Join experienced sugarmakers for demonstrations and discussion on all aspects of making maple syrup, the sweetest gift of nature, in your own backyard! In the morning, learn about identifying and tapping trees, collecting and boiling sap, and more. After a short break, join us at a local sugarhouse to look at their tubing systems and […]
Join this CUGR Talk just in time to shine up your presenting skills before UMSS24 or Spring semester classes! Speakers include Liliana Herakova, UMaine Associate Professor and Director of Communication Education, and Brianna Christie, UMaine Graduate Student in Communications and Journalism. Learn to organize skills and ideas. Practice walk-through delivery. Develop a personal presentation plan. […]
Career Fair for all majors with over 150 employers in attendance offering full time positions and internships. For those driving to campus, parking is available in the CCA or Belgrade; a shuttle van will be provided.
This two-session class covers swarming in-depth. We will cover swarm biology and behavior, how to prevent and manage swarming in your colonies, how to use Swarm Traps and swarm lures, and swarm retrieval. The course will be offered at the Falmouth Regional Learning Center and led by EAS Certified Master Beekeeper Erin Evans. To register, […]
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. To register, click here. Presented by Kate Garland, […]
Format: In-person with breakout rooms, lunch, etc., Virtual: Available If you choose to attend virtually, the Zoom link will be emailed the day before the event. We are excited to gather, again to cover many aspects of wild blueberry production this year. While we encourage in-person attendance, for the first time, we are able […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is free to eligible: Adults with children in the household Young adults 19-25 years old This class includes: Weekly cooking with fresh food to bring home Food budgeting Choosing healthy foods Meal planning Food safety Cooking tips and more! Participants receive free cooking tools […]
Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. During this imaginative show, audiences will […]
This two-session class covers swarming in-depth. We will cover swarm biology and behavior, how to prevent and manage swarming in your colonies, how to use Swarm Traps and swarm lures, and swarm retrieval. The course will be offered at the Falmouth Regional Learning Center and led by EAS Certified Master Beekeeper Erin Evans. To register, […]
One Monday or Wednesday afternoon each month January – May, we will offer a themed hands-on activity for youth ages 5-12 that will include crafts or science. 5-8 year-olds must have an adult present for assistance and some projects encourage adult assistance for all ages. Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary for participation in the […]
This hands-on poster workshop is for all disciplines, graduate and undergraduate students. You will practice how to organize your information creatively on your poster for UMSS24 and beyond. You'll learn to understand how to create dynamic, eye-catching poster designs as well as learn how to engage your audience. Dr. Caitlin Howell, Associate Director of the […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension can help you achieve your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry, including non-profit organizations. UMaine Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® training using the latest ServSafe® Manager Book, 7th Edition Revised, and exam proctoring. Date: Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 (Snow Date: […]
very home landscape has the potential to be more beautiful, help clean air and water, reduce flooding, and combat climate change. Yet conventional gardening practices too often work against nature, damaging the environment's ability to provide these natural benefits. Join us for this five-part series about creating a sustainable home landscape. Learn how to attract […]
Farmers with at least five years of experience are invited to participate in a virtual, two-hour workshop focused on how individual financial values impact business planning. Titled “Communicating about Personal Money Values,” the workshop will introduce farmers to a variety of finance-related themes. Topics include personal financial health, financial resources, and how farmers’ personal values […]
One Monday or Wednesday afternoon each month January – May, we will offer a themed hands-on activity for youth ages 5-12 that will include crafts or science. 5-8 year-olds must have an adult present for assistance and some projects encourage adult assistance for all ages. Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary for participation in the […]
The Office of Research Compliance will be offering online Responsible Conduct of Research training for undergraduate students on Brightspace from Friday, March 1st to Friday, April 5th, 2024. Undergraduate students who are participating in research sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and/or the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of […]
This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle—from inception to completion. You’ll learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants, where to find funders and funding opportunities, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful […]
