University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Kennebec County gives local residents access to the resources and expertise of the University of Maine. Through educational programs, publications, and events, UMaine Extension delivers unbiased, research-based information to Kennebec County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site, or contact us.
Putting university research to work in homes, businesses, farms, and communities for over 100 years.
Currently, the University of Maine Kennebec County Cooperative Extension office in Augusta is open to the public by appointment only.
We are following the protocols set forth by the State of Maine and the University of Maine.
To set up an appointment, please call or email.
- Phone: 207.622.7546 or 1.800.287.1481 (in Maine)
- Email: extension.kennebec@maine.edu
UMaine Cooperative Extension: Responding to COVID-19
- Maine Farm Product & Pick-Up Directory
- Maine 4-H: Learn from Home Support
- Food Safety Information for Maine Consumers
- Victory Gardens for ME
- Other resources always free and available: YouTube | Publications
Mondays
- 9:00-10:00 am: Garden Chats (weekly topic varies)
- 10:00-12:00 pm: Monday Meet & Greet– open house for all things 4-H (email for link)
- 10:00 am: Mainely Dish, at-home cooking with kids YouTube Series
Tuesdays
- 3:00-3:45 pm: 4-H Science QuaranTEEN Cafe (UMaine- registration required)
Wednesdays
- 12:00-1:00 pm: Garden Chats
- 12:00pm Live Wednesdays in the Woods with Tanglewood
- 3:00-3:45 pm: 4-H Science QuaranTEEN Cafe (Univ. of Vermont; registration required)
Thursdays
- 6:00-7:00 pm: Garden Chats
Fridays
- 10:00-11:00 am: Weekly Maine Farmer ZOOM
- 1:00 pm: 4-H Friday Fun! YouTube Series