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Inspiring Lifelong Connections to Nature at Bryant Pond 4-H Camp & Learning Center<\/h2>\n
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\"TheFor over 50 years, the University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond<\/strong> (formerly the Maine Conservation School) has strengthened children’s relationship with the natural world with a combination of inspired outdoor fun, practical woods-wise skills, and “hands-on” conservation education. Helping young people learn to take care of our natural world and themselves when they are in it is our most important goal.<\/p>\n

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In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).<\/em><\/p>\n

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Any person who needs accommodation to participate in a Bryant Pond 4-H or Greenland Point 4-H program should contact the office at 207.665.2068 or Email: extension.bryantpond@maine.edu <\/a>to discuss their needs in advance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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