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Are you interested in learning more about giving a polished, interesting presentation? Would you like to learn and be involved with the Maine 4-H Public Speaking Program?\u00a0 Start your journey by reaching out to Emily Dow (<\/span>emily.dow@maine.edu<\/span><\/a> or 532-6548) in the Houlton office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Please reach out to Emily for more information by February 23rd.<\/b><\/p>\n Being a Senior in High School is an exciting time, congratulations for reaching this milestone.\u00a0 We wanted to share with you a few 4-H college scholarship opportunities, if you are interested and will be pursuing post-secondary education.\u00a0 Take a look at the following links.\u00a0 If you have any questions about this process, feel free to contact <\/span>emily.dow@maine.edu<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Maine 4-H Foundation<\/b><\/a>\u00a0 deadline March 1st<\/b><\/p>\n Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs <\/b><\/a>\u00a0deadline April 29th<\/b><\/p>\n Wilma Winslow Post Secondary Aroostook County 4-H Leader\u2019s Association College Scholarship<\/b><\/a> deadline May 1st\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The purpose of this virtual club is to provide new and potential members and their families a place to learn about 4-H; and to connect youth across the state. Youth will choose a project to complete and learn more about 4-H and how to become involved. We want you to join and engage in our 4-H program! There is no cost, and meetings will help challenge you to create new goals and discover new passions. Open to youth 5-13, <\/span>dates will be March 24, April 28, May 26 at 10am and 6pm<\/span>. Register at: <\/span>extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/4-h-for-all-club<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n February 16 * March 16 \u2013 6:30 \u2013 8:30 pm<\/span><\/p>\n This year’s <\/span>Cabin Fever Series for 4-H Volunteers<\/i><\/b> is combining efforts with other states in the Northeast region! The following three topics will be featured in virtual workshops this winter:<\/span><\/p>\n These workshops will offer a great chance to learn something new, brush up on your skills and connect with 4-H volunteers from across the Northeast!<\/span> Register now<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Are you interested in learning more about Maine\u2019s changing climate? Salt marshes have the potential to lessen the impacts of increasing carbon dioxide in our atmosphere! Join University of Maine graduate student, Heather Richard, in exploring Maine\u2019s salt marshes and learn more about how environmental DNA (eDNA) can help us to understand more about the role of this important habitat in our changing world. Hands-on games and demonstrations will give participants an in-depth perspective into the science of eDNA and salt marsh ecology. Youth ages 12 \u2013 18 can<\/span> Register<\/span><\/a> now to participate in the approximately one hour workshop on February 23, 2022 at 1:30 pm.\u00a0 The workshop will take place over zoom; pre-registration is required by February 11, as materials will be shipped to participants\u2019 homes.<\/span><\/p>\n Maine Agriculture in the Classroom publishes a wonderful resource each month to help teach about different Maine crops. For February, the focus is on root vegetables. Check out the <\/span>clickable Harvest of the Month PDF<\/span><\/a> to learn more!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you love granola in your yogurt, as a snack, or eaten with milk, I highly recommend this recipe. This will be one of the most simple granola recipes you will find \u2013 oats, brown sugar, and butter\u2014that\u2019s it! Making your own granola will help save money and control what ingredients are used. If you want more flavor try adding cinnamon, chopped nuts, or dried fruit. If you add dried fruit, we recommend adding it after baking so it doesn\u2019t burn in the oven. This granola can be stored in an airtight container and used within 3 to 4 days.<\/span><\/p>\n Granola is a good snack option or breakfast addition because it contains oats, and oats are a whole grain. <\/span>Whole grains<\/span><\/a> provide dietary fiber which can help reduce blood cholesterol levels and can lower the risk of heart disease, fiber is also important for digestion and can help you feel full for a longer time.\u00a0 Visit the EFNEP recipe website for the <\/span>Three Ingredient Granola recipe and recipe video<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Do you know someone who is thinking about becoming a 4-H volunteer? Or someone YOU think would make a great 4-H volunteer?\u00a0 We are looking for people to help youth find their spark and thrive! If so, please encourage them to sign up for<\/span> Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Today!