UMaine Extension offers workshop for all ages to learn about opportunities in 4-H

BROWNVILLE, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Joy Truck 4-H Collaborative are hosting an Introduction to 4-H Community Workshop from 3:30–5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 at Bernard Jones American Legion Post 92, 67 Railroad Ave., Brownville. 

Parents and families of all ages will learn more about 4-H from Jen Lobley, Extension professor of volunteer development. 4-H is a community that depends on caring adult volunteers to support youth as they grow, building skills and confidence. Workshop participants will explore what makes 4-H programs unique, how volunteers help youth thrive, and ways to get involved that match their interests, skills, and schedule. Supervised activities for kids and teens will be available during the workshop. 

The program is free. Visit the Introduction to 4-H Community Workshop page to register. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Anette Moulton at 207.564.3301 or anette.moulton@maine.edu. 

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, Extension has supported UMaine’s land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and grow the food-based economy, focusing on aspects from production and processing to nutrition, food safety, and food security. Extension also conducts the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in Maine through 4-H, which offers hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement and creates a positive environment where participants are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.