Cooperative Extension in Washington County

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 […]

Table of Contents Dates to Remember 4-H Science Fridays Reminder: Washington County 4-H Photography Contest  Washington County Fair 4-H Exhibit “Show Your Sparks” Project Records Reminder Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders  News from the State Dates to Remember July 5-August 10: 4-H Summer Learning Series July 19-21: Maine 4-H Days […]

Table of Contents Dates to Remember “Show Your Sparks” at the Washington County Fair – Exhibition Expansion Washington County 4-H Photo Contest 4-H Science Fridays Update Seed Tape Activity at Porter Memorial Library Seedling Sale National Annual Index Survey– Help Needed! Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders  Downeast Spring Birding Festival  News from the […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension hosted an annual meeting of the Washington County Extension Association (WCEA), featuring a program highlight of 4-H national trips and a volunteer award ceremony recently on the campus of the University of Maine Machias. During the annual meeting of the Washington County Extension Association, members and residents voted on the 2025 budget and a new slate […]