{"id":10828,"date":"2025-11-06T10:28:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T15:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/?p=10828"},"modified":"2026-04-12T13:27:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T17:27:32","slug":"extension-perspectives-newsletter-november-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/2025\/11\/06\/extension-perspectives-newsletter-november-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Extension Perspectives Newsletter &#8211; November 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>Mark your calendar!<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events\/landing-page?eventid=a1c8c000007vX5hAAE%2Ca1c8c000007vX5cAAE%2Ca1c8c000007zOgzAAE%2Ca1c8c000007zOJ9AAM%2Ca1c8c000007zOgaAAE%2Ca1c8c000007zOaKAAU%2Ca1cUy000000lVUzIAM%2Ca1cUy000000rsALIAY%2Ca1c8c000007zOdgAAE%2Ca1c8c000007zOYeAAM%2Ca1cUy000000q4ltIAA%2Ca1c8c000007zOZCAA2%2Ca1cUy000000tOXxIAM%2Ca1cUy000000oohZIAQ%2Ca1cUy000000t997IAA%2Ca1cUy000000sbnNIAQ%2Ca1cUy000000tvyXIAQ%2Ca1cUy000000qL3ZIAU%2Ca1cUy000000nkbBIAQ%2Ca1c8c000007zOZHAA2%2Ca1c8c000007zOJEAA2%2Ca1cUy000000qeKjIAI%2Ca1c8c000007zOf8AAE%2Ca1cUy000000lgNBIAY%2Ca1c8c000007zOf4AAE%2Ca1c8c000007zOeyAAE%2Ca1c8c000007zOfDAAU%2Ca1cUy000000tcMPIAY%2Ca1c8c000007zOfIAAU%2Ca1cUy000000rZXVIA2%2Ca1cUy000000n4fBIAQ%2Ca1cUy000000lhHdIAI%2Ca1cUy000000qNoXIAU%2Ca1cUy000000nkBPIAY%2Ca1cUy000000qiueIAA%2Ca1cUy000000nE9tIAE%2Ca1cUy000000nkL4IAI%2Ca1cUy000000qyjFIAQ%2Ca1cUy000000tSQHIA2%2Ca1cUy000000qzH7IAI%2Ca1cUy000000qzPBIAY%2Ca1cUy000000qzVdIAI%2Ca1cUy000000qzozIAA%2Ca1cUy000000qzx3IAA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for a list of all events, workshops and classes throughout Extension.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In Person and On Demand Events <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events\/landing-page?eventid=a1c8c000007vX5hAAE%2Ca1c8c000007vX5cAAE%2Ca1c8c000007zOgzAAE%2Ca1c8c000007zOJ9AAM%2Ca1c8c000007zOgaAAE%2Ca1c8c000007zOaKAAU%2Ca1cUy000000lVUzIAM%2Ca1cUy000000rsALIAY%2Ca1c8c000007zOdgAAE%2Ca1c8c000007zOYeAAM%2Ca1cUy000000q4ltIAA%2Ca1c8c000007zOZCAA2%2Ca1cUy000000tOXxIAM%2Ca1cUy000000oohZIAQ%2Ca1cUy000000t997IAA%2Ca1cUy000000sbnNIAQ%2Ca1cUy000000tvyXIAQ%2Ca1cUy000000qL3ZIAU%2Ca1cUy000000nkbBIAQ%2Ca1c8c000007zOZHAA2%2Ca1c8c000007zOJEAA2%2Ca1cUy000000qeKjIAI%2Ca1c8c000007zOf8AAE%2Ca1cUy000000lgNBIAY%2Ca1c8c000007zOf4AAE%2Ca1c8c000007zOeyAAE%2Ca1c8c000007zOfDAAU%2Ca1cUy000000tcMPIAY%2Ca1c8c000007zOfIAAU%2Ca1cUy000000rZXVIA2%2Ca1cUy000000n4fBIAQ%2Ca1cUy000000lhHdIAI%2Ca1cUy000000qNoXIAU%2Ca1cUy000000nkBPIAY%2Ca1cUy000000qiueIAA%2Ca1cUy000000nE9tIAE%2Ca1cUy000000nkL4IAI%2Ca1cUy000000qyjFIAQ%2Ca1cUy000000tSQHIA2%2Ca1cUy000000qzH7IAI%2Ca1cUy000000qzPBIAY%2Ca1cUy000000qzVdIAI%2Ca1cUy000000qzozIAA%2Ca1cUy000000qzx3IAA\">here<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Happening in Waldo County<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Nov 6<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; 4-H Community Science Explorers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Nov 7<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; Midcoast Sustainable Ag Drop-In Conversation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Nov 10 &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Waldo County Executive Committee Meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Nov 12 and 13<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; Waldo County Office will be Closed for the Organizational Meeting in Orono<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>In this issue\u2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Waldo County Extension Association<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#waldo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Waldo County Residents, Consider Joining Us!<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#umaine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Extension Publications &amp; Resources for Individuals and Organizations Impacted by the Government Shutdown\/Lack of SNAP Benefits Publications<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#extension\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Extension Websites<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Maine Families<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#emotional\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emotional Development in Young Children\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#fall\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fall into Reading<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#family\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Family Well-Bing: Check-In Time<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#we\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re Here For You<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Home Horticulture<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#ornamental\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ornamental Horticulture<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#if\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you Need a Plant Identified<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#related\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Related Programs and Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#garden\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Extension Garden and Yard<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>4-H Happenings<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#new\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Cloverbud Club in Monroe<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#youth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Youth Community Science Explorers Group<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#october\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">October\u2019s Youth Community Science Session with the Shaw Institute: Microplastics Create Macroproblems<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#success\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Successful Season of Youth Community Science Explorers Exploration at the Belfast Free Library<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#are\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are You Interested in Joining 4-H or Learning More About It?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#maker\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maker Mondays<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#camp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Camp Tanglewood News<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#congrats\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Congratulations to the Maine Equine Team<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#apply\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apply Now: Ignite by 4-H 2026<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#4h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H National Trip Applications are Open<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#market\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Market Beef at Fryeburg Fair<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#areyou\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are You Interested in Archery, Community Service, Animal Science Project or a Horse Club?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#ai\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Fall Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#projectarea\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Project Area or Exhibit?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#volunteer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2025 Volunteer Connections<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#tricks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Volunteer Corner: Your Corner for Connections, Tips and Tricks<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#opps\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Volunteer Opportunities Calendar<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#huddle\">4-H Volunteer Huddle<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#waldocounty\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Waldo County 4-H Calendar<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#state\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">State 4-H Calendar<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Commercial Agriculture<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#comm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#quick\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">QuickBooks for Farms Course<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#lungworm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lungworm and Meningeal Worm in Small Ruminants<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"#set\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Set Your Farms Future on the Right Path <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Waldo County Extension Association (WCEA)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><a id=\"waldo\"><\/a>Waldo County Residents, Consider Joining Us!