<\/b><\/a> These two one-hour virtual sessions on March 1st and 8th from 7:00-8:00pm will provide initial training and information about 4-H. There will be hands-on activities, opportunities to hear from youth, other volunteers, and more. No pressure to commit, no cost, and no reason to not attend! Invite someone you know to<\/span> register<\/span><\/a> by February 18th. For more information contact Jen Lobley at <\/span>jennifer.lobley@maine.edu<\/span> or 207-255-3345.<\/span><\/p>\n Love technology? Here is a chance to put your passion to a purpose and win a scholarship along the way! The Maine App Challenge is an incredible opportunity for Maine middle school and high school students who are 13 years of age and older to create a mobile application with a chance to <\/span>win a scholarship and other valuable rewards<\/b>. A series of<\/span> innovation workshops<\/span><\/a> from the University of Maine Foster Center for Innovation will help you get started! There are three scholarships available for the top mobile apps: $6,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place, and $1,000 for third place. Other awards include: $500 to the high school with the highest participation, Tablets to the first 50 completed submissions, a guaranteed internship interview for the top 10 submissions following his\/her college sophomore year.\u00a0 Visit the Tyler Technology<\/span> Maine App Challenge website<\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n Maine 4-H Virtual Learning is a hands-on, virtual learning program for youth ages 5-18. Workshops will be organized by age and topic. Topics include engineering, science, animals and agriculture, teen leadership, and more. Workshops will range from single-time events to short-term programs (typically four to six sessions). Participants will engage in hands-on activities, interact with other 4-Hers, and be positive adult role models. No prior experience with 4-H is required to participate. This is a great way for those who are interested to learn more about 4-H.<\/span><\/p>\n The Union Fair will be happening earlier in the summer, starting this year. The dates for Union Fair 2022 will be <\/span>July 27-31<\/b>, about a month earlier than in years past. Please plan accordingly, and check <\/span>UnionFair.org<\/span><\/a> for updates. Knox-Lincoln Extension staff produce a 4-H Union Fair Information Booklet each year. Once the 2022 pdf document is ready for distribution, it will be shared with all Maine county Extension offices. <\/span>The Booklet<\/span><\/a> will also be available for download on the Knox-Lincoln 4-H website. Questions? Contact <\/span>cynthia.rogers@maine.edu<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n The Versant Astronomy center is open at UMaine,<\/b> welcoming groups as well as individuals.\u00a0 Their current programming and other information is on their web site<\/span> https:\/\/astro.umaine.edu\/<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 Some great upcoming events are:<\/span><\/p>\n The University of Maine Hudson Museum in Orono has put together some great resources to help celebrate the Year of the Tiger. <\/span>Watch a pre-recorded presentation about how Lunar New Year is celebrated. A downloadable instructional packet will have templates, directions and information on how you can create your own New Year\u2019s decorations to celebrate.The Hudson Museum will offer a limited number of kits to create traditional decorations. These kits will include arts and crafts materials and instructions for their use in the classroom. This event is geared toward elementary and middle school students. To get information on this event or to reserve a kit, please email <\/span>elliot.bowen@maine.edu<\/span>, or visit the<\/span> website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The Youth Trustees have established a fund to support young entrepreneurs in 4-H. Pitch us your idea for a business and we may fund the start-up idea. Check out the Pitch project at <\/span>https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/funding\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The 2022 Maine 4-H Sheep Eastern States intent to participate form is available online at <\/span>https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/sheep\/<\/span><\/a>. In order to be eligible for participation on the Maine 4-H Sheep Eastern States Team this fall, 4-H members must complete the fillable PDF form or mail a hard copy of the intent form to the Oxford County Cooperative Extension office before <\/span>April 1, 2022<\/b>. <\/span>Please contact Sara King at <\/span>sara.king@maine.edu<\/span> or\u00a0 207.342.5971 with any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n The 2022 Maine 4-H Dairy Quizbowl tryouts will be held in person on February 26th at the Randall Student Center at the University of Maine Augusta. This event will serve as the official tryout for the Maine 4-H Dairy Quizbowl Team. Those who make the team may have the opportunity to travel in person or compete virtually at a regional competition.