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Wednesday, 05/22/2013
Get Growing! 2013 Garden Workshop Series
(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Wednesdays from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Enthusiastic gardeners and gardening families welcome.
Make your garden flourish this year! Learn how to become a more successful gardener through this series of hands-on workshops: how to better plan your garden so that you can increase your garden yields, improve the quality of your vegetables, and work smarter not harder!
The garden workshop series begins in March and runs to October, guiding you through every phase of your garden's growing season.
Winter/Spring Workshop Schedule:
- March 6 ~ Vegetable garden planning
- March 13 ~ Growing transplants from seed
- March 20 ~ The nature of soil, soil management
- March 27 ~ Container and raised bed gardening
- April 4 ~ Fruit trees in the home garden NOTE: this class is held on Thursday
- April 10 ~ Berries in the home garden
- April 17 ~ Companions and allies, growing your favorite vegetables
- May 1 ~ Weeds, pests, and disease in the garden
- May 15 ~ Composting, cover crops, and green manures
- May 22 ~ Permaculture, native fruiting plants, shrubs, and trees
- May 29 ~ Season extension
- June 5 ~ Build an inexpensive high tunnel/greenhouse
Fall Workshop Schedule:
- September 11 ~ Season extension
- September 18 ~ Build an inexpensive high tunnel/greenhouse
- September 25 ~ Storing your harvest
- October 2 ~ Closing up your garden
Click here to view flyer
Click here for more information on the UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardener program.
Location
- Massabesic Audubon Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, 03032
Thursday, 05/23/2013
Coös 4-H : Garden pickup, SAD Tune-Up
(All day)
Noon - 5:00 p.m. today. 4-H Garden Pick-up for Coös County 4-H members who signed up before May 3.
4:00-6:00 p.m. Coös County 4-H members attending NH 4-H State Activities Day (June 1)- please attend Tune-Up today at the Coös County office in Lancaster.
MC 4-H Family Garden Clinic
(All day)
Bone Builders
(09:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
Tuesdays and Thursdays: January 31 through June 27. This is an ongoing exercise program for older adults to maintain bone health through biweekly strength and balance classes.
Location
- Newmarket Recreation Center, 1 Terrace Drive, Newmarket, NH, 03857
Cooking Matters for Teens
(03:30 PM - 05:30 PM)
Thursdays: April 4 through May 23 (no class during school vacation, 4/25). Open to Seabrook Middle School students.
This six-week hands-on cooking and nutrition series culminates with an Extreme Foods Makeover, featuring teams preparing their favorite foods to be critiqued on healthy ingredients, lean cooking techniques, overall presentation, and of course – taste!
Location
- Seabrook Middle School, 256 Walton Road, Seabrook, NH, 03874
Making Money Work For You-More Than Wheels
(06:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
This six-part webinar series is designed to help participants:
. Gain control over spending
. Develop a plan to achieve financial goals
. Reduce expenses and debt
. Increase savings
. Understand insurance needs
* * Participants should attend all 6 sessions. Sessions are scheduled for the following 2013 dates:
Thursday, April 25
Thursday, May 2
Thursday, May 9
Thursday, May 16
Thursday, May 23
Thursday, May 30
Location
- Webinar Online, NH,
HELPING KIDS GET ALONG - Collaborating when Behavior is a Concern
(06:30 PM - 08:30 PM)
NOTICE - DATE CHANGE
FOSTERING CHILDREN'S SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE
A 4-Week series for Early Care & Education Professionals
Session 4
This workshop will focus on:
This workshop will focus on:
• Creating an atmosphere of cooperation with parents and others
• Developing Communication strategies/Conflict Resolution Skills
• Identifying resources available to help you support children in your program
About the Presenter: Thom Linehan, M.S., M.Ed. Thom Linehan is a New Hampshire Early Childhood Master Professional with Workshop Trainer, Faculty,Consultant and Allied Professional endorsements. He is an Extension Field Specialist, Youth & Family/Community & Economic Development for the UNH Cooperative Extension.
A certificate valid for two hours of professional development will be awarded for each individual session attended
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Location
- Boys & Girls Club of Nashua, 47 Grand Avenue, Nashua, NH,
Friday, 05/24/2013
U.S. Army Corps Wetland Delineator Methods
(08:30 AM - 05:00 PM)
This 37-hour training course (4/26-5/24) is based in part on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, 2010 Supplement for Northeast Region (http://www.usace.army.mil/CECW/Documents/cecwo/reg/tre109-19.pdf). Version 7.0 (2010) NRCS Hydric Soils of U.S. is the basic soils reference. The factors of Hydrology and Vegetation follow protocol of the 2010 Supplement. Individuals who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Training. (This is part of the UNH Wetland Delineation Certificate Program, but you do not need to enroll in the program to take this workshop.)
CEUs: Approved by the NH Joint Board of Licensure for 20 CEUs for Foresters, 10.5 CEUs for Surveyors, and 37.5 CEHs for Wetland & Soil Scientists
Location
- UNH Professional Development & Training, Pease Tradeport, 73 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
Making Money Work for You
(09:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
• Learn how to make better decisions about spending your money.
• Learn to stretch the dollars you have.
• Learn how to reduce debt and avoid increasing debt.
• Learn about insurance.
• Learn how to make a spending and savings plan that will help you reach
your financial goals.
