In this workshop, youth will learn how to make and bake Bannock, traditional Native American bread, which is very common across Canada. It was learned several hundred years ago from fur traders. While the bread is baking in the oven, a demonstration will be given on how to cook this bread on top of the […]
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 […]
Explore the power of solar energy and learn how to make your own solar oven. This hands-on workshop will walk participants through building their own solar oven. You will test your oven’s effectiveness by cooking your very own s’more. Participants will need to supply their own materials and a list will be provided one week […]
Explore the power of solar energy and learn how to make your own solar oven. This hands-on workshop will walk participants through building their own solar oven. You will test your oven’s effectiveness by cooking your very own s’more. Participants will need to supply their own materials and a list will be provided one week […]
As part of the Youth Leadership Development series, participants will learn 4 key elements that make you a great facilitator. This interactive session will allow youth to explore these concepts while working together to highlight simple ways to be successful. Register by August 10. Youth ages 12 & up; open to Maine youth; maximum 30 […]
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 […]
Come learn the basics of making Goat Milk Soap! Register by August 10. Youth ages 12 & up; open to Maine youth; maximum 30 attendees.
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 […]
Join the Maine ESE Sheep Team youth and volunteers for some tips on showing, fitting, showmanship, cleaning, and more! Register by August 11. All Ages; open to Maine youth; maximum 49 participants.
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 […]
Curious about having a working steer project? This workshop will provide the basics of how to get started: how to select your working steer team, how to train them, the equipment you will need. Register by August 6. Ages 9 – 11; open to Maine youth; maximum 25 attendees.
Learn about different digestive tracts in livestock, and the community of microbes living there that help animals digest food, or stay healthy. This presentation will give some background on different digestive tract anatomy, the factors which influence microbes in the gut, and how we can care for animals by caring for their microbes. This presentation […]
This session will be a fun mix of information about what fostering is (taking care of baby kittens to get them ready to be adopted) and why we do it. There will be information about the importance of TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) programs, and the different challenges and fun experiences that fostering can involve. Plan […]