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May 2026 4-H Newsletter

Table of Contents 4-H Calendar 4-H Club Happenings State 4-H News Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H May 14: Agriculture 101 with 4-H, 3:30-4:30 PM, Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth May 18: Maker Monday #7, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 4-H Office in Falmouth May 20: Fun with 4-H, 1:30-2:30 PM, Windham Public […]

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The Gardens at Tidewater Farm: Spring 2026

Garden Update Welcome Spring! Early mornings are filled with birdsong, the days are growing longer, elvers are being harvested in the Presumpscot River, and our pussy willows are beginning to show their silvery catkins. Once they bloom, they will provide much needed early forage for newly emerged pollinators. The Market Garden has transformed from a […]

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April 2026 4-H Newsletter

Table of Contents 4-H Calendar 4-H Club Happenings State 4-H News Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H April 1: Enrollment due for new 4-H members April 3: Cumberland County Scholarships and Camperships due to County Office April 7-May 5: Farm Tractor Safety Course, Shaw Cherry Hill Farm, Gorham April 10-15: […]

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Spring 2026 Master Gardener Volunteer Newsletter

In this issue… From the President From the Plant Sale Committee  Roots: Meet Emily Mazurak Volunteer Spotlight: Yarmouth Community Gardens Ask an MGV: Tips & Tricks for Your Best Garden Yet Upcoming Events MGV Updates From the President “I used to visit and revisit it a dozen times a day and stand in deep contemplation over my […]

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March 2026 4-H Newsletter

Table of Contents 4-H Calendar 4-H Club Happenings State 4-H News Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H March 1: ESE Dairy Team Intent Forms Due March 2: Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarships due to County office March 12: Agriculture 101 with 4-H, 3:30-4:30 PM, Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth March 18: […]

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February 2026 4-H Newsletter

Table of Contents 4-H Calendar 4-H Club Happenings State 4-H News Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H February 6: Fashion Revue, Intent to Participate Form is due February 18: Fun with 4-H, 1:30-2:30 PM, Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Rd, Windham February 19: Fashion Revue Projects due to the […]

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January 2026 4-H Newsletter

Table of Contents 4-H Calendar 4-H Club Happenings State 4-H News Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H January 4: Winterfest, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Junction Bowl, Gorham, ME January 6: Fryeburg Fair Market Steer Intent due January 15: CC 4-H Leaders & Volunteers Meeting, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Online & 80 Huston Road, Gorham, […]

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December 2025 4-H Newsletter

Table of Contents 4-H Calendar 4-H Club Happenings State 4-H News Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H December 17: Fun with 4-H, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Windham Public Library December 22: Maker Monday #2, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 4-H Office in Falmouth December 31: Enrollments due for returning 4-H members January 4: Winterfest, 1:00-4:00 […]

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November 2025 4-H Newsletter

Table of Contents 4-H Calendar 4-H Club Happenings State 4-H News Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H November 15: IRS 990 E-Postcards due November 19: Fun with 4-H, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Windham Public Library November 20: CC 4-H Leaders Meeting, 7:00-9:00 PM, Online & 80 Huston Road, Gorham, ME November 24: […]

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The Gardens at Tidewater Farm: Fall 2025

Garden Update We’ve reached fall!  The colors and textures are changing daily at Tidewater as the season shifts. Chipmunks are busy digging endless holes to store their winter caches, and the landscape is alive with seasonal transitions. This time of year highlights plants and shrubs that offer late-season forage for bees and fruits for songbirds, […]

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