{"id":6173,"date":"2024-10-02T16:05:48","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T16:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/?p=6173"},"modified":"2024-10-02T18:22:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T18:22:16","slug":"october-2024-4h-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2024\/10\/02\/october-2024-4h-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2024: Androscoggin-Sagadahoc Counties 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County 4-H Newsletter<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"#dates\">Dates to Remember<\/a> | <a href=\"#county\">County News<\/a> | <a href=\"#state\">State News<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"dates\"><\/a>Dates to Remember<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>October 7- 12, 2024:<\/strong> National 4-H Week<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 12, 2024, 11:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM:<\/strong> Fall Family Day at Tanglewood<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 15, 2024:\u00a0<\/strong>Northern Maine Children&#8217;s Water Festival at UMaine<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 17, 2024:<\/strong> Registration deadline for Climate Civic Action SPIN Club<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 21, 2024:<\/strong> Volunteer Voices<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 31, 2024:<\/strong> 4-H Enrollment Deadline<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 1, 2024:<\/strong> Applications due for national trips<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 12 &amp; 19,\u00a0 2024, 6:00 \u2013 7:00 PM:<\/strong> Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Training<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 18, 2024:<\/strong> Maine STEM Film Challenge Submissions Due<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"#county\"><\/a>County News<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6201 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/October-2024-4-H-Newsletter-Header.png\" alt=\"Newsletter Header featuring photo of a Midcoast Mainer leading a horse.\" width=\"675\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/October-2024-4-H-Newsletter-Header.png 675w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/October-2024-4-H-Newsletter-Header-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/October-2024-4-H-Newsletter-Header-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/October-2024-4-H-Newsletter-Header-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/October-2024-4-H-Newsletter-Header-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/October-2024-4-H-Newsletter-Header-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/October-2024-4-H-Newsletter-Header-634x634.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/October-2024-4-H-Newsletter-Header-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,675px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"gmail_default\"><strong>Happy New (4-H) Year!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">As we begin a new 4-H year it has been a pleasure seeing your project records from last year. We can&#8217;t wait to see how you continue to learn, grow, and\u00a0explore\u00a0your SPARKS!<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Enrollment season is upon us! Members aged 14 &#8211; 18 must be fully enrolled by October 31 in order to submit applications for National Trips. Enrollment can be completed in <a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/\">ZSuite<\/a>. Applications are due November 1st. See <a href=\"#state\"><i>State News<\/i><\/a>\u00a0for details.<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Volunteer Voices<\/b><\/h3>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">We want to know what is important to YOU as a Maine 4-H volunteer! Our Oct. 21 Leader&#8217;s Association meeting will begin with our\u00a0own Courtney Wheeler, joined by Jen Lobley from UMaine, leading us in a time of brainstorming,\u00a0idea\u00a0sharing, and connection about local volunteer needs.\u00a0<b>Please see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/4-h-volunteer-voices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/4-h-volunteer-voices\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727879284838000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0LepxM_3cB_m-MzCX__6lj\">this website for more information<\/a>\u00a0and to register through ZSuites.\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">All leaders and co-leaders (current or recent) are invited to participate!<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>Happy\u00a0National 4-H Week!<\/b><\/h3>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">October 7 &#8211; 12<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Following our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/androsag4H\/\">Facebook page<\/a>? All week we&#8217;ll be sharing how Maine 4-H helps youth become Beyond Ready for the future.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6174\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/natl4Hweek2024-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A graphic that reads &quot;Beyond Ready: More Youth. More Community. More Ready.&quot; With photos of 4-Hers.\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/natl4Hweek2024-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/natl4Hweek2024-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/natl4Hweek2024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/natl4Hweek2024-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/natl4Hweek2024-105x105.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/natl4Hweek2024-317x317.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/natl4Hweek2024-423x423.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/natl4Hweek2024-634x634.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/natl4Hweek2024-846x846.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/natl4Hweek2024-951x951.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/natl4Hweek2024-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/natl4Hweek2024.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,500px\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"mm\"><\/a>Midcoast Mainers &#8211; The Big E!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Midcoast Mainers take on the Big E! Congratulations to Elizabeth Buckley and Lola Vaillancourt on a successful Eastern States 4H Horse Show at the Big E! They represented Maine 4H with pride.<\/p>\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-6173 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2024\/10\/02\/october-2024-4h-newsletter\/mm-lola-big-e-2024\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Lola-Big-E-2024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Lola V. posing with her horse at the Big E.