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The WCEA provides guidance to the Extension for developing and implementing educational programs that will benefit our county\u2019s residents, such as Rural Living Day and Farmers\u2019 Potluck Dinners.\u00a0 We also officially direct the Cooperative Extension\u2019s work in Waldo County and give a yearly post-secondary scholarship to an area student pursuing a career in a field that supports the Extension\u2019s mission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please consider joining us!\u00a0 We meet monthly from September-May at the Extension office in Waldo and by Zoom. Members serve three year terms.\u00a0 Contact the Extension office at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extension.waldo@maine.edu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or by phone at 207.342.5971 for more information.\u00a0 You may also fill out the Volunteer Nomination Form at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wcea\/volunteer-nomination\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wcea\/volunteer-nomination\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"umaine\"><\/a>UMaine Extension Publications &amp; Resources for Individuals and Organizations Impacted by the Government Shutdown\/Lack of SNAP Benefits Publications:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4304e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4304, A Food Pantry Wish List<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4302e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4302, Food Safety for Food Pantry Donations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4306e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4306, Is This Can Safe to Use?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4384e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4384, Freezing Vegetables\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4383e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4383, Freezing Fruits\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/food-and-health\/food-preservation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All Food Preservation Publications<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/publications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All Food and Health Publications<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"extension\"><\/a>Extension Websites<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/resources\/recipes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine Harvest for Hunger Recipes and Resources page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">resources about how to use, choose, and store Maine produce commonly donated to food pantries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/recipes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mainly Dish Recipe page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recipes that use low-cost and easily accessible ingredients that can be shared broadly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Maine Families <\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><a id=\"emotional\"><\/a>Emotional Development in Young Children<br \/>\n<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fall can bring a mix of excitement and overstimulation for young children, especially with holiday buzz, weather changes, and new routines. This month, we\u2019re focusing on <\/span><b>helping children recognize and regulate their emotions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Your home visitor can help you explore age-appropriate strategies to support emotional wellness at every stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tips for Supporting Emotional Growth:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Name feelings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> out loud: \u201cYou\u2019re feeling frustrated because the toy won\u2019t work.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Stay calm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> when your child isn\u2019t\u2014it teaches regulation through co-regulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Create safe spaces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for big emotions. Sometimes a quiet corner or snuggle spot can make all the difference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Validate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> rather than dismiss feelings: \u201cIt\u2019s okay to feel sad that playtime is over.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"fall\"><\/a>Fall Into Reading<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cooler days are perfect for cozying up with a good book! Reading together every day\u2014whether it\u2019s for 2 minutes or 25\u2014helps strengthen your child\u2019s brain and your bond. Need book ideas? Talk to your visitor about choices for your child\u2019s age. We can also help you access free books through programs like Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library (where available).<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"family\"><\/a>Family Well-Being: Check-In Time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This season of transition is a great time to check in with yourself: Are you feeling supported? Are you getting moments to rest or recharge? Is there something that feels especially hard right now?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your well-being matters. Whether it\u2019s finding local resources, having a space to vent, or learning new strategies\u2014<\/span><b>your home visitor is here for you, too.<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"we\"><\/a>We\u2019re Here for You<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From newborn care to toddler transitions, parenting comes with its highs and lows. Wherever you are this season\u2014whether you&#8217;re juggling routines, preparing for a new baby, or celebrating milestones\u2014<\/span><b>we\u2019re just a visit, call, or message away.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have questions about Maine Families Home Visiting in Waldo County or want to learn more about our upcoming Group Connections, please call us at 207.322.2879 or email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:melanie.l.bryan@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">melanie.l.bryan@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Home Horticulture<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><a id=\"ornamental\"><\/a>Ornamental Horticulture<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">University of Maine Cooperative Extension provides practical, how-to solutions based on university research. Whether you attend our workshops, use our publications, read something in the newspaper, or hear it on the radio, UMaine Extension information is where you are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our gardening and horticulture experts conduct field research and provide information and consultation for people involved in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">commercial horticulture (nurseries, landscape companies, greenhouses, florists, and garden centers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">public horticulture (botanic gardens, arboreta, public parks, and community horticulture projects)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">home gardening<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"if\"><\/a>If You Need a Plant Identified<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bring a sample to your local <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/county-offices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Extension county office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or fill out our online <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/ask\/vegetable-gardening-questions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gardening Questions Submission Form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"related\"><\/a>Related Programs and Resources<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/php\/horticulture\/crazyworms.shtml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crazy\/Jumping\/Snake (Amynthas) Worms in Maine (Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/agriculture\/pesticides\/cert\/exams.