4-H Volunteer Connections: Preparing for Youth Engagement – Free
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 […]
4-H Volunteer Connections: Building Connections for Success
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 […]
Managing Insects and Disease in the Home Garden
Stetson Public Library 70 Village Rd, Stetson, ME, United StatesJapanese beetles, slugs, squash bugs, powdery mildew, blight, grubs . . . gardening joy can come hand-in-hand with gardening woes. This workshop will help you develop a non-chemical strategy for managing some of the common pests we encounter in Maine gardens. Presented by University of Maine Cooperative Extension Horticulturist Kate Garland. Photo by Pamela Hargest […]
Speak Up! PEN/PSQ 4-H Public Speaking Showcase
Share your spark with an audience! Cloverbuds and 4-H'ers may present a demonstration or illustrated talk. Youth 9-18 may qualify for the Speak Up, Maine 4-H! Public Speaking Showcase, held April 5 on the UMaine Campus. For more information email Trisha Smith at trisha.smith1@maine.edu or call 564.3301. March 15th 1:00pm - 4:00pm Snow date: March […]
4-H Page Day in Augusta – Sign Up Now!
Date: Mar 18, 2025 Where: Augusta Maine State Legislature Time: 8:30am-12:30pm Deadline: First come, first serve, March 7 If you are interested in serving as a page, please register here: https://forms.gle/goNmpWt7CmaTDGF76 An opportunity to participate in 4-H Page Day is being offered on Tuesday, March 18. It is Maine Agriculture Policy Day in the Maine […]
4-H Volunteer Connections: Growing Beyond the Ribbon
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 […]
2025 Central Maine School Garden Educators Symposium
UMaine Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County 307 Maine Ave., Bangor, ME, United StatesMarch 29, 2025 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (snow date March 30)307 Maine Avenue, Bangor, Maine 04401 (Google Maps)Cost: Free Register Online Pre-registration is required. Photo by Christina Lannan Join us for a day of collaborative learning and inspiration at the Central Maine School Garden Educators Symposium! Our goal is to create a conversational and comfortable environment […]
ServSafe® Certification
UMaine Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County 307 Maine Ave., Bangor, ME, United StatesUniversity 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: Friday, April 4, 2025 (Inclement Weather […]
Native Plants for the Ornamental Garden-Dover-Foxcroft
Thompson Free Library 186 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, United StatesJoin us for an engaging session exploring the rising interest in using native plants. Discover why native plants matter and how to integrate them into your spaces. Learn about the concept of 'native,' explore valuable resources for selecting the right plants for your site and enjoy a virtual walk through a curated collection of native […]
Native Plants for the Ornamental Garden – Bangor
Bangor Public Library 145 Harlow St., Bangor, United StatesFriday, April 11, 2025 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Bangor Public Library 145 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine 04401 (Google Maps) Cost: Free (Pre-registration preferred) Register Online Photo by Kate Garland Join us for an engaging session exploring the rising interest in using native plants. Discover why native plants matter and how to integrate them into your […]
Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassadors
Maine 4-H is launching a new session cohort for interested eligible youth for the Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassadors program! The program is designed for youth ages 14-18 who are interested in any aspect of agriculture. Youth spend time getting to know each other and learn both online and in-person in sessions facilitated by UMaine 4-H […]
Planning a Preserving Garden – Patten
Veterans' Memorial Library 61 Shin Pond Road, Patten, United StatesWednesday, April 16, 2025 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Veterans' Memorial Library 61 Shin Pond Road, Patten, Maine 04765 (Google Maps) Cost: Free Register Online Winter is the perfect time to plan your garden with future food preservation activities in mind. A University of Maine Cooperative Extension Food Systems Professional and a UMaine Extension Horticulture Professional […]
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