Cooperative Extension in Penobscot County

Tuesdays at the Bangor Public Library from June 25 to July 30, 3-4 pm. Learn about the producers, consumers, and decomposers that make up our local food web! Make a nature notebook to record your observations in the wild of your own backyard, and drop in at the library for hands-on activities. For youth going […]

Fair Prep Workshop Excited to participate in the fair but not sure how to start? Join us on July 9 for an informal workshop that will walk you through how to enter an item or club display in the Exhibit Hall. Meet as a group at 9:30 at the Penobscot County Extension Office, or drop in anytime […]

Maine 4-H Days is Back in 2024! Maine 4-H Days will be July 19-21, 2024 at the Windsor Fairgrounds! We are looking forward to hosting 4-H families for an in-person overnight event with group activities on Friday evening and educational workshops on Saturday. Maine 4-H Days is an annual event, sponsored by the Maine 4-H Foundation, with […]

Bangor State Fair: July 25 – 28  &  August 1 – 3 Welcome back Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Old McDonald’s Farm, and the 4-H Exhibit Hall! 4-H’ers participate in fairs to show what they’ve learned by displaying a wide variety of skills in a vast number of projects including topics from animal husbandry to science […]

Open Registrations Pre-registration is required for all 4-H Virtual Learning workshops. Space is limited. Some workshops may require materials and adult assistance. Register on the informational page (link provided with each description below) for programs, for each workshop of interest. Participants will receive an email confirmation once their registration is submitted. Open Registrations 4-H Aquarium Club Cost: Free […]

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer and learning more about the Maine 4-H Program. The 4-H Volunteer e-Learning Course is designed to orient those interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer. Participants will learn about the following: Volunteer Roles and Relationships You Can Create a Safe and Inclusive Environment You Can Promote Positive […]

This is an inclusive teen event, returning March 2024 to Washington, D.C. Join us for four days of inspiring speakers, workshop sessions, activities, and entertainment. The summit will provide high-school aged youth from across the country the opportunity to explore the best 4-H has to offer in STEM, Agriscience, and Healthy Living. Don’t miss this […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]