Cooperative Extension: 4-H

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Chef Rob Dumas and Caitlin Hillery from the University of Maine for an eggcellent cook-a-long. Participants will learn about the science behind the versatile ingredient of eggs and follow along with a cooking demonstration. Registration deadline: July 14, as materials will be sent to your home. Open to all Maine youth of all ages Maximum 15 attendees

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Learn how to take 3D photos, upload images or videos, and connect them all with easy-to-use software. Create your own “online universe,” and take folks on a virtual field trip, toss them into a digital escape room, immerse them in an interactive story, or show off a family or 4-H project. Check out this example of a virtual adventure in Maine. Participants in this workshop will need access to a smart phone (or tablet) and a computer…

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. The goal of 4-H Fridays on the Farm is to expose teens ages 12-18 to Maine agriculture and create workforce development skills through a variety of different hands-on, farm visits throughout the state. Teens may join for one week or all four to experience what different farms across the state have to offer. Each session will include an opportunity for teens to take a tour of operations, gain hands-on experience,…

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Are you Ready for an Adventure? Are you 5 to 8 years old? Do you like to have fun stories read to you? Do you like to eat yummy food? If you answered yes to any of these questions then we think you will love Food Fun and Reading; an exciting program where you will hear fun food-related stories and prepare a quick snack yourself. Don’t delay sign up today!…

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Have you ever wondered what trees may be in your backyard? At your favorite park? On your drive home? Join Dr. Bill Livingston as he teaches you about the native tree species of Maine. In between workshops, you’ll be tasked with collecting your own leaves to identify, and Dr. Livingston will walk you through the process of leaf pressing to preserve your collection. Registration deadline: August 2. Open to all…

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. As part of the Leadership Series, participants will learn four (4) key elements that make you a great facilitator. This interactive session will allow youth to explore these concepts while working together to highlight simple ways to be successful. Registration deadline: August 2. Open to all Maine youth ages 12 & up Maximum 30 attendees

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Learn why it’s important to have a variety of life. Get outside and conduct your own biodiversity investigation in your own backyard. Take a small step towards understanding how healthy Maine’s ecosystems are by collecting and analyzing data in your area. You will develop a better understanding of what makes an ecosystem healthy, and food webs by completing these hands-on investigations. Participants will receive a kit by mail to conduct…

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Join 4-H and Greenheart as we travel around the world virtually and meet other teens from across the globe. Meetings will include a brief presentation from a teen Greenheart Exchange Student about their native country, an activity, and a question and answer period. These meetings are open to youth ages 12 – 18, with a maximum of 50 participants. The countries we will be exploring are Taiwan, North Macedonia, Tunisia,…