camp

FALMOUTH – Financial aid is available from Maine Audubon for Maine youth to attend summer day camp at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth, Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary in Freeport and Fields Pond Audubon Center in Holden.

Youth ages 6 to 13 who demonstrate financial need can get an application by e-mailing [email protected], calling 781-2332, ext. 215, or downloading from www.maineaudubon.org.

Exploration, curiosity and discovery are at the heart of Maine Audubon’s one- and two-week camp programs. Each session has a nature theme expressed through games, crafts, structured group activities and free-choice time. Camp meets weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Blueberry queen

UNION – Applications are open for the title of 2007 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen. The last date to apply is July 15.

The queen will receive a $1,500 award. The crown princess will receive $500 and Miss Congeniality will receive $200. Judges will evaluate each individual in three categories: written essay, oral presentation and individual interview. Royalty will be chosen during Union Fair Week Aug. 19 to 25.

Interested individuals should contact Cindy Burns at cindyp14 @hotmail.com or 785-4173.