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Lola-Big-E-2024.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Lola-Big-E-2024-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Lola-Big-E-2024-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Lola-Big-E-2024-105x79.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Lola-Big-E-2024-317x238.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Lola-Big-E-2024-423x317.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Lola-Big-E-2024-634x476.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Lola-Big-E-2024-500x375.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,800px\" \/><\/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\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2024\/10\/02\/october-2024-4h-newsletter\/mm-big-e-jackets\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Jackets.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"3 Midcoast Mainers walking through the Big E, wearing matching jackets.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Jackets.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Jackets-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Jackets-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Jackets-105x79.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Jackets-317x238.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Jackets-423x317.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Jackets-634x476.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Jackets-500x375.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,800px\" \/><\/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\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2024\/10\/02\/october-2024-4h-newsletter\/mm-big-e-horseriding-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horseriding-2.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A Midcoast Mainer riding a horse in a competition area.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horseriding-2.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horseriding-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horseriding-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horseriding-2-105x59.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horseriding-2-600x338.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horseriding-2-317x178.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horseriding-2-423x238.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horseriding-2-634x357.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horseriding-2-320x180.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,800px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\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: 33%;\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-6173 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2024\/10\/02\/october-2024-4h-newsletter\/mm-big-e-horse\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horse.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A Midcoast Mainer guiding a horse in a competition area.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horse.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horse-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horse-105x131.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horse-317x396.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horse-423x529.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Horse-634x793.jpeg 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,720px\" \/><\/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\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2024\/10\/02\/october-2024-4h-newsletter\/mm-big-e-awards\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Awards.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Two Midcoast Mainers posing with a horse and their award ribbons.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Awards.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Awards-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Awards-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Awards-105x140.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Awards-317x423.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Awards-423x564.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Awards-634x846.jpeg 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,800px\" \/><\/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\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2024\/10\/02\/october-2024-4h-newsletter\/mm-big-e-awards-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Awards-2.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A Midcoast Mainer posing with a horse and 7 award ribbons.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Awards-2.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Awards-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/MM-Big-E-Awards-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, 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Applications are now open for the 2025 4-H National Trips, featuring\u00a04-H Conference\u00a0and\u00a04-H Congress. These events offer incredible opportunities for leadership development and national networking. Any Maine 4-H Youth, ages 14 to 18 is eligible to apply. Applicants must be current Maine 4-H members at the time of application and the time of the actual trip.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>4-H Conference: <\/strong>April 11 \u2013 16, 2025 in Washington DC<br \/>\n&#8211; <strong>4-H Congress:<\/strong> November 28 \u2013 December 2, 2025, Atlanta, GA<\/p>\n<p>Apply online by November 1, 2024:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/national-trips\/\">4-H National Trips Application<\/a>. Don\u2019t miss your chance to be part of these transformative experiences!<\/p>\n<p>Interviews will occur early December 2024. Reach out to <a href=\"mailto:kristy.ouellette@maine.edu\">Kristy Ouellette<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Fall Family Day at Tanglewood<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Fall Family Day at the UMaine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Tanglewood, 184 Tanglewood Rd, Lincolnville, ME from 11:00 am \u2013 2:00 pm on October 12, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Join us during the best season at Tanglewood, the Fall as we celebrate autumnal changes. This is a free family event open to all ages and abilities.<\/p>\n<p>Activities include cider pressing and tasting, face painting, pumpkin painting, garlic planting, nature bracelets, a campfire and s&#8217;mores, and time to explore the beauty of the woods at Tanglewood. