{"id":11789,"date":"2026-04-01T16:15:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/?page_id=11789"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:30:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:30:25","slug":"april-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"April 4-H Newsletter 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Dates To Know:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

April 11:<\/b> Speak Up, Maine 4-H! State Public Speaking Tournament in Orono<\/span><\/a>
\nApril 17:<\/b> Sheep ESE Intent Forms due<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span>April 17-May 3<\/b>:\u00a0 Tractor Supply Paper Clover campaign
\n<\/span>April 19 – 21:<\/b> Maine 4-H Teen Ag Symposium<\/a> \u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span>April 29<\/b>: Maine 4-H Ag Ambassador Cohort Sessions NEW DATES <\/a><\/span>
\n<\/span>April 25: <\/b>Aroostook 4-H Spring Fling\u00a0<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span>May 1:<\/b> Wilma Winslow Scholarship application due<\/span><\/a>
\nMay 1:<\/b> Wild Mustangs Scholarship application due<\/span><\/a>
\nMay 1:<\/b> Equine ESE Intent Forms Due<\/a>
\n<\/span>May 2 \u2013 3:<\/b> Small Ruminant Starter Weekend<\/span><\/a>
\nJune 30th: <\/b>Animal Approval Forms Due<\/a>
\n<\/span>August 5th \u2013 9th:<\/b> Northern Maine Fair<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

<\/a>County News<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"graphic<\/b><\/h3>\n

<\/h3>\n

<\/h3>\n

<\/a>Aroostook 4-H Spring Fling is Back: April 25th
\n<\/b>Registration is open!\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Mark your calendars! We are beyond thrilled to announce the return of the <\/span>Aroostook 4-H Spring Fling<\/b>. This isn’t just another meeting; it\u2019s a fun-filled day designed to help you dive into new hobbies, sharpen your skills, and reconnect with friends from across the county.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a 4-H veteran or brand new to 4-H, this event is for <\/span>you<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This year, we\u2019ve gathered a fantastic lineup of local experts and volunteers to lead hands-on workshops that pack a punch. Whether you stay for the whole day or just pop in for a session or two, you\u2019re guaranteed to leave inspired.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out this sneak peek of what\u2019s in store:<\/b><\/p>\n