Tag: 4-H Summer Learning Series

4-H Summer Learning Series: virtual experiential learning for youth ages 5-18

4-H Passport Around the World

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 […]

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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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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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Leadership Series #5: What Type of Leader are You?

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Some leaders are more like Dorothy, some more like the Wizard. In this interactive workshop, you will determine what kind of leader you are, recognize common leadership roles in a group, and explore how different personality traits affect leadership styles. Registration deadline: July 27. Open […]

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Bee a Scientist, Part 2

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. This is an optional follow-up to the Bee a Scientist challenge. Participants should have joined the June 29th session and be actively contributing to data collection of bees and wasps in Maine. This session will have participants share observations collected and debrief from their fieldwork […]

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Bee a Scientist, Part 2

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. This is an optional follow-up to the Bee a Scientist challenge. Participants should have joined the June 29th session and be actively contributing to data collection of bees and wasps in Maine. This session will have participants share observations collected and debrief from their fieldwork […]

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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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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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Fridays on the Farm

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 […]

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Tree Identification & Leaf Pressing

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Have you ever wondered what trees may be in your backyard? At your favorite park? On your drive home? Join Dr. Bill Livingston as he teaches you about the native tree species of Maine. In between workshops, you’ll be tasked with collecting your own leaves […]

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