{"id":6101,"date":"2023-03-01T12:34:32","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T17:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/?page_id=6101"},"modified":"2023-05-08T12:07:09","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T16:07:09","slug":"open-house","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/upcoming-events\/open-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Somerset Extension Open House"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Dig In and Grow!<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6274 alignright\" style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/04\/Dig-in-and-grow-300x201.jpeg\" alt=\"&quot;Dig in &amp; grow!&quot; logo with shovel and leaves\" width=\"261\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/04\/Dig-in-and-grow-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/04\/Dig-in-and-grow-105x70.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/04\/Dig-in-and-grow-317x212.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/04\/Dig-in-and-grow-423x283.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/04\/Dig-in-and-grow-634x424.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/04\/Dig-in-and-grow.jpeg 647w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,261px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Saturday, May 13, 2023<br \/>\n10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<h3>UMaine Extension Somerset County Office<br \/>\n7 County Drive, Skowhegan, Maine (<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/directions\/\">directions<\/a>)<\/h3>\n<p>Our staff, board members, and volunteers will be hosting an open house to showcase Extension&#8217;s programs and services. Come find out how Cooperative Extension can help you!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>This is a FREE event. All community members are invited.<br \/>\nRSVP encouraged, not required.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#rsvp\" style=\"text-transform:none;\" ><span class=\"button\"> RSVP Online <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ongoing Events and Activities:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6227 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/03\/554c21c1-7b47-bdcf-5284-506fcd9a2fb2-206x300.png\" alt=\"youth interacting with 4-H staff\" width=\"153\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/03\/554c21c1-7b47-bdcf-5284-506fcd9a2fb2-206x300.png 206w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/03\/554c21c1-7b47-bdcf-5284-506fcd9a2fb2-96x140.png 96w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/03\/554c21c1-7b47-bdcf-5284-506fcd9a2fb2-317x462.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/03\/554c21c1-7b47-bdcf-5284-506fcd9a2fb2.png 343w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/>Make a native seed ball! (FREE activity for ALL ages. Take it home and grow native plants near your house. Native seeds donated by Wild Seed Project and the Solon Community Garden)<\/li>\n<li>4-H Expo<\/li>\n<li>Homemaker Expo and bake sale<\/li>\n<li>Crafts, games, and activities<\/li>\n<li>Food and snacks<\/li>\n<li>Pressure gauge testing<\/li>\n<li>Resources and information<\/li>\n<li>Interact with your local Extension staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a id=\"schedule\"><\/a>Scheduled Presentations:<\/h3>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4660 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2018\/08\/somerset-4-300x84.jpg\" alt=\"grading maple syrup\" width=\"282\" height=\"79\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2018\/08\/somerset-4-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2018\/08\/somerset-4-768x215.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2018\/08\/somerset-4-1024x287.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2018\/08\/somerset-4-105x29.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2018\/08\/somerset-4-600x168.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2018\/08\/somerset-4-317x89.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2018\/08\/somerset-4-423x118.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2018\/08\/somerset-4-634x178.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2018\/08\/somerset-4-846x237.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2018\/08\/somerset-4-951x266.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2018\/08\/somerset-4.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,282px\" \/>10:15 a.m.: Maple Sugaring Past and Present<\/strong> \u2014 UMaine Extension Assistant Professor Jason Lilley gives a history of maple sugaring and an overview of the industry today. Presentation will be followed by tasting of a variety of maple products (four syrup grades, cream, candy, and sugar).<\/p>\n<p><strong>11:00 a.m.: Legumes as Cover Crops<\/strong> \u2014 UMaine Extension Assistant Professor Jaime Garzon discusses the benefits and considerations inherent in the use of legumes in agricultural systems. Presentation will be followed with a Q&amp;A discussion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6132 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/less-leggy-tomatoes-grown-under-lights-peronto-300x200-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Tomato Seedlings\" width=\"210\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/less-leggy-tomatoes-grown-under-lights-peronto-300x200-1.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/less-leggy-tomatoes-grown-under-lights-peronto-300x200-1-105x70.jpeg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,210px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"garden-panel\"><\/a>11:45 a.m.: Gardening in Western Maine: Extension Professionals Panel Discussion <\/strong>\u2014 UMaine Extension Horticulture Professionals Brett Johnson, Rebecca Long, and Nick Rowley discuss the issues specific to gardening in Western Maine. Moderated discussion will be followed by panelists answering your gardening questions.