4-H News

Annual 4-H June Jamboree planned for June 13 at Blue Hill Fairgrounds

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County is hosting the annual 4-H June Jamboree on June 13, 2026, at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds, 223 Ellsworth Road. This event, a beloved tradition for 4-H members and the wider community, promises a weekend of hands-on learning, outdoor adventures and family-friendly fun. 4-H June Jamboree is designed […]

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4-H News in Washington County – May 2026

Dates to Remember May 15: 4-H Science Friday, Wildlife Forensics May 16 & 17:2026 Northeast Livestock Expo, Windsor Fairgrounds  May 19: Birdfest School Days at Moosehorn Wildlife Refuge May 22: 2026 4-H Summer Learning Series Registration Opens May 29: Washington County STEM Showcase June 5: Intent forms for Fryeburg Fair market lambs due June 12: […]

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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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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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