Cooperative Extension: 4-H

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. This workshop series will focus on several chicken-related topics and will be taught by several 4-Hers and their parents. There will be a hands-on activity related to chickens, and plenty of opportunities to share, learn, and create friendships with other youth interested in chickens […]

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. It’s been a hard year and we could all use some time to hang out and socialize. This club is all about having fun and meeting new people in a small virtual group setting. Join 4-H Teen Leaders, Maddie and Nathan for an hour […]

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Learn about making healthy food choices, where your food comes from, and MyPlate while also learning how to grow and cook with your own vegetables. At the beginning of this four-session series, you will receive an assortment of vegetable seeds and a garden journal that […]

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. While lots of folks might grow zucchinis in Maine, have you ever grown one that’s square? Have you ever made zucchini bread? It’s a great solution to “What do I do with that 2 ft. long zucchini.” Plus, we’ll be having a contest where we […]

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. The characters in The Wizard of Oz learned to be their authentic selves through their journey and we learned “who” the Wizard really was when the curtain was pulled back. Let’s pull back our own curtains and shine a light on our authentic selves and […]

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Join us as we read a food-related book and then create an amazing snack that goes with the story. Chefs ages 5yr – 8yrs will be able to create their snacks with very little adult help. Each week we will explore a different food group […]

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Registration deadline: June 15. June 16: Fuel Your Body Using MyPlate Come and find out how certain foods fuel your […]

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. In this workshop, we will explore the exciting and interesting ways that fish behave! Led by Dr. Scarlett Tudor of UMaine’s Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI), youth will learn how to observe fish behavior scientifically and collect observational data by watching a variety of interesting fishes […]

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Join 4-H and Greenheart as we travel around the world virtually and meet other teens from across the globe. Meetings will include a brief presentation from a teen Greenheart Exchange Student about their native country, an activity, and a question and answer period. These meetings […]

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Dr. Stephanie Burnett will lead this two-part series on microgreens, focusing on seed production, growth, and sustainability. Participants will take part in the creation of their very own microgreen garden. Participants must register by July 1 so that the materials for their project have time […]

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. In this three-part series the participants will be introduced to the design process and along the way provide them a chance to “think like an engineer” The fundamentals of wind power will be introduced and the challenges as well as opportunities of how this source […]

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Learn how to take 3D photos, upload images or videos, and connect them all with easy-to-use software. Create your own […]

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. The goal of 4-H Fridays on the Farm is to expose teens ages 12-18 to Maine agriculture and create workforce development skills through a variety of different hands-on, farm visits throughout the state. Teens may join for one week or all four to experience what […]