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pesticide Applicator Training (managed through the Department of Agriculture in Augusta)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/master-gardeners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Master Gardener Volunteers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/invasivespecies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine Invasive Species Network<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/foodandagriculture\/bs-envhort\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">University of Maine Environmental Horticultur<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/flowering-in-the-north-conference\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flowering in the North Conference<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"garden\"><\/a>UMaine Extension Garden and Yard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Garden and Yard publications are available to download.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can find these publications at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.extension.umaine.edu\/programs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">www.extension.umaine.edu\/programs\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>4-H Happenings<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><a id=\"new\"><\/a>NEW Cloverbud Club in Monroe<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Waldo County Explorers, one of the newest Cloverbud clubs in Waldo County, met for the first time in Monroe in October. Club members took roll call, recited the 4-H pledge, and brainstormed sparks and interests they\u2019d like to explore through the year. They completed a short lesson on tree classification, then used leaves and boughs from deciduous and coniferous trees to create an \u201cartist\u2019s palate\u201d. The club meeting culminated with members making their own mini pizzas for supper, and learning how to feed the co-leader\u2019s 5 week old puppies. There is still room for two more members (between the ages of 5 and 8) &#8211; the club meets monthly on the third Tuesday from 5-6:30 pm in Monroe. Contact 207-592-0336 for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 423px\" width=\"993\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10832\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/3905495356021682392-300x265.jpeg\" alt=\"Waldo County Explorers Club\" width=\"300\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/3905495356021682392-300x265.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/3905495356021682392-105x93.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/3905495356021682392-317x280.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/3905495356021682392-423x374.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/3905495356021682392-634x561.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/3905495356021682392.jpeg 703w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>using leaves and boughs from deciduous<br \/>\nand coniferous trees to create an \u201cartist\u2019s palate\u201d<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10830\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/att.MYHHw173QtkZEnYahuSg-pd3ogiFuY4pTuLkgZTcyXo-158x300.jpeg\" alt=\"4-H Leader\" width=\"174\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/att.MYHHw173QtkZEnYahuSg-pd3ogiFuY4pTuLkgZTcyXo-158x300.jpeg 158w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/att.MYHHw173QtkZEnYahuSg-pd3ogiFuY4pTuLkgZTcyXo-541x1024.jpeg 541w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/att.MYHHw173QtkZEnYahuSg-pd3ogiFuY4pTuLkgZTcyXo-768x1455.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/att.MYHHw173QtkZEnYahuSg-pd3ogiFuY4pTuLkgZTcyXo-811x1536.jpeg 811w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/att.MYHHw173QtkZEnYahuSg-pd3ogiFuY4pTuLkgZTcyXo-74x140.jpeg 74w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/att.MYHHw173QtkZEnYahuSg-pd3ogiFuY4pTuLkgZTcyXo-317x601.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/att.MYHHw173QtkZEnYahuSg-pd3ogiFuY4pTuLkgZTcyXo-423x801.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/att.MYHHw173QtkZEnYahuSg-pd3ogiFuY4pTuLkgZTcyXo-634x1201.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/att.MYHHw173QtkZEnYahuSg-pd3ogiFuY4pTuLkgZTcyXo-846x1603.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/att.MYHHw173QtkZEnYahuSg-pd3ogiFuY4pTuLkgZTcyXo-951x1802.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/att.MYHHw173QtkZEnYahuSg-pd3ogiFuY4pTuLkgZTcyXo.jpeg 1081w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Waldo County Explorers club<\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10831\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_0125-300x278.jpeg\" alt=\"Waldo County Explorers Club\" width=\"300\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_0125-300x278.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_0125-1024x948.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_0125-768x711.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_0125-1536x1423.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_0125-2048x1897.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_0125-105x97.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_0125-317x294.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_0125-423x392.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_0125-634x587.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_0125-846x784.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_0125-951x881.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_0125-1268x1174.jpeg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>using leaves and boughs from deciduous<br \/>\nand coniferous trees to create an \u201cartist\u2019s palate\u201d.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><b><a id=\"youth\"><\/a>Youth Community Science Explorers Group \u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you have a budding entrepreneur or scientist? 4-H equips youth with skills for the future while meeting them where they are today. We offer opportunities and experiences that shape youth into their full, authentic selves, enabling them to shine both now and in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This year we will dig into Maine agricultural businesses, working waterfronts and Agri-tourism and see how they face challenges brought on by the changing world around us. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, create connections with peers and meet scientists and staff from the University of Maine and other organizations that support Maine business growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Youth ages 7-12 are invited to join this partnership between the University of Maine\u2019s 4-H program in Waldo County and the Belfast Free Library. 3:30pm \u2013 5:00pm monthly on the first Thursday of each month. Location is at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High St, Belfast, Abbott Room on the ground floor. Registration is required for each session.\u00a0 The link is below.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">November 6 &#8211; Food mapping and Hydroponics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0December 4 &#8211; Maine Wild Blueberry Industry and tasting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">February 5 &#8211; Maine Potato Industry and Variety tasting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0March 5 &#8211; Maine Maple Sugaring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0April 2 &#8211; TBD<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0May 7 &#8211; The Magic of Wool\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information or to register, please visit the program&#8217;s website<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/4h\/community-science-explorers\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/4h\/community-science-explorers\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or contact the Belfast Free Library at<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.belfastlibrary.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">www.belfastlibrary.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Karen Giles, karen.giles@maine.edu 207.342.5971.