Cooperative Extension in Washington County

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free, four-session nutrition education program to parents, guardians and young adults, ages 19-25, at the Labor of Love Food Pantry, 137 County Road, starting Jan. 23. The workshop will focus on learning healthy, budget-friendly cooking tips and preparing healthy recipes as a group. It will be held […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold a nine-session virtual nutrition class for young adults aged 19-25 and adults with young children. The course, titled "Eating Smart, Being Active," will begin on Jan. 3 and run through the end of February. The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to make healthy […]

Learn best practices for growing seedlings indoors. Participants will learn how to develop a personalized seed starting calendar based on Maine weather conditions and hear practical tips for the small-scale home gardener. Pre-registration is required. A recording will be shared with anyone who pre-registers for this event. Presented by Kate Garland, Horticulture Professional with the […]

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. On completion of the series, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking […]

The full-day event brings together experts, researchers, growers and industry leaders to discuss the latest developments and innovations in the wild blueberry industry. The conference will feature informative presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities for attendees. "We are delighted to once again host the UMaine Wild Blueberry Conference and provide a platform for knowledge sharing […]