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February 2023
4-H Engineering SPIN Club
Do you like to build, design, invent, problem-solve, and explore? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you! Maine 4-H Engineering Club is a short-term club, for ages 9 and up. Each week will have a new hands-on engineering challenge to work on while making connections with fellow 4-H engineers around the state! Participants will be asked to provide some materials (ex. toilet paper tubes, cereal boxes, cups, scissors, etc), but many materials will be provided. Registration is now closed.
Find out more »Volunteer Training: Igniting Youth Sparks
Northeast Region Volunteer Connections, Session 4 Every youth needs a champion to help light their Spark. Join us to learn ways to encourage youth to go beyond exploring their interests to discovering their purpose and direction. Maine 4-H is offering a variety of workshops and training opportunities for our 4-H volunteers! Some are virtual, some are in-person- choose one, choose a few- it’s all up to you! These interactive sessions will give you a chance to learn something new and…
Find out more »4-H Engineering SPIN Club
Do you like to build, design, invent, problem-solve, and explore? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you! Maine 4-H Engineering Club is a short-term club, for ages 9 and up. Each week will have a new hands-on engineering challenge to work on while making connections with fellow 4-H engineers around the state! Participants will be asked to provide some materials (ex. toilet paper tubes, cereal boxes, cups, scissors, etc), but many materials will be provided. Registration is now closed.
Find out more »Androscoggin/Sagadahoc 4-H Monthly Workshops
Come join the Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties 4-H program at their monthly workshops – the Third Friday of every month (unless otherwise noted) from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Lisbon Extension Office at 24 Main Street. Anyone interested can contact Melissa Freeman or Cathy Gray to find out more information. October 21, 2022 Apples! - We will be making homemade applesauce using locally sourced apples. Youth participants will take home one container of applesauce. November 18, 2022 Card Making…
Find out more »4-H Engineering SPIN Club
Do you like to build, design, invent, problem-solve, and explore? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you! Maine 4-H Engineering Club is a short-term club, for ages 9 and up. Each week will have a new hands-on engineering challenge to work on while making connections with fellow 4-H engineers around the state! Participants will be asked to provide some materials (ex. toilet paper tubes, cereal boxes, cups, scissors, etc), but many materials will be provided. Registration is now closed.
Find out more »2023 Maine 4-H Dairy Quizbowl Contest
The Maine 4-H Dairy Quizbowl contest will be held on February 25th at the UMA Randall Student Center in Augusta, ME. The contest consists of a general knowledge exam, individual questions, and buzzer questions. The contest will serve as the official tryout for the Maine 4-H Dairy Quizbowl Team that will represent Maine 4-H at ESE this fall. The contest is open to all 4-H dairy project members ages 9-18, regardless of whether or not they wish to try out…
Find out more »March 2023
4-H Engineering SPIN Club
Do you like to build, design, invent, problem-solve, and explore? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you! Maine 4-H Engineering Club is a short-term club, for ages 9 and up. Each week will have a new hands-on engineering challenge to work on while making connections with fellow 4-H engineers around the state! Participants will be asked to provide some materials (ex. toilet paper tubes, cereal boxes, cups, scissors, etc), but many materials will be provided. Registration is now closed.
Find out more »4-H Algae SPIN Club
Who: Youth ages 12-15 When: Tuesdays, March 7 – April 11 from 3:30 – 5:00 pm Registration ends: February 10, 2023 Where: University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the meetings via Zoom What: The Algae SPIN Club will explore all things algae – why algae is important, how it can be used, harmful algae blooms, and related community action. In this club, youth will have the opportunity to taste algae, create a seaweed lava lamp, and even observe and analyze the growth of…
Find out more »Maine 4-H Ag Ambassador Program
Our team of professionals from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program is creating a program to provide agricultural education and leadership experiences to Maine youth ages 13-18. Youth involved in this program will have opportunities to pursue their interest in agriculture and explore career pathways. This includes mentoring in post-secondary opportunities, as well as sparking a passion to investigate and explore current issues around food systems, livestock, crop sciences, aquaculture, climate issues impacting food systems, food equity, and…
Find out more »Androscoggin/Sagadahoc 4-H Monthly Workshops
Come join the Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties 4-H program at their monthly workshops – the Third Friday of every month (unless otherwise noted) from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Lisbon Extension Office at 24 Main Street. Anyone interested can contact Melissa Freeman or Cathy Gray to find out more information. October 21, 2022 Apples! - We will be making homemade applesauce using locally sourced apples. Youth participants will take home one container of applesauce. November 18, 2022 Card Making…
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