{"id":9332,"date":"2026-08-05T11:30:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T15:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/?p=9332"},"modified":"2026-08-05T15:51:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T19:51:26","slug":"august-4-h-4-u-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/august-4-h-4-u-2\/","title":{"rendered":"August 4-H 4-U"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#important\">Important Dates to Remember<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#county\">County 4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#club\">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 news\"><\/a>Important Dates to Remember<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>July 30 &#8211; August 8:<\/strong> Bangor State Fair<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 5 &#8211; August 9:<\/strong> Northern Maine Fair<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 5 &#8211; August 9:<\/strong> Union Fair<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 12:<\/strong> Millinocket Memorial Library 3 pm &#8211; 4 pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 13:<\/strong> Bangor Public Library 3 pm &#8211; 4 pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 20:<\/strong>\u00a0 Next Leaders\u2019 Meeting<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 27 &#8211; August 30<\/strong>: Piscataquis Valley Fair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"county\"><\/a>County 4-H News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>4-H at Newport Cultural Center and Library<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Our six\u2011day Summer Learning series at the library was packed with hands\u2011on exploration and discovery.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9371 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4501-277x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Youth designing a maze with Kiva blocks and Sphero Indi robot color mats.\" width=\"185\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4501-277x300.jpeg 277w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4501-947x1024.jpeg 947w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4501-768x831.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4501-1420x1536.jpeg 1420w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4501-1894x2048.jpeg 1894w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4501-105x114.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4501-317x343.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4501-423x457.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4501-634x686.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4501-846x915.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4501-951x1029.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4501-1268x1371.jpeg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,185px\" \/><br \/>\nYouth dove into Maine wildlife pelts, learning how animals adapt to their environments, then shifted into fish biology to explore anatomy and life cycles. Midweek, everyone rolled up their sleeves for seed starting, planting their own take\u2011home sprouts. We kept the momentum going with straw rockets, where youth experimented with angles and force, followed by a creative ocean\u2011themed session making seaweed squishies. We wrapped up the series with Sphero Indi Robots, giving participants a chance to code, problem\u2011solve, and design their own robot pathways.<br \/>\nIt was a vibrant stretch of curiosity, STEM learning, and community connection \u2014 exactly what summer programming is meant to spark.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><b>4-H at Bangor Public Library<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our recent visit to the local library brought two very different and very memorable learning experiences.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9373 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4569-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Five trays with squids all partially dissected.\" width=\"185\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4569-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4569-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4569-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4569-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4569-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4569-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4569-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4569-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4569-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4569-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4569-1268x1690.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4569-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,185px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As part of the library\u2019s Summer Program for All Ages, participants created their own seaweed squishies, exploring texture, buoyancy, and a bit of ocean\u2011themed creativity. Later in the week, during our monthly teen program, youth rolled up their sleeves for hands\u2011on squid dissections, investigating anatomy, adaptations, and the incredible design of marine life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It was a wonderful blend of curiosity, science, and community exactly the kind of partnership we love building with our local libraries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>4-H at Local Summer Camp\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Our two\u2011day visit to the local summer camp was a perfect match for their themed weeks.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9372 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4533-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Youth sharing a tray full of straw, twigs, and leaves to design a bird nest.\" width=\"188\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4533-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4533-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4533-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4533-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4533-105x140.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4533-317x423.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4533-423x564.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4533-634x845.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4533-846x1128.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4533-951x1268.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4533-1268x1690.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/IMG_4533-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,188px\" \/><br \/>\nDuring Nature Explorers Week, youth built their own bird nests from natural materials, then tested them in \u201cwindy weather\u201d to see which designs held up. The next day, as part of Builders &amp; Makers Week, everyone shifted into engineering mode to create and launch straw rockets, experimenting with angles, force, and design tweaks to see how far they could fly.