4-H News

4-H News in Washington County – April 2026

Dates to Remember April 3: 4-H Volunteer Huddle April 10-12: Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Regional Youth Council, Conway, NH April 10-15: National 4-H Conference in Washington DC April 11: Speak Up, Maine 4-H! State Public Speaking Tournament in Orono April 12: Speak Up, Maine 4-H! State Public Speaking Tournament in Orono Snow Date April […]

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4-H News in Washington County – March 2026

Dates to Remember March 3-24: 4-H Maine App Challenge Series March 6: Speak Up, Maine 4-H! Public Speaking Tournament Registration Deadline March 6: 4-H Volunteer Huddle March 7: 4-H Dairy Quiz bowl tryouts March 7: Oh Yea, Planetarium and Greenhouse Tours March 10: Interactive Environscape Model at Whitneyville Library March 11, March 18, April 1, […]

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4-H News in Washington County – February 2026

Dates to Remember February 17-20: Winter Ecology Camp February 17-20: Winter STEM Virtual Workshop Series February 18: 4-H Volunteer Connections: AI for 4-H: What to Know and How to Use It February 19: Oh Yea, College Visit February 21: Winter Family Fun Day at Middle River Park February 23-March 10: 2026 Maple Sugaring 101: From […]

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Youth explore tree moss.

Extension 4-H Science Fridays are underway at UMaine Machias

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering Science Fridays once a month from 3–4:30 p.m. through October for youth ages nine to 14. Led by 4-H Professional Gabby Brodek, this club will focus on exploring science topics and skills, spending time outside, and becoming familiar with the University of Maine at Machias campus. Sessions […]

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4-H News in Washington County – January 2026

Dates to Remember January 10: Oh YEA 4-H Teens-Teach-Tech- Princeton January 15: 2026 Maine 4-H Beef ESE Intent to Participate January 17: Oh YEA 4-H Teens-Teach-Tech- Milbridge January 21: 4-H Volunteer Connections January 22, 29 and February 5: Farm Animal Care FUNdamentals 4-H SPIN Club January 23: 4-H Science Friday: Coastal Watersheds January 25: Speak […]

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4-H News in Washington County – December 2025

Dates to Remember November 28-December 14: Paper Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply Co. in Calais December 5: 4-H Volunteer Huddle December 6: Crafting SPIN 4-H Club, Perler Beads December 6: Oh Yea 4-H Money Island Trail:  Wreath Materials Hike – Seeds of Change Outdoor Club December 14: Oh Yea 4-H Tea Time for Bees:  Ceramic […]

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4-H News in Washington County – November 2025

Dates to Remember November 7: Robotics Training for Educators, Orono November 7: Oh Yea 4-H Día de los Muertos Celebration November 7: 4-H Volunteer Huddle November 8: Crafting SPIN 4-H Club, Koinobori Pine Cones November 14: Oh Yea Latino Cooking Workshop November 15: Oh Yea 4-H Bocados de Amor:  Latino Cooking Workshop November 15: Crafting […]

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4-H News in Washington County – October 2025

Dates to Remember October 3: 4-H Volunteer Huddle Training: Goal Setting and Planning for the Year October 4: Tanglewood Fall Family Day October 6: National 4-H Week begins, Go GREEN October 9: National 4-H Week, Recognize 4-H’ers and Volunteers October 11: Fall Open House,  Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center, Orono October […]

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Discover how you can make a difference by 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 several options, including 6–7 p.m. on October 15 or 3–4 p.m. on October 16. Additional dates and times can be found on the program webpage. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with […]

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Iguana with blueberry on head

Washington County 4-H’ers showcase talents in annual photography contest

The creativity and dedication of local 4-H youth were on full display this year as part of the annual Washington County 4-H Photography Contest. Open to all enrolled 4-H members, the contest encourages participants to develop communication and expressive arts skills through photography. This year’s entries captured everything from the quiet beauty of rural Maine […]

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