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"october\"><\/a>October\u2019s Youth Community Science Session with the Shaw Institute: Microplastics Create Macroproblems<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our first session of the season at the Belfast Free Library was a rousing success. On October 2nd, Waldo County 4-H hosted the Shaw Institute\u2019s Daniella Rodriguez and Dr. Charlie Rolsky. They illustrated how microplastics and PFAS enter the environment, and the disruption they can cause within the food web. They introduced youth to a hands-on \u201cplastics or food\u201d activity, a food-chain exercise, and a plushy seal simulation \u201cnecropsy\u201d that helped them explore how scientists investigate microplastics and PFAS harm to sea creatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The November session will explore local food mapping and as well as alternative methods of growing food, such as hydroponics systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"10833\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10833 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Birdwatching-with-Maine-Audubon-1-261x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bird watching\" width=\"261\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Birdwatching-with-Maine-Audubon-1-261x300.jpg 261w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Birdwatching-with-Maine-Audubon-1-891x1024.jpg 891w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Birdwatching-with-Maine-Audubon-1-768x882.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Birdwatching-with-Maine-Audubon-1-1337x1536.jpg 1337w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Birdwatching-with-Maine-Audubon-1-1783x2048.jpg 1783w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Birdwatching-with-Maine-Audubon-1-105x121.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Birdwatching-with-Maine-Audubon-1-317x364.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Birdwatching-with-Maine-Audubon-1-423x486.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Birdwatching-with-Maine-Audubon-1-634x728.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Birdwatching-with-Maine-Audubon-1-846x972.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Birdwatching-with-Maine-Audubon-1-951x1093.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Birdwatching-with-Maine-Audubon-1-1268x1457.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,261px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bird Watching<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"10834\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10834\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Making-Phytoplankton-models-with-Shaw-Institute-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Phytoplankton\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Making-Phytoplankton-models-with-Shaw-Institute-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Making-Phytoplankton-models-with-Shaw-Institute-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Making-Phytoplankton-models-with-Shaw-Institute-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Making-Phytoplankton-models-with-Shaw-Institute-1-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Making-Phytoplankton-models-with-Shaw-Institute-1-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Making-Phytoplankton-models-with-Shaw-Institute-1-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Making-Phytoplankton-models-with-Shaw-Institute-1-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Making-Phytoplankton-models-with-Shaw-Institute-1-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Making-Phytoplankton-models-with-Shaw-Institute-1-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Making-Phytoplankton-models-with-Shaw-Institute-1-1268x951.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Making-Phytoplankton-models-with-Shaw-Institute-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Making-Phytoplankton-models-with-Shaw-Institute-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Making Phytoplankton models with Shaw Institute<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"success\"><\/a>Successful Season of Youth Community Science Explorers Exploration at the Belfast Free Library<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">STEAM Team Youth Community Science Explorers wrapped up a successful series of monthly programs that ran from January to May this year. Youth ages 8-12 joined this partnership between the University of Maine\u2019s 4-H program in Waldo County and the Belfast Free Library. Participants engaged in hands-on activities, met scientists from other Maine organizations, learned from professionals from the University of Maine and created connections with their peers. Special thanks go to Stephanie Holman, our librarian extraordinaire at the Belfast Free Library, who ensured we had a terrific meeting space, access to further reading materials- and snacks!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To encourage the practice of scientific methods of observation and hypotheses, and fostering lively discussion, Waldo County 4-H Professional Karen Giles organized a series of special guest presenters and topics each month. Included were: Reed Bridge-Koenigsberg, Director of Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove 4-H Camp and Learning Centers, who introduced Point Source Pollution concepts; Daniella Rodriguez from the Shaw Institute, who facilitated activities around testing water and crafting \u201cphytoplankton\u201d; Tess Hureau,\u00a0 UMaine Cooperative Extension, Hancock County, who led youth in activities to understand ocean acidification and a surprising connection to kelp farming; Gabrielle Brodek, UMaine Cooperative Extension, Washington County, who introduced vernal pools and \u201cMaine Big Night;\u201d and Melissa Gallagher, Educator from Maine Audubon, who led youth through fun activities identifying birds and feathers, and a bird watch around town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Next season\u2019s events will start on the first Thursday of October and run through May of 2026. This is a free event for ages 7-12. Space is limited to 30 children. 106 High St., Belfast, ME 0491 in the Abbott Room on the Ground Floor. Pre-registration is required and will open in September. Stay tuned for more details!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information or to register, please visit the program&#8217;s website (soon to be updated) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/4h\/community-science-explorers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/4h\/community-science-explorers\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or contact the Belfast Free Library at www.belfastlibrary.org. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Karen Giles, karen.giles@maine.edu 207.342.5971<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pictures:\u00a0 Creating \u201cphytoplankton\u201d models with the Shaw Institute; A bird walk in Belfast with Maine Audubon<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"are\"><\/a>Are you interested in joining 4-H or learning more about it?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are going to be holding meetings at the Extension office to discuss the benefits and exciting opportunities that 4-H offers, for youth and adult volunteers. If you are interested, want to learn how to sign up, or don\u2019t have a club to join yet, the \u201cWaldo County New Members Club\u201d may be a place to start! Join us Mondays, August 11<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 18<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and 26<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">th <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">at 9:30 am at the Waldo County Cooperative Extension office to learn more. It is free to participate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please register for the session you can attend by emailing 4-H Professional Karen Giles <\/span><a href=\"mailto:karen.giles@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">karen.giles@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, call the office at 207.342.5791, or register through the extension website. If you cannot attend at that time, please reach out to schedule another time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H is a positive youth development program that focuses on the development of life skills through project-based, hands-on learning experiences. 4-H now offers over 120 different program areas. You do not have to own an animal or raise livestock to be a member of 4-H. Youth ages 5-18 can join.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"maker\"><\/a>Maker Mondays<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come join Karen Giles, Waldo Counties 4-H professional for Maker Mondays. We will do a craft and talk about 4-H. Join us every Monday from 11am- 12pm. at the UMaine Cooperative Extension Office, 992 Waterville Rd. in Waldo. Ages 5\u201312-year-olds are welcome and the cost is FREE. Maximum of 15 youth. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000003ZjDR\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pre-Registration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For questions, contact\u00a0Karen Giles by email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:karen.giles@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">karen.giles@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or call 207.342.5971.