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 go over what clippers I have, and what blade sizes I prefer to use. This is great for people interested in showing dairy goats, or […]
This will be an opportunity for youth and their family members to exercise Emergency Preparedness skills through role-playing. Youth will be able to showcase what skills and supplies they have on hand for recovering from emergencies. Families should explore www.ready.gov and have a “Go-Bag” assembled before this workshop. Register by July 14. Youth ages 12 & up; […]
In this interactive workshop, you will determine what kind of leader you are, recognize common leadership roles in a group, and explore how different personality traits affect leadership styles. Register by July 20. Youth ages 12 & up; open to Maine youth; maximum 30 attendees.
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 […]
Join Dr. Colt Knight, University of Maine Livestock Specialist, for a discussion on sheep. Learn about different kinds of sheep, different uses for sheep, how to care for sheep, and job opportunities in the sheep world. Register by July 21. All Ages; open to Maine youth.
Join us for this fun interactive workshop where you get to build a mini ecobot, design a control surface, and determine the most effective environmental clean-up solution for a simulated toxic spill! Materials for this workshop will be provided (by pick up or mail). Suggested donation $5 for materials cost. Register by July 8 for […]
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 […]
What is privilege and implicit bias? What does LGBTQIA+ stand for? What does a land acknowledgment mean? This is an interactive session, and a good first step to learning about some really big topic areas. Register by July 22. Youth ages 12 & up; open to all youth; maximum 40 attendees
Learn how to make carrot pancakes and taste-test this tasty meal. We will also discuss how to be safe in the kitchen and how to make healthy choices. Participants will be provided an ingredients list one week in advance and will need to provide their own materials to follow along. Register by July 16. Youth […]
Partnering with the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine, participants will come away with strategies to make change happen, first with themselves, and second, in their community. This is the second session in the series. Register by July 22. Youth ages 12 & up; open to all youth; maximum 40 attendees.
Dairy Herd Information Association Records (DHIA) records contain a lot of numbers. Understanding them can give you valuable information about a herd’s performance. In this workshop, we will look at some DHIA summary sheets and find out what the cows are telling us about their nutrition, breeding, and health. Understanding DHIA records will help you […]
Youth are invited to join a series of fun and engaging activities throughout the month of August to learn about beef animals. These mini explorations can be completed at your own pace and each activity will gain you points. We will see who learns the most throughout the month with a Skill-a-thon champion to be […]
We will explore the importance of training our goats to be obedient and easier to handle starting from when they are kids right up to when it’s time to milk or give medicines. We’ll talk about how & why it is important to start training as early as possible. And we’ll learn several techniques that […]