4-H Science Fridays at UMaine Machias

Join 4-H Youth Professional, Gabby Brodek, and special guests at 4-H Science Fridays at UMM for more fun science activities throughout the 2024 year! Gabby will be hosting a 4-H Science Friday one Friday a month from February to October so youth can get familiar with the University of Maine at Machias campus, explore cool science topics and skills and spend time outside.

On the 4th Friday* of each month Washington County 4-H will host an hour and a half program on the University of Maine at Machias campus where youth will explore a science topic. These programs are free and are targeted towards youth ages 9-14. 

*3rd Friday in June and August

Upcoming Sessions

Ag and ecology 101  Part 1 – *June 21, 2024, 3-4:30 p.m.

This is the first session in a two part series. Youth will explore what plants need to grow, how to test soil, and investigate which areas are best to start a garden. Of course, this series wouldn’t be complete without allowing youth to take home their own seedling!

Geared towards youth ages 9-14 and is limited to 20 participants.

 

Ag and ecology 101 Part 2  – July 26, 2024, 3-4:30 p.m.

This is the second session of the two part series. Youth will explore what plants need to grow, how to test soil, and investigate which areas are best to start a garden. Of course, this series wouldn’t be complete without allowing youth to take home their own seedling!

Geared towards youth ages 9-14 and is limited to 20 participants.

 

Blueberries – August 16, 2024, 3-4:30 p.m.

It’s August in Washington County, Maine and that means one thing…blueberry season! Join us in learning about bees, blueberries and our local industry, just in time for the 47th Annual Wild Blueberry Festival in Machias August 16-18th.

Geared towards youth ages 9-14 and is limited to 20 participants.

 

Apples – September 27, 2024, 3-4:30 p.m.

 

Forensic Science – October 25, 2024, 3-4:30 p.m.

 

Registration

4-H Science Fridays at UMaine Machias

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    I, hereby grant and authorize the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine, (hereinafter UMS) and the 4-H Program (defined as 4-H Afterschool, National 4-H Council, 4-H Cooperative Extension System, USDA/NIFA, Maine 4-H Program, 4-H clubs and programs, etc.) its employees and agents to make use of, license or assign the use of, my image, appearance, likeness, voice and/or photograph, and other reproductions of any of these, in still photographs, videotapes, publications, audio, sound recordings, web sites, electronic and other media and/or motion pictures, (hereinafter all of which are included in the term “Material”) obtained during the current 4-H year (October-September) at 4-H-sponsored events, and to do so with or without mention of my name. I understand and agree that I am to receive no compensation of any kind, monetary or otherwise, on account of or arising from the production, publication, recording, rebroadcasting, or other use of such Material. UMS shall have complete ownership of the Material produced or published and shall have the exclusive right and license to make such use of that Material as it wishes, including, but not limited to the right of performance, display, reproduction and distribution in all media, and the right to create, perform, display and distribute derivative works of the Material. I agree to indemnify and hold UMS, the University, its employees and agents, harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, lawsuits, judgments, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees that UMS may become liable to pay or defend arising out of or caused by any matter or material furnished or spoken by me in connection with my appearance. I hereby release UMS, its employees and agents from all expenses, claims and liabilities incurred by me arising out of or in connection with my appearance and/or the use of the Material, except to the extent that those expenses, claims or liabilities are the direct result of the negligent acts or omissions of UMS, the University, its employees or agents. This agreement shall be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Maine.

 

For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Gabby Brodek, 4-H Youth Development Professional at gabrielle.brodek@maine.edu or 207.255.3345.

 

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