{"id":9082,"date":"2020-09-23T14:55:48","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T18:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/?page_id=9082"},"modified":"2024-02-13T11:04:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T16:04:30","slug":"nea-big-read-ellsworth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/4h\/nea-big-read-ellsworth\/","title":{"rendered":"NEA Big Read: Ellsworth"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NEA Big Read: Ellsworth<\/strong> was a series of community events inspired by a book. The book for 2020 was a memoir by Hope Jahren, called “Lab Girl”. Hope is a geobiologist who believes that anyone can be a scientist: all you need is curiosity and a willingness to experiment. Ellsworth Public Library organized a series of events that honored this belief, whether it be a Women in Science panel discussion, a pumpkin decorating contest, a keynote speech on “Wicked Plants” by Amy Stewart, spooky programs hosted by the Grand Theater, or fun activities for youth by yours truly, Hancock County 4-H!\u00a0 Check out the following activities\u00a0 Hancock County 4-H produced during NEA Big Read: Ellsworth.
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Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Growing Guides<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Maine Cooperative Extension: Highmoor Farm Pumpkin Varieties<\/a><\/p>\n

Cornell Cooperative Extension: Growing Pumpkins Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

Ohio State University Cooperative Extension: Growing Giant Pumpkins in the Home Garden<\/a><\/p>\n

Videos<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n