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SUMMARY:Livestock Nutrition Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Windham Butcher Shop are pleased to announce a 5-part series of livestock nutrition talks that cover basic nutrition and feeding needs of Small Ruminants\, Beef Cattle\, Pigs\, and Poultry. Join Dr. Colt W. Knight as he discusses the nutritional demands for livestock\, differences among feeds\, and why a properly balanced ration is crucial to profitability\, reproduction\, and animal health. The final lecture in this series will discuss what you should expect from processors and what processors expect from you. \nAugust 6th 6:00-8:00 PM – Beef Cattle \nAugust 13th 6:00-8:00 PM – Small Ruminants (Sheep and Goats) \nAugust 20th 6:00-8:00 PM – Swine \nAugust 27th 6:00-8:00 PM – Poultry \nSeptember 3rd 6:00-8:00 PM – Processing Expectations \n  \nRegistration is required\, register here – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event. \nIf you need assistance with registration or with Zoom\, please contact Michele Lodgek at michele.lodgek@maine.edu or 207.949-4057.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/livestock-nutrition-webinar-series/2020-08-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201003
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
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SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-08-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
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SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200818T132528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T133541Z
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SUMMARY:Pain Free Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Gardening is great exercise\, but the physical demands of gardening get harder on the body as time goes by. You can reduce the potential of joint\, muscle\, or back injuries by making small changes in your gardening routines. In this workshop\, we’ll introduce ergonomic tools and techniques to keep your flowers blooming and your vegetables ripening while keeping aches and pains at bay.  \nInstructor: Ellen Gibson\, Maine AgrAbility Program \n$5 suggested donation for this webinar \nRegistration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event. If you need technical assistance\, please contact Michele Lodgek at michele.lodgek@maine.edu or 207.949-4057.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/pain-free-gardening/
CATEGORIES:Home and Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200724T134116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T134452Z
UID:10001970-1599156000-1599163200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Livestock Nutrition Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Windham Butcher Shop are pleased to announce a 5-part series of livestock nutrition talks that cover basic nutrition and feeding needs of Small Ruminants\, Beef Cattle\, Pigs\, and Poultry. Join Dr. Colt W. Knight as he discusses the nutritional demands for livestock\, differences among feeds\, and why a properly balanced ration is crucial to profitability\, reproduction\, and animal health. The final lecture in this series will discuss what you should expect from processors and what processors expect from you. \nAugust 6th 6:00-8:00 PM – Beef Cattle \nAugust 13th 6:00-8:00 PM – Small Ruminants (Sheep and Goats) \nAugust 20th 6:00-8:00 PM – Swine \nAugust 27th 6:00-8:00 PM – Poultry \nSeptember 3rd 6:00-8:00 PM – Processing Expectations \n  \nRegistration is required\, register here – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event. \nIf you need assistance with registration or with Zoom\, please contact Michele Lodgek at michele.lodgek@maine.edu or 207.949-4057.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/livestock-nutrition-webinar-series/2020-09-03/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201010
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001753-1599177600-1602287999@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-09-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
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SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T144500
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200903T174904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T174904Z
UID:10001446-1599573600-1599576300@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Preserving Apples
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering.  Register here: https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/food-preservation/food-preservation-webinar-series/.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/preserving-apples/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201017
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001754-1599782400-1602892799@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-09-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001537-1599811200-1599843600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200828T123415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T123631Z
UID:10001445-1600084800-1600088400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Garlic in Maine
DESCRIPTION:Garlic is an easy-to-grow fall-planted crop that is great for you and makes almost everything taste better. Learn all aspects of garlic culture including planting stock\, site selection\, timing of harvest and proper drying with our garlic expert\, Dave Fuller who has 25 years of experience growing garlic and has conducted research on hardneck garlic for the last 8 years. \nInstructor: David Fuller\, UMaine Agriculture and Non-Timber Products Professional \nRegistration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.  Register here.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/growing-garlic-in-maine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T144500
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200903T175213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T175213Z
UID:10001447-1600178400-1600181100@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Pressure Canning Soups and Stocks
