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July 2020
Learning About Dairy Goats
A look at getting to know these farm favorites! Open to youth of all ages; open to Maine youth; maximum 15 attendees. Almost everyone loves watching the antics of a cute baby kid goat! In these three workshops, we will learn more about these farm favorites. The first focuses on the 9 different dairy goat breeds recognized by the American Dairy Goat Association. We will learn about everything from ears to udders as we discuss the traits and personalities of…
Find out more »Cardboard Challenge
This workshop will issue a building challenge for participants – with a kick. The challenge will be to construct something using only cardboard, tape, and other recycled materials. What will you build? A rocket ship? A house? Use your imagination and share your creativity with other 4-H engineers. Participants will need to supply their own materials – a list will be sent one week in advance. This session is open to all ages but participants may need adult assistance to…
Find out more »How to Clip Dairy Goats for a Show – Workshop Series
The basics of how to clip dairy goats, and tips/tricks that work well for me. I will cover how to clip bodies, udders, legs, and tricky spots. I will also go over what clippers I have, and what blade sizes I prefer to use. This is great for people interested in showing dairy goats, or anyone who wants to brush up on their clipping techniques. The 1st workshop would be basics and body clipping. 2nd workshop would be leg, head,…
Find out more »Cardboard Challenge
This workshop will issue a building challenge for participants – with a kick. The challenge will be to construct something using only cardboard, tape, and other recycled materials. What will you build? A rocket ship? A house? Use your imagination and share your creativity with other 4-H engineers. Participants will need to supply their own materials – a list will be sent one week in advance. This session is open to all ages but participants may need adult assistance to…
Find out more »Virtual Touch Tank
This session is designed for our youngest learners. Participants will visually explore and learn about some of Maine’s sea creatures. Register by July 10. Youth ages 5 – 8; open to Maine youth; maximum 6 attendees.
Find out more »Virtual Touch Tank
This session is designed for our youngest learners. Participants will visually explore and learn about some of Maine’s sea creatures. Register by July 10. Youth ages 5 – 8; open to Maine youth; maximum 6 attendees.
Find out more »Sheep 101: Getting Started with a 4-H Sheep Project
Join the Maine ESE Sheep Team youth and volunteers for some basic information on how to set up a pen, what to do to prepare for getting a sheep, daily routines, and more! Register by July 13. All Ages; open to Maine youth; maximum 49 participants.
Find out more »Youth Leadership Development Series: The Compassionate Leadership of Glinda the Good Witch
Come join us for a discussion-based session on the qualities of leaders that we admire and strive to develop! Compassionate leadership as a form of leading is not talked about very much and is a very important side of leadership. Glinda the Good Witch being the compassionate leader along with Dorothy and company’s journey will guide us through our time together. Register by July 7. Youth ages 12 & up; open to Maine youth; maximum 30 attendees.
Find out more »4-H At-Home Aquaponics Project
Hancock County 4-H and the UMaine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR) are launching a 4-H At-Home Aquaponics Project, an experiential learning program for youth ages 9-18 delivered virtually beginning in Summer 2020. The program will include learning experiences in introductory aquaponic systems and design, fish husbandry, aquaponic gardening, cooking and nutrition, and more. Youth will practice important life skills such as recordkeeping, problem-solving, food safety, collaboration/teamwork, science and math literacy, and more! Prior experience with aquaponics is not required to participate. The program…
Find out more »Maine Citizen Science 4-H SPIN Club
We have an exciting opportunity for kids in 4th through 8th grade to join the second wave of this virtual 4-H club – the 4-H Citizen Scientists! In this club, you’ll practice citizen science in your own back yard, and observe and report on the nature around you while making connections with fellow citizen scientists around the state! The club will meet 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Wednesdays starting July 8, 2020, through August 12. Participants will need access to…
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