University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online training for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers from noon–1 p.m. on March 28 and April 4. A second round of the training will be offered from 6–7 p.m. on April 19 and 26. Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey will explore the ways volunteers can […]
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WABI-TV (Channel 5 in Bangor) shared that the Boys and Girls Club in Bangor received a donation from US Cellular that allowed them to take a tour of the behind-the-scenes technology used at a UMaine hockey game. WLOX-TV (Channel 13 in Biloxi, Mississippi), KWCH-TV (Channel 12 in Wichita, Kansas) and WBRC-TV (Channel 6 in Birmingham, Alabama) shared […]
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News Center Maine, the Penobscot Bay Pilot and Food Service Director reported that the University of Maine Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions launched its Maine School Cafeteria Food Waste Study pilot this week at four elementary schools in Orono, Buxton, Lisbon and Sebago. The University of Maine School Cafeteria Food Waste Study will address these […]
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The University of Maine Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions launches its Maine School Cafeteria Food Waste Study pilot this week at four elementary schools in Orono, Buxton, Lisbon and Sebago. According to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, approximately $5 million of edible food is wasted every school day in the U.S. In many Maine […]
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The Bangor Daily News, Piscataquis Observer, Penobscot Bay Pilot, Republican Journal, WFVX-TV (Fox 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) and The County shared Maple Sugaring 101, a three-week program open to current 4-H’ers ages 12 and up who are interested in learning about the maple sugaring process and live in Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot and Waldo counties. Register […]
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Not long after the New Year celebrations have ended and Maine hunkers down for several more weeks of winter, some farmers and landowners across the state turn their attention to maple sugar season. Depending on the weather, maple trees start to release their sweetness anytime between February and April, and there’s a lot of work […]
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The Daily Bulldog, Bangor Daily News and CentralMaine.com shared that University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program from March 7–April 18. The program, open to all teens ages 14–18, will focus on understanding the Maine food system, exploring careers and building advocacy skills. To register, visit the event website.
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The Bangor Daily News, Piscataquis Observer and CentralMaine.com noted that University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a short-term online 4-H club about algae and its impact on surrounding ecosystems. Intended for youth ages 12–15, the special interest, or SPIN, club will meet from 3:30–5 p.m. on Tuesdays from March 7–April 11. Required registration closes Feb. […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a short-term online 4-H club about algae and its impact on surrounding ecosystems. Intended for youth ages 12–15, the special interest, or SPIN, club will meet from 3:30–5 p.m. on Tuesdays from March 7–April 11. Required registration closes Feb. 10. The Algae SPIN Club will explore all […]
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Turner Publishing and the Daily Bulldog shared that the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H’s Agricultural Leadership Ambassador program for teens will take place March 7–April 18. For more information, visit the UMaine Extension 4-H website.
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