Follow Knox-Lincoln 4-H on Facebook! <\/span><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n October 1 <\/strong>Start of the new 4-H Year<\/p>\n October 8 <\/strong>Knox-Lincoln 4-H Leaders’ Association (KLLA) Meeting and Volunteer Voices Event, 6 pm, Extension office, Waldoboro<\/p>\n October 12<\/strong> Fall Family Day, 11 am \u2013 2 pm, UMaine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Tanglewood, Lincolnville<\/p>\n October 15<\/strong> Children\u2019s Water Festival, UMaine Orono<\/p>\n October 17<\/strong> Knox-Lincoln Extension Assoc. Open House, Annual Meeting, 4:30 \u2013 6:30 pm, Aldermere Farm, Rockport<\/p>\n October 17<\/strong> Deadline to register for 4-H Climate Civic Action SPIN Club, online<\/p>\n October 20<\/strong> KL 4-H Year-End Celebration, 2 \u2013 4 pm, Beaver Lodge, Hope<\/p>\n November 1<\/strong> Deadline to apply for 4-H National Trips (age14 \u2013 18\u2014enroll before this date to apply!)<\/em><\/p>\n November 12<\/strong> Knox-Lincoln 4-H Leaders’ Association (KLLA) Meeting, 6 pm, online only<\/p>\n November 12, 19<\/strong> “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey,\u201d 6 \u2013 7 pm, online<\/p>\n December 15<\/strong> 4-H Re-enrollments due (see article about ZSuite below)<\/em><\/p>\n Happy Birthday to Orin C., Carson D., Elise L., Alexandria M., and Milo P.!<\/p>\n We want to know what is important to YOU as a Maine 4-H volunteer! Join us for an evening of connection, brainstorming and sharing with other 4-H volunteers from your county. Tuesday, October 8, 6 \u2013 8 pm<\/strong> at the Knox-Lincoln Extension office in Waldoboro. Dinner will be provided. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required: Register for 4-H Volunteer Voices<\/a>. Questions? Contact Cindy Rogers, 207.832.0343, cynthia.rogers@maine.edu.<\/p>\n The business meeting of the Knox-Lincoln 4-H Leaders Association will follow the session.<\/p>\n Join your fellow 4-H members and leaders for the 2024 4-H Year-End Celebration at Beaver Lodge in Look for an invitation in your email inbox very soon. We look forward to seeing you there!<\/p>\n The Knox-Lincoln Counties Extension Association will hold its annual meeting and open house on Thursday, October 17<\/strong> from 4 \u2013 6 pm at Aldermere Farm, 20 Russell Avenue in Rockport, Maine.<\/p>\n Meet staff and board members from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and learn about the programs Extension provides for the Knox and Lincoln Counties community; from Maine Families\u2019 support for new parents, and 4-H Youth Development to Home Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, and Climate Resilience.<\/p>\n Tour Aldermere Farm\u2019s new Program Barn and Welcome Center and meet some of the iconic Belted Galloway herd while learning how Maine Coast Heritage Trust utilizes agriculture as a key conservation strategy. Hear about Aldermere Farm and Erickson Fields educational offerings, such as Farm Hands, 4-H Club, Kids Can Grow, Teen Agricultural Crew, and Erickson Fields Community Gardens, as well as our partnership with the Knox County Gleaners, a program of Come Spring Food Pantry in Union.<\/p>\n The free event will conclude with a short business meeting and a question and answering session for the public.\u00a0Light snacks. Registration is not required. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation contact extension.knoxlincoln@maine.edu, 207.832.0343.<\/p>\n ZSuite<\/em><\/strong> is the 4-H enrollment option available for families for the new 4-H Year. Current families can log into their ZSuite<\/em><\/strong> account and complete their re-enrollment, as well as all required forms, online. If you enrolled yourself last 4-H year (2023-2024), you can simply visit ZSuite<\/a> and use the password you set at that time. If you DID NOT use ZSuite to enroll in 2023-24, visit ZSuite, click \u201cForgot Password?\u201d and complete the prompts using the email address where you receive your 4-H communications.<\/p>\n Once you are in ZSuite, re-enrollment is just a few clicks away:<\/p>\n ZSuite<\/em><\/strong> has a help menu that offers step-by-step instructions in the system, as well as live chat for questions. You are also welcome to reach out to your county staff. Re-enrollments are due December 15. <\/strong><\/p>\n NEW: you must be enrolled by <\/em>October 31 to qualify for 4-H National Trips.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Exciting news! Applications are now open for the 2025 4-H National Trips, featuring 4-H Conference and 4-H Congress. These events offer incredible opportunities for leadership development and national networking. Any enrolled Maine 4-H Youth, ages 14 to 18 is eligible to apply. Applicants must be current Maine 4-H members at the time of application and the time of the actual trip.