{"id":28622,"date":"2025-02-10T10:20:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T15:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/?page_id=28622"},"modified":"2025-11-24T13:58:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T18:58:40","slug":"science-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/science-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>Who We Are<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-28975\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/4-H-Science-Center-Hands-min-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"4-H youth enjoying a painting activity\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/4-H-Science-Center-Hands-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/4-H-Science-Center-Hands-min-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/4-H-Science-Center-Hands-min-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/4-H-Science-Center-Hands-min-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/4-H-Science-Center-Hands-min-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/4-H-Science-Center-Hands-min-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/4-H-Science-Center-Hands-min-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/4-H-Science-Center-Hands-min-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/4-H-Science-Center-Hands-min-634x422.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/4-H-Science-Center-Hands-min-846x563.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/4-H-Science-Center-Hands-min-951x633.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/4-H-Science-Center-Hands-min-1268x844.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Center partners with K\u201312 schools (public, private, and home), colleges, and adult learners to explore STEAM-related interests. Our programming is rooted in high-quality youth development, providing inclusive, fun, and creative experiences.<\/p>\n<p>We offer a variety of public events, including our <a href=\"#open-house\"><strong>annual open house<\/strong><\/a>, where visitors can explore the center and engage with hands-on activities. In addition, we provide Science Center Programs for grades K\u201312, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#organism-dissection\"><strong>Organism Dissection<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#maine-wildlife\"><strong>Maine Wildlife<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#fish-biologist\"><strong>What is a Fish Biologist?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#touch-tank\"><strong>The University of Maine Touch Tank Project<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#importance-seaweed\"><strong>The Importance of Seaweed<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#aquaponics\"><strong>4-H Aquaponics Project<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#virtual-learning\"><strong>4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These programs can be tailored to support classroom learning, group visits, or individual exploration, making science accessible and exciting for all ages.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What We Can Provide<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"28631\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28631\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Experiment-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Youth and adults conducting an experiment using a table fan.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Experiment-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Experiment-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Experiment-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Experiment-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Experiment-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Experiment-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Experiment-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Experiment-423x281.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Experiment-634x422.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Experiment-846x563.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Experiment-951x633.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Experiment-1268x844.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wind Power Activity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Beyond student programs, the Science Center can support schools, clubs, and educators with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hands-on STEAM workshops tailored to your students\u2019 interests<\/li>\n<li>Connection with UMaine campus departments and researchers to explore career aspirations<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/stem-toolkits\/\">4-H STEM Toolkits<\/a><\/span>\u00a0for classroom or club use<\/li>\n<li>Workforce development and mentoring for UMaine students (through <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/news\/blog\/2024\/10\/25\/new-umaine-program-to-enhance-blue-economy-through-education-outreach-and-tuition-assistance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SEA BEaRS<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/stem-ambassadors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">STEM Ambassadors<\/span><\/a>), including leading programs and curriculum development<\/li>\n<li>Professional development for educators, including using toolkits or learning about topics like aquaculture<\/li>\n<li>Classroom space with a 32-seat capacity for your program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-28622 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/Fish_StomachLab_1-300x269.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"4-H youth perform a lab activity to learn about fish anatomy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/Fish_StomachLab_1-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/Fish_StomachLab_1-1024x917.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/Fish_StomachLab_1-768x687.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/Fish_StomachLab_1-1536x1375.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/Fish_StomachLab_1-2048x1833.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/Fish_StomachLab_1-105x94.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/Fish_StomachLab_1-317x284.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/Fish_StomachLab_1-423x379.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/Fish_StomachLab_1-634x567.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/Fish_StomachLab_1-846x757.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/Fish_StomachLab_1-951x851.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/Fish_StomachLab_1-1268x1135.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/IMG_6831-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"4-H youth participate in a group activity\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/IMG_6831-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/IMG_6831-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/IMG_6831-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/IMG_6831-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/IMG_6831-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/IMG_6831-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/IMG_6831-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/IMG_6831.jpg 836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/VeggieVehicle_2024_e-300x248.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"4-H youth build a veggie vehicle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/VeggieVehicle_2024_e-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/VeggieVehicle_2024_e-1024x848.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/VeggieVehicle_2024_e-768x636.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/VeggieVehicle_2024_e-1536x1272.