Cooperative Extension: 4-H

Mondays, July 10 – August 7 10:00 – 11:00 am Open to Maine youth ages 9 & up Maximum 12 attendees In this 5-week workshop series, we will become natural scientists as we observe, describe, and draw the patterns we find in nature. Combining scientific observations with drawing, we will work on developing our attention […]

Monday, July 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 7 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Open to youth ages 12 & up Maximum 15 attendees In this series, youth will learn what birds and dinosaurs have in common, learn to identify birds around them, explore bird flight, and learn about feeding birds in their backyard. We […]

1:00 – 2:30 pm Open to all Maine youth ages 9 & up Maximum 24 attendees For five weeks we’ll step in it the shoes of those who traveled West on the Oregon Trail. What did they do, and why did they do it? We’re going to learn all about it while playing the classic […]

Tuesdays: July 11, 18, and 25 3:00 – 4:00 pm  Open to all Maine youth ages 10 – 16 Maximum 15 attendees Join us to discover facts about owls native to Maine and what they eat. Participants will each receive an owl pellet to dissect. Materials will be provided and mailed to participants. Session three […]

Wednesdays, July 5 – August 2 11:00 am – Noon Open to all Maine youth ages 9 & up Maximum 12 attendees Do you like insects that pollinate? Do you like to explore gardens, meadows, and plants that are native to our environment? Join this workshop series to learn more about pollinators, and how and […]

Wednesday, July 5, 19, 26, and August 2 12:30 – 2:00 pm Open to Maine youth of all ages Maximum 10 attendees In Whimsical Watercolor, learners will explore watercolor supplies and materials. In each class, artists will be shown various painting techniques. Exploration time will be given for learners to practice and get more comfortable. […]

Wednesdays, July 5 – August 2 3:00 – 4:00 pm Open to all youth ages 9 & up Maximum 15 attendees Did you know that YOU are a scientist and can contribute to the science community?!? This virtual 4-H citizen scientists club encourages youth to practice citizen science in their own backyard, with a variety […]

The 4-H Adulting 101 Series will introduce basic adult life skills by exploring a different topic each week including personal values; building healthy relationships; buying and caring for a car; youth entrepreneurship; mindfulness and stress management; and a topic chosen by the participants. UMaine Extension 4-H staff and guest speakers will lead the discussions. Limited […]

Thursday, July 27 10:30 – 11:30 am Open to all youth ages 9 & up Maximum 20 attendees Would you like to make super fun and delicious snacks? Yogurt, cereal, […]

Thursdays, July 6 – August 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm Open to all youth Maximum 12 attendees Are you just itching to express some creative energy? In this workshop, youth […]

Friday, July 28 10:00 – 11:30 am Open to Maine youth ages 9 & up Maximum 10 attendees Do you know all of the amazing properties of seaweed? In this […]