{"id":7937,"date":"2025-08-15T14:42:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T18:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/?p=7937"},"modified":"2025-08-15T14:42:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T18:42:04","slug":"august-4-h-4-u","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/august-4-h-4-u\/","title":{"rendered":"August 4-H 4-U"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#important dates\">Important Dates to Remember<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#county\">County 4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#club news\">Club News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#state\">State 4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#leaders-association\">Penobscot County 4-H Leaders Association<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"important dates\"><\/a>Important Dates to Remember<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>August 20:<\/strong> Lego Mindstorm EV3 Robotics @ Bangor Public Library<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 26:<\/strong> Tri-County Wilderness Skills @ Palmyra Community Center<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>September 6:<\/strong> Field Day &amp; Fun Run<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>September 12:<\/strong> Millinocket Memorial Library Homeschool Meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>September 18:<\/strong> Volunteer Voices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>September 30:<\/strong> Tri-County 4-H Sampler &#8211; Animal Commodities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>October 1:<\/strong> ZSuite 4-H Reenrollment, Deadline: December 31<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"county\"><\/a>County 4-H News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong><b>Millinocket Memorial Library Homeschool Meeting<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thinking about starting a 4-H Homeschool Group in Millinocket?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re exploring the possibility and want to hear from you! Join us for an information session to learn what 4-H is all about, share your ideas, and see if this could be a great fit for your homeschool family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Date: Friday, September 12<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Location: Millinocket Memorial Library &#8211;\u00a0 5 Maine Ave, Millinocket, ME<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Time: 10:00 am<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether you\u2019re curious, ready to jump in, or just want to learn more, you\u2019re welcome!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"7131\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7131\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/08\/IMG_6481-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Yellow and orange sunflowers with blue sky in background.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/08\/IMG_6481-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/08\/IMG_6481-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/08\/IMG_6481-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/08\/IMG_6481-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/08\/IMG_6481-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/08\/IMG_6481-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/08\/IMG_6481-105x105.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/08\/IMG_6481-317x317.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/08\/IMG_6481-423x423.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/08\/IMG_6481-634x634.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/08\/IMG_6481-846x846.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/08\/IMG_6481-951x951.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/08\/IMG_6481-1268x1268.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/08\/IMG_6481-32x32.jpeg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Christina Lannan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong><b>Field Day &amp; Fun Run<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Join us for our annual Field Day and the Harvest Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This seasonal celebration will feature informational tables, tastings and art in the garden. Visitors can explore over 30 themed gardens, including our expanded Harvest for Hunger gardens and the well-established native plant collection. Staff and volunteers will provide insights on soil testing, season extension and pollinator-friendly gardening.<\/p>\n<p>Children up to 12-years-old can participate in a \u00bd mile Harvest Fun Run through farm fields adjacent to the demonstration garden. Register for the Fun Run <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe05lh-VpOzI3sh-Kat6BpBH9icj39VCvJKPII2ycrgAghCIA\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online<\/a> or with paper forms at the event.<\/p>\n<p>The event will also feature the Great Veggie Race, where competitors of all ages can create and decorate wheeled vegetable vehicles. Participants can bring their own vegetable (under 3 lbs, please) or select one upon arrival. No registration required for the veggie race.<\/p>\n<p>The event is free and open to all. In case of inclement weather, please check this <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/home-gardening\/rogers-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Kate Garland, katherine.garland@maine.edu; 207.942.7396.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Volunteer Voices<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We want to hear from <\/span><b>YOU<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 what matters most to you as a Maine 4-H volunteer? Join us for an evening of <\/span><b>connection, brainstorming, and sharing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with fellow 4-H volunteers from your county.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Time: 6:00 PM \u2013 7:30 PM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Location: Penobscot County Office<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 307 Maine Ave, Bangor, ME<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dinner will be provided!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No cost to attend \u2014 but <a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/event-registrations\/41361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">registration<\/a> is required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration deadline: September 12th\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s work together to strengthen our 4-H community \u2014 we hope to see you there!