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Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey

Thinking about becoming a 4-H volunteer? We are looking for people to help youth find their spark and thrive! We offer lots of ways to be involved depending on your time and interests. Join us for two one-hour virtual sessions to help you with your decision. By the end of the two-part series, you will have […]

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Event Series Foundations of Maple Sugaring

Foundations of Maple Sugaring

Online

Maple Sugaring 101 is a 6 to 8-week program (depending on the weather) open to Maine youth ages 9 and up who are interested in learning about the maple sugaring process from start to finish. Participants will learn about tree identification, tapping trees, sap collection, using an evaporator, grading and canning syrup, and operating a […]

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ESE 4-H Dairy Intent Forms Due

The 2025 Maine 4-H Dairy Eastern States intent to participate form is available online at https://extension.umaine.edu/4h/dairy/. In order to be eligible for participation on the Maine 4-H Dairy Eastern States Team next fall, 4-H members must submit their completed intent form online or to the Waldo County Cooperative Extension office before March 1, 2025. Please contact […]

4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl

134 Randall Student Center 46 University Drive, Augusta, ME, United States

The 2025 Maine 4-H dairy quizbowl tryouts will be held on March 1st at the Randall Student Center at the University of Maine Augusta. The contest will start at 10:00 AM with the written exam, followed by the individual questions portion and then the buzzer rounds. This event will serve as the official tryout for […]

Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Training- March 2025

Thinking about becoming a 4-H volunteer? We are looking for people to help youth find their spark and thrive! We offer lots of ways to be involved depending on your time and interests. Join us for two one-hour virtual sessions to help you with your decision. By the end of the two-part series, you will have […]

Free

Foundations of Maple Sugaring

Online

Maple Sugaring 101 is a 6 to 8-week program (depending on the weather) open to Maine youth ages 9 and up who are interested in learning about the maple sugaring process from start to finish. Participants will learn about tree identification, tapping trees, sap collection, using an evaporator, grading and canning syrup, and operating a […]

Free

Western/Central Regional Public Speaking Contest

Jewett Hall University of Maine at Augusta, Augusta, ME, United States

For Androscoggin/Sagadahoc, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford, and Somerset Counties. Join other 4-H youth for a Regional Public Speaking contest at UMA in Augusta on March 8th (March 9th snow date) at Jewett Hall at 9:30. We welcome 4-Her’s of all ages, including Cloverbuds.  Youth from other counties are also invited to participate. Introducing a new category for fun (non-judged)!  Show off your […]

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Penobscot & Piscataquis Counties’ Speak Up, Maine 4-H!

Central Hall Commons 152 East Main St, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, United States

The Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties’ Speak Up, Maine 4-H! Public Speaking Showcase will be held at Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main St, Dover-Foxcroft on March 15 at 1:00 pm […]

4-H Page Day in Augusta

Maine State Legislature 210 State St, Augusta, ME, United States

An opportunity to participate in 4-H Page Day is being offered on Tuesday, March 18. It is Maine Agriculture Policy Day in the Maine Legislature, a time dedicated to celebrating […]

4-H Volunteer Connections: Growing Beyond the Ribbon

Our 4-H Volunteer Connections are structured to offer connection, engagement, and networking for our 4-H volunteers in the Northeast Region. We bring volunteers together from CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, […]

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