Cooperative Extension in Washington County

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County 4-H is offering a seasonal craft pop-up on Saturday, December 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Calais Free Library, 9 Union Street. Back by popular demand, 4-H Professional Gabby Brodek, along with a 4-H volunteer, will lead youth through several seasonal craft projects to take […]

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Crafting Clovers 4-H Club Conservation Career 4-H Club 4-H Science Fridays Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders 4-H Re-enrollment Reminder News from the State Dates to Remember November 1: 4-H National Trips Applications Due November 4: Oh Yea 4-H Felt Ornament Crafting of Harvest Emblems – Princeton Elementary, 2:00 […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on November 12 & 19.   “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will also participate in an experiential educational activity, learn about the […]

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Thank you, Jane Bell Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Crafting Clovers 4-H Club – Update 4-H Science Fridays Bate’s teen opportunity to participate in research  Project Records Due October 30 News from the State Dates to Remember October 2024 – July 2025– Conservation Career 4-H Club October 12: […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will lead a three-part, virtual series on climate change action for youth ages 12-18. Sessions will take place on Mondays, October 28, November 4 and November 11 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. This series will be held via Zoom. Participants will learn about climate change from global and local […]

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Youth Showed their Sparks at the Washington County Fair! 4-H Science Friday – UPDATE Crafting Clovers 4-H Club – UPDATE Conservation Career 4-H Club – STILL TIME TO REGISTER! 4-H Photo Contest – Lubec Memorial Library Washington Academy Garden  Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders News from the State […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on September 18 and 25.  “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will also participate […]

4-H photographers demonstrated their skills at the 2024 University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County 4-H Contest, capturing animals, architecture, farm life and more. This annual contest allows youth to develop and practice their expressive arts skills, including using media to communicate and capture special moments while considering lighting, angles and more. Participants, ages 5-18, […]

Table of Contents Dates to Remember NEW CLUB ALERT! Conservation Career 4-H Club “Show Your Sparks” Washington County Fair Exhibit reminders Washington County 4-H Photography Contest 4-H Science Friday – UPDATE Black Bear Camp at UMM Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Crafting Clovers 4-H Club  News from the State Dates […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H and Maine Coast Heritage Trust are partnering to offer teens in Washington County a year-round opportunity to explore conservation career fields, build relationships with industry professionals, focus on aspirations and foster a connection to place. This 4-H club is designed for youth ages 14-17 who are interested in exploring […]