<br \/>\nIt was a wonderful blend of creativity, problem solving, and hands\u2011on discovery, exactly the kind of summer learning we love to spark!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Bangor State Fair <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Weekend 1 was a fantastic success, and we\u2019re already looking forward to Weekend 2!<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to everyone who brought such great energy, creativity, and community spirit to the grounds.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be sharing a supplemental edition of the newsletter once Weekend 2 wraps up, highlighting all the fun moments, youth accomplishments, and behind\u2011the\u2011scenes magic that made this year\u2019s fair shine. Stay tuned; there\u2019s even more good news on the way!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Short Film &#8211; Children and Animals<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A new short film featuring our Maine 4\u2011H youth is making waves on the international stage.<\/p>\n<p>Children and Animals offers a heartfelt look at the Blue Hill Fair through the eyes of young people showing their animals, capturing their dedication, joy, and the deep connections they build along the way. The film premiered at the Maine International Film Festival and is slated to appear at additional film festivals across the globe in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>Once its festival run concludes, the film will be made available to the public, and we look forward to sharing it with our community as soon as we\u2019re able.<\/p>\n<p>A special thank\u2011you to Walker Kalan and Isabel Haro for creating such a beautiful and thoughtful piece that honors youth voice and the spirit of 4\u2011H.<\/p>\n<p>Trailer: <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1202561834\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Children and Animals<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"club\"><\/a>Club News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Aquatic Science 4-H Club<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We met at Sedgeunkedunk Stream in Orrington to collect and identify aquatic insects. This particular site is interesting because the upstream side is slow moving and meandering that leads to Fields Pond in Holden. The downstream side is more characteristic of a higher gradient stream with a lot of riffles and some plunge pools and it flows out to\u00a0the Penobscot River. We spent time looking for insects in each type of habitat and found a lot of differences in the insect community. In the slower moving waters we found dragonfly larvae (pictured in that ice cube tray), beetles, and isopods. However in the swift moving waters we found caddisflies, mayflies, hellgrammites, and a crayfish. Even though we were in the same stream and our sampling locations were not that far apart we found a lot of differences in the types of insects that live in those habitats.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-9332 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_02.jpeg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_02-225x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Youth and an adult explore Sedgeunkedunk Stream, crossing logs and searching for aquatic insects in the shallow water.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_02-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_02-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_02-105x140.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_02-317x423.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_02-423x564.jpeg 423w, 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src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_03-1-225x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Youth gather with an adult beside Sedgeunkedunk Stream to examine aquatic insects collected with nets and sorting trays.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_03-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_03-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_03-1-105x140.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_03-1-317x423.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_03-1-423x564.jpeg 423w, 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src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_04-225x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Close-up of aquatic insects in a water-filled sorting tray, showing the variety of specimens collected from the stream.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_04-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_04-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_04-105x140.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_04-317x423.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_04-423x564.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_04-634x846.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_04-846x1129.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_04-951x1269.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/7_24_Aquatic_Sciences_04.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>Penobscot Livestock\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">July 30th to August 2, the Penobscot Livestock Club was at the Bangor State Fair. While at the fair our club participated in a judging and fitting clinic. Our members also were showing their lamb and beef market projects. There was also a sheep show and beef heifer show.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-9332 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo3.jpeg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo3-300x225.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Seven youth wearing matching maroon T-shirts, jeans, and boots stand together in front of a large &quot;Paul Bunyan Classic&quot; backdrop at the Bangor State Fair. The group poses shoulder to shoulder inside an arena, with rows of empty maroon seats visible in the background. The backdrop features a red-and-black plaid design, an illustration of Paul Bunyan with Babe the Blue Ox, and Bangor State Fair branding.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo3-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo3-1024x769.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo3-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo3-1536x1153.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo3-105x79.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo3-317x238.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo3-423x317.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo3-634x476.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo3-846x635.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo3-951x714.