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"camp\"><\/a>Camp Tanglewood News<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The NorthStar 4-H Youth Mentoring Program at Troy Howard Middle School is launching its second cohort! This fall, the program will convene about 30 6th graders and offer them the opportunity to join the 6-year program that&#8217;ll follow them through graduation from high school. We hope to recruit 12-15 members to join Cohort 2. The 2025\/2026 7th-grade class has 17 members in Cohort 1. That group will have expanded opportunities for trips and expeditions around Maine. We are actively recruiting 4-H Adult volunteers to serve as mentors with the NorthStar program in Belfast. If you&#8217;re interested, don&#8217;t hesitate to get in touch with Karen Giles or Mel Torres (at Tanglewood). The Tanglewood team will also offer after-school programs for 6th graders; more information to come.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"10835\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10835\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_9191-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Tanglewood\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_9191-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_9191-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_9191-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_9191-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_9191-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_9191-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_9191-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_9191-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_9191-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_9191-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_9191-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/IMG_9191-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">At the Downeast Farm Exploration camp in Stuben run in conjunction with the Painted Pepper Farm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"10836\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10836\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/L1-1-group-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Tanglewood\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/L1-1-group-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/L1-1-group-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/L1-1-group-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/L1-1-group-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/L1-1-group-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/L1-1-group-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/L1-1-group-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/L1-1-group.jpg 836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leadership 1 Campers at the end of their 2-week session where they also adventured to Donnell Pond for a 3-day\/2-night backpacking and canoeing adventure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"10837\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10837\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Cabin-12-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Tanglewood\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Cabin-12-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Cabin-12-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Cabin-12-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Cabin-12-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Cabin-12-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Cabin-12-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Cabin-12-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Cabin-12-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Cabin-12-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Cabin-12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Summer campers are all smiles at the end of camp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"congrats\"><\/a>Congratulations to the Maine Equine Team! <\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">September 18th-21st, 2025, Maine sent eight 4-H youth delegates to the Big E on the equestrian team.\u00a0 Each member had a chance to compete in riding classes like equitation, pleasure, discipline rail, and in-hand fitting and showmanship (and more!).\u00a0 A favorite each year has been the costume class, as well as gaming classes, such as arena racing and barrel racing. Participants also compete in a general knowledge and horse judging contest. We are so proud of each rider and teen leader who represented Maine, and very competitively placed against the other New England State teams.\u00a0 Congratulations to Anna P (Knox\/Lincoln), Madison E (Penobscot), Molly L (And\/Sag), Ruby D (And\/Sag), Liz B (And\/Sag), Lola V (And\/Sag), Dorothy J (And\/Sag), Lucy B (Franklin). If you are interested in learning more about the Maine 4-H Equine Team, please reach out to Tara Marble- <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tara.marble@maine.edu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more information!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"apply\"><\/a>Apply Now: Ignite by 4-H 2026<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and eager to learn alongside 4-H youth from across the country? Ignite by 4-H 2026 is your chance to grow as a leader, deepen your knowledge in an area that excites you, and make your mark on the future of 4-H in Maine.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re seeking motivated Maine 4-H youth (<\/span><b>ages 14\u201318<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">) to represent our state at the <\/span><b>Ignite by 4-H Summit in Washington, D.C.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Delegates will <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">work in a focus area group, participate in planning meetings, attend the national summit and collaborate to create a resource for younger Maine 4-Hers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Track Options &amp; Positions Available <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(apply for one track; rank your top two choices)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Agriscience\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal Science\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Community Activators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Healthy Living\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">STEM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Applications are due by November 15, 2025.<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc77k5Q-l-XtoRu6un5HVf5O5rXDAlepXGthsHpL6EkD_NKtw\/viewform\"> <b>Apply Online <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">applicants must be enrolled in 4-H and between 14\u201318 at the time of the trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"4h\"><\/a>4-H National Trip Applications are Open<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exciting news! Applications are now open for the 2026 4-H National Trips, featuring 4-H Conference and 4-H Congress. These events offer incredible opportunities for leadership development and national networking. Any Maine 4-H Youth, ages 14 to 18 is eligible to apply. Applicants must be current Maine 4-H members at the time of application and the time of the actual trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>4-H Conference: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">April 10 \u2013 15, 2026 in Washington DC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>4-H Congress: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">November 27 \u2013 December 1, 2026 in Georgia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more and apply<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/national-trips\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by <\/span><b>November 15, 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"market\"><\/a>Market Beef at Fryeburg Fair<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 2026 Maine 4-H Intent to Sell a Market Beef Project at Fryeburg Fair is now available for eligible youth.\u00a0 The animal must be owned and in the youth\u2019s possession, and the youth must be enrolled in their county by December 31, 2025.\u00a0 More information and the form are available on the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/beef\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H Beef page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0 Online forms must be submitted, and paper copies must be postmarked by January 6, 2026.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"areyou\"><\/a>Are you interested in Archery,\u00a0 Community Service, Animal Science Projects,or a Horse Club?