Tag: 4-H Summer Learning Series

Chickens (Golden Comets)

4-H for All: Chicken Edition

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 […]

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Wildlife Surveying with Artificial Intelligence

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Have you ever wondered how researchers are able to observe and survey wildlife around the globe? Artificial intelligence is the answer! Dr. Tom Rounsville will be leading a two-part series on how he uses artificial intelligence in his wildlife research. Registration deadline: August 11. Open […]

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Maine Trees and Me: Getting to Know Them

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. In this program, you will learn basics about why trees are important to us, how to identify trees, and some really fun facts about trees that maybe you didn’t know about! There will be some hands-on learning in the class and you will also get […]

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What’s in Your Ecosystem?

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Learn why it’s important to have a variety of life. Get outside and conduct your own biodiversity investigation in your own backyard. Take a small step towards understanding how healthy Maine’s ecosystems are by collecting and analyzing data in your area. You will develop a […]

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Leadership Series #6: Following Your Yellow Brick Road

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. We are all on a Yellow Brick Road to achieving our goals. Join us on a journey to visualize how our Ruby Slippers, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion can all help us reach the Emerald City.  Registration deadline: August 3. Open to all Maine […]

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Food, Fun, and Reading

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Are you Ready for an Adventure? Are you 5 to 8 years old? Do you like to have fun stories read to you? Do you like to eat yummy food? If you answered yes to any of these questions then we think you will love […]

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The BBQ Cycle

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Join us for this exciting workshop that is all about Barbeque. Dr. Colt Knight, University of Maine Cooperative Extension State Livestock Specialist will show everyone where barbeque comes from and how it is prepared. Participants will receive a care package with aprons, cookbooks, stickers, spices, […]

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Squid Dissection

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Youth will learn about the anatomy of a squid during this hands-on dissection, led by Melissa from UMaine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR). Your frozen squid will be mailed to your home before the workshop along with some basic dissection tools. We’ll meet on […]

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Wildlife Surveying with Artificial Intelligence

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Have you ever wondered how researchers are able to observe and survey wildlife around the globe? Artificial intelligence is the answer! Dr. Tom Rounsville will be leading a two-part series on how he uses artificial intelligence in his wildlife research. Registration deadline: August 11. Open […]

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Gratitude Flags

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. The Gratitude Flag Project was created by the artist Susan Bryand in April of 2020 as a way to connect with her students during the pandemic.  The project has since expanded to include hundreds of people from all over the country and has spawned two […]

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