DATES:
April 30 (Tuesday)
May 10 (Friday)
May 14 (Tuesday)
May 24 (Friday)
May 28 (Tuesday)
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Hillsborough Police Department
22 Municipal Drive
Hillsboro, NH 03244
Saturday, 05/25/2013
Making Money Work for You
(09:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
This six-part webinar series is designed to help participants:
. Gain control over spending
. Develop a plan to achieve financial goals
. Reduce expenses and debt
. Increase savings
. Understand insurance needs
* * Participants should attend all 6 sessions. Sessions are scheduled for the following dates:
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Location
- Webinar Online, NH,
9th Annual Branch River Paddle
(10:00 AM - 02:00 PM)
Bring your kayak or canoe for this scenic paddle along the conserved banks of the Branch and Salmon Falls Rivers. An introduction by Nels Liljedahl of Na!ural Resources Conservation Services and stops en route with naturalists. Boat transport and picnic lunch provided.
This event is extremely popular so be sure to sign up early! Last year there were nearly 70 attendees, which is the maximum allowed. In the case of over-subscription, MMRG members who sign up by May 11 will get first priority. All reservations must be made by May 22.
Location
- Branch River, Milton Mills, NH, 03852
Beach Cleanup
(10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location
- Jenness Beach, 2280 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH, 03871
Sunday, 05/26/2013
2013 New Hampshire Fresh & Local Seafood Kickoff
(12:00 PM - 03:00 PM)
Location: Portsmouth Commercial Fishing Pier
Join local fishermen and chefs in support and celebration of our local fishing industry:
- Taste fresh and local fish species
- Taste Red Hook Brewery's "Black Lobstah Lagah"
- Meet local fishermen, brewers, and chefs
- Learn what you can do to support this 400 year old industry
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Location
- Portsmouth Commercial Fishing Pier, 1 Pierce Island, Portsmouth, NH,
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse Open House
(01:00 PM - 05:00 PM)
Open houses are every Sunday from late May (Memorial Day weekend) through mid-October (Columbus Day weekend) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Visitors get to climb to the lantern room to enjoy the magnificent view and to see the fourth-order Fresnel lens up close. Volunteers will tell visitors about the history of the light station, and there will be souvenirs for sale.
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Location
- Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, Route 1B, New Castle, NH, 03854
Monday, 05/27/2013
Office Closed
(All day)
Office Closed for Memorial Day observance.
Location
- Merrimack County UNHCE Office, 315 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH, 03303-2410
Holiday - Office Closed
(All day)
Tuesday, 05/28/2013
Bone Builders
(09:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
Tuesdays and Thursdays: January 31 through June 27. This is an ongoing exercise program for older adults to maintain bone health through biweekly strength and balance classes.
Location
- Newmarket Recreation Center, 1 Terrace Drive, Newmarket, NH, 03857
Making Money Work for You
(09:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
• Learn how to make better decisions about spending your money.
• Learn to stretch the dollars you have.
• Learn how to reduce debt and avoid increasing debt.
• Learn about insurance.
• Learn how to make a spending and savings plan that will help you reach
your financial goals.
DATES:
April 30 (Tuesday)
May 10 (Friday)
May 14 (Tuesday)
May 24 (Friday)
May 28 (Tuesday)
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Hillsborough Police Department
22 Municipal Drive
Hillsboro, NH 03244
Nutrition Education Youth Series
(10:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
This is a five week series being held on April 16, 30, and May 7, 21, and 28, 2013, the series will include the following topics: grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy and protein. This program is for Pittsfield Head Start participants only.
Location
- Pittsfield Head Start, 8 Catamount Road, Pittsfield, NH, 03263
How to Plan and Build a Raised Bed Garden
(06:00 PM - 07:30 PM)
Presented by Belknap County Master Gardener Karen Ober. For more information, contact Karen at backdoorfarm@aol.com.
Location
- Sanbornton Public Library, 27 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sanbornton, NH, 03269
4-H: Rockingham County Horse Leaders Association Meeting
(06:30 PM - 08:30 PM)
Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM, no meeting in December.
Click here for more information
Location
- UNH Cooperative Extension, Rockingham County, 113 North Road, Brentwood, NH, 03833
Belknap County Advisory Council Meeting
(07:00 PM - 08:30 PM)
Agenda items:
Staff Evaluations?
Administrative Staff attending:
Location
- Belknap County Extension Office, 635 Main St., 3rd Floor, Laconia, NH,
Wednesday, 05/29/2013
Moodle Meet-Up
(02:30 PM - 03:30 PM)
This informal "meet-up" is targeted to those involved in teaching online courses through eXtension's Moodle platform at http://campus.extension.org. The purpose of this meet-up is to provide a forum through which participants can share online education successes or to ask questions of each other and the eXtension Moodle help desk team. The help desk team will also provide any relevant updates about the Moodle application and provide suggestions for various approaches teachers might consider in their courses.
Presenters
Larry Lippke, Jennifer Jahedkar Chilek, Susanna Coppernoll, Cassidy Peek
Location
- eXtension - online, NH,
MyPlate, Food Safety, Budgeting, Cooking Skills
(05:00 PM - 06:30 PM)
This six series program will be held on the following dates May 8, 15, 22, 29 and June 5, and 12, 2013. This program will cover MyPlate, food safety, budgeting and cooking skills. This program is for Friends Emergency Housing clients only.
Location
- Friends Emergency Housing Program, 30 Thompson Street, Concord, NH, 03301
Eating Smart, Staying Healthy
(05:30 PM - 07:30 PM)
A free six week series for parents on cooking, nutrition, and eating healthy on a budget.
Join us for fun and interactive lessons:
- cook inexpensive, nutritious meals
- how to stretch your food dollar
- get the family involved in preparing meals
- increase physical activity
.... and more!
A different recipe will be made and tasted each week. Presented by Lisa Ford, Program Associate, Nutrition Connections.
A class for youth will be held during the same time with Kathy Jablonski, Extension Field Specialist, 4-H Healthy Living.
Location
- United Methodist Church of Littleton, 18 Main St., Littleton, NH, 03561
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