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are looking into starting new clubs in some of these subjects, starting this winter. If you are interested in any of these subjects, or others not listed, please reach out to Karen Giles <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">karen.giles@maine.edu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to discuss how to become involved! Youth and Volunteers are needed!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"ai\"><\/a>4-H Fall Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 4-H AI in Agriculture Challenge invites youth to explore how artificial intelligence can solve real-world agricultural problems. Participants will identify a challenge within the agriculture industry and design an innovative AI-based solution. Students will showcase how technology can enhance the future of farming. This challenge empowers youth to think critically, apply STEM concepts, and imagine a better agricultural future powered by AI. <\/span><b>The challenge is currently open through November 15, 2025. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more and get started at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/events.projectboard.world\/4HAIinAg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/events.projectboard.world\/4HAIinAg<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"projectarea\"><\/a>Project Area or Exhibit?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"10838\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10838 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Project-Area-vs-exhibit-1-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"Project Area vs exhibit \" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Project-Area-vs-exhibit-1-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Project-Area-vs-exhibit-1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Project-Area-vs-exhibit-1-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Project-Area-vs-exhibit-1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Project-Area-vs-exhibit-1-1583x2048.jpg 1583w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Project-Area-vs-exhibit-1-105x136.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Project-Area-vs-exhibit-1-317x410.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Project-Area-vs-exhibit-1-423x547.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Project-Area-vs-exhibit-1-634x820.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Project-Area-vs-exhibit-1-846x1095.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Project-Area-vs-exhibit-1-951x1231.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Project-Area-vs-exhibit-1-1268x1641.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Project-Area-vs-exhibit-1.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,232px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Project Area vs exhibit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"volunteer\"><\/a>2025 Volunteer Connections<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It&#8217;s time to get fired up for our 4-H Volunteer Connections Series hosted by the Northeast Region Volunteerism Team &#8211; this year, we are adding a November session, and YUP- it&#8217;s RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wednesday, November 19th from 6:30pm-8:00pm.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteer-connections\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration link.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"10839\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10839\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Volunteer-Connections-November-2025-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteer Connections November 2025 \" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Volunteer-Connections-November-2025-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Volunteer-Connections-November-2025-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Volunteer-Connections-November-2025-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Volunteer-Connections-November-2025-105x55.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Volunteer-Connections-November-2025-317x166.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Volunteer-Connections-November-2025-423x222.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Volunteer-Connections-November-2025-634x333.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Volunteer-Connections-November-2025-846x444.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Volunteer-Connections-November-2025-951x499.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Volunteer-Connections-November-2025.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volunteer Connections November 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"tricks\"><\/a>4-H Volunteer Corner: Your corner for connection, tips and tricks<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Spotting Sparks in Action:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Does a young person light up when talking about animals, robotics, or art? Watch where they go \u201cabove and beyond.\u201d Sparks often emerge where curiosity and excitement intersect. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are FIVE TIPS to help you spot a youth spark:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Notice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> when a young person lights up\/shows joy and positive energy towards something.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Talk <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to a young person about what excites them (What do they love to do in their spare time? Why? How does doing what you love make you feel?)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Listen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> carefully for ways to support a young person.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Help<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> youth find ways to practice their spark.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Attend<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> games, performances, public demonstrations, and animal show<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"opps\"><\/a>4-H Volunteer Opportunities Calendar<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We have SO many great 4-H volunteer opportunities available this year! You can find our calendar of events<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/events\/list\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 scroll to the bottom of the page to subscribe to the calendar and never miss upcoming events, workshops, and more!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"huddle\"><\/a>4-H Volunteer Huddle:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come to the sideline for a quick \u201cgather-learn-discuss\u201d and then get back into the game of 4-H. A variety of topics will help you improve your strategy- you pick which ones interest you! We meet on the first Friday of each month from 12:00-12:30 pm via Zoom. Whether you are an experienced 4-H volunteer or just getting started, there\u2019s something for everyone. We\u2019d love to see you there! No registration required!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nov. 7 &#8211; <\/span>Getting Started with 4-H Market Animals<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dec. 5 &#8211; <\/span>Delegating\/Asking parents and other adults to help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/j\/82015703524?pwd=QkT05bDbaaDIeYAQ8aGUd4eco5c6Rd.1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">maine.zoom.us\/j\/82015703524?pwd=QkT05bDbaaDIeYAQ8aGUd4eco5c6Rd.1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Password: volunteer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Resource Spotlight<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Podcast lover? Check out 4-H Volunteer Ventures!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> These 30-minute episodes examine the fun, but sometimes confusing role of the 4-H volunteer. To gain some tips and tricks to help you balance the many responsibilities in volunteer, personal, and work life, listen to this episode<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/balancing-the-volunteer-life\/id1741791675?i=1000710274141\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Balancing the Volunteer Life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Special thanks to our 4-H friends at Rutgers University for sharing these episodes!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Working with 4-H youth and livestock?