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2021 4-H Public Speaking Tournament

The 2021 4-H Public Speaking Tournament will take place virtually over the weekend of April 16 – 18, 2021. In the absence of local club and county tournaments this year, there is ample support for youth preceding the tournament in the form of workshops and focused practice opportunities. These workshops are open to all youth […]

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Maine 4-H Virtual Teen Science Cafes

Planning is currently taking place for Spring 2021 4-H Virtual Teen Science Cafes.  These weekly topical webinars are a great chance to learn something new!  Information about upcoming sessions will soon be available online.

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Northeast Teen 4-H Virtual Meet & Greet

Thursday, February 4th, 2021, 7:00-8:00 PM Calling all 4-H teens ages 12+! Join the Northeast regional teen meet and greet for an evening of fun games and conversation with teens from across the Northeast. Hosted by the Northeast Region Virtual Special Interest (SPIN) Club Committee. Register here: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/NE_Regl_4H_Teen_MeetGreet_21_237  Please contact Sara Conant, sara.conant@maine.edu, 207-781-6099, for more […]

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Northeast Special Interest Club Workshop for Volunteers

Wednesday, February 24, 7:00-8:00 PM Calling all 4-H volunteers, or potential volunteers! Join this virtual Northeast regional volunteer workshop to learn about the SPIN club model of short-term program delivery, and how you can create your own SPIN club in your state. Hosted by the Northeast Region Virtual Special Interest (SPIN) Club Committee. Register here: […]

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UMaine Faculty Leading Online Forums During the 2021 Maine Science Festival

Habib Dagher, founding director of the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center, and Melissa Maginnis, an associate professor of microbiology, will lead two online forums during the 2021 Maine Science Festival. The festival will offer six one-hour sessions via Zoom, one in January, one in February and one in March. Each session will […]

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4-H Open Public Speaking Opportunity

Would you like to practice 4-H public speaking skills but aren’t necessarily interested in competing at the state tournament? If so, we want to hear from youth and/or clubs! 4-H Staff is interested in hosting a virtual “Open Public Speaking” Event for youth who would typically practice public speaking at the club or county level but […]

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4-H For All Club

Join 4-Hers from across the state as we learn what 4-H is all about, connect with each other, create new goals, and discover new passions in the 4-H For All Club. This club is geared toward youth 5-13. Wednesdays February 20th, March 17th, and April 21st at 6:00 pm via Zoom. Register Online!  

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Livestock GPS

Do you have an animal, an acre of pasture, and an interest in GPS? Learn real-world uses for GPS in modern livestock operations. Youth 14 – 18 year will learn: How GPS works History of GPS livestock tracking Current GPS uses in livestock research Developing your own GPS Research Project with your livestock How to […]

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Save the Date for the 2021 4-H Public Speaking Tournament!

The 2021 4-H Public Speaking Tournament will take place virtually over the weekend of April 16 – 18, 2021. In the absence of local club and county tournaments this year, there will be ample support for youth preceding the tournament in the form of workshops and focused practice opportunities. These workshops are open to all […]

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