University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Washington County gives local residents access to the resources and expertise of the University of Maine.

Through educational programs, publications, and events, UMaine Extension delivers unbiased, research-based information to Washington County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our website. Non-Discrimination Statement: http://extension.umaine.edu/about/policies/non-discrimination/

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vironment that is welcoming, mutually respectful and inclusive, and consistent with our organizational philosophy. We encourage the public to share their thoughts and opinions on our social media channels. Our policy is to accept the majority of comments made to our channels; however, administrators of official UMaine Extension pages do reserve the right to delete posts or to block users who do not follow our Social Media Commenting Policy at https://extension.umaine.edu/resources/social-network-directory/commenting-policy/.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Washington County Extension Association Annual Meeting!Wednesday, June 24, 20266 -...
05/29/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Washington County Extension Association Annual Meeting!

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Richard and Elsie Larson Conference Room, Reynold Center, UMaine Machias
Register here: https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/2026-wcea-annual-meeting/

The free public event includes the annual meeting of the Washington County Extension Association where the Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award and the University of Maine Volunteer Pen Award will be presented to outstanding volunteers. The event will include light refreshments and showcase programs and services offered by UMaine Extension. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore Extension’s collection of Virtual Field Trips (VFTs). Participants can step inside a goat barn, ride along in a tractor, and experience aquaculture through virtual reality headsets. These immersive educational experiences are designed to engage learners of all ages.

To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Tara Wood at 207.255.3345 or [email protected]

05/22/2026

The office will be closed on Monday, May 25 to observe Memorial Day.

05/19/2026

The office will be closed on Tuesday, May 19 so that staff may attend a training.

Fiddlehead season is here! 🍃🌿Not all fiddleheads are edible, so knowing how to identify them is key before you head out ...
05/07/2026

Fiddlehead season is here! 🍃🌿
Not all fiddleheads are edible, so knowing how to identify them is key before you head out to harvest.
This quick video shows how to spot ostrich fern fiddleheads, including:
✔️ Smooth stems
✔️ A deep “U”-shaped groove
✔️ Brown, papery covering
These features help distinguish edible fiddleheads from lookalikes that may be unsafe.
🎥 Watch here:
https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/food-safety/videos/how-to-identify-fiddleheads/
🌱 When in doubt, don’t pick it! See less

The May edition of the Maine Home Garden News is now available! In this issue...Five Things Every Maine Gardener Should ...
05/06/2026

The May edition of the Maine Home Garden News is now available!

In this issue...
Five Things Every Maine Gardener Should Be Doing in May Seasonal Sightings
Big Yields on Small Plots: Trellises
Eat the Pansies: How to Elevate Garden-to-Table Meals with Edible Flowers
Seeing Seeds Differently (Part 2)
Applying Soil Amendments
Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Featured Resource
Ask the Expert
Maine Weather and Climate Overview

Find it here: https://extension.umaine.edu/gardening/2026/05/01/maine-home-garden-newsletter-may/

Photo credit: Kate Garland

Call for Artists: 2027 Agriculture Calendar 🌾🎨Have artwork inspired by Maine’s farms, forests, or working waterfronts? T...
04/29/2026

Call for Artists: 2027 Agriculture Calendar 🌾🎨

Have artwork inspired by Maine’s farms, forests, or working waterfronts? The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) at University of Maine Cooperative Extension is now accepting submissions for the 2027 wall calendar and notecards!

🖌️ Theme: Farming and tending to the land and sea throughout the seasons
📅 Deadline: May 20, 2026
🎨 Open to all mediums (except photography)
📩 Submit up to 2 pieces

Selected artists will receive free copies of the calendar and notecards, and all proceeds support MAMP’s work helping Maine farmers navigate challenges and build sustainable solutions.

👉 Learn more & view submission details: extension.umaine.edu/agriculture/agricultural-mediation/

📸 Photo: Artwork from the 2026 calendar, courtesy University of Maine Cooperative Extension

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🫐 Free Consultations for Blueberry Growers 🫐Dr. Lily Calderwood has set up Extension Office Hours across the wild bluebe...
04/27/2026

🫐 Free Consultations for Blueberry Growers 🫐

Dr. Lily Calderwood has set up Extension Office Hours across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management, business planning, how to get started with a new field, expertise on a particular subject, to sharing ideas about research and education efforts.

When: May 12 & 13
Address: Onsite or UMaine Machias, Science Building
Cost: Free
Click here for more information: https://extension.umaine.edu/blueberries/upcoming-events/
Click here to register: https://umaine-extension.formtitan.com/ftproject/events?eventid=a1cUy000005av3J
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Mary Michaud by email at [email protected] or by phone at 207.581.3175.

Natural Dye Garden Webinar! 🌿🎨Don’t miss this virtual workshop on The Natural Dye Garden: Plants, Color and Process—happ...
04/27/2026

Natural Dye Garden Webinar! 🌿🎨
Don’t miss this virtual workshop on The Natural Dye Garden: Plants, Color and Process—happening soon!
📅 Tuesday, April 28
💻 Online
Learn how to grow and use plants to create beautiful natural dyes, from selecting the right plants to understanding the dyeing process. Perfect for gardeners, artists, and anyone curious about natural color!
⏳ It’s not too late to join—register now to save your spot or receive the recording.
👉 https://extension.umaine.edu/york/event/the-natural-dye-garden-plants-color-and-process/

Enthusiastic gardeners can get an early start harvesting spring greens that come up right in their backyard. These green...
04/23/2026

Enthusiastic gardeners can get an early start harvesting spring greens that come up right in their backyard. These greens are nutritious — high in vitamin A, vitamin C and iron. They’re also low in calories, fat and cholesterol. Plus, wild greens are widely available and require no work at all — except harvesting! To learn more and get recipes, check out this fact sheet...Facts on Edible Wild Greens in Maine:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/4060e/

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