Cooperative Extension in Washington County

In early March, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County 4-H held its annual Public Speaking Tournament at the University of Maine at Machias. Four 4-H youth participated and presented talks on topics including birds, making a stop action movie, the mysteries of Star Wars special effects, and how to harvest a meat bird. […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer an online special interest 4-H club on the science of sharks for youth ages 9–18, 4–5 p.m. on Tuesdays, May 16–June 6. Required registration for this special interest, or SPIN, club closes April 25.   The 4-H Shark Club will cover topics such as types of sharks, how […]

Table of Contents: Dates to Remember Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament Cobscook Currents 4-H Club 4-H Vernal Pools SPIN Club Big Night Monitoring-Amphibians on the Move! Save the Date- WCEA Annual Meeting & Open House 4-H Camp and Learning Centers Scholarship Still Available Spring Clover Campaign 4-H News from the State   Dates to […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H and Downeast Coastal Conservancy will offer a short-term, in-person 4-H club about vernal pools. Intended for youth in grades 4, 5 and 6, the special interest, or SPIN, club will meet from 2:30-4:00 p.m. on Mondays from April 24 – May 22. The club will meet at the Machias […]

Due to snow in the forecast, the Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament will be moved to Sunday, March 5th at 10 a.m. in Science 102 at the University of Maine at Machias.      

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 […]