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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/2024-01-26/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202
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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/2024-02-02/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240316
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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/2024-02-09/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTSTAMP:20260421T152007
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001933-1708041600-1711151999@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/2024-02-16/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330
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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/2024-02-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T100000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Create Better Health EFNEP Class in March
DESCRIPTION:Free Nutrition and Cooking Classes: Create Better Health \nClass Topics\n1. MyPlate\, Knife Skills & Food Safety\n2. Nutrition Facts Label & Physical Activity\n3. Plan\, Shop & Save with a Store Tour\n4. Healthy Eating Patterns: Reducing Fat\, Sugar\, and Salt \nLocation: Online via Zoom\nTime: Wednesdays\, 10:00 am – 11:00 am\nDates: March 6\, 13\, 20 & 27\, 2024\nWho: Residents in Washington & Hancock Counties: Young adults 19-25 years old\, or Adults with children in the household \n*Pre-registration and attendance to all classes are required \nTo register\, visit extension.umaine.edu/food-health/efnep/register_vanessa/ \nTo request a reasonable accommodation\, contact:\nVanessa Young – Washington & Hancock Counties\nEmail: vanessa.young@maine.edu\nOffice phone: 207.255.3345
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-create-better-health-efnep-class/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Cooking Matters EFNEP Class for WIC & Head Start in March
DESCRIPTION:Free Nutrition and Cooking Class for WIC & Head Start in partnership with Cooking Matters\n \nMarch Class Topics \n1. Making Recipes Work For You\n2. No More Mealtime Madness\n3. Money-Saver Alerts\n4. The Family Kitchen \nLocation: Online via Zoom\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nDates: Wednesdays\, March 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, 2024\nWho: Parents and caregivers in Washington & Hancock Counties participating in WIC & Head Start \nParticipants receive FREE cooking tools\, a cookbook\, and a $10 Hannaford gift card! \n*Pre-registration and attendance to all classes are required. \nTo register\, visit extension.umaine.edu/food-health/efnep/register_vanessa/  \nTo request a reasonable accommodation\, contact: Vanessa Young – Washington & Hancock Counties Email: vanessa.young@maine.edu Office phone: 207.255.3345
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-cooking-matters-class-for-wic-head-start/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152007
CREATED:20240221T182941Z
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SUMMARY:Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament
DESCRIPTION:The Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament will take place on Saturday\, March 9 at the University of Maine at Machias\, Science Building\, Room 102. The general public is invited to attend the event scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. Come listen to local 4-H youth speak on a number of different topics that have special meaning to them. \nIf there is inclement weather on March 9\, the event will be held the following day\, Sunday\, March 10\, at the same location and time. \nFor more information about 4-H\, please contact Gabrielle Brodek\, gabrielle.brodek@maine.edu or 207.255.3345.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/washington-county-4-h-public-speaking-tournament-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T120000
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CREATED:20240220T190435Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Pruning Landscape Trees\, Flowering Shrubs and Small Fruits in Ellsworth
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County is offering a two-part Pruning Workshop geared toward the backyard gardener as well as those working in a related field. \nDay 1 – Thursday\, March 14th – 9 am-Noon \nTopic:  Essentials of pruning\, practice pruning small landscape trees \nDay 2 – Thursday\, March 21st – 9 am-Noon \nTopic:  Pruning flowering shrubs\, highbush blueberries and raspberries. \nSnow date: Thursday\, March 28th \nCost:  $55 \nRegister Online \nWorkshop Location:\nUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension Hancock County Office\n63 Boggy Brook Road\nEllsworth\, ME 04605 \nPhone: 207-667-8212 \nTextbook provided: The Pruning Book by Lee Reich \nWhat to Bring\nOn each of the two days\, we’ll be spending part of the session outside pruning. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Bring a thermos of something hot to drink. \nTools needed for the course: \n\n1 pair hand pruners\n1 pruning saw (7” – 13” blade)\n1 pair loppers\nsafety glasses and gloves\n\nIf you are going to purchase new tools and don’t know what kind to buy or where to get them\, wait until after the first class.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/introduction-to-pruning-landscape-trees-flowering-shrubs-and-small-fruits/
LOCATION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension – Hancock County\, 63 Broggy Brook Road\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home and Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T170000
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SUMMARY:Maine 4-H Solar Eclipse Series (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Solar Eclipse Coming to Maine! On April 8th\, 2024 Maine will experience a full solar eclipse. This is a once in a lifetime experience for Maine folks. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Sun\, Moon and Earth are in a direct line. It is visible from only certain locations on earth during a solar eclipse when the center of the Moon’s shadow hits the earth\, the sky goes dark and we can experience changes in a short amount of time (temperature\, sounds\, etc.). Join us to learn the science behind this phenomenon. We’ll do hands-on experiments to help us understand and even learn how we can help NASA scientists collect data from Maine! \nRegister by March 1st\, so supplies can be mailed to attendees’ homes. \nWho: Youth ages 9+\nPresented by Gabby B. and Sarah S.  \nWhen: Thursdays\, 4:00-5:00\, March 21 through April 11\, 2024. Solar eclipse is Monday\, April 8th around 3:00 pm \nWhere: Sessions will be held via Zoom. Materials will be provided and shipped directly to participants before the workshop. Participants will be asked to observe the solar eclipse on the afternoon April 8th. \nLimited to 15 participants. Minimum of 5 participants necessary to hold this workshop. \n\n \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/maine-4-h-solar-eclipse-series-virtual/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152007
