Cooperative Extension in Washington County

Dates to Remember March 4: Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament March 5: Snow Date-Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament March 6 & 10: Building Background on Vernal Pools Adult Training March 7-April 11: Algae SPIN Club March 7-April 18: Maine 4-H Ag Ambassador Program March 9-12: National 4-H Youth Summit, Washington D.C. March 23: […]

The Washington County Extension Association seeks nominations for the 2023 Norman W. Duzen Volunteer Award, honoring a Washington County resident whose volunteerism has enhanced the lives of community members. Norman W. Duzen had a special place in his heart for the people of Washington County and donated many hours of his time to make their lives […]

Dates to Remember February 24: Deadline- 4-H Equity Challenge February 25: ESE Dairy Intent Forms Due February 25: Maine 4-H Dairy Quizbowl in Augusta March 4: Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament March 5: Snow Date-Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament March 7-April 11: Algae SPIN Club March 7-April 18: Maine 4-H Ag Ambassador Program […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a short-term online 4-H club about algae and its impact on surrounding ecosystems. Intended for youth ages 12–15, the special interest, or SPIN, club will meet from 3:30–5 p.m. on Tuesdays from March 7–April 11. Required registration closes Feb. 10.   The Algae SPIN Club will explore all […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program from March 7–April 18. The program, open to all teens ages 14–18, will focus on understanding the Maine food system, exploring careers and building advocacy skills.  As formal agricultural programs at local high schools disappear, students lack opportunities to learn about critical […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is accepting registrations for a special interest club where youth ages 9-18 can explore basic engineering concepts. This online club will be held on Thursdays, Jan. 26–March 2 from 4–5:15 p.m. Required registration closes Jan. 17.   The 4-H Engineering Club will introduce basic engineering skills by exploring a different […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is seeking youth between the ages of 5 and 18 to participate in the Washington County 4-H public speaking tournament on March 4, beginning at 10 a.m., at the University of Maine Machias.   Youth ages 9-18 who participate in the tournament, and receive the required score, will be invited to the state tournament in Orono on […]

Dates to Remember January 12 & 19: Starting Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Volunteer Training January 16: Office Closed January 17: Registration Deadline for Maine 4-H Engineering Virtual Club January 21: 4-H Public Speaking Workshop, Bangor January 25: 4-H Volunteer Training: Growing Life Skills Through Animal Science January 28: 4-H Public Speaking Workshop, Edmunds Consolidated School […]

Dates to Remember December 18: Deadline for 4-H Youth Summit Application December 26: Office Closed December 31: State Deadline for Re-enrollment – No Exceptions January 2: Office Closed January 12 & 19: Starting Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Volunteer Training January 21: 4-H Public Speaking Workshop March 9-12: National 4-H Youth Summit, Washington D.C.   4-H at […]

Dates to Remember November 11 – Veteran’s Day – Extension Office Closed November 15 – 4-H Volunteer Training- Your Relationships Matter November 21 – Re-enrollment Due Online or in the Extension Office November 24-25 – Thanksgiving – Extension Office Closed December 26 – Extension Office Closed December 31 – State Deadline for Re-enrollment – No […]