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/VeggieVehicle_2024_e-2048x1696.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/VeggieVehicle_2024_e-105x87.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/VeggieVehicle_2024_e-317x262.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/VeggieVehicle_2024_e-423x350.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/VeggieVehicle_2024_e-634x525.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/VeggieVehicle_2024_e-846x700.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/VeggieVehicle_2024_e-951x787.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/VeggieVehicle_2024_e-1268x1050.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><b>Where We Are<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The center is near the University of Maine campus in Orono at 491 College Ave, Orono, Maine (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/rUPVzuf4BCZr3Mdr7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find us on Facebook:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/4HScienceCenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Contact Us\/Staff<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>Meg Begley-Irish<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 4-H Science Professional and\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Science Center Program Coordinator<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:megan.begley@maine.edu\">megan.begley@maine.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Jessy Brainerd<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Administrative Specialist, State 4-H Office<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:jessica.brainerd@maine.edu\">jessica.brainerd@maine.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Vanessa Klein<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Assistant Extension Professor,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H STEM Specialist, Assistant Professor of Education<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:vanessa.klein@maine.edu\">vanessa.klein@maine.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Greg Kranich<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 4-H Science Professional<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:gregory.kranich@maine.edu\">gregory.kranich@maine.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Alice Philbrick<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Community Education Assistant<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:alice.philbrick@maine.edu\">alice.philbrick@maine.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Scarlett Tudor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Education and Outreach Coordinator,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cooperative Extension and Aquaculture Research Institute<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:mary.tudor@maine.edu\">mary.tudor@maine.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"313\"><strong><a id=\"open-house\"><\/a>Fall 2025 Open House Welcomed Visitors on October 11!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"313\">Attendees enjoyed a fun, fall-inspired event filled with discovery, creativity, and a sense of community spirit. Guests had the chance to explore the space, meet Extension staff, and learn more about the many opportunities available through 4-H. Hands-on activity stations encouraged curiosity and engagement for all ages.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"680\">Participants experimented like scientists, made <em data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"382\">Seaweed Squishies<\/em>, explored marine life at the <em data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"424\">Touch Tank<\/em>, and created colorful works of art with <em data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"488\">Tissue Paper Painting<\/em>. 4-H Toolkit demonstrations offered a closer look at the types of projects and skills youth can develop through 4-H, while staff shared information on how to get involved in local programs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"843\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">No registration was required to join in the fun. The open house took place at 491 College Avenue in Orono, Maine, welcoming visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 25%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-28622 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/20251011_103116-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/20251011_103116-1-300x265.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"staff dressed in costume behind a 4-H Science table\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/20251011_103116-1-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/20251011_103116-1-1024x905.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/20251011_103116-1-768x678.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/20251011_103116-1-105x93.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/20251011_103116-1-317x280.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/20251011_103116-1-423x374.jpg 423w, 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/squid-dissection.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,244px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/owl-pellet_3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Owl-Pellet_3-294x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"extracted bone fragments from an owl pellet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Owl-Pellet_3-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Owl-Pellet_3-1004x1024.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Owl-Pellet_3-768x783.jpg 768w, 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class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/worm-dissection_4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/worm-dissection_4-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"worm dissection\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/worm-dissection_4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/worm-dissection_4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/worm-dissection_4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/worm-dissection_4-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/worm-dissection_4-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/worm-dissection_4-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/worm-dissection_4-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/worm-dissection_4-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/worm-dissection_4-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/worm-dissection_4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"maine-wildlife\"><\/a>Maine Wildlife<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-29799 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Wildlife_2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"students examining animal pelts\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Wildlife_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Wildlife_2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Wildlife_2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Wildlife_2-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Wildlife_2-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Wildlife_2-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Wildlife_2-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Wildlife_2-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Wildlife_2-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Wildlife_2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Wildlife_2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Grade: K &#8211; 12<\/h4>\n<p>This program introduces students to Maine wildlife through the exploration of pelts, skulls, scat, and tracks. Students will get a chance to test out their investigation skills as they try to identify different animals found in the woods. Additional activities include determining diet of animals through teeth comparisons and making animal tracks using life size molds.