Cooperative Extension in Washington County

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online information session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers, 7–8 p.m. March 1 and 8. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Today” will offer participants information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program, options for volunteering and requirements to become a volunteer. Current Extension […]

Dates to Remember February 3: Winter Series 4-H SPIN Club: Pet Treats for Shelters February 5 & 11: UMaine Versant Astronomy Center Programs February 10 – 13: National Youth Healthy Living Summit  February 12: In-person Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Workshop, 10:00 a.m. February 16: 4-H Volunteer Cabin Fever Series, Designing Captivating & fun activities, 6:30 […]

Dates to Remember January 12: A Year in Nature SPIN Club Virtual Meeting  January 17: Office Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19: 4-H Volunteer Cabin Fever Series, Re-engaging & Motivating Youth, 6:30 p.m. January 22: Virtual 4-H Dog SPIN Club January 24 & 31: Virtual All About Trees SPIN Club January 29: A […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a Virtual All About Maine Trees 4-H SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club for youth ages 9–16. The club will meet at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 24 and 31, and Feb. 7, 14 and 22. The program also includes an optional in-person Maple Workshop Day on Feb. 26 in Greenwood.  […]

Dates to Remember December 9: Winter Series 4-H SPIN Club: Straw Rockets December 15: Deadline for 2022 National Youth Agri-Science and Healthy Living Summit Applications December 24: Office Closed December 30: Final 4-H Re-enrollment Paperwork Deadline December 31: Deadline for 2022 Fryeburg Fair Market Steer Intent to Sell Form December 31: Office Closed January 6: Winter Series 4-H SPIN […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a virtual four-part winter workshop series to youth ages 7 to 14 who reside in Washington County beginning Dec. 9 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Remaining dates are Jan. 6, Feb. 3 and March 3.   Participants in the short-term club will work with hands-on STEM activities, a community service project making pet treats for shelter animals, and a spring planting. Adult supervision […]

Dates to Remember November 2–December 14: Maine 4-H Ag Leadership Program for Teens November 11: Office Closed for Veteran’s Day November 13: 4-H Nature SPIN Club, In-person November 15, 22, 29 & December 6: 4-H STEM Challenge – Galactic Quest SPIN Club November 24: Deadline for Re-enrollment Paperwork November 25 & 26: Office Closed for […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a year-long nature 4-H SPIN Club to youth ages 5 to 18 who reside in Washington and York Counties beginning Oct. 21 from 6-7 p.m.  This is a hybrid club that will meet both virtually and in-person. Participants will work on phenology wheels, nature journaling, and a nature-based […]

Dates to Remember October 3-9: National 4-H Week October 6-17: Fall Paper Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply Co. October 15: 4-H Treasurer Reports Due October 15: 4-H Project Records Due October 26: Wildlife Habitat Education Program Information Session, 6:30 p.m. October 28: 4-H Virtual Teen Science Cafe, 3:00 p.m. November 24: Deadline for Re-enrollment Paperwork […]