The UConn Extension—New Haven County Extension Center located at 305 Skiff Street in North Haven will be the location for this workshop on two different dates at different times: Monday, January 28 from 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm and Wednesday, February 6 from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is REQUIRED. Call 203.407.3161 or write newhaven@uconn.edu. The Financial Health Checkup is sponsored by UConn Extension and the Connecticut Saves Campaign.

UConn Extension offers Bedding Plant Program for Greenhouse Growers

Get the latest information on insect and disease management, proper watering techniques and mixing pesticide formulations and network with fellow growers. This educational program will feature the following topics of interest to those who produce spring ornamental crops in the greenhouse:

· Watering: Air and Water Balance in the Root-Zone
Rosa Raudales, Greenhouse Extension Specialist, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
· Root Rots, Mildews, and Blights
Dr. Yonghao Li, CT Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT
· Update on Managing Insects and Mites
Leanne Pundt, Extension Educator, UConn Extension, Torrington, CT
· Pesticide Formulations
Candace Bartholomew, Pesticide Safety Educator, UConn Extension

For your convenience, this program will be offered in two separate locations.

· January 29th, this program will be offered from 9:30 to 2:30 at the Litchfield County Extension Center at 843 University Drive in Torrington, CT.
· February 14th, this program will be offered from 9:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Tolland County Extension Office at 24 Hyde Avenue in Vernon, CT.

Four Pesticide recertification credits available

Handouts, lunch and beverages will be included in your registration fee of $25.00.

Please make checks payable to the University of Connecticut and send to Litchfield County Extension Center, 843 University Drive, Torrington, CT 06790. No credit card payments accepted.

For more information, contact Leanne Pundt, at 860.626.6855 or email: leanne.pundt@uconn.edu Click here to view program brochure and registration form.

The University of Connecticut is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Lisa Rowe Fraustino, Professor and Chair, English Department, ECSU. As she argues that the ubiquitous use of anthropocentric values in children’s books – our species chauvinism embedded in anthropomorphism- has obscure ideas that we might not find so cute if they were represented by human bodies. She illustrates her theory by deconstructing the conceptual metaphors in a range of popular picture books.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

Write your memoirs to share in class. This program is through the Center for Learning in Retirement and taught by Christian Davis and Helene Voto, longtime memoirists New members are welcome

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

Through close and careful observation, learn to sketch natural objects such as seed pods, dried or live flowers, leaves, driftwood, etc. Starting with a series of exercises, we will practice techniques to simplify objects into basic shapes, see proper proportion, select important details, show texture and use shading to create the illusion of three dimensions. THIS IS A TWO-SESSION CLASS WITH LIMITED ENROLLMENT. Register early to be assured of a seat. Basic materials will be provided. Participants may also bring their own objects.

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Robert Stephens, Professor Dept of Music, UConn.

Who are the Gullah? How did their New World community emerge from groups whose African lives were geographically and linguistically different? Ripped from the bosom of their families and brought to the colonies, how did they recreate a sense of belonging and way of life reminiscent of their past, recomposing their memories into a new cultural fabric?

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

With the attention focused on the emerald ash borer, Connecticut residents may have forgotten about the threat from Asian longhorn beetle. Other invasive insects are present in nearby states and we Master Gardeners are among the First Detectors. We’ll learn about the damage these invasive insects can cause, how to spot them, and what federal and state resources are available. SNOW DATE: 2/7/19

Come meet UConn Extension's new Vegetable Educator,
Dr. Shuresh Ghimire! Shuresh will give a brief
introduction and the remaining time will be used to
discuss the needs of Connecticut's vegetable growers.

Snow Date - February 1st

The thought of becoming a Bee Keeper and extracting honey is romantic and attractive to many. Some dream of having enough honey for personal use, others think of Bee Keeping as a business. The likelihood of success is low if you are not fully informed on what it takes to be a thriving Bee Keeper prior to starting. Have you ever wondered about Bee Keeping? Do you know the steps in the direction of becoming a successful Bee Keeper? Are you conversant about the cost, education needs, time/hive management, the pitfalls, and overall commitment necessary for success? The Plain Truth About Bee Keeping will answer these questions and offer all necessary information on how to start the process of Bee Keeping. The courses will also delineate for you if Bee Keeping is meant for you. This class will offer pertinent information other Bee Keeping classes do not offer. Your questions will be answered.

