4-H News

4-H News in Washington County – February 2025

Dates to Remember 4-H Crafting for a Cause Speak Up, Washington County 4-H: Showcase Your Sparks! A Public Speaking Event Egg Business Project 4-H Youth Embark on Virtual Moon Mission with The Challenger Center Support 4-H’er at Washington Academy Craft Fair Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Conservation Career 4-H Club Crafting Clovers 4-H Club 4-H Science […]

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Opportunity to learn more about volunteering with UMaine Extension 4-H

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting online informational sessions for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers. Participants can choose from two options: noon–1 p.m. on February 21 and 28 or 6–7 p.m. on March 3 and 10. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth […]

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4-H Ag Ambassador program features farm visits and career exploration for teens

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Ag Ambassador program in March and April. The program, open to all Maine teens ages 14-18, focuses on career exploration in the local food system through farm and production visits around the state and provides opportunities to build relationships with industry professionals. The Spring 2025 cohort […]

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4-H News in Washington County – January 2025

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Egg Business Project 4-H Science Fridays Cobscook Currents 4-H Club  Conservation Careers 4-H Club Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Speak Up, 4-H Workshop in Hancock County Speak Up, 4-H Virtual Workshop Speak Up, 4-H County and State Events News from the State Dates to Remember January 12: Speak […]

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4-H News in Washington County – December 2024

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Final 4-H Reenrollment Deadline- December 31 4-H Seasonal Craft Pop-up Crafting Clovers 4-H Club Update Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign  News from the State Dates to Remember November 29-December 15: Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover Campaign December 7: Oh Yea 4-H Grows True […]

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Washington County Extension 4-H offers seasonal craft pop-up in Calais

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County 4-H is offering a seasonal craft pop-up on Saturday, December 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Calais Free Library, 9 Union Street. Back by popular demand, 4-H Professional Gabby Brodek, along with a 4-H volunteer, will lead youth through several seasonal craft projects to take […]

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4-H News in Washington County – November 2024

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Crafting Clovers 4-H Club Conservation Career 4-H Club 4-H Science Fridays Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders 4-H Re-enrollment Reminder News from the State Dates to Remember November 1: 4-H National Trips Applications Due November 4: Oh Yea 4-H Felt Ornament Crafting of Harvest Emblems – Princeton Elementary, 2:00 […]

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UMaine Extension 4-H offers online info session for aspiring volunteers in November

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 November 12 & 19.   “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 experiential educational activity, learn about the […]

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4-H News in Washington County – October 2024

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Thank you, Jane Bell Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Crafting Clovers 4-H Club – Update 4-H Science Fridays Bate’s teen opportunity to participate in research  Project Records Due October 30 News from the State Dates to Remember October 2024 – July 2025– Conservation Career 4-H Club October 12: […]

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UMaine Extension hosts virtual 4-H Climate Civic Action Series

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will lead a three-part, virtual series on climate change action for youth ages 12-18. Sessions will take place on Mondays, October 28, November 4 and November 11 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. This series will be held via Zoom. Participants will learn about climate change from global and local […]

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