\u00a0 Maine 4-H Dairy Quizbowl tryouts are open to all enrolled 4-H dairy members ages 9-18. Youth will be divided into two age categories, Jr. ages 9-11 and Sr. ages 12-18. If you plan on attending please notify Sadee Mehuren via email at <\/span>sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/span> so that we can prepare for the event. Per the University of Maine’s covid guidelines, masks will be required for all attendees. For more information visit <\/span>https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2022-maine-4-h-dairy-quizbowl\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n We have exciting news! We are now planning for an in-person CWF 2022! \u00a0 Many things are changing within the programming schedule and event place.\u00a0 As some of you know the National 4-H Center has been sold or is in the process.\u00a0 Therefore, CWF will no longer be held there but will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Bethesda, Maryland.\u00a0 This event center is not far from where we previously have been, but we will forever miss our own 4-H Center.\u00a0 In 2020, CWF was canceled due to the pandemic, and the 2021 program was held virtually.\u00a0 We as a state did not participate in the virtual 2021.\u00a0 We still do, however, have a list of participants that have never been able to go on the trip.\u00a0 This list is currently being contacted to see if they are still enrolled members wanting to participate. Once those numbers have been finalized, we will open up the list to \u201cfill the bus\u201d for 2022.\u00a0 All delegates must be currently enrolled and between 14-18 years old as of January 1, 2022. We have held records of who in the past has paid monies and are also working that through.\u00a0 The total cost for this year\u2019s trip will be available very shortly. \u00a0 A note will be going out to your local office with all information and please note: we will be on a <\/span>short<\/span> timeframe<\/span> to get delegate information in.\u00a0 The date that has been reserved is June 25-July 1, 2022.\u00a0 We will be leaving on a Saturday and coming home on the following Friday.\u00a0 As always in today\u2019s world all plans are Covid sensitive but as the true 4-Hers that we are, we adapt!\u00a0 If you have questions, please feel free to email Heidi Palmer, State Activities Coordinator at: \u00a0 <\/span>heidi.thuotte@maine.edu<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n As in the past, we will be holding interviews for National trips in the early spring. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Websites<\/span><\/a> are currently being updated to work towards that same schedule with a date to be announced very soon.\u00a0 At this time, we will be interviewing for National Congress in 2022 and National Conference in 2023.\u00a0 National Conference 2022 that will be held on March 20-24, 2022 is currently still being reviewed within our state guidelines due to the Covid travel situation that seems to be strengthening daily, information will be shared as it becomes available. If you have questions. Please feel free to email Heidi Palmer, State Activities Coordinator at: <\/span>heidi.thuotte@maine.edu<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n The Norma Hardison Fund has been created to support 4-H club special projects. 4-H Club Creativity Grant application ideas should tie into the 4-H program priorities for Maine, including club and community learning projects, philanthropic projects that engage members in the community supporting 4-H program work, and\/or new creative educational ideas. Funds can be requested for amounts up to $200; on a rare occasion, the grant request may be considered for more than $200. Sponsor: Maine 4-H Foundation Youth Trustees in Philanthropy. <\/span>Application Form<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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<\/a>Scholarship Opportunities<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/a>4-H Volunteers Register Now!<\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Mainely Dish Recipe Video: Three Ingredient Granola<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nStart Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Today<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nThe Maine App Challenge<\/b><\/h3>\n
\n<\/a>Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\nUnion Fair \u2013 New Dates in 2022<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nSpecial Events at the Versant Astronomy Center<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Hudson Museum Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration<\/b><\/h3>\n
\n4-H Pitch Project<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nMaine 4-<\/b>H ESE Sheep Intent Forms are Now Available<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nMaine 4-H Dairy Quizbowl Tryouts<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\nCitizenship Washington Focus (CWF)<\/b><\/h3>\n
\n2022 4-H National Trip Interviews<\/b><\/h3>\n
\n4-H Club Resources<\/b><\/h3>\n
\n4-H Service Innovative Education, and Philanthropy Grants<\/b><\/h3>\n