Cooperative Extension in Washington County

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 […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will be piloting a new club specifically for independent 4-H members. The new Independent 4-H Clubs are an opportunity for individuals to come together, virtually or in-person, and build relationships with their peers. They will share interests, projects, goals, plans for the year and reflections at the end of […]

Dates to Remember October 1: Re-enrollment on ZSuites Begins October 2-8:  National 4-H Week October 5-16: Fall Paper Clover at Tractor Supply Company October 9: Habitat and Wildlife Management Workshop in Bowdoinham October 10:  Indigenous People’s Day – Extension Office Closed October 11: Deadline for Free Raffle for Maine 4-H Teen Leadership Survey October 18: […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension opens a free six-session online educational series for parents and caregivers Oct. 4 from 1–2:30 p.m. Additional sessions are scheduled Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1.  “Back to Basics: Building Routines for Success” will focus on managing daily household tasks; meal planning and budgeting; learning to live with others; […]

Dates to Remember September 26: Project Records are Due in the Extension Office September 30: National Trips (Conference and Congress) Applications Due for Senior Members October 1: Reenrollment Begins October 2-8:  National 4-H Week October 5-16: Fall Paper Clover at Tractor Supply Company October 10:  Indigenous People’s Day – Extension Office Closed October 18: 4-H Volunteer […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online training for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers from 6–7 p.m. Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will explore the ways volunteers can become involved with UMaine Extension 4-H, what the 4-H youth development program is about and requirements for becoming […]