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering.  Register here: https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/food-preservation/food-preservation-webinar-series/
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/pressure-canning-soups-and-stocks/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201024
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001755-1600387200-1603497599@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-09-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001538-1600416000-1600448400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T144500
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200903T175430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T175430Z
UID:10001448-1600783200-1600785900@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Fermenting Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering.  Register here: https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/food-preservation/food-preservation-webinar-series/
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/fermenting-vegetables/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200916T170847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T172154Z
UID:10001451-1600866000-1600869600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual "Walk-In" Nutrition Tips for Parents & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about virtual nutrition education opportunities?\nHave a specific nutrition or cooking topic you would like to learn more about?\n\nJoin Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Community Education Assistant\, Rita Stephenson\, on Wednesdays\, beginning September 23\, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Zoom! \nComplete the registration form and you will be sent information to access Zoom. \nYou do not need to attend the whole hour.  Join in and leave when it’s convenient for you.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-walk-in-nutrition-tips-for-parents-caregivers/2020-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201031
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001756-1600992000-1604102399@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-09-25/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001539-1601020800-1601053200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-09-25/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200922T185021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T185424Z
UID:10001948-1601028000-1601031600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Volunteer Sessions for Fall
DESCRIPTION:With the start of the new 4-H year just around the corner\, Maine 4-H is excited to offer some virtual learning opportunities for 4-H volunteers! Whether you are a club volunteer who has worked with a group of youth for a number of years\, or a newly enrolled volunteer trying to decide how you can get involved\, the Maine 4-H program has something for you. Register to join us for one\, two or all three virtual sessions to learn how you can work with 4-H youth this year. \nSessions:\nTaking 4-H Outdoors\nLed by Brittany Foster and Jen Lobley \nJoin us for an interactive virtual session that explores how to get your 4-H members outdoors. Learn both the benefits of taking youth outside and a simple process to help you plan out an outdoor experience for 4-Hers. Resources and activity ideas are included. \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, September 25\, 2020\, 10:00-11:00 a.m. OR  Monday\, September 28\, 2020\, 7:00 -8:00 p.m. \n\nVirtual 4-H Special Interest Clubs – What’s All the Hype? \nLed by Sarah Sparks\, Greg Kranich\, and Jen Lobley \nNot quite ready to hold in-person meetings with youth during this time of COVID? Have something you have thought about sharing with youth and weren’t quite sure how to find the time to travel\, get them together\, or even where to start? Join us for a session to learn how you can offer a short-term virtual experience for youth. Hear from 4-H staff members\, Sarah and Greg who offered a virtual club this summer for 6 weeks to learn tips and tricks for facilitating a fun 4-H project via Zoom. \nMaximum attendees: 16  \nWhen:  Friday\, October 2\, 2020\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. OR  Monday\, October 5\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m. \n\nWhen Your 4-H Club Can’t Meet in Person…GO VIRTUAL!\nLed by Jen Lobley  \nYou just got the letter that says Maine 4-H clubs can meet in-person\, but the checklist of do’s and don’t’s is mindboggling! Join us to hear how 4-H club leaders are moving their club meetings to Zoom and meeting virtually. Does it work? Can you do it if you don’t consider yourself tech-savvy? Will the youth attend? \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, October 9\, 2020\, 2:00-3:00 p.m. OR Tuesday\, October 13\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-volunteer-sessions-for-fall/2020-09-25/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200922T185021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T185424Z
UID:10001949-1601319600-1601323200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Volunteer Sessions for Fall
DESCRIPTION:With the start of the new 4-H year just around the corner\, Maine 4-H is excited to offer some virtual learning opportunities for 4-H volunteers! Whether you are a club volunteer who has worked with a group of youth for a number of years\, or a newly enrolled volunteer trying to decide how you can get involved\, the Maine 4-H program has something for you. Register to join us for one\, two or all three virtual sessions to learn how you can work with 4-H youth this year. \nSessions:\nTaking 4-H Outdoors\nLed by Brittany Foster and Jen Lobley \nJoin us for an interactive virtual session that explores how to get your 4-H members outdoors. Learn both the benefits of taking youth outside and a simple process to help you plan out an outdoor experience for 4-Hers. Resources and activity ideas are included. \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, September 25\, 2020\, 10:00-11:00 a.m. OR  Monday\, September 28\, 2020\, 7:00 -8:00 p.m. \n\nVirtual 4-H Special Interest Clubs – What’s All the Hype? \nLed by Sarah Sparks\, Greg Kranich\, and Jen Lobley \nNot quite ready to hold in-person meetings with youth during this time of COVID? Have something you have thought about sharing with youth and weren’t quite sure how to find the time to travel\, get them together\, or even where to start? Join us for a session to learn how you can offer a short-term virtual experience for youth. Hear from 4-H staff members\, Sarah and Greg who offered a virtual club this summer for 6 weeks to learn tips and tricks for facilitating a fun 4-H project via Zoom. \nMaximum attendees: 16  \nWhen:  Friday\, October 2\, 2020\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. OR  Monday\, October 5\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m. \n\nWhen Your 4-H Club Can’t Meet in Person…GO VIRTUAL!