Cooperative Extension in Washington County

Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering free, confidential business consults monthly at the UMaine Extension Washington County office, 28 Center St., Machias. Prospective or current business owners can meet individually with an Extension business and economics specialist or regional small business educator. Assistance is available for writing a business plan, marketing, […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H in Washington County seeks adult volunteers to share their knowledge about nature, heritage arts, science, photography, gardening, shooting sports and other specialties with youth in special interest (SPIN) clubs. SPIN clubs will meet for a minimum of six one-hour sessions over the next three to six months. Washington County […]

MACHIAS, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H in Washington County seeks adult volunteers to share their knowledge about nature, heritage arts, science, photography, gardening, shooting sports and other specialties with youth in 4-H special interest (SPIN) clubs. SPIN clubs will meet for a minimum of six one-hour sessions over the next three to […]

Keri Kaczor, a marine professional with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has secured annual funding for the Maine Healthy Beaches Program. Kaczor is the coordinator of the statewide program that is dedicated to monitoring water quality and protecting public health on Maine’s coastal beaches. The program, which is funded annually by a U.S. Environmental […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H invites alumni to take part in a national contest to help it win a $10,000 “Innovation Incubator” Science Sponsorship. The contest is part of the 4-H GROWN Alumni Campaign, sponsored by the National 4-H Council and HughesNet. The goal is to share hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) […]

A five-session University of Maine Cooperative Extension beginning beekeeping course starts 6:30–8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the UMaine Extension Washington County office, 28 Center St., Machias. Master Beekeeper Andrew Dewey will teach the course, which will be held Thursday nights, except for March 19, through April 2. The course also will be available remotely […]

MACHIAS, Maine — A five-session University of Maine Cooperative Extension beginning beekeeping course starts 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Washington County UMaine Extension office, 28 Center St., Machias. Master Beekeeper Andrew Dewey will teach the course, which will be held Thursday nights, except for March 19, through April 2. The course also will be available remotely at Washington […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is taking orders for its “Grow It Right!” plant sale, which is a fundraiser for the Master Gardener Volunteers program. Available plants are a highbush blueberry three-pack, two varieties per pack, $35.95; 10-pack of asparagus crowns, $15; 25 young dormant strawberry plants, $15; five raspberry canes, $18; three blackberry canes, […]

The Washington County Extension Association (WCEA) seeks nominations for the 2015 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 […]

Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a 4-H photography club for youth ages 9-18. The club will meet on Saturdays, Feb. 7-March 7, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Washington County UMaine Extension office, 28 Center St., Machias. Explore Extension’s 4-H program while learning composition and editing techniques, and use new skills to take better pictures and videos. Cameras will […]