University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free, self-paced, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. "Eating Your Way" includes information on nutrition, simple cooking demonstrations, and child-friendly nutrition resources. On completion of the series, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking […]
February 19, 2021, Noon - 2:00 p.m. via ZOOM Disease IPM; Speaker: Dr. Seanna Annis (University of Maine) (1 PA Credit) This session will be a disease research update including information about how to manage mummy berry, botrytis, and leaf spot diseases. For more information about the series, visit the Wild Blueberry Conference Series website. […]
Register Online Participants will receive the Zoom link upon registration. The session will be recorded. Pesticide Credits: 2 hours (applied for). For small-scale livestock and grain farmers: While viewing wildlife […]
Ever wonder how to preserve and use all of that great locally-grown produce? University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s food preservation workshops will teach you the basics of canning and freezing, including how to use pressure canners and water bath canners to preserve pickles, jam, and vegetables. Nutrition workshops deliver cost-effective tips for using local foods […]
February 24, 2021, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. via ZOOM Organic Pest and Crop Management; Speaker: Dr. Lily Calderwood (University of Maine) (1 PA Credit) This session will cover what we’ve learned so far about growing organic wild blueberries. Specific topics that will be covered include soil type, irrigation, fertility, weed, insect, disease management. This session […]
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Register here! | Registration deadline: 4 PM on February 24, 2021 Join us for this fun discussion on how to integrate edibles into your space, as both the focus and the supporting structures of your landscape! $5 suggested donation for this webinar Registration is required – Participants will receive […]
Make a family-friendly recipe while learning tips and tricks for making healthy choices. FREE Online on Zoom! Thursdays, Feb. 11 – Apr. 1; 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Schedule February 25: Mealtime Planning & Shopping Tricks | Recipe: Homemade Salsa March 4: Create Breakfasts for Families | Recipe: Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets March 11: MyPlate & Food Safety | […]
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 […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free, self-paced, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. "Eating Your Way" includes information on nutrition, simple cooking demonstrations, and child-friendly nutrition resources. On completion of the series, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking […]
February 26, 2021, Noon - 2:00 p.m. via ZOOM Next Steps in Building a Wild Blue Wine Industry; Speakers: Bluet founders, Eric Martin and Michael Terrien In this session, Bluet founders Eric Martin and Michael Terrien will lead the group through defining potential, mapping the ecosystem, and announcing a new working/trade group to bridge the […]
