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Free Event Teaches Youths About Healthy Living Share February 7, 2023 By Margaret Coan Burlington--Youths, ages 8-15, can learn about healthy living at a free University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H-sponsored event on March 25. The Hea…
Fair Connects Students With Animal Science Internships Share February 7, 2023 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--The Animal Science Internship Fair, March 4 at the University of Vermont, will provide an opportunity for high school and college …
show the image caption close caption (Photo: National 4-H Council) Free Babysitting Class Offered in Highgate Center Share February 6, 2023 By Martha Manning Highgate Center--For pre-teens and teens, babysitting can be a fun way to earn …
Watershed Science Grant Benefits Teachers Share February 3, 2023 By Ashley Eaton Burlington--The Lake Champlain Basin Program recently awarded an education grant to the University of Vermont (UVM) Lake Champlain Sea Grant program to crea…
Organic Dairy Conference Planned for March 9 Share February 3, 2023 By Susan Brouillette Randolph Center--Farmers who register for the 2023 Vermont Organic Dairy Producers Conference will learn about strategies to manage high feed costs,…
UVM Extension Sponsors No-Till and Cover Crop Conference Share February 1, 2023 By Susan Brouillette South Burlington--The 2023 No-Till and Cover Crop Conference, set for March 2 in South Burlington, will provide information and research…
Brighten the Winter with Microgreens Share January 31, 2023 By Andrea Knepper By Andrea Knepper Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont What could be better than fresh greens during the dreary winter months? What if you grew and …
show the image caption close caption (Photo: Guy Frankland, National 4-H Flickr Library) Local 4-H'ers Match Wits on Everything Equine Share January 25, 2023 By Martha Seifert Weybridge--The University of Vermont (UVM) Morgan Horse Farm …
show the image caption close caption Philodendrons and other houseplants are toxic to puppies, so need to be placed out of reach with a gentle reminder not to touch. (photo: Jodi Larison) Houseplants: Toxic for Pets? Share January 24, 20…
show the image caption close caption Incorporating houseplants, such as a prayer plant and golden pothos, into an office setting helps create a more pleasant work environment and reduce stress and elevate mood. (photo: Deborah J. Benoit)…
show the image caption close caption Gardeners can get a head start on the growing season by ordering their seeds early to start seedlings indoors. (photo: Vern Grubinger) Making Sense of Seed Catalogs Share January 18, 2023 By Vern Grub…
show the image caption close caption Hemp Field, Photo Credit: Barbetorte, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Virtual Conference Features Talks by Several Hemp Experts Share January 13, 2023 By Susan Brouillette Burlington--The fifth a…
show the image caption close caption Tracey Stubbins has joined University of Vermont Extension as the 4-H educator for Bennington and Rutland Counties. (photo courtesy of Tracey Stubbins) 4-H Educator Hired for Southwestern Vermont Shar…
Free Youth Event Explores Engineering Share January 11, 2023 By Lauren Traister Burlington--On February 18, Grade 5-12 students will have an opportunity to meet engineering professionals and explore various types of engineering and caree…
show the image caption close caption Dr. Isaac (Ike) Leslie has been hired as the new University of Vermont Extension community development specialist and will be based in Extension's Brattleboro office. (photo courtesy of Ike Leslie) Dr…
show the image caption close caption (photo: Juliana Kozoski on Unsplash) Connecting Agritourism Operators from Around the Globe Share January 10, 2023 By Lisa Chase Relevance The First World Congress on Agritourism was organized by Eura…
show the image caption close caption (photo: UVM Extension) Building a Better (and Cheaper!) Portable Handwashing Station Share January 10, 2023 By Chris Callahan Relevance Handwashing has been shown to be one of the most effective ways …
show the image caption close caption (Photo by Brandon Griggs on Unsplash) Arbor Day Celebration Kits Share January 9, 2023 By Gwen Kozlowski Relevance Arbor Day is a day set aside each spring to celebrate trees and all of their benefits…
A Vermont 4-H Member and Horse Quiz Bowl Share January 9, 2023 By Wendy Sorrell Relevance The 4-H program in Vermont provides positive learn-by-doing experiences and opportunities for youths, ages 5-18, inclusive of gender, race, backgro…
Creating a Garden in a Terrarium Share January 5, 2023 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Terrariums are miniature gardens in lidded, clear-glass containers. Their closed environment…