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Cooperative Extension in Washington County

Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series

FREE Self-paced Online Course Parents and caregivers, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced, online sessions. Each session will include: Information on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics A simple cooking demonstration Resources for kids in the kitchen Upon completion of all […]

Free

Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series

FREE Self-paced Online Course Parents and caregivers, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced, online sessions. Each session will include: Information on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics A simple cooking demonstration Resources for kids in the kitchen Upon completion of all […]

Free

Maine 4-H Solar Eclipse Series (virtual)

Solar Eclipse Coming to Maine! On April 8th, 2024 Maine will experience a full solar eclipse. This is a once in a lifetime experience for Maine folks. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth are in a direct line. It is visible from only certain locations on earth during a solar eclipse when […]

Free

Downeast Agriculture and Forestry Conference

University of Maine at Machias 116 O'Brien Avenue, Machias, United States

  University of Maine at Machias Torrey Hall, Rooms 226, 228, and 230 116 Obrien Avenue, Machias, Maine 04654 This event brings agricultural and forestry management experts from UMaine, local agencies, and non-profit organizations to Machias to share information with Washington County farmers, growers, and forestland owners. The day will begin with two concurrent session […]

Free – $60

4-H Science Fridays- Eclipse Investigations

University of Maine at Machias 116 O'Brien Avenue, Machias, United States

Join 4-H Youth Professional, Gabby Brodek, and special guests at 4-H Science Fridays at UMM for more fun science activities throughout the 2024 year! Gabby will be hosting a 4-H Science Friday one Friday a month from February to October so youth can get familiar with the University of Maine at Machias campus, explore cool […]

Free

Gardening Webinar Series: Home Grown Cranberries

Speaker: Charles Armstrong, UMaine Extension Cranberry Professional Growing backyard cranberries is easier than you think! Cranberry Professional & Staff Entomologist / Insect Diagnostician Charles Armstrong will share step-by-step instructions from site selection to harvest and everything in between. REGISTER HERE FOR HOME GROWN CRANBERRIES

Free – $15

Winter Webinar Series: Using AgRadar to Help Manage Apples in a Changing Climate

AgRadar is a management support tool geared toward apple growers. Join us to learn how it uses weather forecasts and data to inform apple production decision-making for service providers and growers alike. Register Online to Receive Zoom Link For more information or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Peyton Ginakes, at 207.933.2100, Ext. 107 or peyton.ginakes@maine.edu.

Free

Gardening Webinar Series: Harvesting Hidden Gems: Practical Insights for Growing Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes

  Sweet Potatoes 2 This webinar will focus on practical strategies for growing potatoes and sweet potatoes. In addition to offering simple tips and tricks that will save you time and improve yields, our experts will share updates on their favorite varieties and pest management suggestions so you can create your own buried treasures this season! […]

Free – $15

Virtual Create Better Health EFNEP Class in April

Free Nutrition and Cooking Classes: Create Better Health Class Topics 1. MyPlate, Knife Skills & Food Safety 2. Nutrition Facts Label & Physical Activity 3. Plan, Shop & Save with a Store Tour 4. Healthy Eating Patterns: Reducing Fat, Sugar, and Salt Location: Online via Zoom Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Dates: April […]

Free

Virtual Cooking Matters EFNEP Class for WIC & Head Start in April

Free Nutrition and Cooking Class for WIC & Head Start in partnership with Cooking Matters Class Topics 1. Kids Say Yes to Fruits & Veggies 2. Hack Your Snack 3. Drink to Your Health 4. The Family Kitchen Location: Online via Zoom Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Dates: Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 & […]

Free
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