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"garden-questions\"><\/a><p>We are no longer taking questions through this form, but encourage you to attend the event! If time permits, additional questions may be taken at the end of the panel discussion.<\/p><\/p>\n<p><strong>1:00 p.m.: Why Native Plants Matter: Planting to Rebuild Healthy\u00a0Ecosystems<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Presented by Wild Seed Project <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Manager of Educational Programs Nell Houde. The Wild Seed Project is a Maine-based non-profit organization working to inspire communities to make a difference in this time of change by doing the smallest of acts: planting native seeds. Planting native plants, grown from seed, within communities is both the recipe and the process of creating tangible change. In doing this, communities can collectively repopulate landscapes with the plants that expand wildlife habitat, support biodiversity, and build climate resilience. Native plants offer countless benefits\u2013\u2013purifying air, shading and cooling cities, storing atmospheric carbon, minimizing flooding and stormwater runoff and helping to sustain vital pollinators, birds and other wildlife. Come to the workshop to learn about which native plants will grow best in the areas you steward, and how to plant and care for the plants from seed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Food:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Unfortunately, we will no longer be able to offer smoked chicken at our event!<\/li>\n<li>Healthy Snacks Table\n<ul>\n<li>provided by Somerset County Extension Homemakers<\/li>\n<li>limited supply, first-come, first-served<\/li>\n<li>FREE!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Bake Sale Fundraiser\n<ul>\n<li>provided by Somerset County Extension Homemakers<\/li>\n<li>limited supply, first-come, first-served<\/li>\n<li>donations accepted to support the 4-H Camp and Learning Centers Scholarship Fund<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tables &amp; Resource Displays:<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5887 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/09\/20220910_105216-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Three wrists with temporary tattoos: cherries, asparagus, and cucumber slices\" width=\"210\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/09\/20220910_105216-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/09\/20220910_105216-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/09\/20220910_105216-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/09\/20220910_105216-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/09\/20220910_105216-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/09\/20220910_105216-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/09\/20220910_105216-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/09\/20220910_105216-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/09\/20220910_105216-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/09\/20220910_105216-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/09\/20220910_105216-1268x951.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/09\/20220910_105216-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/09\/20220910_105216.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,210px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cooperative Extension:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Home horticulture<\/li>\n<li>Forage and livestock<\/li>\n<li>Maple<\/li>\n<li>Ticks<\/li>\n<li>Plant diagnostics<\/li>\n<li>4-H clubs<\/li>\n<li>4-H volunteering<\/li>\n<li>4-H camp and learning centers<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition<\/li>\n<li>Food preservation<\/li>\n<li>Extension homemakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other Organizations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wild Seed Project<\/li>\n<li>Soil and Water Conservation District<\/li>\n<li>Somerset Gardeners<\/li>\n<li>Pine Acres Farm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>We Can Help:<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6122 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/DSC00078-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"257\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/DSC00078-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/DSC00078-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/DSC00078-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/DSC00078-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/DSC00078-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/DSC00078-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/DSC00078-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/DSC00078-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/DSC00078-634x423.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/DSC00078-846x564.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/DSC00078-951x634.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/02\/DSC00078-1268x845.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,257px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>UMaine Cooperative Extension is a treasure trove of resources. Come learn how we can help you with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gardening and Horticulture<\/li>\n<li>Farming and Agriculture<\/li>\n<li>Small Business<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition<\/li>\n<li>4-H and Youth Development<\/li>\n<li>Home and Family<\/li>\n<li>Community Service<\/li>\n<li>Insect ID and Management<\/li>\n<li>Tick ID and Testing<\/li>\n<li>And More!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Questions:<\/h3>\n<p>Please contact Emily Collins at 207.474.9622 or <a href=\"mailto:emily.collins3@maine.edu\">emily.collins3@maine.edu<\/a> with any questions about this event.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"rsvp\"><\/a>RSVP (Requested, not required.)<\/h3>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\nvar 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