University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties 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 Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site, or contact us by e-mail or phone.

4-H/Youth Development
Programs available

• Life Skills Programs for Clubs and Schools
• Environmental Education Programs for schools and other groups
• Horse Camp
• Nature Programs
• 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Tanglewood
• 4-H Clubs
• Resources and Information for  4-H Leaders and Volunteers
• 4-H Scholarships
• VOLT (Volunteer Ongoing Learning and Training) for 4-H Leaders
• Statewide 4-H Teen Conferences
• Statewide 4-H Volunteer Conferences
• Regional & National 4-H Programs
• International Exchanges

More about 4-H

Forestry and Wildlife
Programs available

• Enhancing Backyard Wildlife Habitat
• Habitat Stewards^TM Program
• Habitat for Wildlife: Managing Woodlands

More about Forestry and Wildlife
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The Gender Project

• Workshops on Gender Socialization and Equity Issues

• Community Video/Discussion Series

• Turn Beauty Inside Out, Maine
• Print and Video Resource Library

Home Horticulture
Programs available

• Gardening Workshop Series: Using Native Plants in Your Landscape
• Maine Master Gardener Program
• Plant Insect/Disease Identification
• Plant-A-Row for the Hungry

Maine Extension Homemakers Council

Nutrition and Food
Programs available

• Free Educational Programs on Nutrition and Food Purchasing, Preparation and Safety for Families with Limited Income (Eat Well, formerly known as E.F.N.E.P.)
• Programs for Youth
• Learn-by-Mail Nutrition Correspondence Course
• Nutrition Information
• Food Preservation Information
• Food Safety Information

More about Food and Health

Parenting and Child Care

• Lending Library of Parenting Curricula

Senior Companion Program

Sustainable Agriculture

• Agriculture Education

• Integrated Pest Management Education

• Crop Insurance Education