UConn 4-H July Activity CalendarUConn 4-H has created an activity calendar for youth. Participate in STEM-related activities with us all month long! A printable PDF is available at: UConn 4-H activity calendar – July 2020 (1)Posted on July 10, 2020
Virtual Painting Event For Individuals With PhenylketonuriaSherry Gray, from our Expanded Food and Nutrition Program, coordinated a virtual painting event sponsored by Ajinomoto Cambrooke on June 30 , 2020 for individuals with Phenylketonuria at the Metabolic clinics at CT. Children’s Medical Center and Albany Medical Center. Cambrooke is a company focused on low protein modified products and formulas for individuals with […]Posted on July 10, 2020
People Empowering PeopleA UConn Program Partnering with Correctional Institutions UConn Extension has partnered with the Department of Corrections to offer the UConn People Empowering People Program at Correctional Institutions (UConn PEPCI) for over twenty years. UConn PEPCI is a personal and family leadership program modeled after the community UConn People Empowering People (UConn PEP) program and focuses […]Posted on July 10, 2020
Riverfront Recapture’s partnership with UConn Extension’s CT Trail CensusRiverfront Recapture‘s partnership with UConn Extension’s CT Trail Census has advanced our mission to improve the quality of life and urban vitality for those who live, work and play in central Connecticut. Specifically, Trail Census data has supported successful funding requests, including our 2019 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award, and was integral to our recent request to […]Posted on July 9, 2020
Meet Nikki Santillo: New Haven County Farmer’s Market InternHello, my name is Nikki Santillo. I am interning with the New Haven County farmer’s market. I am a rising junior majoring in Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Food Science. In the fall semester, I was able to connect with an after school program the nutrition club supported. I helped inform the children about […]Posted on July 9, 2020
UConn Extension & Wrack Lines AwardsUConn Extension We are delighted to share that UConn Extension has received three national awards from the Association of Communication Excellence: Gold Award – Marketing – Budget Under $1000: Bug Week – Kara Bonsack and Stacey Stearns Silver Award – Marketing – Budget Over $1000: Ask UConn Extension – Kara Bonsack, Stacey Stearns, Mike Zaritheny and […]Posted on July 8, 2020
Tour des Farms Annual Bike Ride Uplifts Local Farmers All Summer LongYour Scenic Summer Ride Can Support Connecticut Farmers and Help Tackle Food Insecurity Statewide – Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development (CT RC&D) is a statewide nonprofit agriculture and environmental organization focused on sustainable Connecticut communities and rural prosperity. On July 1st, they’re launching the 3rd Annual Tour des Farms Fundraiser, a bicycle (2020 to include […]Posted on July 8, 2020
Educator Spotlight: Bill DavenportAfter thirty-three years as an agriscience teacher at Nonnewaug High School in Woodbury, William Davenport has found his way back to his early grounding in 4-H. He began work as assistant extension educator in charge of 4-H programming in Litchfield County in July 2019. Davenport is a graduate of the college, having earned bachelor of […]Posted on July 8, 2020
Pasta Salad – A Healthy Recipe with Dianisi TorresDianisi Torres of our UConn Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) makes a healthy pasta salad with you using ingredients from the Dollar Store. The presentation is in English and Spanish. Dianisi Torres, de nuestro programa Educación Alimentaria y Nutricional Expandida de la Extension de UConn, conocido como EFNEP, prepara una ensalada de […]Posted on July 7, 2020
Meet Carl Johnson: Plant Diagnostic & Horticulture InternHello! My name is Carl Johnson I am the Plant diagnostic & Horticulture intern at the UConn Plant Diagnostic Lab. I am a graduate of the Ratcliffe Hicks plant science program(RHSA) and am going into my senior year as a Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems (SPSS) major. Before enrolling in UConn I worked as a […]Posted on July 7, 2020
Congrats UConn 4-H Video Contest Winners!Congratulations to the winners of the UConn 4-H video contest! Thank you to all the participants for doing a wonderful job sharing their 4-H skills and knowledge. We can virtually come together and learn from each other. To view the videos visit: https://bit.ly/4-HVideoContest. Our members demonstrate how to stitch, care for animals, plant seeds and […]Posted on July 6, 2020
Educator Spotlight: Cary ChadwickBringing Geospatial Science and Technology to Communities Cary Chadwick is an Associate Extension Educator focused on geospatial science and technology at the Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR), part of UConn Extension. She joined UConn in 2006. Cary coordinates the Geospatial Training Program (GTP) at CLEAR. The GTP provides hands-on training in geospatial […]Posted on July 6, 2020
Bug Week Photo Contest Accepting EntriesUConn Extension, part of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Bug Week Photo Contest. Take your camera and find that special bug shot. All entries must be a photograph of a bug or insect in their natural habitat. There are three categories – Junior Amateur […]Posted on July 3, 2020
Educator Spotlight: Faye Griffiths-SmithFinancial Education Program Helps Participants Improve Their Lives Managing family and personal finances well is a common challenge. Findings from recent studies show cause for concern regarding Americans’ financial practices. According to the 2018 FINRA Financial Capability Study, nationally: 46% of individuals lack a rainy-day fund, 34% of individuals can answer four or five questions […]Posted on July 3, 2020
Meet Zachary Duda: Litchfield County 4-H InternHello my name is Zachary Duda and I am excited to be an intern this summer with Litchfield County 4-H! I am currently a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Connecticut. At UConn I serve as the President of the UConn Agricultural Advocacy Club and am […]Posted on July 2, 2020
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Upcoming Events
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8/18
Tri-State SARE Virtual Field Workshop - Silvopasturing at UMass
Tri-State SARE Virtual Field Workshop - Silvopasturing at UMass
Tuesday, August 18th, 2020
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Other Online Event
Webinar
A tour of the silvopasture work at the UMass Agricultural Learning Center in Amherst, MA. With Nikki Burton of UMass Extension, we will have an online tour of their silvopasture, which includes sheep within a chestnut grove, and follow that with questions and discussion.
If you have questions that you would like to send in advance that Nikki can address, please email rachel.bespuda@uconn.edu. You can also submit your questions at our registration page.
Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5IkTjdHvGjQvMzqXPOjjIXa5LA2UV6vOPmSU98z6r4Md1sw/viewform
Other Summer Learning Opportunities
UMASS Webinar Series on grazing and forage season extension
https://ag.umass.edu/crops-dairy-livestock-equine/events/webinar-series-announcement-grazing-forage-season-extension
NOFAMass is offering several online programs with information related to our learning
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10/24
UConn 4-H Goat Day
UConn 4-H Goat Day
Saturday, October 24th, 2020
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Storrs Campus Ratcliffe Hicks Arena
The event is for youth ages 7-19 as well as goat enthusiasts. Pre-registration is required.