\nLed by Jen Lobley  \nYou just got the letter that says Maine 4-H clubs can meet in-person\, but the checklist of do’s and don’t’s is mindboggling! Join us to hear how 4-H club leaders are moving their club meetings to Zoom and meeting virtually. Does it work? Can you do it if you don’t consider yourself tech-savvy? Will the youth attend? \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, October 9\, 2020\, 2:00-3:00 p.m. OR Tuesday\, October 13\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-volunteer-sessions-for-fall/2020-09-28/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T144500
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200903T175654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T133845Z
UID:10001449-1601388000-1601390700@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Dehydrating Fruits and Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering.  Register here: https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/food-preservation/food-preservation-webinar-series/
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/dehydrating-fruits-and-vegetables/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200916T170847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T172154Z
UID:10001452-1601470800-1601474400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual "Walk-In" Nutrition Tips for Parents & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about virtual nutrition education opportunities?\nHave a specific nutrition or cooking topic you would like to learn more about?\n\nJoin Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Community Education Assistant\, Rita Stephenson\, on Wednesdays\, beginning September 23\, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Zoom! \nComplete the registration form and you will be sent information to access Zoom. \nYou do not need to attend the whole hour.  Join in and leave when it’s convenient for you.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-walk-in-nutrition-tips-for-parents-caregivers/2020-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T161500
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200925T142109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T142206Z
UID:10001939-1601566200-1601568900@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Maine 4-H Virtual Teen Science Café Session
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering “virtual” science cafés! Come hang out for a bit\, chat with a UMaine scientist\, and learn about their work. It’s free!  \nJoin us each Thursday where you will meet scientists\, learn about how they ended up at UMaine and how they became involved in their work/research\, and participate in informal discussions. So\, sign up and learn some cool science! \nOctober 1- Sonia Naderi\, UMaine Electrical Engineering Ph.D. candidate\, whose research focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence in wireless networks to enable widespread environmental monitoring. The October 1 session is also part of Maine Impact Week\, intended to provide an opportunity for the public to gain awareness about the latest efforts by Maine’s research university in contributing to the social and economic advancement of Maine and beyond. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/maine-4-h-virtual-teen-science-cafe-session/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001757-1601596800-1604703599@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-10-02/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001540-1601625600-1601658000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200922T185021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T185424Z
UID:10001950-1601640000-1601643600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Volunteer Sessions for Fall
DESCRIPTION:With the start of the new 4-H year just around the corner\, Maine 4-H is excited to offer some virtual learning opportunities for 4-H volunteers! Whether you are a club volunteer who has worked with a group of youth for a number of years\, or a newly enrolled volunteer trying to decide how you can get involved\, the Maine 4-H program has something for you. Register to join us for one\, two or all three virtual sessions to learn how you can work with 4-H youth this year. \nSessions:\nTaking 4-H Outdoors\nLed by Brittany Foster and Jen Lobley \nJoin us for an interactive virtual session that explores how to get your 4-H members outdoors. Learn both the benefits of taking youth outside and a simple process to help you plan out an outdoor experience for 4-Hers. Resources and activity ideas are included. \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, September 25\, 2020\, 10:00-11:00 a.m. OR  Monday\, September 28\, 2020\, 7:00 -8:00 p.m. \n\nVirtual 4-H Special Interest Clubs – What’s All the Hype? \nLed by Sarah Sparks\, Greg Kranich\, and Jen Lobley \nNot quite ready to hold in-person meetings with youth during this time of COVID? Have something you have thought about sharing with youth and weren’t quite sure how to find the time to travel\, get them together\, or even where to start? Join us for a session to learn how you can offer a short-term virtual experience for youth. Hear from 4-H staff members\, Sarah and Greg who offered a virtual club this summer for 6 weeks to learn tips and tricks for facilitating a fun 4-H project via Zoom. \nMaximum attendees: 16  \nWhen:  Friday\, October 2\, 2020\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. OR  Monday\, October 5\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m. \n\nWhen Your 4-H Club Can’t Meet in Person…GO VIRTUAL!