<\/p>\n Apply online by November 1, 2024:<\/strong>\u00a04-H National Trips Application<\/a>. Don\u2019t miss your chance to be part of these transformative experiences!<\/p>\n Interviews will occur early December 2024. Reach out to Kristy Ouellette at kristy.ouellette@maine.edu<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n Come to Fall Family Day at the UMaine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Tanglewood, 184 Tanglewood Rd, Lincolnville, ME from 11 am \u2013 2 pm on October 12<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Join us during the best season at Tanglewood, the Fall as we celebrate autumnal changes. This is a free family event open to all ages and abilities. Activities include cider pressing and tasting, face painting, pumpkin painting, garlic planting, nature bracelets, a campfire and s’mores, and time to explore the beauty of the woods at Tanglewood. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our programs and 4-H. For more information, contact Emma at\u00a0extension.tanglewood4h@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 207.789.5868.<\/p>\n This is a 3-part series for youth ages 12 \u2013 18 that will dive into real-world issues and what we can actually do about them. Join Christopher and Sarah as we take a look at the impacts of climate change. Christopher is\u00a0a second-year graduate student at the School of Policy and International Affairs (Global Policy with a focus in Climate Change and Environmental Policy).<\/p>\n Together we will learn about climate change from a global and a local perspective and explore opportunities for individual action to make a difference. This will involve hands-on, minds-on learning to unpack this big topic. This series will be held via Zoom, Mondays, October 28, November 4, and November 11<\/strong>, from 4:30 \u2013 5:30 pm. Registration closes October 17<\/strong>. For more information, and to register visit Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Open Registrations<\/a>.<\/p>\n Virtual Field Trips (VFTs) are an innovative way for youth to explore and learn about places and people that would otherwise be infeasible! These immersive, online experiences bring Maine\u2019s thriving aquaculture industry to life\u2014no travel required.<\/p>\n Accessible at no cost<\/strong>, the Virtual Field Trips are designed to break down geographical and financial barriers, making high-quality, hands-on learning available to all. Register online to receive a link to the VFTs. Each field trip also comes with complementary 4-H activity guides and lesson plans to help facilitate meaningful engagement with youth.<\/p>\n The first VFT currently available features the University of Maine\u2019s Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR), a large-scale, land-based aquaculture facility in Franklin, Maine. Additional virtual field trips are in development and will be rolled out throughout 2025 and 2026. These experiences offer insight into seafood production, workforce development, career exploration, and STEM concepts related to aquaculture technologies.<\/p>\n Register for a virtual Aquaculture field trip<\/a>. For more information: contact Carla Scocchi, 4-H Youth Development Professional, carla.scocchi@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Join us for our 4th<\/sup> annual Maine STEM Film Challenge! Hosted by the STEM Outreach program at the University of Southern Maine, the Maine STEM Film Challenge is a fantastic fall semester opportunity open to students of any level. This challenge is self-paced and very easy to get started with.<\/p>\n Divisions Include: Teams of 1 to 10 students storyboard, design, edit, and produce a 3 to 10 minute informational, multimedia video about any STEM topic of their choice. Films are evaluated on content, production quality, artistic merit, and accessibility. Groups of any kind are welcome to participate, including schools, community groups, and families.<\/p>\n Full challenge description, rules, rubrics, and past winning videos are available on the Maine STEM Film Challenge Website<\/a>. If you\u2019d like to be kept in the loop during the challenge season, click on the \u201cPre-Registration\u201d link to get started! For more information, email\u00a0msfc@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thinking about becoming a 4-H volunteer? We are looking for people to help youth find their spark and thrive! We offer lots of ways to be involved depending on your time and interests. Join us for two one-hour virtual sessions\u00a0to help you with your decision. By the end of the two-part series, you will have completed four short e-Learning modules to introduce you to the 4-H program, participate in an experiential learning activity, learn about the key aspects of positive youth development, and be introduced to ages and stages of youth. This core training will wrap up with an outline of next steps and an introduction to your county staff contact so you can begin the application process if you choose.