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Cooperative Extension: 4-H

Event Series 4-H Friday Fun!

4-H Friday Fun!

Each Friday, watch for a new hands-on activity that you can try out with simple materials you have at home. Watch a short video clip to see how it’s done or download our 4-H Learn from Home activity sheets. Each activity outlines materials needed, easy to follow instructions, reflection questions for discussion and activity extensions.

Event Series Mainely Dish Monday

Mainely Dish Monday

Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension Nutrition Educational Professionals every Monday for a different "Mainely Dish" recipe.  There will be a video posted, along with printable recipes.

Free
Event Series QuaranTEEN Virtual Science Cafés

QuaranTEEN Virtual Science Cafés

Maine 4-H is offering “virtual” (online) science cafés! Come hang out for a bit, chat with a UMaine scientist, and learn about their work at the QuaranTEEN Virtual Science Cafés. It’s free! Join us each Tuesday where you will meet scientists, learn about how they ended up at UMaine and how they became involved in their work/research, and […]

Event Series Wednesdays in the Woods

Wednesdays in the Woods

Join the 4-H Camps and Learning Centers for Outdoor Adventures! Each week, an activity sheet (dated activity sheet list) will be created that will encourage outside activity. Join Us LIVE on Facebook: Every Wednesday at Noon! UMaine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Tanglewood (Facebook) (@tanglewood4h)

Event Series Growing Maine Gardeners

Growing Maine Gardeners

Growing Maine Gardeners Join UMaine Extension Horticulturist Kate Garland and her kids in videos that introduce gardeners to fun projects and new techniques. New videos and activity sheets are posted every Thursday. On social media platforms: Be sure to share your gardening adventures by using the hashtag #GrowingMaineGardeners

Event Series 4-H Friday Fun!

4-H Friday Fun!

Each Friday, watch for a new hands-on activity that you can try out with simple materials you have at home. Watch a short video clip to see how it’s done or download our 4-H Learn from Home activity sheets. Each activity outlines materials needed, easy to follow instructions, reflection questions for discussion and activity extensions.

Registration Deadline: 4-H Outdoor Activity Handbook

This handbook includes a series of experiential activities that can be done outdoors in your backyard or neighborhood! The handbook will be emailed or mailed directly to you to complete at your own pace over the summer. Document your experience by sharing photos and/or videos to a group sharing station. Sample activities include but are […]

Registration Deadline: Pond Explorers Offline Workshop

Have you ever wanted to become an explorer? Write for National Geographic? Discover a new species of insect? Get your feet wet by participating in “4-H Pond Explorers!” You will be mailed a kit that features five themed activities centered around insects, plants, birds, animals, and amphibians. Explore a pond of your choosing, discover what […]

Basics of Livestock Photography

Basics of livestock photography. How should you position your animal to make it look its best? What parts should you take pictures of for a virtual show? Where should the sun be so you don’t squint? Where should you take your pictures? We’ll get answers to these questions and more to help you get your […]

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