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My CAHNR Summer: Khadija Shaikh Applies Passion for Environmental Justice and State Trails
Shaikh and partners are helping develop the go-to resource for Connecticut’s outdoors
August 17, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Out of the Woods: Products from the UConn Forest Provide Educational, Environmental Benefits
The UConn Forest is vital for teaching, research, and extension work done at UConn, as well as boosting wildlife habitats and watershed protection
August 16, 2021 | Combined Reports
UConn Researchers Show Avian Flu Virus Transmissibility in Wild Bird Species
This first study of an H5N6 strain in wild waterfowl and terrestrial birds sheds light on an illness also found in poultry and humans
August 10, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
My CAHNR Summer: Megan Davenport Grows as an Agricultural Educator
Through her internship with UConn Extension, Megan Davenport '22 (CAHNR) is sharing her love of agriculture with the community
August 9, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
My CAHNR Summer: Candelaria Alday ’23 Brings Nutrition Education to Connecticut Communities
Candelaria Alday is providing education to help improve community nutrition in Fairfield County through her internship with UConn Extension
August 6, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
My CAHNR Summer: Monique Mazaika Teaches Nutrition to the Next Generation
Monique Mazaika is spending her summer teaching children about nutrition through a UConn Extension internship with UConn 4-H New Haven County
August 2, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Ask UConn Extension: What Do the Food Labels “Organic,” “Natural,” and “Non-GMO” Actually Mean?
A UConn Extension expert breaks down all those confusing food marketing labels
August 2, 2021 | Cristina Connolly, Assistant Professor, Agricultural and Resource Economics
Ask UConn Extension: Can Walking Trails Improve Your Health and Fitness?
A UConn Extension expert weighs in on the health benefits of trail walking
July 29, 2021 | Umekia R. Taylor, Associate Extension Educator, EFNEP Supervisor
My CAHNR Summer: Sara Tomis Helps Others Learn About Agriculture with UConn Extension
During her summer break, Sara Tomis ‘22 is promoting agricultural literacy in several UConn Extension programs
July 26, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Ask UConn Extension: Summer’s Burning Questions
UConn Extension specialists are here to help with everything from tree planting to the perfect healthy summer snack
July 19, 2021 | Combined Reports