Cooperative Extension in Washington County

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is partnering with the University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research and UMaine Aquaculture Research Institute to offer a 4-H At-Home Aquaponics Project, an experiential learning program for youth ages 9–18 delivered virtually from June 15 to October.  The project includes learning experiences in introductory aquaponic systems and […]

Dates to Remember April 28 – May 9: Paper Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply Co. in Calais May 4: 4-H Teen Science Cafe– Remote Survey Techniques with Meredith Lewis, Graduate Research Assistant in Ecology and Environmental Science May 5–June 9: Virtual 4-H Citizen Science Club May 11: 4-H Teen Science Cafe – Meet Amber Gray, a Social […]

Dates to Remember April 13: Maine 4-H Virtual Teen Science Cafe- Bogged Down with Dr. Erin McDonald April 16-18: Maine State 4-H Public Speaking Tournament April 18: 4-H Public Speaking Tournament Awards Ceremony, 4:00 p.m. April 24- May 27: Virtual 4-H Passport Around the World SPIN Club April 24: Maine 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Tryouts April 27: […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a citizen science club for grades 4–8 meeting weekly 3:30–4:30 p.m. from May 5–June 9.  This virtual 4-H citizen scientists club encourages youth to practice citizen science in their own backyard, with a variety of citizen science opportunities to consider, and report their observations while making connections […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a virtual cultural exchange club for youth, best suited for ages 12–18 years, with its first meeting scheduled for 9:30–10:30 a.m. April 24. Additional meetings will be 9:30–10:30 a.m. May 8 and 22, and 4–5 p.m. April 29, May 13 and 27.  “4-H Virtual Passport Around the World” […]

Dates to Remember Tuesdays in March: 4-H Virtual Teen Science Cafes, 4:00 p.m. March 9: 4-H Winter Activity Series County Share, 5:30-6:15 p.m. April 16-18: Maine State 4-H Public Speaking Tournament April 18: 4-H Public Speaking Tournament Awards Ceremony, 4:00 p.m. April 28 – May 10: Paper Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply Co. in Calais   4-H […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer virtual science cafés for teens in grades 7–12 from 4–4:45 p.m. each Tuesday beginning March 2. Maine 4-H Virtual Science Cafés will feature informal sessions with University of Maine scientists discussing their research and what led them to their work. In the first webinar, UMaine Advanced Structures […]

Dates to Remember February 9:   4-H Public Speaking Workshop- Career & College Readiness |6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. February 9: 4-H Winter Activity Series, Geocaching, 6:00-6:45 p.m. February 13, 16 & 27: 4-H Passport Around the World SPIN Club February 15: Office Closed, President’s Day February 16: 4-H Winter Activity Series-Winter Wildlife Tracking, 6:00-6:45 p.m. February 16: 4-H […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a second session of the 4-H for All club for youth ages 5–13 who are new, or interested in becoming, 4-H members. Meetings will be held online from 6–7 p.m. starting Feb. 17, and continuing March 17 and April 21. The 4-H for All club gives youth and […]