\u00a0No pressure to commit,\u00a0no cost, and no reason to not attend!\u00a0Please note, these sessions are for individuals who are not currently enrolled 4-H volunteers.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n – Tuesdays, November 12 & 19,\u00a0 2024<\/strong> from 6:00 \u2013 7:00 pm<\/p>\n Register to Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey<\/a><\/p>\n Join Scarlett, Melissa, and the 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center at University of Maine, Orono, as they explore organisms found in the ocean on Tuesday, October 15, 2024<\/strong>. Kids get a chance to touch, hold, investigate, and explore species found in the Gulf of Maine. This free, hands-on, learning festival is geared towards 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. The event will be filled with a variety of water resource professionals that promote the value of clean water and healthy habitats, as well as provide teachers with materials and lessons they can use in their own classroom. For more information visit the Children\u2019s Water Festival website<\/a>.<\/p>\n The\u00a04-H Tick Project<\/a>\u00a0is a community science project engaging K \u2013 12 youth and educators, made possible through a partnership between\u00a04-H Youth Development,\u00a0UMaine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab,\u00a0Maine Forest Tick Survey, and members of the\u00a0Learning Ecosystems Northeast<\/a> partnership. The project provides youth an opportunity to explore ticks and tick-borne diseases, which is a connected story of climate, ecosystem change, and public health.<\/p>\n All educators interested in teaching about ticks in Maine are encouraged to participate in the project at no cost to you. This is a great project for 4-H clubs, SPIN clubs, home school groups, and more.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Send articles to cynthia.rogers@maine.edu Upcoming Events and Important Dates October 1 Start of the new 4-H Year October 8 Knox-Lincoln 4-H Leaders’ Association (KLLA) Meeting and Volunteer Voices Event, 6 pm, Extension office, Waldoboro October 12 Fall Family Day, 11 am \u2013 2 pm, UMaine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Tanglewood, Lincolnville October 15 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":71,"featured_media":5070,"parent":1934,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/page-withsidebar.php","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6073","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nUpcoming Events and Important Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
October Birthdays<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Leaders, Lend Your Volunteer Voices October 8!<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Audience](\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2022\/11\/IMG_3126-300x171.jpeg\")
<\/a>2024 4-H Year-End Celebration October 20<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nHope, Maine, Sunday, October 20, 2 \u2013 4 pm. <\/strong>Bring a snack to share at this beautiful location, and enjoy a celebration of the highlights and achievements from the past 4-H year!<\/p>\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/10\/IMG_5468-300x225.jpeg\")
<\/a>Knox-Lincoln Extension Annual Meeting and Open House<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Re-enrollment Time\u2014Families Can Do This Online!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a>APPLY NOW for 2025 4-H National Trips!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Fall Family Day at Tanglewood<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4-H Climate Civic Action SPIN Club<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Explore Maine\u2019s Aquaculture Industry with Virtual Field Trips from 4-H<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4th<\/sup> Annual Maine STEM Film Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n– 4-5 grades
\n– 6-8 grades
\n– 9-12 grades
\n– Any college grade<\/p>\nStart Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Northern Maine Children\u2019s Water Festival at UMaine<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4-H Tick Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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