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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/2023-01-27/
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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/2023-02-03/
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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/2023-02-10/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTSTAMP:20260421T132333
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001881-1676592000-1679702399@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/2023-02-17/
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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/2023-02-24/
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SUMMARY:4-H Engineering Club (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free\, but donations are welcome to offset shipping costs.\nAges:  9-18\nDates/Time: Thursdays from January 26 – March 2\, 2023 (snow date March 9th) from 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm\nRegister Now\n\nDo you like to build\, design\, invent\, problem-solve\, and explore? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you! Maine 4-H Engineering Club is a short-term club\, for ages 9 and up. Each week will have a new hands-on engineering challenge to work on while making connections with fellow 4-H engineers around the state!  Participants will be asked to provide some materials (ex. toilet paper tubes\, cereal boxes\, cups\, scissors\, etc)\, but many materials will be provided. \nThe club is free and limited to 20 participants. Register by Jan. 17 on the event webpage to receive the link and at-home materials. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact 207.581.8206 or sarah.sparks@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-engineering-club-virtual/2023-03-02/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230408
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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/2023-03-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T170000
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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/2023-03-03/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T120000
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SUMMARY:Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament\n \nSaturday\, March 4\, 2023\nSnow Date: Sunday\, March 5\, 2023\nUniversity of Maine Machias\, Science Building\, Room 102\n9 O’Brien Avenue\, Machias\n10:00 a.m.\nRegistration Deadline- Friday\, February 24\, 2023 \nWashington County 4-H members will present their demonstrations or illustrated talks. All youth in the junior and senior divisions (ages 9 to 18 in 4-H years) participating in this tournament who receive an average score of 78 or higher\, are invited to compete at the Maine State 4-H Public Speaking Tournament to be held in Orono in April. \n\n \nClick Here to Register for the Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/washington-county-4-h-public-speaking-tournament-3/
LOCATION:University of Maine at Machias\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, 04654\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T170000
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CREATED:20230125T134552Z
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UID:10002230-1678203000-1678208400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Agriculture Leadership Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program from March 7–April 18. The program\, open to all teens ages 14–18\, will focus on understanding the Maine food system\, exploring careers and building advocacy skills.  \nAs formal agricultural programs at local high schools disappear\, students lack opportunities to learn about critical food systems and discover careers in agriculture. The 4-H Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program seeks to provide teenagers with opportunities to consider a future in agriculture and connect with others who have similar goals. Additional details about the program can be found on the program website. \nParticipants in the program will gain leadership experiences\, explore career pathways and investigate current issues around food systems including climate\, social justice\, food equity\, livestock\, crop sciences and aquaculture. This program is open to all Maine youth; 4-H membership is not required for participation. \nThe program will begin with a series of online learning and will conclude with an in-person visit to the UMaine campus in Orono. The spring 2023 cohort will meet from 3:30–5 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons from March 7–April 18\, with an in-person celebratory luncheon in Orono on April 20. \nTo register\, visit the event website. For more information or to request reasonable accommodation\, contact Sadee Mehuren; 207.342.5971; extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-agriculture-leadership-ambassador-program/2023-03-07/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T153000
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SUMMARY:4-H Algae SPIN Club (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Who: Youth ages 12-15 \nWhen: Tuesdays\, March 7 – April 11 from 3:30 – 5:00 pm  \nRegistration ends: February 10\, 2023 \nWhere: University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the meetings via Zoom \nWhat: The Algae SPIN Club will explore all things algae – why algae is important\, how it can be used\, harmful algae blooms\, and related community action. In this club\, youth will have the opportunity to taste algae\, create a seaweed lava lamp\, and even observe and analyze the growth of an algae sample at home!  \nWhy: To have fun engaging with science and learning about algae. This club also provides an opportunity to conduct an at home algae experiment with guidance from 4-H Cooperative Extension staff. \nHow: Register Now \nThis club is limited to 10 participants. Upon confirmation of registration\, youth will be sent the necessary materials for the project. A separate package containing algae cultures will be shipped out after the sessions start. Please be aware that these will require immediate attention. 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-algae-spin-club/2023-03-07/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230415
DTSTAMP:20260421T132333
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001884-1678406400-1681516799@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/2023-03-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T080000
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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/2023-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T132333
CREATED:20230125T134552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T134552Z
UID:10002231-1678807800-1678813200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Agriculture Leadership Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program from March 7–April 18. The program\, open to all teens ages 14–18\, will focus on understanding the Maine food system\, exploring careers and building advocacy skills.  \nAs formal agricultural programs at local high schools disappear\, students lack opportunities to learn about critical food systems and discover careers in agriculture. The 4-H Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program seeks to provide teenagers with opportunities to consider a future in agriculture and connect with others who have similar goals. Additional details about the program can be found on the program website. \nParticipants in the program will gain leadership experiences\, explore career pathways and investigate current issues around food systems including climate\, social justice\, food equity\, livestock\, crop sciences and aquaculture. This program is open to all Maine youth; 4-H membership is not required for participation. \nThe program will begin with a series of online learning and will conclude with an in-person visit to the UMaine campus in Orono. The spring 2023 cohort will meet from 3:30–5 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons from March 7–April 18\, with an in-person celebratory luncheon in Orono on April 20. \nTo register\, visit the event website. For more information or to request reasonable accommodation\, contact Sadee Mehuren; 207.342.5971; extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-agriculture-leadership-ambassador-program/2023-03-14/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTSTAMP:20260421T132333