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo3-1268x952.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo3-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo3.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Penobscot-Livestock-club2.jpeg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Penobscot-Livestock-club2-300x225.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Several youth wearing matching maroon T-shirts, jeans, and boots stand together in front of a large &quot;Paul Bunyan Classic&quot; backdrop at the Bangor State Fair. The group poses shoulder to shoulder inside an arena, with rows of empty maroon seats visible in the background. The backdrop features a red-and-black plaid design, an illustration of Paul Bunyan with Babe the Blue Ox, and Bangor State Fair branding.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Penobscot-Livestock-club2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Penobscot-Livestock-club2-1024x769.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Penobscot-Livestock-club2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Penobscot-Livestock-club2-1536x1153.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Penobscot-Livestock-club2-105x79.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Penobscot-Livestock-club2-317x238.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Penobscot-Livestock-club2-423x317.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Penobscot-Livestock-club2-634x476.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Penobscot-Livestock-club2-846x635.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Penobscot-Livestock-club2-951x714.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Penobscot-Livestock-club2-1268x952.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Penobscot-Livestock-club2-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Penobscot-Livestock-club2.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo.jpeg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo-300x225.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"a group of youth standing in front of red background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo-1024x769.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo-1536x1153.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo-105x79.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo-317x238.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo-423x317.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo-634x476.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo-846x635.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo-951x714.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo-1268x952.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/08\/Pen-Livestock-club-photo.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Save the Date: Maine 4-H Day at UMaine Football<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Join Maine 4-H at the University of Maine on Saturday, October 17, as the Black Bears take on Bryant University! The game begins at 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Come early to connect with other 4-H members and families, learn about upcoming 4-H opportunities, and enjoy time together before cheering on the UMaine football team.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets will be $15 per person. You can purchase your tickets on the <a href=\"https:\/\/um-tickets.evenue.net\/promotions\/4HFB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4-H Football Experience<\/a> page. We hope you can join us!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Power Protectors: 4-H STEM Challenge<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7521 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/03\/Summer-Learning-Series-2024-300x231.png\" alt=\"summer learning logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/03\/Summer-Learning-Series-2024-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/03\/Summer-Learning-Series-2024-105x81.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/03\/Summer-Learning-Series-2024-317x244.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/03\/Summer-Learning-Series-2024.png 347w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>How much energy do we use and how can we power our world with sun, wind, and other renewable energy? Step into the role of an engineer in this hands-on challenge! We will explore basic energy concepts, figure out how much energy we use and experiment with alternative energy. We will apply problem solving, creative thinking and collaboration skills to design challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Who: Ages 9 \u2013 12<br \/>\nWhen: Mondays, September 19, 26 &amp; October 5th 4:00-5:00 pm<br \/>\nWhere: Virtual \u2013 connect from home, we will mail key materials<br \/>\nHow: Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/a>, registration information will be posted under STEAM<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Apply for the 2027 Ignite by 4-H Maine Team<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Applications are now open for the 2027 Ignite by 4-H Maine Team. All Maine youth ages 14\u201318 are eligible to apply.<\/p>\n<p>Ignite by 4-H will take place March 17\u201321, 2027, in Washington, D.C. Youth applying for the Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) track should plan to attend March 16\u201321, 2027. Applications are due September 15, 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSclTGSilpPOWCeNFrvTdCtI9wRLtXKULwqKahQrTTGEOo-uGg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2027 Ignite by 4-H Youth Application<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Partial Solar Eclipse \u2013 Viewing at Versant Astronomy Center<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>On August 12th, there will be a partial solar eclipse visible here in Maine, and the last one until 2045, and the next Total Solar Eclipse here in Maine will be in 2079!<\/p>\n<p>Versant Power Astronomy Center at UMaine Orono will be opening the historic Clark Telescope from 12:30-3 pm on August 12 to share the eclipse with anyone interested in joining us. This is a FREE event, but it will be weather-dependent, as clear skies will be needed to open up the telescope.<\/p>\n<p>Here in Orono, the eclipse will begin at 12:54 pm, have a maximum of 23.6% of the Sun obscured by the Moon at 1:53 pm, and end at 2:49 pm.<\/p>\n<p>Just a reminder: to safely view eclipses, one should use a proper solar filter or eclipse glasses. If you have ones from 2024 that you kept in good shape and have no scratches or holes, they will work for this event.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>August 2026 4-H Volunteer Corner: Your corner for connection, tips, and tricks!