Rural Living Month, formerly known as Rural Living Day, is an annual event in April hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Waldo County Extension Association. During the four-week event, a variety of workshops will be offered by Extension staff and community experts on topics ranging from gardening with youth to cheesemaking, invasive […]
Explore the intertidal zone and help with marine science research! In this workshop, we will learn about animals you might find during low tide and use some amazing equipment to take awesome pictures on your phone to identify them. Along the way, we’ll learn about invasive species, climate change, species identification, and how you can […]
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 […]
Our landscapes have become more important living spaces, not just for entertainment, but for everyday life. From play spaces for children to outdoor rooms for quiet conversations, this workshop will guide you through some important questions to consider when evaluating your space and offer specific examples of ways to make landscapes more fun, comfortable […]
Explore the intertidal zone and help with marine science research! In this workshop, we will learn about animals you might find during low tide and use some amazing equipment to take awesome pictures on your phone to identify them. Along the way, we’ll learn about invasive species, climate change, species identification, and how you can […]
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 […]
Explore the intertidal zone and help with marine science research! In this workshop, we will learn about animals you might find during low tide and use some amazing equipment to take awesome pictures on your phone to identify them. Along the way, we’ll learn about invasive species, climate change, species identification, and how you can […]
Rhubarb is one of the first edible signs of spring in Maine, and its versatility is under-appreciated. Come learn the many ways to preserve chutney with University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff and Master Food Preserver volunteers. We will learn how to safely preserve rhubarb using the boiling water bath and freezing methods. Register […]
