Cooperative Extension in Washington County

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Compost Team are hosting a series of compost seminars in March 2021. The hour-long seminars will begin at 12:00 noon (EST).  Each seminar will address a current issue in agriculture or waste management. Register Online Registration is required. Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this […]

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!    On March 30, 2021, Colt Knight of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will talk about pigs and cows in the "From Farm to Table and […]

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 April 1: Create Breakfasts for Families | Recipe: Mini Frittatas     Join FOUR or more classes and receive a gift bag with cooking supplies and a cookbook. […]

April 6, 2021 – Let’s Talk About Sharks – join Dr. Scarlett Tudor for a fascinating talk about shark feeding and social behaviors. Register Now University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering […]

April 13, 2021 – Bogged Down with Dr. Erin McDonald – From wooden trackways to human remains (including hair and nails!), rare archaeological artifacts are often found preserved in the dark, wet bogs of Ireland. Come learn about the preservation powers of Ireland’s peatlands and the stories of the bog bodies found within them. Register Now University […]

Fiddlehead picking is a springtime tradition in New England. In this webinar, we’ll cover how to properly identify, sustainably harvest and safely cook New England’s iconic ostrich fern fiddleheads. We offer our program fee on a sliding scale ($0-10) Registration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event. Register here!  […]

Date: April 15, 2021 Topic: Boiling Water Bath Canning Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Location: virtual Price: $7 To register: sign up online 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 […]

Come and discover your spark! Maine 4-H is a place to learn new skills, meet new friends, and uncover the possibilities available to you. This opportunity is open to all Maine youth ages 5-13 and their families. Purpose: To provide new and potential members and their families a place to learn about 4-H, and to […]

April 27, 2021 – Learn about Ocean Acidification’s Impact on Lobster with Dr. Heather Hamlin. Register Now 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!  Join us each Tuesday where you will meet scientists, learn about how […]

Get ahead of weeds in your garden this season by learning how to identify, prevent and manage them in existing gardens. This webinar will focus on many of the most common weeds in Maine and New Hampshire gardens, and will detail effective control strategies for each. We offer our program fee on a sliding scale […]