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Don’t guess—test! UConn Extension's Soil Lab helps you understand what your soil needs to thrive. From home gardens to farms, we’ve got your roots covered. Get started: soiltesting.cahnr.uconn.edu

#UConnGives is LIVE! Help UConn Extension reach every community in Connecticut. ⏳ Just 36 hours to make an impact! 🎯 Give now → s.uconn.edu/GiveToExtension #ReachingAllCommunities #SupportExtension

During #UConnGives, consider donating to the Natural Resources Conservation Academy (NRCA) fund, which provides support for transformative programs in conservation and land use, targeted towards high school students. giving.uconn.edu/campaigns/5942… Natural Resources Conservation Academy UConn Extension

Did you know your gift to UConn Extension during #UConnGives supports programs in all 169 Connecticut towns? Your gift matters. 🎯 Help us keep reaching all communities: s.uconn.edu/GiveToExtension

⏰ Make a difference with just $5 before 7 PM! Hear from Amy Harder, Associate Dean for Extension, and support programs like well water testing + educational resources on co-existing with bears in Connecticut! 🎁 s.uconn.edu/GiveToExtension #UConnGives #SupportExtension

The UConn Extension Master Gardener Program is an educational outreach initiative that empowers individuals with horticultural knowledge and fosters community engagement. Your support on #UConnGives aids these volunteers with equipment, classes, and more giving.uconn.edu/campaigns/5942…

💧 Help bring clean water education to more CT homes! Watch Alec Janis share how UConn Extension supports well water testing, and give just $5 to make a difference. 🎁 s.uconn.edu/GiveToExtension #UConnGives #SupportExtension #CleanWater

Congratulations to Dave Buck, leader of the Dirt Road Dairy Farmers 4-H Club on being named the Salute to Excellence National 4-H Volunteer of the Year. We are proud of his accomplishments and dedication to the UConn 4-H program! Congratulations Dave!

Preparing your finances before a disaster occurs can help you recover faster. UConn Extension offers valuable tips on financial readiness for severe storms and emergencies. Check out the resource here, hubs.li/Q03dZdXY0

THANK YOU to all our UConn Extension volunteers! From youth mentorship in 4-H to garden cleanups with Master Gardeners, you help grow stronger communities year-round. Shout-out to the Mighty Minis 4-H Club + Middlesex County Master Gardeners for their spring cleanup! 🌱🙌

Are you currently grazing livestock or interested in learning more about it? Join us at one of our Tri-State SARE summer field workshops! More info at livestock.extension.uconn.edu

We meet our audiences where they are at and offer virtual programs alongside in-person offerings.

Mulch volcanoes = a disaster for your trees 🌋🌳 Keep mulch 2–3” deep and away from the trunk to prevent rot, pests & poor root growth.

Spending time outside? Protect yourself from ticks: 🧥 Wear long clothing 🧴 Use repellent 👀 Do tick checks Found one? Send it to #CVMDL for testing: cvmdl.uconn.edu

Connecticut’s black bear population is increasing. Tracy Rittenhouse of the UConn Department of Natural Resources and the Environment explains bear behavior, how to reduce bear interactions, and what to do if you encounter a bear. youtube.com/watch?v=-QCI-C… UConn Extension

The expertise of researchers and extension specialists in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) is driving the development of more sustainable turfgrass management practices. today.uconn.edu/2025/05/uconn-… UConn Extension UConn Turf UConn Turf Pathology

Ana Legrand of UConn Extension in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture gives us one more reason to plant this beautiful bloom ctpublic.org/news/2025-05-2… UConn Extension

Get outside & earn #TrailBadges! 🌲🥾 Log your hikes on @CTTrailFinder and collect digital rewards for exploring Connecticut’s trails. Thanks to our collab with UConn CLEAR + CT Trail Finder, it’s easier than ever! ➡️ cttrailfinder.com/earn-badges

As the only lab in the Northeast authorized by the USDA to test for bird flu, the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory at UConn, is helping play a role in detecting diseases in companion animals, livestock and wildlife courant.com/2025/06/02/ct-… UConn Extension

Bug Week 2025 is buzzing in! 🗓️ July 13–19 🪲 From edible insect demos to stream safaris and bug walks, we’re celebrating the tiny creatures that make a big impact! 📍 Events across CT 🔗 Full schedule: s.uconn.edu/bugweek