4-H News

4-H News in Washington County – March 2025

Dates to Remember Crafting Clovers 4-H Club Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders 4-H Science Fridays News from the State Dates to Remember March 8: Speak Up, Washington County 4-H: Showcase your Sparks! Event March 8: MEPC Engineering Expo, Orono  March 8: Hike – Oh Yea 4-H Crisscrossing Paths with Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Long […]

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Egg-cellent Futures: UMaine Extension 4-H Helps Youth Crack into the Egg Business

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H in Hancock and Washington counties are offering a year-long Egg Business Project for youth ages 11-18. The project provides youth and their families an opportunity to learn about business, entrepreneurship, record keeping, animal husbandry and more, potentially resulting in additional income for youth and their families. Interested individuals are […]

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4-H News in Washington County – February 2025

Dates to Remember 4-H Crafting for a Cause Speak Up, Washington County 4-H: Showcase Your Sparks! A Public Speaking Event Egg Business Project 4-H Youth Embark on Virtual Moon Mission with The Challenger Center Support 4-H’er at Washington Academy Craft Fair Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Conservation Career 4-H Club Crafting Clovers 4-H Club 4-H Science […]

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Opportunity to learn more about volunteering with UMaine Extension 4-H

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting online informational sessions for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers. Participants can choose from two options: noon–1 p.m. on February 21 and 28 or 6–7 p.m. on March 3 and 10. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth […]

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4-H Ag Ambassador program features farm visits and career exploration for teens

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Ag Ambassador program in March and April. The program, open to all Maine teens ages 14-18, focuses on career exploration in the local food system through farm and production visits around the state and provides opportunities to build relationships with industry professionals. The Spring 2025 cohort […]

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4-H News in Washington County – January 2025

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Egg Business Project 4-H Science Fridays Cobscook Currents 4-H Club  Conservation Careers 4-H Club Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Speak Up, 4-H Workshop in Hancock County Speak Up, 4-H Virtual Workshop Speak Up, 4-H County and State Events News from the State Dates to Remember January 12: Speak […]

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4-H News in Washington County – December 2024

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Final 4-H Reenrollment Deadline- December 31 4-H Seasonal Craft Pop-up Crafting Clovers 4-H Club Update Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign  News from the State Dates to Remember November 29-December 15: Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover Campaign December 7: Oh Yea 4-H Grows True […]

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Washington County Extension 4-H offers seasonal craft pop-up in Calais

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 […]

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4-H News in Washington County – November 2024

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 […]

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UMaine Extension 4-H offers online info session for aspiring volunteers in November

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 […]

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