The Daily Bulldog, Bangor Daily News, Sun Journal and CentralMaine.com shared that University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m., Sept. 18 and 25. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the program webpage.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m., Sept. 18 and 25. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will also participate in an […]
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In an article featuring an outdoor game about looking for different colors in nature, the Bangor Daily News cited a bulletin published by University of Maine Cooperative Extension noting that leaves stop producing chlorophyll in the fall, and as the remaining pigment breaks down, yellow and orange pigments within the leaves are revealed.
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The Bangor Daily News and Morning Ag Clips reported that Glenda Pereira, University of Maine Cooperative Extension dairy specialist and assistant professor of animal science, and Colt Knight, UMaine associate Extension professor and state livestock specialist, received awards from the 2023 National Association of County Agricultural Agents meeting.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Kathy Savoie was recently honored with the Association of Northeast Extension Directors’ 2023 Exceptional Local Educator Award. The highly competitive award is given annually to celebrate a Cooperative Extension educator who provides leadership for the delivery of a program that focuses on the community level, responds directly to local […]
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The Bangor Daily News, The Piscataquis Observer and the Daily Bulldog shared that registration is open for an online professional development program, “Self-Care is a Verb.” This workshop, part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s professional development program, will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Sept. 19-20 via Zoom. For more information or to request a […]
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The Daily Bulldog and Bangor Daily News shared that registration is open for an online professional development program, “Helping to Calm Strong Emotions with Resonant Language.” This four-day workshop, part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s professional development program, will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. every Wednesday from Sept. 13 to Oct. 4. For more […]
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The Sun Journal and Daily Bulldog shared that University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Franklin County will host a biweekly “Walk and Cook” class 11 a.m.-noon every Tuesday and Thursday inSeptember at its office, 138 Pleasant St. in Farmington. Bella Russo, community education assistant with UMaine Extension who administers the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education […]
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CentralMaine.com shared that University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County plans to host an open house and annual meeting from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6. No registration is required. For more information, visit the program webpage.
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is seeking UMaine students to become mentors for a new leadership program called YOUth have a Voice: 4-H Youth in Governance and Civic Engagement. Applications should be completed by Friday, Sept. 8. Mentors will support high-school-age teens as they take on a more active role in serving and improving […]
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