4-H News

UMaine Extension 4-H introducing teens to adulting concepts in June

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a short-term online 4-H club for youth ages 13–18 about basic adult life skills on from 4–5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 21–July 26. Required registration closes June 10.  The “4-H Adulting 101” series will introduce basic adult life skills by exploring a different topic each week including personal values, […]

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News in Washington County – May 2023

Table of Contents: Dates to Remember Maine State 4-H Public Speaking Tournament Vernal Pools 4-H SPIN Club Tractor Supply Co. Paper Clover Campaign Washington County 4-H Photo Contest 4-H Camp and Learning Centers Scholarships Washington County Extension invites public to open house on May 20 Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Trainings 4-H News from the […]

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O'Brien House, UMaine Machias

Washington County Extension invites public to open house on May 20

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting an open house and annual meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Washington County office, 116 O’Brien Avenue on the campus of the University of Maine Machias. Rain location is Kilburn Commons cafeteria. This free, public event will include a cookout and showcase […]

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Local Youth Find Their Voice through 4-H Public Speaking

In early March, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County 4-H held its annual Public Speaking Tournament at the University of Maine at Machias. Four 4-H youth participated and presented talks on topics including birds, making a stop action movie, the mysteries of Star Wars special effects, and how to harvest a meat bird. […]

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UMaine Extension 4-H offers learning opportunity about sharks

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer an online special interest 4-H club on the science of sharks for youth ages 9–18, 4–5 p.m. on Tuesdays, May 16–June 6. Required registration for this special interest, or SPIN, club closes April 25.   The 4-H Shark Club will cover topics such as types of sharks, how […]

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4-H News in Washington County – April 2023

Table of Contents: Dates to Remember Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament Cobscook Currents 4-H Club 4-H Vernal Pools SPIN Club Big Night Monitoring-Amphibians on the Move! Save the Date- WCEA Annual Meeting & Open House 4-H Camp and Learning Centers Scholarship Still Available Spring Clover Campaign 4-H News from the State   Dates to […]

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UMaine Extension 4-H SPIN vernal pool club starts Apr. 24

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H and Downeast Coastal Conservancy will offer a short-term, in-person 4-H club about vernal pools. Intended for youth in grades 4, 5 and 6, the special interest, or SPIN, club will meet from 2:30-4:00 p.m. on Mondays from April 24 – May 22. The club will meet at the Machias […]

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4-H News in Washington County – March 2023

Dates to Remember March 4: Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament March 5: Snow Date-Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament March 6 & 10: Building Background on Vernal Pools Adult Training March 7-April 11: Algae SPIN Club March 7-April 18: Maine 4-H Ag Ambassador Program March 9-12: National 4-H Youth Summit, Washington D.C. March 23: […]

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Nominations sought for Norman W. Duzen community service award

The Washington County Extension Association seeks nominations for the 2023 Norman W. Duzen Volunteer Award, honoring a Washington County resident whose volunteerism has enhanced the lives of community members. Norman W. Duzen had a special place in his heart for the people of Washington County and donated many hours of his time to make their lives […]

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