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Jeffrey Garewski, Chief and Director of Public Safety, ECSU.

In accordance with Public Act 13-3, Connecticut universities must have a trained threat assessment team. When utilized properly, a threat assessment team can provide insight into identifying and addressing troubled or threatening behavior in a campus setting.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and David Frye, Professor of History, ECSU.

When did communities first start building walls? Have walls always been as controversial as they are today? David Frye speaks on the topic of his recent book “Walls: A History of Civilization in Blood and Brick.”
To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

Are you interested in identifying the woody plants around you? Has it been a few years since you took the Master Gardener program Woody Plant ID module? Would you like a refresher? This class will review how to use dichotomous and visual keys for both twigs and fruits, followed by hands-on keying exercises. Bring your favorite books, hand lens, magnifying glass, or phone magnifier app!

The UConn Extension—New Haven County Extension Center located at 305 Skiff Street in North Haven will be the location for this workshop on two different dates at different times: Monday, January 28 from 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm and Wednesday, February 6 from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is REQUIRED. Call 203.407.3161 or write newhaven@uconn.edu. The Financial Health Checkup is sponsored by UConn Extension and the Connecticut Saves Campaign.

This program will examine past damage, present conditions and what the future may hold. Topics include:
1. Gypsy moth infestation & tree mortality – how much and where to date, what does the future likely hold?
2. Forest management options in the wake of defoliation – how foresters assess the level of damage, what we can do as landowners
3. Economics – what are the market realities in a time of trade wars and excessive tree mortality?
Presenters include:
Dan Evans, Forester, CT DEEP Division of Forestry
Dick Raymond, Forester, CT DEEP Division of Forestry
Tom Worthley, Associate Extension Professor, University of Connecticut. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. RSVP’s are requested but not required;

Write your memoirs to share in class. This program is through the Center for Learning in Retirement and taught by Christian Davis and Helene Voto, longtime memoirists New members are welcome

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

Come meet UConn Extension's new Vegetable Educator, Dr. Shuresh Ghimire! Shuresh will give a brief introduction and the remaining time will be used to
discuss the needs of Connecticut's vegetable growers.

Snow Date - February 14th

Join Kevin Wilcox to learn the basics of pruning trees and shrubs to keep your garden healthy and looking its best. Through a slide presentation you will learn why, where, and when to prune. There will also be a brief discussion of tools and a demonstration of how to use and care for them properly. Snow date: Feb. 15

Come meet UConn Extension's new Vegetable Educator, Dr. Shuresh Ghimire! Shuresh will give a brief introduction and the remaining time will be used to
discuss the needs of Connecticut's vegetable growers.

Snow Date - February 15th

A new workshop series on pasture management and infrastructure and the nutritional needs of livestock raised on pasture. This workshop is the first in the series. This will cover Improving existing pastures and establishing new pasture. Topics: Pasture plants, soil, existing pasture care, and reseeding new pasture.

A certificate of participation from University of Connecticut Extension will be awarded to each person who completes the three classroom workshops and at least one of the field workshops.

Register for any or all of the workshops at
https://goo.gl/forms/sFIqmM2oxieDkTdg2 or by emailing jean.king@uconn.edu

(Snow Date: February 13, 2019)

Microgreens are a delicious and beautiful crop you can grow year round. Join organic farmer and microgreens grower Corinne Hansch of Lovin’ Mama Farm for a lecture and demo on microgreens. Topics include light requirements, growing mediums, growing containers, varieties, seeds and seeding density, how-to grow and harvest. We’ll also cover nutrient density and recipe ideas. Optional hands-on portion includes planting your own tray of microgreens to take home ($20 fee).

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Natalie D. Munro, Professor of Anthropology, UConn.

