Cooperative Extension in Washington County

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Join Land for Good and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension for this session on “Developing Sugarbush Leases”. Setting up a sugarbush is a long-term investment. This program will share resources and best practices for developing robust leases between land-owners and maple syrup producers to ensure […]

Webinar Thursday, October 7, 2021 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Registration deadline: 4 PM on October 7, 2021 Join Dave Fuller with UMaine Extension for a webinar session on growing great garlic in Maine. We’ll cover every step of growing including variety choice, timing of planting, scape removal, dealing with diseases and when to harvest and […]

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 12:00 – 12:45 PM Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstration on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. $5 optional donation is appreciated. Registration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event. REGISTER HERE

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 7 pm – 8 pm A one-hour Zoom meeting will be held to offer updates specific to the agricultural industry. There will be two presentations, “Potato Virus Y (PVY) and the 2020 Growing Season PVY Research” will be presented by UMaine Professor Greg Porter, and “Pesticides and Off-Target Movement” will be […]

The Year in Nature SPIN (Special Interest) Club is open to youth in York and Washington Counties, ages 5-18, who are interested in being part of a community of nature lovers! This group will meet throughout the year to observe, explore, draw, and listen to the natural world . The club is led by 4-H […]

This information session is for anyone interested in learning more about, and becoming involved in, the UMaine Extension 4-H WHEP program. WHEP is a national program aimed at educating young people about wildlife and fisheries habitat management. All ages are welcome, but the program is best suited for 8- to 18-year-olds. In addition to learning […]

Decorating with evergreen and natural materials during the winter season is very traditional. Our experts will show you how to harvest and handle evergreens and design both traditional and creative […]