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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/2023-03-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T132333
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001668-1679040000-1679072400@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/2023-03-17/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T132333
CREATED:20230125T134552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T134552Z
UID:10002232-1679412600-1679418000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Agriculture Leadership Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program from March 7–April 18. The program\, open to all teens ages 14–18\, will focus on understanding the Maine food system\, exploring careers and building advocacy skills.  \nAs formal agricultural programs at local high schools disappear\, students lack opportunities to learn about critical food systems and discover careers in agriculture. The 4-H Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program seeks to provide teenagers with opportunities to consider a future in agriculture and connect with others who have similar goals. Additional details about the program can be found on the program website. \nParticipants in the program will gain leadership experiences\, explore career pathways and investigate current issues around food systems including climate\, social justice\, food equity\, livestock\, crop sciences and aquaculture. This program is open to all Maine youth; 4-H membership is not required for participation. \nThe program will begin with a series of online learning and will conclude with an in-person visit to the UMaine campus in Orono. The spring 2023 cohort will meet from 3:30–5 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons from March 7–April 18\, with an in-person celebratory luncheon in Orono on April 20. \nTo register\, visit the event website. For more information or to request reasonable accommodation\, contact Sadee Mehuren; 207.342.5971; extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-agriculture-leadership-ambassador-program/2023-03-21/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T132333
CREATED:20230131T160228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T160315Z
UID:10002268-1679412600-1679418000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Algae SPIN Club (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Who: Youth ages 12-15 \nWhen: Tuesdays\, March 7 – April 11 from 3:30 – 5:00 pm  \nRegistration ends: February 10\, 2023 \nWhere: University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the meetings via Zoom \nWhat: The Algae SPIN Club will explore all things algae – why algae is important\, how it can be used\, harmful algae blooms\, and related community action. In this club\, youth will have the opportunity to taste algae\, create a seaweed lava lamp\, and even observe and analyze the growth of an algae sample at home!  \nWhy: To have fun engaging with science and learning about algae. This club also provides an opportunity to conduct an at home algae experiment with guidance from 4-H Cooperative Extension staff. \nHow: Register Now \nThis club is limited to 10 participants. Upon confirmation of registration\, youth will be sent the necessary materials for the project. A separate package containing algae cultures will be shipped out after the sessions start. Please be aware that these will require immediate attention. 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-algae-spin-club/2023-03-21/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTSTAMP:20260421T132333
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001886-1679616000-1682726399@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/2023-03-24/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T132333
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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/2023-03-24/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T132333
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SUMMARY:4-H Agriculture Leadership Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program from March 7–April 18. The program\, open to all teens ages 14–18\, will focus on understanding the Maine food system\, exploring careers and building advocacy skills.  \nAs formal agricultural programs at local high schools disappear\, students lack opportunities to learn about critical food systems and discover careers in agriculture. The 4-H Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program seeks to provide teenagers with opportunities to consider a future in agriculture and connect with others who have similar goals. Additional details about the program can be found on the program website. \nParticipants in the program will gain leadership experiences\, explore career pathways and investigate current issues around food systems including climate\, social justice\, food equity\, livestock\, crop sciences and aquaculture. This program is open to all Maine youth; 4-H membership is not required for participation. \nThe program will begin with a series of online learning and will conclude with an in-person visit to the UMaine campus in Orono. The spring 2023 cohort will meet from 3:30–5 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons from March 7–April 18\, with an in-person celebratory luncheon in Orono on April 20. \nTo register\, visit the event website. For more information or to request reasonable accommodation\, contact Sadee Mehuren; 207.342.5971; extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-agriculture-leadership-ambassador-program/2023-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T191500
DTSTAMP:20260421T132333
CREATED:20230228T174806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T174806Z
UID:10002311-1680026400-1680030900@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Gardening Webinar Series: Healthy Gardens Start with Healthy Plants
DESCRIPTION:Plant shopping season is just around the corner or perhaps it has already begun! With a wide array of insects\, diseases and invasive plant species to be mindful of\, it’s more important than ever that gardeners know how to avoid bringing problems into their landscape. This webinar will offer tips on how to evaluate plants prior to purchasing and assess the health of mail-order plants when they arrive. Participants will also learn where to find current information regarding invasive plants\, quarantines and invasive species updates. Additionally\, we’ll talk about the importance of choosing the right plant for the growing conditions you’re working with and other strategies that can help you get off on the right foot in your next gardening adventure.  \nInstructor: \nCarole Neil earned a B.S. in Botany with a minor in Environmental Horticulture from the University of Maine in Orono. She worked her way up in the horticulture industry in several different roles such as production crew member\, grower\, nursery manager\, and head waterer. For the last 13 years\, Carole has worked as an Assistant Horticulturist with the Maine Department of Agriculture\, Conservation and Forestry. In this position\, she inspects plant material being sold in Maine to be sure it is healthy and pest free. She also certifies plant material being shipped out of the state or country\, and assists growers with plant pest and horticultural issues. A lifelong Mainer\, Carole enjoys spending her free time in the outdoors gardening\, exploring trails with her dog\, swimming\, camping\, and finding unique natural areas. \nRegistration is required with a sliding scale program fee ($0 – $10). Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for a webinar. All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants following the event. If you are unable to attend the live session\, please register to receive a copy of the recording and a resource list. \nMORE INFORMATION / REGISTER
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/gardening-webinar-series-healthy-gardens-start-with-healthy-plants/
CATEGORIES:Home and Garden
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230331
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DTSTAMP:20260421T132333
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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/2023-03-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T132333
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001670-1680249600-1680282000@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/2023-03-31/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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