Cooperative Extension in Washington County

Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a youth 4-H club focusing on entomology, 9-11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 4-20, at the UMaine Extension office, 28 Center St., Machias. Activities are designed to get children ages 8-10 outside to learn about the environment through bugs. Cost is $10 per child; registration […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Professor Jane Haskell specializes in strengthening skills of group facilitators so meetings can be conducted effectively and efficiently. Fishermen and graduate students are among her more than 400 clients. This summer, Haskell, who has authored a national facilitation-training curriculum, is working with members of Wabanaki Nations. She’s also researching how […]

Hurricane hazards come in many forms, including storm surge, heavy rainfall, flooding, high winds and rip currents. All of these can affect people who live on shorefront land. To help property owners take steps now to make their homes more resilient and less damage-prone over the long run, Maine Sea Grant has updated the Maine […]

Please view our new video on How to Remove a Tick.  For more information on ticks, you can visit the online Tick ID Lab.

About 100 Maine youth took part in 4-H@UMaine, an annual event that introduces boys and girls to campus life, career exploration and experiential learning at the University of Maine. On May 16-17, youth ages 12-17 became familiar with university offerings by staying overnight in residence halls, eating in the dining halls and attending workshops presented […]

Calais, Maine — Twelve people from Calais, Baileyville and Princeton participated in the first four-week Dining with Diabetes Down East series, sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Participants learned how to select healthful foods, plan satisfying meals and prepare easy recipes that everyone can enjoy. The community-based program complements medical care by teaching people […]

The first long weekend of the summer season is about to begin and that means people are spending more time outdoors. We’ve got publications about grilling safely, dealing with those pesky bugs and insects, gardening information, and much more! Below is just a sample of publications that UMaine Extension has to offer: #4278  Barbecue and […]

Please see how 4-H science is beneficial for your child! 4-H Science Video- Three Reasons to Get Involved in 4-H Science

Machias, Maine — Share the taste of sweet corn-on-the-cob, crisp green beans and juicy melon by participating in the Maine Harvest for Hunger Program, sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Participants receive free seeds to plant and when the fruits and vegetables ripen, they donate the produce to local food pantries and neighbors in […]

Asparagus, ramps, parsnips, radishes, and pea pods are some of the first spring vegetables to appear and what better way to take advantage of these harbingers of spring than to make quick refrigerator pickles!  For more information, download the compete publication online for free.