This free Zoom webinar will feature two pressing ecological concerns impacting landscapes throughout our region: jumping worms and browntail moths. State Horticulturist Gary Fish will outline how jumping worms alter soil health, gardening practices, and ecosystems. He will share latest research and suggest management strategies to mitigate their spread. Brittany Schappach, Maine State Forest Service […]
Learn best practices for growing seedlings indoors. Participants will learn how to develop a personalized seed starting calendar based on Maine weather conditions and hear practical tips for the small-scale home gardener. A recording will be shared with anyone who pre-registers for this event. Pre-registration is required. Presented by Kate Garland, Horticulture Professional with the […]
Dates: 4-H Maple Sugaring will begin in February. Exact dates to be determined soon. Location: The meetings will be virtual/online with the members from Penobscot, Waldo, and Somerset Counties, followed by hands-on experience in our county. The hands-on meeting days will depend on the weather and when the sap is running.
After an incredibly successful 4-H Summer Learning Series over the past two years, Maine 4-H will once again offer virtual experiential learning workshops and clubs to youth ages 5-18 from July 5 – August 5, 2022. Planning is still taking place, but topics in previous years have ranged from engineering, art, science, animals & agriculture, […]
The 2021 4-H Public Speaking Tournament will take place virtually over the weekend of April 16 – 18, 2021. In order to qualify for the State Public Speaking Tournament, youth must attend two workshops and one practice session. If youth are unable to attend the scheduled workshops, contact Emily Mott, emily.j.mott@maine.edu for qualifier alternatives. For […]
Explore activities and practices that support youth mental health. West Virginia University’s Nila Cobb, a Healthy Living Specialist will join to share her expertise and guide the discussion. The workshop is on Thursday, March 4, 7-8 pm and registration ends February 25th. To register, visit http://go.uvm.edu/youthmentalhealth.
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