Cobscook Institute

08/28/2026

💚 Celebrating our Cobscook volunteers! Join us Monday, October 5, for our annual Volunteer Recognition event. Enjoy dinner beginning at 5:00 PM, followed by volunteer appreciation from 5:45–6:15 PM. Come share food, stories, and gratitude for the amazing community members who make Cobscook Institute what it is!

We’ll also be accepting nominations for Volunteer of the Year. Nominate someone special here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRMU6FHR-gxbQHdzx02BbfWnuELM_A5nOd9Ff6eHN2wPs1Dg/viewform?usp=dialog.

We hope to see you there!

Cobscook Institute is seeking nominations for our first ever "Volunteer of the Year". This person, along with all of the incredible volunteers at Cobscook, will be recognized and celebrated at our Community Dinner and Volunteer Recognition Night on Monday, October 5th. Seeking nominations for "Volun...

08/27/2026

🌱 Our Community Garden Farm Stand is OPEN until 5 PM today!

We were so excited to see everyone this morning; we even had a line forming while we finished setting up! 😊

Everything is free or by donation, so come enjoy this week’s fresh harvest and support our community garden.

📍 10 Commissary Point Road, Trescott TWP

We’d love to see you! 🥕🍅🌿

08/22/2026

🎨 Calling all makers and artists!

Sign-ups are officially OPEN for our Fall Festival Makers Market! 🍂

Showcase your creativity, connect with the community, and be part of this special fall event.

Learn more and register on our website:
https://cobscookinstitute.org/events?e=10-24-2026-fall-fest-makers-market-sign-up

08/20/2026

🌿 The Community Garden Farm Stand is OPEN! 🌿

We’ve got an abundance of beautiful, fresh produce today, so much that we had to add a second table! 🍅🫛🫜

Come by and take what you need. Everything is free or by donation. 💚

📍 10 Commissary Point Road, Trescott TWP
⏰ Open today until 5 PM

Stop by and stock up on some fresh garden goodness! 🌱

08/17/2026

You asked for more pottery classes, and we heard you! ✨

We’re excited to announce a NEW Beginner Pottery Class on Monday afternoons! Whether you’re brand new to pottery or looking to get back to the wheel, this class is a great place to start.

Registration for our next round of classes is now OPEN. Be sure to grab your spot before the class fills up!

👉 https://cobscookinstitute.org/events?tag=Pottery%20Studio

08/15/2026

Come visit us at the Machias Wild Blueberry Festival! We're in the parking lot between Bangor Savings Bank and Center Street Church. We'd love to see you!

08/13/2026

Our Community Garden Farm Stand is officially closed for the day. We look forward to seeing you again next Thursday!

08/12/2026

Did you know that today brings three incredible celestial events: a solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, and a six-planet alignment? 🌌✨

The sky is not the limit. It is the starting place when it comes to astronomy!

Do you want to learn more about the universe around us and experience all that crystal clear skies have to offer? Our Introduction to Astronomy series might be just what you are looking for.

🔭 Register today to secure your spot: https://cobscookinstitute.org/events?e=9-23-2026-introduction-to-astronomy

08/07/2026

We had a great morning at the Pleasant Point Health Fair in Sipayik this morning! We'll be at the Wild Blueberry Festival in Machias next weekend. Hope to see you there!