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Farm-To-Table Camp <\/b>(photos by Kate Garland)<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"7974\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7974\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Laurie-kitchen-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"girl with braids and hat in a kitchen with two adults. One adult is washing dishes in the background while the other is showing how to wipe the rim of a jar recently filled with vegetables and pickle brine. Bowl of curled garlic scapes and miscellaneous canning supplies in foreground. \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Laurie-kitchen-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Laurie-kitchen-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Laurie-kitchen-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Laurie-kitchen-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Laurie-kitchen-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Laurie-kitchen-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Laurie-kitchen.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laurie Bowen, Food System Professional helped campers make refrigerator pickles, freezer jam and gave them a taste of fruit leather made with Maine wild blueberries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This year\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Farm-to-Table<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> summer camp, held July 28\u2013August 1 at the beautiful demonstration garden at Rogers Farm, gave youth ages 9\u201312 an unforgettable hands-on experience in growing, harvesting, cooking, and sharing food. Campers kicked off their week with a rainbow scavenger hunt and garden tours before diving into planting fall crops and learning food preservation techniques with help from the UMaine Extension team. Over five packed days, they harvested fresh vegetables, baked sourdough, crafted bouquets, and learned to make healthy meals with ingredients they picked themselves; highlighting the full cycle of food from soil to table.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"7975\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7975\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Honey-gathering-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"campers dressed in white bee suits gather closely around a beekeeper, also in a bee suit, all looking down onto part of a hive that is out of site in the picture.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Honey-gathering-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Honey-gathering-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Honey-gathering-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Honey-gathering-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Honey-gathering-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Honey-gathering-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/FTC-Honey-gathering.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There was not a shy one in the bunch when it came to exploring the beehives on campus. Dr. Phil Fanning and David Fiacco showed them hives, extracted honey and even helped the kids make their own lip balm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each day brought new adventures: exploring pollinators and honey extraction with campus bee experts, harvesting potatoes and grains with UMaine researchers, creating veggie pizzas with culinary experts, and touring the Hudson Museum. A Friday field trip to University of Maine\u2019s Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research in Franklin capped the week, followed by a \u201cTaste of Camp\u201d celebration where families joined in for tastings, farm tours, and well-earned recognition. Alongside delicious food, campers also contributed to a service project and helped create a collaborative art installation. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who made this vibrant, educational week possible and to the UMaine 4-H foundation for generously covering the cost of our van transportation!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rogers Farm, part of the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station at the state\u2019s R1 public research university, continues to be a hub for hands-on learning and community engagement. Located at 914 Bennoch Road in Old Town, the demonstration garden is open to the public from dawn to dusk, seven days a week. Visitors are always welcome to explore, learn, and photograph the gardens. If you snap a great shot, be sure to tag us @rogersfarmdemonstrationgarden! Rooted on unceded Wabanaki territory, Rogers Farm is guided by a mission to educate visitors in sustainable horticultural practices and empower them through service learning. We envision a vibrant, inclusive learning space that connects people to the natural world and supports positive community change, and we remain committed to values of equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all we do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information, visit our website or contact Kate Garland 207.942.7396 or <\/span><a href=\"mailto:katherine.garland@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">katherine.garland@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>RAD Camp<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"7989\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7989\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/RAD-Camp3-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids and an adult doing a craft activity at a round table with paint, plastic tiles, and a tub of water with small toys\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/RAD-Camp3-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/RAD-Camp3-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/RAD-Camp3-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/RAD-Camp3-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/RAD-Camp3-105x140.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/RAD-Camp3-317x423.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/RAD-Camp3-423x564.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/RAD-Camp3-634x845.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/RAD-Camp3-846x1128.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/RAD-Camp3-951x1268.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/RAD-Camp3-1268x1691.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/RAD-Camp3-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Emily Pigeon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"7988\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7988\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Rad-Camp-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"youth exploring 3 wildlife pelts laying a table\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Rad-Camp-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Rad-Camp-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Rad-Camp-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Rad-Camp-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Rad-Camp-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Rad-Camp-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Rad-Camp-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Rad-Camp-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Rad-Camp-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Rad-Camp-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Rad-Camp-1268x1690.