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Waldo County 4-H Newsletter – July 2020

Upcoming Dates 07/15-08/01: 4-H Virtual Exhibit Hall Entry Period 07/16: 4-H Volunteer Share Fair 07/17: Entry Deadline for Quarantine Arts & Crafts Showcase   County News COVID-19 Update Given the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation in Maine, UMaine Extension is cancelling all 4-H club meetings and events until further notice (no matter what size group). University […]

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Stepping Through Paper

Looking for a fun trick that will amaze your friends and family? Accept this challenge and you may be surprised that you can pass your head or maybe your whole body through a piece of paper! With a little practice, you will amaze your friends and family and understand how math can be used in […]

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What Is Eating My Garden?

With the frost behind us and the warmer weather upon us, your garden plants have likely been thriving. Wait! What is this? Something is munching on your plants! Keep your garden safe from critters this summer and learn how to keep bugs off your plants. With this activity you can learn how to determine what […]

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Bugs, Bugs and More Bugs!

Waldo County 4-H Weekly Activities Did you know that there are 846 insects that have been found in Maine? That is a lot of bugs! If you have a love for all things creepy-crawly, this activity is for you. This activity provides an introduction to entomology, the study of insects. Using a sheet and a […]

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Make Your Own Journal

Rainy days make it hard to go outside and enjoy nature, but rainy days still can be fun! On the next rainy day, try making your own journal.  With household materials, you can create a handmade journal.  Journals are a great way to be creative, record observations or, tell your story. You can draw pictures, […]

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Waldo County 4-H Newsletter – June 2020

4-H on the Move A Monthly Newsletter for Waldo County 4-H Members and Volunteers Download the PDF: 4-H on the Move Newsletter Table of Contents Upcoming Dates County News COVID-19 Update Hancock County June Jamboree Waldo County Arts & Crafts Showcase State News COVID-19 Update Virtual 4-H Offerings 2020 Summer Programming 4-H at Home Aquaponics […]

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Waldo County 4-H Newsletter – May 2020

4-H on the Move A Monthly Newsletter for Waldo County 4-H Members and Volunteers Download the PDF: 4-H on the Move Newsletter Table of Contents Upcoming Dates County News COVID-19 Update 4-H Leaders’ Assoc. Congratulations to Public Speaking Contest Participants Club Updates Virtual Club Meetings Make Your Own Mask Activity State News COVID-19 Update Daily […]

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Waldo County 4-H Newsletter – April 2020

4-H on the Move A Monthly Newsletter for Waldo County 4-H Members and Volunteers Download the PDF: Waldo 4-H Newsletter 2020-04 Table of Contents Upcoming Dates County News COVID-19 Update 4-H Leaders’ Assoc. Waldo County Public Speaking Raffle Update Animal Approval and Lease Forms Volunteer Survey State News Learn at Home: Educational resources to use […]

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