Cooperative Extension in Penobscot County

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 […]

The 137th Piscataquis Valley Fair August 22nd-25th 2024 Piscataquis Valley Fair 2024 4-H Piscataquis Valley Fair Exhibit Rules (PDF) (WORD) 4-H Piscataquis Valley Fair Exhibit Registration Form (PDF) (WORD) Directions to the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds can be found (here)  

Story Time in the Garden with Miss Cindy from Old Town Public Library on Friday, September 6th from 10:00-11:00 am. Bring a blanket and a stuffed animal to get cozy while we enjoy a story, then stay to explore the gardens and pick a bouquet. This is a free community event. For more information or […]

Photo by Christina Lannan Join us for our annual Field Day and the Harvest Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy garden demos, taste tests, and art in the garden. Visitors can explore over 30 themed plots, including the new Color Trail and our well-established Native Plant Collection. Learn […]

This is a 3-part series for youth ages 12-18 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 a second-year graduate student at the School of Policy and International Affairs (Global Policy) with […]

Are you interested in babysitting? Do you have younger siblings at home? Do you want to feel more confident working with kids? This is the perfect 4-H club for you! The Super Sitter Babysitting Course is designed to prepare youth ages 12-16 for babysitting responsibilities. During this SPecial INterest club, teens will learn basic safety […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension can help you achieve your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry, including non-profit organizations. UMaine Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® training using the latest ServSafe® Manager Book, 7th Edition Revised, and exam proctoring. Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 (Inclement Weather Date: […]

Support 4-H and share the joy of gardening! We receive 50% of every sale. Online orders are encouraged to keep costs low.  Shop online at: https://fedcoseeds.com/fundraisers/PEN4H-25 Make checks payable to Penobscot County 4-H Leaders Association. Choose from 51 Easy-to-Grow Varieties. All orders will be shipped approximately one week after the deadline to the fundraiser coordinator […]

Our 4-H Volunteer Connections are structured to offer connection, engagement, and networking for our 4-H volunteers in the Northeast Region. We bring volunteers together from CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, and WV! These Zoom sessions start with “connection before content” with fun icebreaker games and conversation.  We then move to the […]

Our 4-H Volunteer Connections are structured to offer connection, engagement, and networking for our 4-H volunteers in the Northeast Region. We bring volunteers together from CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, and WV! These Zoom sessions start with “connection before content” with fun icebreaker games and conversation.  We then move to […]