CREATED:20240318T153230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T153352Z
UID:10002845-1711094400-1711119600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Downeast Agriculture and Forestry Conference
DESCRIPTION: \nUniversity of Maine at Machias\nTorrey Hall\, Rooms 226\, 228\, and 230\n116 Obrien Avenue\, Machias\, Maine 04654\nThis event brings agricultural and forestry management experts from UMaine\, local agencies\, and non-profit organizations to Machias to share information with Washington County farmers\, growers\, and forestland owners. The day will begin with two concurrent session tracks with one for Agriculture and one for Forestry\, followed by lunch. Then we will hear from NRCS on the important opportunities available for both farm and forestland owners. Specific topics will include avian flock disease management\, wild blueberry field management\, using crop and pest forecasting tools\, advanced high tunnel vegetable production\, maple production\, climate smart forestry management\, and Christmas tree farm management. Throughout the day participants will be able to connect with local representatives from UMaine\, local agencies and non-profits who can assist them that day and in the future. \nCost: Pay what you can ($0-$60)\nRegister Online \nFor more information\, email: lily.calderwood@maine.edu
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/downeast-agriculture-and-forestry-conference/
LOCATION:University of Maine at Machias\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152007
CREATED:20240126T153425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T153425Z
UID:10002335-1711119600-1711125000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Science Fridays- Eclipse Investigations
DESCRIPTION:Join 4-H Youth Professional\, Gabby Brodek\, and special guests at 4-H Science Fridays at UMM for more 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 topics and skills and spend time outside. \nOn the 4th Friday* of each month Washington County 4-H will host an hour and a half program on the University of Maine at Machias campus where youth will explore a science topic. These programs are free and are targeted towards youth ages 9-14.  *3rd Friday in June and August \nRegister here! \n  \nEclipse Investigations – March 22\, 2024\, 3-4:30pm \nOn April 8th\, Maine will experience a full solar eclipse\, a once in a lifetime experience for us in Maine! Join us in preparing for this magical day by making pin-hole cameras to safely view the eclipse and exploring what happens to our local climates during totality.  \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-science-fridays-eclipse-investigations/
LOCATION:University of Maine at Machias\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, 04654\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T191500
DTSTAMP:20260421T152007
CREATED:20240221T190437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T190437Z
UID:10002134-1711476000-1711480500@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Gardening Webinar Series: Home Grown Cranberries
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Charles Armstrong\, UMaine Extension Cranberry Professional \nGrowing backyard cranberries is easier than you think! Cranberry Professional & Staff Entomologist / Insect Diagnostician Charles Armstrong will share step-by-step instructions from site selection to harvest and everything in between. \nREGISTER HERE FOR HOME GROWN CRANBERRIES
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/gardening-webinar-series-home-grown-cranberries/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152007
CREATED:20240118T212336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T212336Z
UID:10002638-1711548000-1711551600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Winter Webinar Series: Using AgRadar to Help Manage Apples in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:AgRadar is a management support tool geared toward apple growers. Join us to learn how it uses weather forecasts and data to inform apple production decision-making for service providers and growers alike. \nRegister Online to Receive Zoom Link \nFor more information or a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Peyton Ginakes\, at 207.933.2100\, Ext. 107 or peyton.ginakes@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/winter-webinar-series-using-agradar-to-help-manage-apples-in-a-changing-climate/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152007
CREATED:20240319T122125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T122125Z
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SUMMARY:Land & Water Lunchbox Series Topic: Parenting Kids Young and Old
DESCRIPTION:Where: Zoom REGISTER HERE \nWhat: How are you doing parenting and farming at the same time? This drop-in session will be an informal opportunity to meet with other producers to talk about parenting children of any age while tending to the job of farming the land or sea. \nThis is an opportunity to share what’s on your mind about the stresses of farming and parenting. It’s a safe space\, facilitated by 2-3 members of the UMaine Farm Coaching team. Participants do not need to be on camera and can choose to be anonymous. These sessions will not be recorded. The session will last one hour and participants may be invited into breakout rooms if affinity groups emerge\, based on what the group needs. \nRegistrants will be limited to a maximum of 20 people. This event is free of charge and the Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. Register today!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/land-water-lunchbox-series-topic-parenting-kids-young-and-old/
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