Examining animal remains at archaeological sites in northern Israel helps detect when humans first began to control wild goat, cattle and pig populations.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

UConn Extension offers Bedding Plant Program for Greenhouse Growers

Get the latest information on insect and disease management, proper watering techniques and mixing pesticide formulations and network with fellow growers. This educational program will feature the following topics of interest to those who produce spring ornamental crops in the greenhouse:

· Watering: Air and Water Balance in the Root-Zone
Rosa Raudales, Greenhouse Extension Specialist, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
· Root Rots, Mildews, and Blights
Dr. Yonghao Li, CT Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT
· Update on Managing Insects and Mites
Leanne Pundt, Extension Educator, UConn Extension, Torrington, CT
· Pesticide Formulations
Candace Bartholomew, Pesticide Safety Educator, UConn Extension

For your convenience, this program will be offered in two separate locations.

· January 29th, this program will be offered from 9:30 to 2:30 at the Litchfield County Extension Center at 843 University Drive in Torrington, CT.
· February 14th, this program will be offered from 9:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Tolland County Extension Office at 24 Hyde Avenue in Vernon, CT.

Four Pesticide recertification credits available

Handouts, lunch and beverages will be included in your registration fee of $25.00.

Please make checks payable to the University of Connecticut and send to Litchfield County Extension Center, 843 University Drive, Torrington, CT 06790. No credit card payments accepted.

For more information, contact Leanne Pundt, at 860.626.6855 or email: leanne.pundt@uconn.edu Click here to view program brochure and registration form.

The University of Connecticut is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.

Write your memoirs to share in class. This program is through the Center for Learning in Retirement and taught by Christian Davis and Helene Voto, longtime memoirists New members are welcome

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Julie Brown, Professor of Psychological Sciences, UConn.

Most of us think we make our decisions rationally, but studies show that unconscious and sometimes irrational forces drive many of them in everything from what we buy to whom we vote for.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

Hartford County 4-H Fair Association meeting at 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm, 158 Auer Farm Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002

Hydrangeas, a favorite woody shrub in many Connecticut gardens, come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and habits. Depending on the species and cultivar, they can work in sun or shade, be a shrub, small tree or vine and bloom early or late in the season. They also can be a source of frustration to a gardener by not blooming reliably or by blooming in the “wrong” color. Join Chris Valley of Pride’s Corner Farms in a discussion of this varied genus, including some of the new introductions and learn which ones will work best for your garden.

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Zoi Dokou, Assistant Research Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, UConn

A major global challenge of today is feeding a fast-growing population with less available water. This is a story of how scientists, farmers and water managers are working together in Ethiopia’s Blue Nile region.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

Write your memoirs to share in class. This program is through the Center for Learning in Retirement and taught by Christian Davis and Helene Voto, longtime memoirists New members are welcome

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Natalie Miniutti, Professor of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, UConn

Some of UConn Extension’s new projects in landscape design.


To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

Plants aren't as helpless to insect attacks as they seem. Fascinating new scientific findings on the battle tactics and alliances between plants and insects might make us rethink some of our gardening practices.

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Dwight Codr, Associate Professor English Department, UConn.

This talk looks at the reasons for the enduring popularity of Mary Shelley’s 200-year-old novel, discussing its many dramatic and cinematic adaptation with a particular focus on the surprising and complex relationship between Frankenstein and the public health campaign to fight polio in the mid-20th century.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

Write your memoirs to share in class. This program is through the Center for Learning in Retirement and taught by Christian Davis and Helene Voto, longtime memoirists New members are welcome

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Barbara Murdoch, Associate Professor Department of Biology, ECSU.

To initiate an open dialogue about stem cells gauged for the general public, this class covers the different types of stem cells, their applications, and ethics. You are encouraged to present and discuss your perspectives.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

Open 4-H Nutrition and food Show at 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm, 158 Auer Farm Road, Bloomfield, CT. Open to all UConn 4-H members. The 4-H Nutrition and Food Show provides participants with an opportunity to present, display and explain the nutritional foods. This year's theme: International Foods. Pre-Registration Required. Rain date: 3/3/19.