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 […]
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 […]
The #EmpoweringMEandYou Teen Wellness program is based on the Healthy Living Curriculum series by the same name. Teens will learn coping strategies for stress, how to combat negative thinking patterns, and how to recognize your own self-worth and self-esteem. Lessons will also include mindfulness practices and yoga. Open to any teen in the state of Maine regardless […]
These are two great recipes that introduce you to our MyPlate Food Friends. Jane Grain, Dean Protein, and Farrah Fruit help me make a super healthy Peanut Butter Banana Wrap while Mary Dairy joins the fun with our yummy Yogurt Parfait. The best part is, you can do all of the cooking yourself!!! Participants will […]
This workshop is led by Maine 4-H Teen Digital Ambassadors. Digital Ambassadors will teach participants about the importance of a strong password. Register by July 14. Youth ages 9 & up; open to Maine youth; maximum 10 participants.
Interested in getting a dog but not sure where and how to start? Participants will be talking about places to get a dog and how to know if they are right for you. Register by July 17. Youth ages 9 & up; open to Maine youth.
With their families, youth will make a sculpting dough following a simple recipe, or you can choose to use dough you purchased. You will be mailed a pattern and shape challenge. Using your dough you will create a simple A-B-A-B pattern and an A-A-B-B pattern. You will have to use your dough to make small […]
You will be making a series (or pick a recipe) of delicious gluten-free treats! Recipes will include apple crisp, pumpkin muffins, raspberry sorbet, chocolate chip cookies, and raspberry cookies. Each week of this series participants will receive, via email, an ingredients list and a video with instructions for how to make these delicious treats! You […]
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 […]
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 […]