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You are making a difference with youth. Showing an interest, creating connections and offering encouragement are all part of a strong relationship. Over time, these relationships foster deep belonging, promote civic engagement, and help young people to become beyond ready for whatever the future holds! Try these quick conversation starters when you bring 4-H youth together this summer for a 4-H meeting, field trip, or even at the fair! Express Care through listening, warmth, and dependability.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cWhat\u2019s something you\u2019re proud of this week?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>If you could learn one new skill, what would it be?\u201d<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9221 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/05\/4-H-Volunteer-Summit-Website-Icon-423x423-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"4-H Volunteer summit logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/05\/4-H-Volunteer-Summit-Website-Icon-423x423-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/05\/4-H-Volunteer-Summit-Website-Icon-423x423-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/05\/4-H-Volunteer-Summit-Website-Icon-423x423-1-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/05\/4-H-Volunteer-Summit-Website-Icon-423x423-1-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/05\/4-H-Volunteer-Summit-Website-Icon-423x423-1-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/05\/4-H-Volunteer-Summit-Website-Icon-423x423-1.png 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat\u2019s been the best part of 4-H for you so far?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>4-H Volunteer Summit<\/h4>\n<p>Saturday, November 7, 2026<br \/>\nThis event is going to be so much fun! Along with interactive workshops, and a 4-H Discovery Zone, there will be a delicious lunch and door prizes! Save the date, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteer-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4-H Volunteer Summit<\/a> webpage and look for registration to open soon!<\/p>\n<p>Resource Corner<\/p>\n<h4>Maine 4-H Project Records<\/h4>\n<p>Record keeping is a skill that youth need to be Beyond Ready for the future! 4-H members are encouraged to keep records as part of their leadership experience. 4-H records present a picture of your growth and development for our 4-H members. They can be helpful when it comes to county awards, fair entries, scholarship applications, and building resumes. If you meet with your club members on a regular basis, it is important to work on the records throughout the year. You can check-in, answer questions and provide support by setting aside a little time at each meeting. As the 4-H year starts to wrap up, you may wish to have a \u201cproject record party\u201d where youth have an opportunity to finalize the project records, reflect and share some of their learning and observations from the past year. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/project-records\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine 4-H Project Records webpage<\/a> for resources, samples, and more information!<\/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 16, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Attendance: Emily Pigeon (staff), Lucia Brown (Sec.\/Treas.), Scott Leeman (Pres.), Donna Gangitano, Corinna Caron (VP),\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Liam, Leilani Stratton, Suzanne Schropfer, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Samwel, Maikel<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The meeting was called to order at 6:12.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary\u2019s Report: Scott motions to accept the minutes as written, Corinna seconds. All in favor.<\/p>\n<p>Staff Report:<\/p>\n<p>Current\/Upcoming Events<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7\/17-19 State Dairy Show<\/li>\n<li>7\/20 Email Emily with intent to participate in 4-H Educational Display and\/or Exhibit (topic)<\/li>\n<li>7\/21-23 STEM programming at Newport Library 11 am &#8211; 12 pm<\/li>\n<li>7\/30-8\/8 Bangor State Fair<\/li>\n<li>8\/5-8\/9 Northern Maine Fair<\/li>\n<li>8\/5-8\/9 Union Fair<\/li>\n<li>8\/12 Millinocket Memorial Library 3 pm &#8211; 4 pm<\/li>\n<li>8\/13 Bangor Public Library 3 pm &#8211; 4 pm<\/li>\n<li>8\/20 Next Leaders\u2019 Meeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Scholarships \u2013 none<\/p>\n<p>Camperships \u2013<br \/>\nSophia C. &#8211; Tanglewood &amp; Camp Sebago<br \/>\nLiam C. &#8211; Camp Sebago<br \/>\nSeraiah G. &#8211; Tanglewood<br \/>\nLeilani G. &#8211; Tanglewood<\/p>\n<p>Lucia makes a motion to approve Sophia C., Seraiah G., Leilani G. as applied for, and Liam C. to be approved but modified since it\u2019s a non-4-H camp.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tanglewood \u2013 is eligible to be funded with Tractor Supply funds &amp; Emily will work with the University to have a check cut to the club.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Commodity\/Event Grants \u2013 none<\/p>\n<p>Fundraising \u2013 We should discuss a possible bottle drive later in the summer or the fall.<\/p>\n<p>BSF:<\/p>\n<p>Corinna requests that any forms that went to Scott\u2019s show secretary be sent into the fair.<\/p>\n<p>180 head of cattle, around 100 sheep, 40 pairs of working steers have been entered, and numbers on dairy goats will be provided closer to.<\/p>\n<p>Layout? Still working it out \u2013 early the week of the fair.<\/p>\n<p>Livestock passes will be available to exhibitors. Car and camper parking passes will be provided.<\/p>\n<p>Boxed lunches will be available for purchase this year.<br \/>\nThere will be a movie night.<\/p>\n<p>The theme of the year is poultry. Some staff will be dressed as poultry.<\/p>\n<p>Horse and Oxen pulling Monday and Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Educational Displays need to be dropped off Wednesday. Officially 2pm-7pm, probably earlier if needed \u2013 contact Emily.<\/p>\n<p>Next Meeting: August 20, 2026 \u2013 6:00 pm<\/p>\n<p>Secretary\u2019s Report<br \/>\nTreasurer&#8217;s Report<br \/>\nStaff Reports<br \/>\nScholarships<br \/>\nCamperships<br \/>\nCommodity Grants<br \/>\nFundraising<br \/>\nBangor State Fair<\/p>\n<p>Scott made a motion to adjourn at 6:52 pm, seconded by Lucia. All in favor.<\/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 Bishop, 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><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">University of Maine Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity institution and provider committed to nondiscrimination.<br \/>\nFor more information, visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/nondiscrimination\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extension.umaine.edu\/nondiscrimination<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/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 July 30 &#8211; 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