Cooperative Extension in Washington County

Six Sessions: Wednesdays, June 28 – August 2, 2017 June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 2 Princeton Public Library 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. This FREE course is open for boys and girls ages 7-10. Sessions Can You Catch the Water You can’t catch water with a net, and a lot will get […]

Share the taste of sweet corn, crisp green beans, and squash with neighbors in need by participating in the Maine Harvest for Hunger Program, sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Participants receive free seeds to plant in exchange for donating harvested produce to local food pantries. More information, including how to volunteer, is available online at Maine Harvest for Hunger, or from the UMaine […]

Check out our video on identifying and harvesting fiddleheads!

University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s free, four-week Dining with Diabetes Down East series will be offered in Eastport in June. The Eastport session begins Thursday,  June 1, 3-5  p.m., at Labor of Love Nutrition Center & Food Pantry, 137 County Road in Eastport. Remaining dates are June 8, 15 and 22. The program complements medical care by teaching people with Type 2 […]

March 15, 22, and 29, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. via ZOOM video conferencing platform. Interested in being a 4-H volunteer, but not sure where to start? Learn more about starting a short-term 4-H SPIN club and explore how much fun working with young people can be! SPIN clubs are SPecial INterest clubs designed to offer a […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold a six-session intermediate beekeeping course on Wednesdays, March 22 – April  26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the UMaine Extension office, 28 Center St., Machias. The course, taught by Master Beekeeper Andrew Dewey, is intended for the beekeeper with at least a season or two of hands-on experience and concentrates on keeping bees successfully in the Washington County area. There will […]

The Washington County Extension Association (WCEA) seeks nominations for the 2017 Norman W. Duzen Volunteer Award, which honors a Washington County resident whose volunteerism has enhanced the lives of community members. Norman W. Duzen had a special place in his heart for the people of Washington County and donated many hours of his time to make their lives better. The University […]

A five-session University of Maine Cooperative Extension beginning beekeeping course starts Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at University of Maine at Machias Science Building, 116 O’Brien Ave., Room 102, Machias. Remaining classes are Feb. 23, March 2, March 9 and March 16. Snow date is March 23. Taught by Master Beekeeper Andrew Dewey, class topics include the honeybee colony, hive construction, seasonal management, pests and diseases, and […]

Delicious fruits and vegetables are ripe for the picking in August and University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Kathy Savoie wants Mainers to have up-to-date information on the best methods, canners, jars, and seals to safely preserve food. UMaine Extension publishes information to help people find, grow, use, preserve and store in-season fruits and vegetables. […]

By Alan Majka, Extension Educator It’s that time of year again. Whether you want to preserve the bounty from your home garden or fresh produce from a local farmers market or buyers club, it’s important to follow recommended guidelines. Improperly preserved foods may be wasted due to spoilage, or worse yet, they may result in […]