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Check out our new Animal Health Hub! Brought to you by our UMaine Extension Livestock Team, it <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is a space to find livestock health bulletins, news\/disease updates, and opportunities, such as special events that qualify participants for FREE disease testing at our Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. Go here<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/animal-health-hub\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/animal-health-hub\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"waldocounty\"><\/a>Waldo County 4-H Calendar<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/4h\/4-h-calendar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/4h\/4-h-calendar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H Calendar <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/events\/category\/calendar\/month\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/events\/category\/calendar\/month<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information on how to get involved in Waldo County\u00a0 4-H, please contact your local UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H professional, Karen Giles at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:karen.giles@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">karen.giles@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or call 207.342.5971.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Commercial Agriculture<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><a id=\"comm\"><\/a>Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension on the <\/span><b>first Monday of each month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for our Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series, designed to support Maine\u2019s green industry, including nursery and cut flower production, landscape design, installation, maintenance, and more. Each <\/span><b>75-minute session<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> will feature a presentation followed by Q&amp;A and discussion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upcoming Webinars:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Monday, December 1, 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/ornamental-horticulture\/webinar\/?#right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Right-Sizing Your Flower Farm: What I Learned from Three Different Setups<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Monday, January 5, 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/ornamental-horticulture\/webinar\/?#financial\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Financial Management for Your Commercial Horticulture Business<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Monday, February 2, 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/ornamental-horticulture\/webinar\/?#weed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Integrated Weed Management for Ornamental Greenhouse Crops<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Monday March 2, 2026 \u2013\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/ornamental-horticulture\/webinar\/?#flowers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Managing Pests in Cut Flowers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Registration is required<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, with a <\/span><b>sliding scale fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> ($0-$15) per session. Zoom access details will be provided upon registration.Recordings will be available and sent to participants approximately one week after each event. Can\u2019t attend live? <\/span><b>Register anyway<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to receive access to the recording and a list of related resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Right-Sizing Your Flower Farm: What I Learned from Three Different Setups<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"10840\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10840\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/day2-remsberg24100238162-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/day2-remsberg24100238162-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/day2-remsberg24100238162-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/day2-remsberg24100238162-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/day2-remsberg24100238162-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/day2-remsberg24100238162.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">UMaine Extension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monday, December 1 @ 6 p.m. \u2013 7:15 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Julia Baecher started East of Eden as a backyard passion project in 2012 and has since farmed at three different scales; from a home plot to a six-acre leased (and later owned) property, and back again. Each move brought new lessons in efficiency, investment, and profitability. In this session, she\u2019ll share what worked, what didn\u2019t, and offer a practical framework to help new flower farmers make smart infrastructure decisions from the start. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Photo by Edwin Remsberg<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Register Online:\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy0000043uOL\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Right-Sizing Your Flower Farm: What I Learned from Three Different Setups<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Financial Management for Your Commercial Horticulture Business\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"10841\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10841\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Chris-Laughton2-423x632-1-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Chris-Laughton2-423x632-1-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Chris-Laughton2-423x632-1-94x140.jpg 94w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Chris-Laughton2-423x632-1-317x474.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/Chris-Laughton2-423x632-1.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,201px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chris-Laughton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monday, January 5 @ 6 p.m. &#8211;\u00a0 7:15 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join Chris Laughton, from Farm Credit East, for a discussion of financial management basics you should know to manage your horticultural business. Topics covered will include: Understanding financial statements (balance sheets and income statements), cash flow budgeting, and financing and credit. Time will be provided for questions and discussion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Photo Credit: Farm Credit East<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Register Online:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000003sU7R\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Financial Management for Your Commercial Horticulture Business<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Integrated Weed Management for Ornamental Greenhouse Crops<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"10842\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10842\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/day2-remsberg24100238162-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/day2-remsberg24100238162-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/day2-remsberg24100238162-1-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/day2-remsberg24100238162-1-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/day2-remsberg24100238162-1-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/day2-remsberg24100238162-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">UMaine Extension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monday, February 2 @ 6 p.m. \u2013 7:15 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn practical strategies for managing weeds in greenhouse ornamental production. Weeds compete with crops for space, light, and nutrients, reducing quality and productivity. In this session, we\u2019ll cover common greenhouse weeds, their biology, and a range of control methods. Topics will include cultural and mechanical approaches, along with key considerations for effective chemical control. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Photo by Edwin Remsberg<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Register Online:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000003scZd\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Integrated Weed Management for Ornamental Greenhouse Crops<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Managing Pests in Cut Flowers<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"10843\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10843\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/tidewater-gardens-day-4-remsberg24100440678-300x200.jpg\" alt=\" Tidewater Gardens\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/tidewater-gardens-day-4-remsberg24100440678-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/tidewater-gardens-day-4-remsberg24100440678-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/tidewater-gardens-day-4-remsberg24100440678-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/tidewater-gardens-day-4-remsberg24100440678-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/tidewater-gardens-day-4-remsberg24100440678.