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our programs and 4-H.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact Emma at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:extension.tanglewood4h@maine.edu\">extension.tanglewood4h@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 207.789.5868.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4-H Climate Civic Action SPIN Club<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is a 3-part series for youth ages 12-18 that will dive into real-world issues and what we can actually do about them. Join Christopher and Sarah as we take a look at the impacts of climate change. Christopher is\u00a0a second-year graduate student at the School of Policy and International Affairs (Global Policy) with a focus in Climate change and Environmental policy).<\/p>\n<p>Together we will learn about climate change from a global and a local perspective and explore opportunities for individual action to make a difference. This will involve hands-on, minds-on learning to unpack this big topic. This series will be held via Zoom, Mondays, October 28, November 4, and November 11, from 4:30 \u2013 5:30 pm. Registration closes October 17.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, and to register visit the Maine 4-H Virtual Learning <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/open-registrations\/\">Open Registrations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Explore Maine\u2019s Aquaculture Industry with Virtual Field Trips from 4-H<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Virtual Field Trips (VFTs) are an innovative way for youth to explore and learn about places and people that would otherwise be infeasible! These immersive, online experiences bring Maine\u2019s thriving aquaculture industry to life\u2014no travel required.<\/p>\n<p><u>Accessible at no cost<\/u>, the Virtual Field Trips are designed to break down geographical and financial barriers, making high-quality, hands-on learning available to all. Register online to receive a link to the VFTs. Each field trip also comes with complementary 4-H activity guides and lesson plans to help facilitate meaningful engagement with youth.<\/p>\n<p>The first VFT currently available features the University of Maine\u2019s Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR), a large-scale, land-based aquaculture facility in Franklin, Maine. Additional virtual field trips are in development and will be rolled out throughout 2025 and 2026. These experiences offer insight into seafood production, workforce development, career exploration, and STEM concepts related to aquaculture technologies.<\/p>\n<p>To register for a virtual field trip, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/aquaculture\/vft\/\">extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/aquaculture\/vft<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information: contact Carla Scocchi, 4-H Youth Development Professional,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:carla.scocchi@maine.edu\">carla.scocchi@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Thinking about becoming a 4-H volunteer? We are looking for people to help youth find their spark and thrive! We offer lots of ways to be involved depending on your time and interests. Join us for two one-hour virtual sessions\u00a0to help you with your decision. By the end of the two-part series, you will have completed four short e-Learning modules to introduce you to the 4-H program, participate in an experiential learning activity, learn about the key aspects of positive youth development, and be introduced to ages and stages of youth. This core training will wrap up with an outline of next steps and an introduction to your county staff contact so you can begin the application process if you choose.\u00a0No pressure to commit,\u00a0no cost, and no reason to not attend!\u00a0<strong><em>Please note, these sessions are for individuals who are not currently enrolled 4-H volunteers.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Upcoming Sessions:<br \/>\n&#8211; Tuesdays, November 12 &amp; 19,\u00a0 2024 from 6:00 \u2013 7:00 pm.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to register visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/start-your-4-h-volunteer-journey-training\/\">information page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Maine STEM Film Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Join us for our 4th annual Maine STEM Film Challenge! Hosted by the STEM Outreach program at the University of Southern Maine, the Maine STEM Film Challenge is a fantastic fall semester opportunity open to students of any level. This challenge is self-paced and very easy to get started with.<\/p>\n<p>Divisions Include:<br \/>\n&#8211; K-3 grades<br \/>\n&#8211; 4-5 grades<br \/>\n&#8211; 6-8 grades<br \/>\n&#8211; 9-12 grades<br \/>\n&#8211; Any college grade<\/p>\n<p>Teams of 1 to 10 students storyboard, design, edit, and produce a 3 to 10 minute informational, multimedia video about any STEM topic of their choice. Films are evaluated on content, production quality, artistic merit, and accessibility. Groups of any kind are welcome to participate, including schools, community groups, and families.<\/p>\n<p>Full challenge description, rules, rubrics, and past winning videos are available on the Maine STEM Film Challenge website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/usm.maine.edu\/stem-outreach-services\/maine-stem-film-challenge\/\">MSFC Website<\/a>. If you\u2019d like to be kept in the loop during the challenge season, click on the \u201cPre-Registration\u201d link to get started! For more information, email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:msfc@maine.edu\"><strong>msfc@maine.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Northern Maine Children\u2019s Water Festival at UMaine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Join Scarlett, Melissa, and the 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center as they explore organisms found in the ocean. Kids get a chance to touch, hold, investigate, and explore species found in the Gulf of Maine. This free, hands-on, learning festival is geared towards 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. 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The project provides youth an opportunity to explore ticks and tick-borne diseases, which is a connected story of climate, ecosystem change, and public health.<\/p>\n<p>All educators interested in teaching about ticks in Maine are encouraged to participate in the project at no cost to you. This is a great project for 4-H clubs, SPIN clubs, homeschool groups, and more. 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