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S25/12
Want to see some fascinating insects in their natural environment? Want to learn which host plants they hang out on, and where they hide? Come on a bug hunt with Pamm Cooper on the New London Extension Center grounds in Norwich as she shows us how to find the hidden critters living amid our native and ornamental plants. Pamm will start the class with a PowerPoint presentation identifying some of the common insects we might see in the field, such as beetles, bees, and caterpillars. Then we will head out onto the grounds to “shake out” some of our friends from their cozy plant homes so we can take a closer look. Pamm, who is always on the lookout for insects in their native habitats, will also bring along some interesting live insect samples for the class to view.
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Starts:
6/14/2025
10:00 AM
Ends:
6/14/2025
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
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2 Class Hours
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S25/20
Fermentation is all the rage. It used to be the best way to preserve food before refrigeration, but its health benefits have been rediscovered (improving gut health and reintroducing all those wonderful probiotics our digestive systems have been lacking). We can use all our locally grown produce, and a few other ingredients, and start fermenting today! Sauerkraut, pickles, hot sauce and lots of other condiments are only the beginning. The hardest part is deciding what to start making! We will discuss: equipment, ingredients, temperatures, storage conditions, and some possible mistakes to watch out for. This is a hands-on demonstration. We’ll try some fermented foods and make our own together!
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Starts:
6/26/2025
10:00 AM
Ends:
6/26/2025
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
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2 Class Hours
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S25/HT1
This course is required for certified Master Gardeners as part of their requirements to maintain Active Certification for next year. The three Hot Topics for 2025 are: 'The Buzz About Honey Bees: Pollination, Honey, and Protecting Our Pollinators' by the State Apiary Inspector Paula Wolfe, 'How to Minimize Heat Related Disorders' by the COO of the UConn Korey Stringer Institute, Rebecca Stearns and a presentation on 'The Keystone Genus, Quercus' by the UConn Litchfield County Master Gardener Coordinator, Zac Bull.
"The Buzz About Honey Bees: Pollination, Honey, and Protecting Our Pollinators"
In this talk, we’ll explore the important role honey bees play in pollination and food production. Honey bees are essential to the reproduction of many plants and crops, helping to pollinate one-third of the food we eat. We’ll look at how these incredible insects produce honey, working together in a highly organized colony to gather nectar and turn it into the sweet treat we love. Honey bees are facing numerous threats, including habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and diseases. These challenges endanger not just the bees, but the ecosystems and food systems that rely on them. Join our discussion to learn what we can do to help protect these essential pollinators.
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Starts:
7/9/2025
9:00 AM
Ends:
7/9/2025
12:00 PM
Duration:
3 hours
Credits:
3 Class Hours
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411 open seats left
S25/25
Join us for an informative class on Goldenrod. As a keystone species, goldenrods are the host plants for more than 400 individual species of insects! Often mistakenly maligned for causing allergies, this herbaceous perennial is hiding more than just roots under its leaves. Learn more about its history, its impacts, and its identification in the second of our summer Keystone Species Lecture Series.
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Starts:
7/30/2025
6:00 PM
Ends:
7/30/2025
8:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
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2 Class Hours
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37 open seats left
S25/26
Join us for an informative class on Willows. As a keystone species, willows are the host plants for more than 300 individual species of insects! More than just a statement plant, willows have a hidden depth of history and usage. Learn more about its history and its impacts, as well as identification, in the last of our summer Keystone Species Lecture Series.
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Starts:
8/27/2025
10:00 AM
Ends:
8/27/2025
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Credits:
2 Class Hours
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46 open seats left
S25/24
Join us for an informative class on Oak trees. As a keystone species, oaks are the host plants for more than 500 individual species of insects! Used by a variety of people for a a variety of purposes, these large specimen trees have on even larger impact on the new England ecosystem. Learn more about their history, their impacts, and their identification in the first of our Keystone Species Lecture Series.
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Starts:
9/13/2025
2:00 PM
Ends:
9/13/2025
4:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Credits:
2 Class Hours
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54 open seats left
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