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Rad-Camp-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Emily Pigeon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This summer, Emily had the joy of visiting RAD Camp in Orono\u2014a UMaine Campus Recreation and Town of Orono summer program designed for campers eager to explore a variety of activities and share new experiences with friends. Campers in grades K\u20135 enjoyed swimming, rock climbing, sports, arts and crafts, canoeing, field games, library time, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As part of the fun, Emily and Meg, Statewide STEM professional, hosted a series of pop-in nature workshops, from creating colorful animal pony bead crafts, to exploring a touch tank and making \u201cseaweed animal squishies,\u201d to investigating pelts, skulls, and tracks with a wildlife toolkit. Each activity brought new discoveries, plenty of smiles, and a chance for campers to grow their curiosity, creativity, self-esteem, leadership skills, and teamwork\u2014all while connecting with the natural world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>4-H Summer Learning<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"7983\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7983 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Virtual-Babysitting-2-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"adult holding a baby doll during virtual babysitters with green background and white 4-H clover\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Virtual-Babysitting-2-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Virtual-Babysitting-2-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Virtual-Babysitting-2-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Virtual-Babysitting-2-1536x1005.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Virtual-Babysitting-2-2048x1339.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Virtual-Babysitting-2-105x69.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Virtual-Babysitting-2-317x207.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Virtual-Babysitting-2-423x277.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Virtual-Babysitting-2-634x415.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Virtual-Babysitting-2-846x553.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Virtual-Babysitting-2-951x622.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Virtual-Babysitting-2-1268x829.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emily Pigeon, Community Education Assistant demonstrating the correct way to hold a baby. (Max)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emily had the chance to connect with youth virtually through two interactive programs. The first was a three-part Babysitting Workshop Series, where participants explored the ages and stages of child development, learned tips and tricks for caring for young children, practiced commonly used ASL signs, and discussed preventive safety measures. They also received resources for more in-depth first aid training and guidance on how to start and grow their own babysitting business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The second program was a Self-Care Workshop that encouraged youth to build healthy habits and stress-management tools they can use for years to come. Participants created their own bath salts, designed miniature zen gardens, and made \u201chappy lists\u201d filled with things that bring them joy. They also took part in a deep breathing stretch to promote relaxation and mindfulness. Each activity offered hands-on ways for youth to prioritize their well-being and develop lifelong skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b><strong>Skip the Stress \u2013 Get Into College with 4-H Direct Admissions!<\/strong><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Great news for Maine 4-H high school juniors and seniors: applying to college just got a whole lot easier. With\u00a0<strong>4-H Direct Admissions<\/strong>, you can be\u00a0<strong>automatically considered for admission to all seven of Maine\u2019s Public Universities<\/strong>\u2014no Common App, no test scores, no essays, no recommendations, and\u00a0<strong>no application fees<\/strong>\u00a0required!<br \/>\nIf you&#8217;re enrolled in any 4-H program in Maine, you&#8217;re eligible. Just <strong>click to opt in<\/strong>, and we\u2019ll take care of the rest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/students\/4-h-opt-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to opt in. We will do the rest. <\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/students\/direct-admissions-for-4h-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to learn more about 4-H Direct Admissions <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is your future\u2014made simple. #BeyondReady<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Big E Ruby Morris 4-H Scholarship<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Every two years Maine has the opportunity to select an Eastern States Exposition participant to receive a $500 scholarship towards continuing his or her education beyond high school, and this is one of our years!<\/p>\n<p>This is a scholarship that was established by The Morris Family who are longtime concessionaires at ESE.\u00a0 A total of three $500 scholarships are awarded each year.\u00a0 In 2025 and future odd-numbered years, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont will each name a scholarship recipient.\u00a0 In even-numbered years, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut name a scholarship recipient.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/annual-events\/ruby-morris-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> for all information about applying.\u00a0 Materials must be received by 4:30 pm on Friday, August 15, 2025.\u00a0 If you have any questions, contact Jessy Brainerd at 207.581.3877 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jessica.brainerd@maine.edu\">jessica.brainerd@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Maine 4-H Celebrates \u201cThe Year of Youth in Agriculture\u201d with New Ag Challenge<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The state of Maine has officially declared 2025 as\u00a0<strong>\u201cThe Year of Youth in Agriculture,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0an exciting initiative to highlight the vital role young people play in the future of our state\u2019s agricultural landscape. In celebration of this significant declaration, Maine 4-H is thrilled to encourage all our members to delve deeper into the rich and diverse world of Maine agriculture.<\/p>\n<p>Agriculture is a cornerstone of Maine 4-H as well as the economy and heritage of our state, offering a vast array of unique and rewarding opportunities, from traditional farming and livestock management to innovative food production, sustainable practices, and agricultural technology. This is the perfect time for our 4-H members to explore the many facets of this dynamic industry.