\nLed by Jen Lobley  \nYou just got the letter that says Maine 4-H clubs can meet in-person\, but the checklist of do’s and don’t’s is mindboggling! Join us to hear how 4-H club leaders are moving their club meetings to Zoom and meeting virtually. Does it work? Can you do it if you don’t consider yourself tech-savvy? Will the youth attend? \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, October 9\, 2020\, 2:00-3:00 p.m. OR Tuesday\, October 13\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-volunteer-sessions-for-fall/2020-10-02/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200922T185021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T185424Z
UID:10001951-1601924400-1601928000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Volunteer Sessions for Fall
DESCRIPTION:With the start of the new 4-H year just around the corner\, Maine 4-H is excited to offer some virtual learning opportunities for 4-H volunteers! Whether you are a club volunteer who has worked with a group of youth for a number of years\, or a newly enrolled volunteer trying to decide how you can get involved\, the Maine 4-H program has something for you. Register to join us for one\, two or all three virtual sessions to learn how you can work with 4-H youth this year. \nSessions:\nTaking 4-H Outdoors\nLed by Brittany Foster and Jen Lobley \nJoin us for an interactive virtual session that explores how to get your 4-H members outdoors. Learn both the benefits of taking youth outside and a simple process to help you plan out an outdoor experience for 4-Hers. Resources and activity ideas are included. \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, September 25\, 2020\, 10:00-11:00 a.m. OR  Monday\, September 28\, 2020\, 7:00 -8:00 p.m. \n\nVirtual 4-H Special Interest Clubs – What’s All the Hype? \nLed by Sarah Sparks\, Greg Kranich\, and Jen Lobley \nNot quite ready to hold in-person meetings with youth during this time of COVID? Have something you have thought about sharing with youth and weren’t quite sure how to find the time to travel\, get them together\, or even where to start? Join us for a session to learn how you can offer a short-term virtual experience for youth. Hear from 4-H staff members\, Sarah and Greg who offered a virtual club this summer for 6 weeks to learn tips and tricks for facilitating a fun 4-H project via Zoom. \nMaximum attendees: 16  \nWhen:  Friday\, October 2\, 2020\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. OR  Monday\, October 5\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m. \n\nWhen Your 4-H Club Can’t Meet in Person…GO VIRTUAL!\nLed by Jen Lobley  \nYou just got the letter that says Maine 4-H clubs can meet in-person\, but the checklist of do’s and don’t’s is mindboggling! Join us to hear how 4-H club leaders are moving their club meetings to Zoom and meeting virtually. Does it work? Can you do it if you don’t consider yourself tech-savvy? Will the youth attend? \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, October 9\, 2020\, 2:00-3:00 p.m. OR Tuesday\, October 13\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-volunteer-sessions-for-fall/2020-10-05/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T144500
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200925T141116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T141116Z
UID:10001935-1601992800-1601995500@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Winter Storage: Food Preservation Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering. \nDate: October 6\, 2020\nTopic: Winter Storage\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/winter-storage-food-preservation-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200915T125843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T125843Z
UID:10001450-1602072000-1602075600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Planning Your Backyard Orchard
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will offer a webinar on planning for backyard fruit trees noon–1 p.m. Oct. 7. \n“Planning Your Backyard Orchard” will explore selecting planting sites\, deciding on rootstocks and tree size\, choosing and sourcing varieties\, site preparation and best planting practices\, and caring for young fruit trees. The MOFGA agricultural specialist for Down East Maine\, C.J. Walke\, will lead the webinar. \nRegistration is required; a $5 donation is optional. Register on the event webpage to attend live or receive a link to the recording. This session is the second in a six-part fall gardening webinar series offered every other Wednesday through mid-December. \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Pamela Hargest\, 207.781.6099; pamela.hargest@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/planning-your-backyard-orchard/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180922
CREATED:20200916T170847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T172154Z
UID:10001453-1602075600-1602079200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual "Walk-In" Nutrition Tips for Parents & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about virtual nutrition education opportunities?\nHave a specific nutrition or cooking topic you would like to learn more about?\n\nJoin Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Community Education Assistant\, Rita Stephenson\, on Wednesdays\, beginning September 23\, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Zoom! \nComplete the registration form and you will be sent information to access Zoom. \nYou do not need to attend the whole hour.  Join in and leave when it’s convenient for you.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-walk-in-nutrition-tips-for-parents-caregivers/2020-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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