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 […]
In this workshop, we will examine the diversity of fish behavior and explore the ways in which fish communicate. Expert Dr. Scarlett Tudor will share her research about fish in Maine and her studies conducted with guppies in her personal tank. Can fish do an obstacle course? Join in to find out! Register by July […]
Are you interested in trying a 4-H animal science project? This interactive workshop will provide you with the information you need to get started. If you are wondering where to find an animal, how to show your pet, or how to join 4-H, this workshop is for you! This workshop will provide an introduction into […]
Learn how to make this fruity smoothie! We will go step-by-step through the recipe and talk about the nutritional benefits of this delicious treat! 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 30. Youth of All Ages; open […]
This session will introduce youth to the wonderful world of kittens! There will be general information on how kittens develop, LOTS of photos and videos of kittens I have fostered, and what you need to get yourself ready to adopt a kitten. There will also be some live appearances of the foster kittens currently in […]
Dorothy may have been the leader out front, but the heart of our fearless crew is the Lion. What if we think of that heart, not as cowardly, but as courageous? Dive into the rarely discussed side of teams: the courageous followers, and learn how they are the heart of getting things done together. Register […]
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 […]
Whether you live in a country house or a city apartment, you can step outside and find nature everywhere! If you pay attention, you will see amazing things happening in your own backyard. Recording what you see is a method that has been used by scientists for centuries! In this series, we will meet four […]
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 […]
Telling the story of dairy from farm to table is very important and its a big, complicated story. As 4-H exhibitors, you are often the first contact a consumer may have with someone in the dairy industry. In this session, we will talk about being a strong ambassador for agriculture, why it’s important, how to […]
Join Landere from Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a workshop on common backyard plants! We will celebrate the life and beauty they provide and get better acquainted with common species in Maine, engaging with them through recipes, concoctions, crafts, songs, poetry, and more! Register by July 31. Ages 5 – 11; open to Maine youth; […]
Learn what it is like to train a Hound dog for search and rescue and how we have worked to become a Search & Rescue Team. Register by August 7. All Ages; open to all youth.