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"fish-biologist\"><\/a>What is a Fish Biologist?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-29801 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Fish-Biologist_1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"plastic fish and bugs for learning about fish biologists\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Fish-Biologist_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Fish-Biologist_1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Fish-Biologist_1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Fish-Biologist_1-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Fish-Biologist_1-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Fish-Biologist_1-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Fish-Biologist_1-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Fish-Biologist_1-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Fish-Biologist_1-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Fish-Biologist_1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Fish-Biologist_1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>Grade: K &#8211; 12<\/h4>\n<p>In this program, students will learn what a fishery scientist does (spoiler alert: they do not just study fish!) and the number of job opportunities available globally. They then get placed in the role of a fishery biologist where they have to identify fish from a newly discovered Maine lake. Students will conduct a stomach content analysis (spoiler alert: artificial stomach with slime and plastic representations) to determine where in the food web their fish is and how it interacts with other organisms in the lake.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"touch-tank\"><\/a>The University of Maine Touch Tank Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>Grade: K &#8211; 12<\/h4>\n<p>The University of Maine Touch Tank Program brings Maine\u2019s marine life to communities through hands-on learning. Developed with UMaine\u2019s 4-H and marine research programs (<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/\">4-H Youth Development Program<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/cooperative-aquaculture\/\">Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR),<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/\">Aquaculture Research Institute<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/marine\/\">School of Marine Sciences<\/a>), it lets participants explore native species and discover the importance of coastal ecosystems and sustainable aquaculture.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/aquaculture\/touch-tank\/\">UMaine Extension in Hancock County website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 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67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,280px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/touch-tank_2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/touch-tank_2-300x207.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"youth observing a starfish at touch tank\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/touch-tank_2-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/touch-tank_2-768x530.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/touch-tank_2-105x73.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/touch-tank_2-317x219.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/touch-tank_2-423x292.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/touch-tank_2-634x438.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/touch-tank_2-846x584.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/touch-tank_2.png 892w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/touch-tank-moon-snail\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank-Moon-Snail-225x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"moon snail held in hand\" 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank-Moon-Snail-951x1268.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank-Moon-Snail.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/touch-tank_3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_3-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"youth observing touch tank\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_3-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_3-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_3-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_3-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_3-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_3-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/touch-tank_5\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_5-221x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"youth handling starfish in touch tank\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_5-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_5-754x1024.jpg 754w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank_5-768x1043.jpg 768w, 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class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/touch-tank-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank-300x208.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"youth observing touch tank\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank-768x532.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank-105x73.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank-317x220.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank-423x293.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank-634x439.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank-846x586.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/Touch-Tank.png 898w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"importance-seaweed\"><\/a>The Importance of Seaweed<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>Grade: K &#8211; 12<\/h4>\n<p>Did you know that seaweed is used in a lot of the products we use every day? It helped create the oxygen in our atmosphere AND absorbs carbon emissions created from human activity. In this program, students will get a chance to investigate seaweed found in the Gulf of Maine, learn why it is important to the ecosystem (and world), and get a chance to make Seaweed Squishies (i.e. alginate critters) to take home!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-28622 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/seaweed_1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" 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Participants explore plant and fish care while developing STEM and problem-solving skills. The program is free for Maine educators in classroom and community settings.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/aquaculture\/aquaponics\/\">UMaine Extension in Hancock County website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"virtual-learning\"><\/a>4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>Grade: K &#8211; 12<\/h4>\n<p>Maine 4-H Virtual Learning offers interactive online workshops for ages 5\u201318 on topics like science, agriculture, and leadership. Through hands-on activities and mentorship, youth can explore new interests and discover 4-H from anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/\">Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who We Are The Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Center partners with K\u201312 schools (public, private, and home), colleges, and adult learners to explore STEAM-related interests. Our programming is rooted in high-quality youth development, providing inclusive, fun, and creative experiences. 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