Animal Science Adult Education

Winter 2012 FREE offerings from MIDDLETOWN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Classes are being offered to provide continuing education for interested people involved with the fields of agriculture and animal science. Classes will be held on Tuesday nights (with the exception of Thursday, 1/26)* from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There are no fees for any of the classes. Please register early so that we may plan for seating and materials. A minimum of 10 pre-registrants may be required in order to hold most classes. Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested, including employees, friends, and boarders.

January 31 Basic Dog Obedience – Nichole Gretta, Assistant Manager of PetSense in Westbrook, will present a workshop on improving your dog’s manners. Participants are encouraged to bring their well-socialized dogs to the class, although enrollment will be limited. Dogs must provide proof of current vaccinations, including Rabies and Bordatella, to attend. Contact Amanda Thomson at thomsona@mpsct.org if you’d like to bring your dog.


February 7 Durham Animal Response Team (D.A.R.T.) – A group of concerned citizens formed the D.A.R.T. group following the devastation and heartache of Hurricane Katrina, which has collaborated with animal care professionals and emergency management personnel to care for hundreds of pets, horses and livestock (and their owners) in the wake of evacuations and natural disasters. Learn how you can be prepared to provide for your pets and/or livestock animals in the event of an emergency, and provide support to others within your own community.

To register: Call (860) 704-4599 X 4594 & leave message,

or e-mail Megan Nesci at nescim@mpsct.org

Directions to the new Ag Center at Middletown High School, 200 LaRosa Lane, Middletown: From Rt. 9 North and South: Take Exit 15 (Washington St) off of Rt.9. Follow Washington St. 1 mile. Take right at traffic light onto Rt. 3 (Newfield St.). Continue 1.5 miles and take a left onto LaRosa Lane to Middletown High School. Proceed around left side of high school; Ag center main entrance is next to the four greenhouses.