4-H News

4-H News in Washington County – February 2024

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Updates Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Updates 4-H Public Speaking Workshop Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament 4-H Science Fridays 4-H at Winter Family Fun Day News from the State Dates to Remember February 14 & 28: Maple Sugaring 101 February 17: 2024 Maine […]

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UMaine Extension 4-H Science Fridays starts Feb. 23

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer 4-H Science Fridays beginning Feb. 23. Youth, ages nine to fourteen, will meet with 4-H Professional, Gabby Brodek, one Friday a month February through October on the campus of the University of Maine at Machias. This club will focus on exploring science topics and skills, spending time […]

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4-H News in Washington County – January 2024

Table of Contents Dates to Remember 4-H Public Speaking Workshop Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament What do you want to accomplish this year? Project records can help! 4-H Science Fridays Oh Yea! 4-H Grows True Leaders 4-H Forest Health SPIN Club 4-H Seasonal Crafts Around the World SPIN Club Cobscook Currents 4-H Club 4-H […]

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UMaine Extension 4-H to offer online informational session for aspiring volunteers in January

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 Jan. 16 and 23.    “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 in an […]

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4-H News in Washington County – December 2023

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Oh Yea! 4-H Grows True Leaders Updates Forest Health 4-H SPIN Club in Harrington Seasonal Crafts Around the World 4-H SPIN Club in Calais Final Deadline for 4-H Re-enrollment News from the State Dates to Remember December 23: Application Deadline for Ignite by 4-H Conference […]

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4-H News in Washington County – November 2023

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Forest Health 4-H SPIN Club in Harrington Seasonal Crafts Around the World 4-H SPIN Club in Calais 4-H Re-enrollment Reminder Learning Ecosystems Northeast (LENE) Fall Phenology Photo Contest! Oh Yea! Grows True Leaders Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Paper Clover Campaign News from the State Dates to Remember November 2 […]

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UMaine Extension offering forest health 4-H club in Harrington

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free, four-session 4-H club focused on forest health.  Designed for youth ages 8-11, the in-person club aims to explore the beauty and abundance of Maine’s local forests while learning about the importance and resilience of forests as ecosystems. Through hands-on activities, participants will create a “tree tale” […]

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UMaine Extension offering crafts around the world 4-H SPIN club starting Nov.18 

Calais, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a three-session, in-person 4-H club about seasonal crafts from around the world designed for young artists to explore their creativity and learn about different cultural traditions.  Geared towards youth ages 6-12, the special interest, SPIN, club will meet from 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m on Saturdays, Nov. […]

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4-H News in Washington County – October 2023

Table of Contents Dates to Remember 4-H Science Fridays Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Washington County Photo and Ribbon Pick Up Instructions Project Records Final Reminder 4-H Professional, Gabby Brodek, Vacation Community Service Opportunity Paper Clover Campaign, Tractor Supply Co. Learning Ecosystems Northeast (LENE) Fall Phenology Photo Contest! Oh Yea! 4-H Grows True Leaders Youth Development […]

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Maine Hunger Dialogue and Climate Action Summit Returns in October

College and high school students and their teachers from across the state are invited to participate in the 2023 Maine Hunger Dialogue and Climate Action Summit 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Wells Conference Center at the University of Maine.  The one-day conference, sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the Maine Campus Compact, Sodexo […]

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