<\/p>\n<p>To help you do just that, Maine 4-H is launching the <strong>4-H Ag Challenge!<\/strong>\u00a0This special challenge is designed to guide members through an exploration of the unique and vast opportunities within Maine agriculture. To complete the challenge, members must complete activities from each section, with the number of required activities varying by age group:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cloverbud (ages 5-8):<\/strong>2 activities per section<\/li>\n<li><strong>Junior (ages 9-13):<\/strong>3 activities per section<\/li>\n<li><strong>Senior (ages 14-18):<\/strong>4 activities per section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umainesystem.sharepoint.com\/sites\/UM-OnlineDocs\/Shared%20Documents\/Forms\/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FUM%2DOnlineDocs%2FShared%20Documents%2FExtension%2F4%2DH%2FYOYIA%20Challenge%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2FUM%2DOnlineDocs%2FShared%20Documents%2FExtension%2F4%2DH&amp;p=true&amp;ga=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4-H Ag Challenge Download (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve completed your activities, please return the form to the 4-H Ag Leadership team at extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu\u00a0or to your local UMaine Extension office. As a special reward for completing the challenge, you will receive a\u00a0specially designed Maine 4-H Ag Challenge hat!\u00a0Prizes will be mailed to those who complete the challenge. This challenge will run through the entirety of 2025, giving you plenty of time to explore!<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions please contact:<br \/>\nMegan Cook<br \/>\n4-H Youth Development Professional, Aroostook County<br \/>\nmegan.cook@maine.edu<br \/>\n207.532.6548<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"leaders-association\"><\/a>Penobscot County 4-H Leaders\u2019 Association<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Penobscot County 4-H Leaders\u2019 Association Meeting Minutes &#8211; July 17, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Attendance: Donna Gangitano, Emily Pigeon (staff), Lucia Brown (Sec.\/Treas.), Scott Leeman (Pres.)<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was called to order at 6:06.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary\u2019s Report:\u00a0 Scott motions to accept the minutes as written, Donna seconds.\u00a0 All in favor.<\/p>\n<p>Campership checks to Grace Coffe and Abby Caron were sent after 6\/30.<\/p>\n<p>Staff Reports:<\/p>\n<p>4-H Fun Fact<\/p>\n<p>Roger\u2019s Farm:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick flowers for free<\/li>\n<li>Veggies are for local food pantries<\/li>\n<li>Farm to Table 4-H camp every summer<\/li>\n<li>Field Day in September and other various events throughout the year<\/li>\n<li>Let Emily know if you and your club are interested in supporting the farm (volunteering), and she will connect you with Kate Garland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Deadlines<\/p>\n<p>August 15: Big E Ruby Morris 4-H Scholarship<\/p>\n<p>Upcoming Events<br \/>\nAugust 6: DIY Tranquility 4-H Summer Learning Series (two spots open, registration deadline TOMORROW)<\/p>\n<p>August 7: Wildlife Toolkit @ Millinocket Library<\/p>\n<p>August 20: Lego Mindstorm EV3 Robotics @ Bangor Public Library<\/p>\n<p>August 26: Tri-County Wilderness Skills @ Palmyra Community Center<\/p>\n<p>Camperships &#8211; None.<\/p>\n<p>Commodity\/Event Grants &#8211; None.<\/p>\n<p>Fundraising<br \/>\nPotential fundraiser \u2013 sock fundraiser \u2013 they are tall, nice quality socks.\u00a0 It has the 4-H clover on them.\u00a0 Emily will bring information to the next meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Old Business \u2013 were bottle drive accounts set up at Damon\u2019s in Bangor or Skeeters in Old Town? \u00a0Still in progress.<\/p>\n<p>BSF<br \/>\nDrop off exhibits for the exhibit hall 2-7 on Wednesday, July 23rd.\u00a0 Judges will be judging early on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Next Meeting: August 21 &#8211; 6:00 pm<\/p>\n<p>Secretary\u2019s Report<br \/>\nTreasurer&#8217;s Report<br \/>\nStaff Reports<br \/>\nCamperships<br \/>\nCommodity Grants<br \/>\nFundraising<br \/>\nBangor State Fair<br \/>\nApplication Requirements \u2013 August or September<\/p>\n<p>Scott makes a motion to adjourn at 6:43, seconded by Lucia.\u00a0 All in favor.<\/p>\n<p>***********************************<\/p>\n<p>Discuss fundraising opportunities in September\/October.\u00a0 Put on the agenda in that month.<\/p>\n<p>September\/October &#8211; Discuss campership form amendments (last 12 mo. fundraising, participation in the past and current year; project record could be submitted for past year participation).<\/p>\n<p>Discuss application requirements in Aug.\/Sept.<\/p>\n<p>Budget needs to go on the agenda in October.<\/p>\n<p>Add to November Agenda, reminder that Club Audits not submitted timely (November) are due no later than January.<\/p>\n<p>Track attendance from January &#8211; November<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Contact:\u00a0 Wendy Robertson, Administrative Specialist, by email at <a href=\"mailto:wendy.robertson@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wendy.robertson@maine.edu<\/a> or by phone at 942.7396 or contact Emily Pigeon, Community Education Assistant, email <a href=\"mailto:emily.pigeon@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">emily.pigeon@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Institutional Equity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Important Dates to Remember County 4-H News Club News State 4-H News Penobscot County 4-H Leaders Association Important Dates to Remember August 20: Lego Mindstorm EV3 Robotics @ Bangor Public Library August 26: Tri-County Wilderness Skills @ Palmyra Community Center September 6: Field Day &amp; Fun Run September 12: Millinocket Memorial Library [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":90,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[182,176],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7937","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-4h-4u-news","category-4h-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>August 4-H 4-U - Cooperative Extension in Penobscot County - University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/august-4-h-4-u\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"August 4-H 4-U - Cooperative Extension in Penobscot County - University of Maine Cooperative Extension\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Table of Contents Important Dates to Remember County 4-H News Club News State 4-H News Penobscot County 4-H Leaders Association Important Dates to Remember August 20: Lego Mindstorm EV3 Robotics @ Bangor Public Library August 26: Tri-County Wilderness Skills @ Palmyra Community Center September 6: Field Day &amp; 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