Cooperative Extension in Washington County

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 […]

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Register for 4-H Science Fridays Paper Clover Campaign Annual Washington County 4-H Photo Contest  June Jamboree 4-H Camp and Learning Centers Scholarship Available Washington County Fair T-Shirt Contest Congrats to 4-H’ers who participated in Maine 4-H Public Speaking Tournament Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Cloverbud 4-H Club Cobscook […]

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 May 22 and 29.  “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 […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting an annual meeting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Washington County office, 116 O’Brien Avenue on the campus of the University of Maine Machias. Rain location is Kilburn Commons cafeteria. The free, public event includes the annual meeting of the Washington County Extension […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Volunteer Maine, launched a new online training for individuals getting started in a volunteer management role. Three self-paced courses make up the Introductory Volunteer Management micro-credential. Level 1, which takes about four hours to complete, provides an overview of what a volunteer manager does and explores aspects […]

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Welcome Becca Whitney, 4-H Community Education Assistant Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament Cobscook Currents 4-H Club  Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Updates 4-H Camp and Learning Centers Scholarships Available 4-H Member & Volunteer Insurance Virtual Rainbow Summit 4-H Science Fridays Save the Date: Washington County Extension Association […]