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Cooperative Extension in Washington County

Starting Seeds Indoors Workshop (virtual)

Learn best practices for growing seedlings indoors. Participants will learn how to develop a personalized seed starting calendar based on Maine weather conditions and hear practical tips for the small-scale home gardener. Pre-registration is required. A recording will be shared with anyone who pre-registers for this event. Presented by Kate Garland, Horticulture Professional with the […]

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

2024 UMaine Wild Blueberry Conference

Moore Community Center 125 State Street, Ellsworth, ME

The full-day event brings together experts, researchers, growers and industry leaders to discuss the latest developments and innovations in the wild blueberry industry. The conference will feature informative presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities for attendees. "We are delighted to once again host the UMaine Wild Blueberry Conference and provide a platform for knowledge sharing […]

$10 – $100

Recipe to Market Workshop (virtual)

For Entrepreneurs and/or Farmers Interested in Starting a Home-based, Specialty Food Business The University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s popular half-day workshop, Recipe to Market, is a multi-disciplinary workshop that covers the business and food aspects of starting a food business in Maine. This workshop will introduce participants to important topics that an aspiring entrepreneur needs […]

$45

Winter Webinar Series: Using the Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA), for Crop Modelling and Integrated Pest Management

The Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA), collects weather data from network-associated weather stations and generates real-time weather data summaries, crop production tools, and IPM forecasts.  Join us to learn how to navigate NEWA and what tools it offers, and as an example, how it is currently being used to assist wild blueberry growers. […]

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

4-H Science Friday: Ice Cores

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 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 science […]

Free
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