Cooperative Extension: 4-H

Mondays, July 10 – August 7 10:00 – 11:00 am Open to Maine youth ages 9 & up Maximum 12 attendees In this 5-week workshop series, we will become natural scientists as we observe, describe, and draw the patterns we find in nature. Combining scientific observations with drawing, we will work on developing our attention […]

Monday, July 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 7 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Open to youth ages 12 & up Maximum 15 attendees In this series, youth will learn what birds and dinosaurs have in common, learn to identify birds around them, explore bird flight, and learn about feeding birds in their backyard. We […]

July 11, 13, and 18 10:30 – 11:45 am Open to Maine youth ages 9 & up Maximum 12 attendees Attention young artisans aged 9 and up! Join us for an extraordinary weaving workshop where we will embark on a journey into the enchanting world of textile art. Get ready to explore the rich heritage […]

Tuesday, July 11 1:00 – 2:00 pm Open to all youth ages 5 – 8 Maximum 12 attendees On this one-day workshop, we will learn the basics of Spanish through group work, pictures, and possibly some videos. We will cover colors, numbers, introductions, family members, animals, and even practice rolling out R’s! By the end […]

Tuesdays: July 11, 18, and 25 3:00 – 4:00 pm  Open to all Maine youth ages 10 – 16 Maximum 15 attendees Join us to discover facts about owls native to Maine and what they eat. Participants will each receive an owl pellet to dissect. Materials will be provided and mailed to participants. Session three […]

Wednesdays, July 5 – August 2 11:00 am – Noon Open to all Maine youth ages 9 & up Maximum 12 attendees Do you like insects that pollinate? Do you like to explore gardens, meadows, and plants that are native to our environment? Join this workshop series to learn more about pollinators, and how and […]

Wednesdays, July 5 – August 2 3:00 – 4:00 pm Open to all youth ages 9 & up Maximum 15 attendees Did you know that YOU are a scientist and can contribute to the science community?!? This virtual 4-H citizen scientists club encourages youth to practice citizen science in their own backyard, with a variety […]

The 4-H Adulting 101 Series will introduce basic adult life skills by exploring a different topic each week including personal values; building healthy relationships; buying and caring for a car; youth entrepreneurship; mindfulness and stress management; and a topic chosen by the participants. UMaine Extension 4-H staff and guest speakers will lead the discussions. Limited […]

Tuesdays, July 13, 20, and August 10 10:00 - 11:15 am Open to Maine youth ages 9 & up Maximum 10 attendees Join the mission to monitor and study ticks in your community! Join Farmer Kristin of Lone Spruce Farm and Carla from the 4-H Tick Project for an interactive exploration of ticks in Maine. […]

July 11, 13, and 18 10:30 – 11:45 am Open to Maine youth ages 9 & up Maximum 12 attendees Attention young artisans aged 9 and up! Join us for an extraordinary weaving workshop where we will embark on a journey into the enchanting world of textile art. Get ready to explore the rich heritage […]

Thursdays, July 6 – August 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm Open to all youth Maximum 12 attendees Are you just itching to express some creative energy? In this workshop, youth will get to explore all the creativity the environment has to offer! By collecting and utilizing the nature found in your daily life, we’ll create […]

Friday, July 14 11:00 am – noon Open to youth of all ages Maximum 15 attendees Melissa and interns from the UMaine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR) will introduce participants to some of Maine’s common sea creatures! Youth will visually explore and learn about some of Maine’s sea creatures. Register by July 13.