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<\/a>Upcoming Dates:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tractor Safety Course: <\/b>April 16-18, Test day April 27th<\/span><\/a>
\nMaine 4-H Teen Ag Symposium<\/b>: <\/span>April 18th & 19th \u00a0 <\/span><\/a>
\nSpring Tractor Supply Co. Paper Clover Campaign: <\/b>April 24th – May 4th
\n<\/span>Registration Deadline for Ag Explorer Mini Club: <\/b>April 25th<\/span><\/a>
\nAroostook Leaders Assoc. Meeting: <\/b>\u00a0<\/span>April 29th <\/span><\/a>
\nEastern States Participants Animal Approval Forms due<\/strong>: May 1
\n<\/strong>Ag Explorer Mini Club: <\/b>Every Thursday in May, 3:00 – 4:30 pm
\n<\/span>Aroostook 4-H Spring Fling<\/b>: <\/span>May 11th<\/span><\/a>
\nAnimal Approval Forms Due:<\/b>\u00a0 <\/span>June 30th<\/span><\/a> Must be completed for ANY animal being shown in a 4-H show.
\n<\/span><\/i>Northern Maine Fair:\u00a0<\/strong> July 31-August 4
\n<\/strong><\/span>Check the <\/span>Aroostook 4-H Calendar<\/span><\/a> for the most up to date event information.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>County News!\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

<\/a>Spring Fling! – SAVE THE DATE<\/b><\/h3>\n

We are very excited to be hosting our first ever Aroostook 4-H Spring Fling on May 11th<\/strong>.\u00a0 All Aroostook 4-H members, clubs & volunteers are invited to join us for a day filled with fun and learning.\u00a0 Details have not been finalized but we expect to offer lots of fun activities and workshops.\u00a0 More information will follow shortly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"graphicof<\/a>4-H Ag Explorer Mini Club<\/b><\/h3>\n

Join Miss Megan every Thursday in May and become an Ag Explorer! <\/span>Open to youth ages 5-8. 4-H membership is not required. <\/span>Register <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>, by April 25th.
\n<\/span>Limit to 12 participants, first come first serve.
\n<\/i><\/b>If any Junior or Senior members are interested in volunteering to help with the program please reach out to <\/span>megan.cook@maine.edu<\/span><\/a>. This is a great opportunity for older members to complete volunteer hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Statewide Program Highlight<\/b><\/h3>\n

<\/a>Farm Animal Care \u2013 FUNdamentals<\/b><\/h3>\n

<\/b>Are you interested in learning about livestock animals (such as cows, goats or sheep)? How to care for them? How do you know what to feed them, how do you actually do regular health checks and have proper housing? Join the 4-H Animal Science SPIN club. We will have 3 virtual sessions focused on what livestock need to live a healthy life and one field day that provides hands-on experience. Set yourself up for success in your 4-H project by learning the basics of animal care. Participants do not need to have any prior animal experience or currently own livestock to participate. This is a beginner\/introductory level program.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Virtual sessions will be on Wednesdays, April 24, May 1, and May 8, 2024. An Optional in-person field day will take place Saturday, May 4.<\/span>
\n<\/span>This club is open to youth ages 9 \u2013 18, space is limited to 15 participants. <\/span>
\n<\/span>More information and registration are available <\/span>online<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 Registration needed ASAP<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Maine 4-H Teen Ag Symposium 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sign Up Here!<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Dates: April 18-19, 2024<\/span>
\n<\/span>Location: University of Maine Orono<\/span>
\n<\/span>Ages: 14-18<\/span><\/p>\n

The 3rd annual 4-H Agriculture Symposium is an overnight experience for Maine youth ages 14-18. Participants will take part in hands-on learning opportunities, engage with industry professionals on the UMaine Orono campus, develop leadership skills, and make friendships with teens from around the state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Youth will participate in hands-on learning experiences at the Food Innovations Lab, Terrell House, UMaine Diagnostic Lab, and much more!<\/span><\/p>\n

4-H Ag Ambassadors are highly encouraged to attend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Current 4-H membership is not required. Assistance with transportation can be provided upon request.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>LENE Spring Science Snapshot Contest!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Flowers blooming? Eggs hatching? Creatures making their way to their spring time habitats? You betcha! As Earth keeps spinning around the sun, its tilt causes our seasons, which means it\u2019s time for another photo contest!<\/span><\/p>\n

Use your camera or smartphone to take a panorama of your favorite spring phenology!\u00a0 <\/span><\/i>Capture the sights and sounds of spring time science in your environment.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n