University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a new club for youth ages 5–19 who are new, or interested in becoming, 4-H members. Meetings will be held from 6–7 p.m. starting Nov. 18 and continuing Dec. 16 and Jan. 20. The “4-H for All” club is a way for youth and families to learn about […]
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Dates to Remember October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29: Maine Virtual Teen Science Cafes October 7, 14, 21, and 28: Vermont’s VTeen Science Exploration October 2 or October 5: 4-H Volunteer Training Session: Virtual 4-H Special Interest Clubs – What’s All the Hype? October 4-10: National 4-H Week and Washington County 4-H Challenges October […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer virtual science cafés for teens in grades 7–12 every Thursday, from 3:30–4:15 p.m., beginning Oct. 1. Online sessions will include University of Maine scientists discussing their research, how they became involved in their work and what brought them to Maine. Participants will learn about science in action […]
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Dates to Remember September 15: Entries Due for Dog Photo Contest (see state news #1) September 30: 4-H Project Records Due September 30: 4-H Club Treasurer Report Due October 6-10: National 4-H Week November 25: Deadline for Reenrollment Paperwork December 31: Final Deadline for Reenrollment Paperwork Return to In-Person 4-H Programming We are pleased to announce that we […]
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Maine Cooperative Extension created a virtual exhibit hall for Maine 4-H members in lieu of traditional exhibits normally shown during fair season. UMaine Extension 4-H members from across the state have entered over 180 projects to this inaugural Maine State Virtual Fair, ranging from art to building […]
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Dates to Remember August 15-September 15: Maine 4-H Virtual Fun Run COVID-19 Update University of Maine Cooperative Extension buildings are still CLOSED in an effort to ensure the health and safety of the community, and to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. However, please note that UMaine Extension is operating and staff are working remotely from […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is hosting a virtual fun run along the Maine coastline Aug. 15–Sept. 15. The event is open to the public. Help ME Conquer the Maine Coastline is a virtual run, walk and bike along all 3,478 miles of Maine’s coastline. The event includes an interactive map to follow as […]
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Dates to Remember July 14- Food and Fun Read Aloud Program July 15-August 1: Upload to Virtual 4-H Exhibit Hall July 16: 4-H Volunteer Share Fair, 7:00 p.m. July 21- Food and Fun Read Aloud Program July 28-Food and Fun Read Aloud Program July 31: Deadline to submit photos for the Washington County 4-H Photo […]
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Dates to Remember June 9: QuaranTEEN Virtual Science Café: “Mapping of Natural Disaster Prone Areas” with Dr. Tora Johnson June 12: 4-H At-Home June Jamboree Begins June 15: Deadline to submit entries for the Washington County 4-H Arts and Crafts Showcase June 15: Deadline to submit photos for the 4-H “Learn at Home” Bingo for April […]
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Are you a youth that has an interest in arts and crafts? Has staying at home inspired you to try a new artistic hobby? Do you want to receive a 4-H prize? The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Program encourages youth to enter the Washington County 4-H Arts and Crafts Showcase! Youth do not […]
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