Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in "One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure". Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They […]
In this workshop series, youth learn they can be a scientist anywhere through sketching and observing the natural world around them. We will spend time drawing and writing our observations about what we notice and what we wonder about things we find in nature. Register here: . Registration deadline: June 28. Maximum 15 attendees Open […]
Did you know that YOU are a scientist and can contribute to the science community? This virtual 4–H club encourages youth to practice citizen science in their own backyard, with a variety of science opportunities to consider, and report their observations while making connections with fellow citizen scientists in their community and around the state. […]
Do you enjoy the art and science of food preservation? Would you like to develop expertise in food preservation? Consider becoming a Master Food Preserver. What is a Master Food Preserver? Master Food Preservers serve to extend Extension’s education programs in food preservation to adults and youth. The Master Food Preserver serves as a volunteer […]
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers and 4-H staff, along with chef Rob Dumas, UMaine’s food science innovation coordinator, is pleased to announce a Farm to Table Summer Camp at Rogers Farm the week of Aug. 1, 2022. “Farm-to-Table Camp at Rogers Farm” is for youth ages 9–12 interested in growing, harvesting and […]
Best for ages 9–14 or those in 4th–8th grades but open to those up to age 18. Strawberry jam, pickles, and salsa—all of these foods can be made from scratch with fruits and vegetables grown in your own garden. Join UMaine Extension staff and volunteers in this hands-on, interactive program that will teach participants how […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
Are you interested in STEM and hands-on research? Want to explore STEM career options and educational opportunities this summer in midcoast Maine? Build science skills, gain research experience or strengthen academic skills in preparation for college? INT 188 is the class for you. Rising 11th–12th grade high school students can take this college course at […]
This 8–hour ServSafe® Course helps prepare you for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam. The course covers these topics: The Importance of Food Safety Good Personal Hygiene Time and Temperature Control Preventing Cross-Contamination Cleaning and Sanitizing Safe Food Preparation Receiving and Storing Food Methods of Thawing, Cooking, Cooling, and Reheating Food And more… The […]
