ExtensionExpress
Winter 2019
Job Openings with UConn Extension
We have jobs open at Jobs.UConn.edu - an Assistant Extension Educator with UConn 4-H based in Torrington, an Assistant Extension Educator in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, and a Research Assistant 2 - Connecticut Farm To School Specialist based in Vernon. All positions will have statewide responsibilities. Apply today, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.
CT Trail Census Receives Grant
Our Connecticut Trail Census program recently received $206,049.50 in grant funding from the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) Trails & Greenways Program and the Connecticut Greenways Council. UConn Extension's Connecticut Trail Census is a statewide volunteer-based data collection and education program implemented as a pilot from 2016-2018 on 16 multi-use (bicycle, pedestrian, equestrian) trail sites across the state.
School of Business Partnership
Extension brings the research of the land-grant university to communities statewide. The research and resources from other departments at UConn also help Extension grow and reach new audiences. We have built a partnership with the Department of Marketing in the School of Business that has transformed marketing initiatives of UConn Extension and strengthened our brand. Read more...
Upcoming Geospatial Training Program Classes
As a part of UConn's Center for Land Use Education and Research, GTP was created to develop and conduct training in geospatial technologies to town officials, town staff, non-government officials and governmental agency staff and others. Introduction to ArcGIS Online & Story Maps are being offered on January 31st and April 11th. Learn more...