4-H Adventures in Health Science With University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H & Northern Light Mayo Hospital A 6-week SPIN (special interest) Club that will meet every Thursday starting October 19th, 3-5 pm for ages 12 - 18
4-H Adventures in Health Science With University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H & Northern Light Mayo Hospital A 6-week SPIN (special interest) Club that will meet every Thursday starting October 19th, 3-5 pm for ages 12 - 18
Maple Sugaring 101 is a 6-week program open to Maine youth ages 9 and up who are interested in learning about the maple sugaring process from start to finish. Participants will learn about tree identification, tapping trees, sap collection, using an evaporator, grading and canning syrup, and operating a maple sugaring business. This is a […]
Maple Sugaring 101 is a 6-week program open to Maine youth ages 9 and up who are interested in learning about the maple sugaring process from start to finish. Participants will learn about tree identification, tapping trees, sap collection, using an evaporator, grading and canning syrup, and operating a maple sugaring business. This is a […]
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Starting Seeds Indoors workshop designed to provide participants with the best practices for growing seedlings indoors. The workshop will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Thompson Free Library, located at 186 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft. The course will provide participants with […]
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 and […]
Maple Sugaring 101 is a 6-week program open to Maine youth ages 9 and up who are interested in learning about the maple sugaring process from start to finish. Participants will learn about tree identification, tapping trees, sap collection, using an evaporator, grading and canning syrup, and operating a maple sugaring business. This is a […]
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 […]
Public Speaking is an important life skill that has been part of 4-H almost since the beginning. Enrolled 4-H youth can present an Illustrated Talk or a Demonstration in a County Public Speaking Tournament when they are as young as 5, and may begin competing at the state level at age 9. Contact Sheila Norman […]
Save the Date!! Our state public speaking tournament will be held on April 6, 2024 at DP Corbett Hall on the University of Maine campus. Youth must qualify for this event by achieving a score of 78 or higher at their county or regional tournament. Check with your county 4-H staff to find out when your […]
