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Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Training

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 to help you with your decision. By the end of the two-part series, you will have […]

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4-H Adventures in Health Science SPIN CLUB

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program will offer 4-H Adventures in Health Science to students ages 12 to 18 in both Piscataquis and Penobscot Counties. The program offers youth the opportunity to learn about careers in the field of health care through direct interaction with medical professionals who practice in Piscataquis County. Limit […]

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Fall 2023 Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassadors Program

Who: This program is for all Maine youth ages 14 – 18. What: This hybrid program will provide youth with an opportunity to connect to local agriculture, build relationships with industry professionals, develop professional and advocacy skills, and explore careers in agriculture. The 2023 fall cohort will explore careers and local agriculture through in-person field trips (limited […]

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New 4-H Teen Leadership Program: YOUth Have a Voice!

Registration Opening June 21st for New 4-H Teen Leadership Program: YOUth Have a Voice! May 31, 2023  News YOUth have a Voice!: Youth in Governance and Civic Engagement is a nine-month program open to teens and recent high school graduates who are interested in taking a more active role in serving their local communities, the state, or […]

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4-H Fun

2023 4-H Summer Learning Series Workshops Explore our workshops open to all youth ages 5-18! The 4-H Summer Learning Series will be offered from July 5 – August 10, 2023. Sign up for our email list using the form on the 4-H Summer Learning Series page to receive notifications and reminders about registrations and workshops. To see […]

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4-H Summer Learning Series

Registration is now open for enrolled Maine 4-H members, and for all youth on June 5th. 2023 marks the FOURTH year Maine 4-H is offering a Summer Learning Series!  This year, workshops will run from July 5 – August 10, and there is something for everyone! https://extension.umaine.edu/4h/summer-learning/

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Orrington 4-H Club

The first meeting of the new 4-H club in Orrington will be held on June 8 at 6:00. The meeting will be at the soccer field behind the Orrington school. For ages 5-12.

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4-H Maple Sugaring 101

Sign up soon, space is limited! Location: The meetings will be online with the members from Piscataquis, Penobscot, Waldo, and Somerset Counties, followed by hands-on experience in our county. Dates:  There will be 3 online meetings: 6:00 pm Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6:00 pm  Wednesday, March 1 6:00 pm  Wednesday, March 8. The hands-on meeting days […]

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September 1, 2020 – Herbaceous Landscape Plants

Disclaimer/Request I’m hoping to make this next MGV training session (botany part 2) a more interactive class using a few short activities where I’ll have you work in small groups using the virtual breakout rooms that we used once last spring. It’s ok if you don’t have a camera, but I’m hoping more of you […]

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June 2, 2020 Vegetables (part 2)

Hi Master Gardeners, You’ve completed the spring training – congratulations! I’ve said it many times before, but I’ll say it again – your commitment to the training in these circumstances is much appreciated. I look forward to sharing volunteer opportunities that you can do away from home as soon as our administration allows us to do so. […]

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