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">UMaine Extension<br \/>Tidewater Gardens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monday, March 2 @ 6 p.m. \u2013 7:15 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join us for a webinar on managing pests in cut flower production. Cut flowers are a high-value ornamental crop, but even minor pest damage can significantly reduce their marketability. Having an integrated pest management plan in\u00a0 \u00a0 place before the season begins is essential to minimizing that damage. In this session, we\u2019ll cover the biology of key insect pests affecting cut flowers and focus on a range of management strategies. Topics will include cultural prevention methods, along with the basic requirements and key considerations for effective pesticide applications. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Photo by Edwin Remsberg<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Register Online: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000003scsz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Managing Pests in Cut Flowers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"quick\"><\/a>QuickBooks for Farms Course<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><em>SCORE Maine<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><em>University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are pleased to offer this QuickBooks workshop series tailored to small farms and agriculture businesses. This important software can help with your invoicing, tracking sales and expenses, and handling your bookkeeping requirements for tax preparation. QuickBooks will let you sync your data across your computer, tablet and smart phone mobile devices when you need it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This free hands-on workshop so you need an internet enabled device to follow along.\u00a0 You will need to use both Zoom and your web browser to access the QB test drive at the same time, so using a smart phone will be more challenging to toggle between the two because of the small screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Introductory QuickBooks for Farms<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">November 3, 5, 10 and 12, 2025 from 6:00-8:30 p.m.<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This free, four-part introductory workshop will cover the basics of QuickBooks Online and how farms and agriculture businesses utilize the software. The sessions include an overview of the sales process, using a Point of Sale app with QuickBooks, expense recording and payment, and generating reports to help you manage your business. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/ev\/reg\/eemk7xu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register for Introductory QuickBooks for Farms<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>QuickBooks Intermediate for Farms<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">January 26, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (registration link coming soon) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This free, single-session intermediate workshop will cover recording fixed assets &amp; depreciation, recording new loans &amp; payments, reconciling year-end loan balances with lenders and using journal entries in QuickBooks Online. Sponsored by SCORE Maine &amp; University of Maine Cooperative Extension.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where: <\/span><b>Virtual on-line event via Zoom, <\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please download the \u201ctest drive\u201d software before the workshop begins (FMI see the registration page).<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"lungworm\"><\/a>Lungworm and Meningeal Worm in Small Ruminants<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This workshop series focuses on two significant parasites impacting sheep, goats, and other small ruminants\u2014meningeal worm (brain worm) and lungworm. Participants will learn about the risks, prevention, and management of meningeal worm, a mysterious and often deadly parasite. The session also includes hands-on activities, including setting up a Baermann apparatus\u2014the diagnostic tool used to detect lungworms\u2014and practicing microscope techniques for parasite identification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who Should Attend: This workshop is designed for sheep and goat farmers, beginning livestock producers, and anyone interested in improving herd health management and parasite control practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Upcoming 2025-26 Workshops:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/event\/lungworm-meningeal-worm-small-ruminants-nov-23\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Workshop: Lungworm and Meningeal Worm in Small Ruminants<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">November 23 @ 10:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/event\/lungworm-meningeal-worm-small-ruminants-dec-7\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Workshop: Lungworm and Meningeal Worm in Small Ruminants<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">December 7 @ 10:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learning Outcomes: Participants will understand the life cycles, symptoms, and impacts of lungworm and meningeal worm, learn strategies to reduce parasite exposure and improve animal resilience, gain practical experience using diagnostic tools such as the Baermann apparatus and microscope and leave with actionable steps to implement on-farm parasite management plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Sue Baez, UMaine Extension Administrative Support Supervisor, Hancock County, at 207.667.8212 or sue.baez@maine.edu.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a id=\"set\"><\/a>Set Your Farm&#8217;s Future on the Right Path<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It&#8217;s never too early to plan for your farm&#8217;s future. Every farm has a different path to succession. Sometimes developing that path can be challenging if you feel like you don&#8217;t have the time or the necessary information to plan. If you&#8217;re feeling stuck or overwhelmed with succession planning, join our goal-oriented group, where you&#8217;ll work alongside fellow farmers to understand the process and focus on the pieces most relevant to your farm. <\/span><b>Who: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Farmers interested in Succession <\/span><b>What:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Six-succession goal-oriented work group<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In-person: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Second Monday of each month, Dec 8, Jan 5, Feb 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, <\/span><b>10:00 a.m. &#8211; 11:30 a.m.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> at the Kennebec County Cooperative Extension, 125 State Street, Fl #3, Augusta, Maine 04333<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Online: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Second Monday of each month, Dec 8, Jan 5, Feb 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, <\/span><b>7:00 p.m. &#8211; 8:30 p.m.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> via Zoom<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information about this program, go to: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy0000044N6z\"><b>www.umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy0000044N6<\/b><b>z<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To Sign up for the Extension Perspectives Newsletter, c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/extension-perspectives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">lick here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> call 207342.5971 or email billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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 Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The University of Maine System is an equal opportunity institution committed to nondiscrimination.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mark your calendar!\u00a0 Click here for a list of all events, workshops and classes throughout Extension.\u00a0 In Person and On Demand Events here. 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