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Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Training- March 2025

Thinking about becoming a 4-H volunteer? We are looking for people to help youth find their spark and thrive! We offer lots of ways to be involved depending on your time and interests. Join us for two one-hour virtual sessions to help you with your decision. By the end of the two-part series, you will have […]

Free

Foundations of Maple Sugaring

Online

Maple Sugaring 101 is a 6 to 8-week program (depending on the weather) open to Maine youth ages 9 and up who are interested in learning about the maple sugaring process from start to finish. Participants will learn about tree identification, tapping trees, sap collection, using an evaporator, grading and canning syrup, and operating a […]

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2025 Engineering Week Expo

University of Maine 168 College Ave, Orono, ME, United States

The Maine Engineering Promotional Council (MEPC) Engineering Expo will be held Saturday, March 8th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the University of Maine Field House in Orono.  This family-friendly FREE event invites the […]

Western/Central Regional Public Speaking Contest

Jewett Hall University of Maine at Augusta, Augusta, ME, United States

For Androscoggin/Sagadahoc, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford, and Somerset Counties. Join other 4-H youth for a Regional Public Speaking contest at UMA in Augusta on March 8th (March 9th snow date) at Jewett Hall at 9:30. We welcome 4-Her’s of all ages, including Cloverbuds.  Youth from other counties are also invited to participate. Introducing a new category for fun (non-judged)!  Show off your […]

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Penobscot & Piscataquis Counties’ Speak Up, Maine 4-H!

Central Hall Commons 152 East Main St, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, United States

The Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties’ Speak Up, Maine 4-H! Public Speaking Showcase will be held at Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main St, Dover-Foxcroft on March 15 at 1:00 pm (with a snow date of March 16 at 1:00 pm). Enrolled youth must register to participate by March 7, 2025 via ZSuite (you must be […]

4-H Page Day in Augusta

Maine State Legislature 210 State St, Augusta, ME, United States

An opportunity to participate in 4-H Page Day is being offered on Tuesday, March 18. It is Maine Agriculture Policy Day in the Maine Legislature, a time dedicated to celebrating the hardworking farmers, producers, and agricultural leaders who sustain Maine’s economy and rural heritage. It's also a time for youth to get actively involved in […]

Maine Science Festival

Cross Insurance Center 515 Main St, Bangor, ME, United States

The Maine Science Festival will be held March 19-23 times TBD in February at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. This FREE event includes a Field Trip Day for 7th- 8th graders, a Teen Tech Night, […]

4-H Volunteer Connections: Growing Beyond the Ribbon

Our 4-H Volunteer Connections are structured to offer connection, engagement, and networking for our 4-H volunteers in the Northeast Region. We bring volunteers together from CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, and WV! These Zoom sessions start with “connection before content” with fun icebreaker games and conversation.  We then move to […]

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