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Plymouth County Extension offers services and programs for schools, libraries and community groups in a wide variety of topics. We have on hand an Entomologist and Agricultural Educator as well as a 4-H Educator. Scroll down to see our list of services and programs. 

Please contact us for more information.

Programming and Services

Plymouth County Extension Programs

Below is a list of some of our programs offered. Click on the link to sign up or get further information.

4-H Educator

Cathy Acampora is our 4-H Educator and is available to help with 4-H related questions and to give 4-H programs in schools, library and for community groups Contact her at acampora@umass.edu or call 774-404-7020 

Entomologist

Blake Dinius County is our entomologist and is available to help with any insect and tick-related questions. Blake insect identification and management tips as well as programming on protecting pollinators, tick bite prevention, and more. Bug him at bdinius@plymouthcountyma.gov or call 774-773-3404

Agricultural Educator

Meg Riley is our Agricultural Educator and is available to help with agriculture related questions and to deliver programs to schools or community groups. Contact her at mriley@plymouthcountyma.gov or call 774-404-7022 


Current 4-H Programs Offered

We offer a wide variety of educational programs and they can vary throughout the year. Click on the link to sign up or contact the educator for more information.

Dog Safety Programs All Ages

Free to schools in Plymouth County

Cathy Acampora will bring Merida, the dog safety therapy dog to your organization to teach dog safety. Sign up for this program here https://forms.gle/MmNBJVJ9XE8fSwFc6

For more information email acampora@umass.edu

Animal Adaptations- the diversity of breeds Grade 3,4

Free to schools in Plymouth County

We explore the diversity of dog breeds and how they have been adapted to life with humans in different environments and to serve a purpose. Sign up for this program here https://forms.gle/eFaT8vaZcLR6fxkLA For more information email acampora@umass.edu

Life of Sunny the Sunflower Grade K-1

Free to schools in Plymouth County

Program packet for grades K-1 available to teachers. Packet includes; curriculum, worksheets, seeds for classroom, growing instructions, activities, webinar and growing journal. Pick up date is March 19 or 26 at Plymouth County 4-H office. Free to schools. Corresponds to K-LS1-1, 2 and 1-LS1-1 Sign up for this program here:https://forms.gle/3qYHnRLRVneX137q9For more information email acampora@umass.edu

Seed to Sunflower Grade 2-3

Free to schools in Plymouth County

Explore the diversity of seed variations and the conditions needed for sunflowers to grow. Program packet for grades2-3 available to teachers. Packet includes; curriculum, worksheets, seeds for classroom, growing instructions, activities, webinar and growing journal. Pick up date is April 21 at Plymouth County 4-H office ( 44 Obery Corresponds to MA frameworks 3-LS1-1 , 3-LS3-1, 2-LS2-3, Sign up for the program here https://forms.gle/bnGHRbxJ78JxyPaKAFor more information email acampora@umass.edu

Seed to Supper & more Grade 4-5

Free to schools in Plymouth County

Follow the cycle of life of a seed from soil through photosynthesis to harvest- fed to animals then back to soil and explore the many uses of the products of that seed! Packet includes: Corn seeds for the classroom , Curriculum, activities, worksheets and growing journal downloads and access to a webinar.  Pick up your packets March 19 or 26 Corresponds to MA frameworks 5-Ls1- 5Ls 2 Sign up for this program https://forms.gle/Y2focqreDpbjsowp8

For more information email acampora@umass.edu

Programming is offered for a fee outside of Plymouth County

Entomology Programming

We offer an array of programming that can be tailored to your particular group. If there is something you wish to see that is not listed, I’m happy to work with you to try to make it happen.

Hate Ticks? Tick Bite Prevention

Understanding tick biology holds the key to preventing disease.  With the right knowledge, all tick-borne diseases are preventable.


-Local epidemiology of tick-borne diseases

-Tick biology and ecology

-Proven protection methods

-Along the way, we’ll bust any myths

Little Bee, Big World: Protecting America's Native Bees

The U.S.A. is home to ~4,000 native bees. Protecting these bees starts by understanding their biology.


-Differences between our native bees and honey bees

-Unique challenges native bees face

-Gardening tips unique to native bees

The Magic of Butterflies

Want to reduce stress? Exercise more? Butterfly watching is a meditative experience that will get you out in nature and achieving those goals.


-Butterfly as both a scientific and meditative process

-Gardening tips for certain species of butterflies

Guided Nature Walks

Explore the AMAZING diversity of Plymouth County with a guided, slow-paced tour of its insect life.


-Walks can be broad or focus on finding specific types of insects

-Walks offered year-round

-Popular target insects: butterflies, dragonflies, bees, fireflies

House Pest? House Guest?

Does finding insects in your home give you anxiety? Do you worry about when, what, and how to manage insects?


-Identification tips for insects commonly seen in homes

-Steps to take in the event you find an insect inside your home

-Tips and tricks for managing pests and reducing the amount of chemicals required

Food for Thought

Insects as food? GROSS! But, a diet of insects might be the one solution that can save our planet!


-Insects may provide a solution to food insecurity/food waste, climate change, and malnutrition

-Nutritive comparison of insects vs our common food staples (beef, chicken, fish)

-Discussions on cultural barriers preventing us from adopting edible insects

-The future outlook of edible insects

An Open Can of Worms: Insect Invasions

Over the past 150 years, non-native insects have accumulated in the United States of America at a rate of 2.5 insects every year. Invasive insects impact our dinner tables, gardens, and, even, our health. 


-Information on invasive insects

-How can introduced insects impact nature?

-What are the most effective ways to manage these insects?

-What’s new on the horizon?

Amazing Arthropods

Insects make up 77% of all animal species on the planet, making them the most diverse group of animal life. Life as we know it would simply not be the same without insects.


-An introduction to the world of insects

-What does it take to survive as an insect?

-How do insects play a role in our ecosystems?


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Programming is offered for a fee outside of Plymouth County

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