University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a three-webinar series about compost issues in agriculture and waste management from noon–1 p.m. March 11, March 23 and March 30. This compost webinar series first examines the organic certification process for compost usage with Caleb Goossen, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) organic crop and conservation specialist; […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer virtual science cafés for teens in grades 7–12 from 4–4:45 p.m. each Tuesday beginning March 2. Maine 4-H Virtual Science Cafés will feature informal sessions with University of Maine scientists discussing their research and what led them to their work. In the first webinar, UMaine Advanced Structures […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about edible native plants in the landscape from 6–7 p.m. Feb. 24. “Nibbling on Natives in Your Backyard and Beyond” identifies more than two dozen species of native edible wild plants suitable for adding to backyard landscapes […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar about methods for control of rodents and wildlife on the farm 1–3 p.m. Feb. 23 “Rats and Other Vermin Control on the Farm” includes guidance for keeping rodents out of barns and grain storage areas, controlling racoons, foxes and weasels in hen houses and other livestock […]
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Dates to Remember February 9: 4-H Public Speaking Workshop- Career & College Readiness |6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. February 9: 4-H Winter Activity Series, Geocaching, 6:00-6:45 p.m. February 13, 16 & 27: 4-H Passport Around the World SPIN Club February 15: Office Closed, President’s Day February 16: 4-H Winter Activity Series-Winter Wildlife Tracking, 6:00-6:45 p.m. February 16: 4-H […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a second session of the 4-H for All club for youth ages 5–13 who are new, or interested in becoming, 4-H members. Meetings will be held online from 6–7 p.m. starting Feb. 17, and continuing March 17 and April 21. The 4-H for All club gives youth and […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about the principles of pruning from 6–7 p.m. Feb. 10. “The Science of Pruning” will focus on proper pruning cuts for perennials based on factors including plant growth rate, flowering season and height. UNH Extension Education […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free, online nutrition series for families in Washington, Hancock, Androscoggin and Sadagahoc Counties beginning Feb. 11 at 3:30 p.m. and continuing each Thursday until April 1. “Create Family Meals” will include healthy recipes and tips for making healthy meal choices. Participants who join four or more classes will receive […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two new webinars about cooking with Maine foods from 2–2:45 p.m. Feb. 9 and Feb. 23. “Cooking with the Maine Harvest” opens with a webinar about how to use an electric pressure cooker, followed two weeks later with another webinar about reducing food waste in the home kitchen. […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a virtual wild blueberry conference offering 17 biweekly sessions from 4–6 p.m. starting Jan. 27 and running through March 24. Additional sessions are scheduled from noon–2 p.m Jan 29–March 19. Conference topics include research updates on pollination, water, pest and disease management; business opportunities and technology use; and updates […]
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