If you’re in need of a gift for the gardener in your life, University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering eight new bundles of pre-recorded webinars on gardening-related topics. The On Demand Webinar bundles include three to four pre-recorded webinars plus helpful related resources. New topics include: ornamental garden design and maintenance, garden problem solving, […]
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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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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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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the annual Maine Forage Conference on November 8, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Governor’s Restaurant, 376 Main Street in Waterville. The conference, which will feature a trade show with business vendors, is an opportunity for members of the dairy, equine and livestock industries to network […]
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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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Registration is open for University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s virtual Business Planning for Producers course. The course is designed for aspiring producers as well as new and beginning producers in the first or second year in production. Participants will learn about the core concepts of starting and operating a natural-resource based business including operations, finance, management and […]
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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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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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Table of Contents Dates to Remember Youth Showed their Sparks at the Washington County Fair! 4-H Science Friday – UPDATE Crafting Clovers 4-H Club – UPDATE Conservation Career 4-H Club – STILL TIME TO REGISTER! 4-H Photo Contest – Lubec Memorial Library Washington Academy Garden Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders News from the State […]
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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 September 18 and 25. “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 […]
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