4-H Dog Clinic
This 4-H Dog Clinic is hosted by the Maine 4-H State Dog Committee and will be focusing on the skills of Canine Good Citizenship on Saturday, August 13, 2022. For more information, contact Sheila Norman at sheila.norman@maine.edu.
Cooperative Extension in Penobscot County
Cooperative Extension in Penobscot County
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Last day to drop off projects at the Penobscot County office for the Piscataquis Valley Fair
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Piscataquis Valley Fair
Penobscot County 4-H'ers are invited to enter their exhibits in the 4-H Exhibit Hall at the 2022 Piscataquis Valley Fair. Exhibits can be dropped off at the fairgrounds on Tuesday, August 23 between 2 and 5 pm. The items will then be judged and on display during the fair from August 25th to the 28th. […]
Tractor Supply Company Fall Paper Clover Campaign
The fall Tractor Supply Company (TSC) Paper Clover Campaign will run from Oct. 5 until Oct. 16. Tractor Supply proudly began their partnership with 4-H in 2010 and have since helped raise over $14 million through Paper Clover fundraisers. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 69,000 students by providing them with hands-on learning […]
Maine 4-H Dog Clinic
The registration is full. The August Maine 4-H Dog Clinic has been rescheduled to October 8, 2022, from 8 a.m. to noon. Where: University of Maine’s Witter Farm in Old Town, Maine Who: Anyone between the ages of 9 and 18 interested in learning more about training dogs in the skills of Canine Good Citizenship is welcome […]
4-H Maple Sugaring 101
VirtualDates: 4-H Maple Sugaring will begin in February. Exact dates to be determined soon. Location: The meetings will be virtual/online with the members from Penobscot, Waldo, and Somerset Counties, followed by hands-on experience in our county. The hands-on meeting days will depend on the weather and when the sap is running.
Free
4-H Club in Orrington
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.
Starting Seeds Indoors Workshop (Virtual)
VirtualLearn best practices for growing seedlings indoors. Participants will learn how to develop a personalized seed starting calendar based on Maine weather conditions and hear practical tips for the small-scale home gardener. A recording will be shared with anyone who pre-registers for this event. Pre-registration is required. Presented by Kate Garland, Horticulture Professional with the […]
Introduction to 4-H Public Speaking
FREE University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H staff Sheila Norman and Trisha Smith will lead an Introduction to 4-H Public Speaking for youth 5 and up and interested adults. 4-H enrollment is not required to attend the information session. Enrollment forms for youth and volunteer application forms for adults will be available at the event […]
Penobscot County 4-H Seed Sale
Choose from 50 Easy-to-Grow Varieties Shop online at: fedcoseeds.com/fundraisers/PEN4H-24 Online orders are encouraged to keep costs low. Order deadline is April 1st. All orders will be shipped approximately one week after the deadline to the fundraiser coordinator, Corinna Caron for distribution. Make checks payable to: Penobscot County Leaders' Association. Support us and share the joy […]
Total Eclipse Prep Party for 4-H Volunteers
On April 8, 2024, parts of Maine will experience a total solar eclipse- and this won’t happen for another 20 years! A total solar eclipse happens when the moon lies exactly between the sun and the Earth, casting its shadow on a small patch of the Earth’s surface. Does the idea of a total solar eclipse […]
Managing Insects and Disease in the Home Garden
Old Nokomis Building 266 Williams Road, Newport, 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. Pre-registration required – $15/person […]
$15
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