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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Registration will open on September 23 and 30 for two comprehensive horticulture training programs offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Individuals interested in starting a career in horticulture or enhancing their gardening skills have two opportunities: the Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training and the Maine Gardener Training. The Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training is designed for […]
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4-H photographers demonstrated their skills at the 2024 University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County 4-H Contest, capturing animals, architecture, farm life and more. This annual contest allows youth to develop and practice their expressive arts skills, including using media to communicate and capture special moments while considering lighting, angles and more. Participants, ages 5-18, […]
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Table of Contents Dates to Remember NEW CLUB ALERT! Conservation Career 4-H Club “Show Your Sparks” Washington County Fair Exhibit reminders Washington County 4-H Photography Contest 4-H Science Friday – UPDATE Black Bear Camp at UMM Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Crafting Clovers 4-H Club News from the State Dates […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H and Maine Coast Heritage Trust are partnering to offer teens in Washington County a year-round opportunity to explore conservation career fields, build relationships with industry professionals, focus on aspirations and foster a connection to place. This 4-H club is designed for youth ages 14-17 who are interested in exploring […]
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Augusta, Maine—Biosecurity is the featured topic at the 2024 Tri-State Dairy Summer Workshop hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension on Thursday, August 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Klahr Center classroom, University of Maine at Augusta, 46 University Drive. This event is a collaboration between UMaine Extension, University of Vermont, and […]
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Table of Contents Dates to Remember 4-H Science Fridays Reminder: Washington County 4-H Photography Contest Washington County Fair 4-H Exhibit “Show Your Sparks” Project Records Reminder Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders News from the State Dates to Remember July 5-August 10: 4-H Summer Learning Series July 19-21: Maine 4-H Days […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) will offer a FREE, 5-week nutrition education program to parents and guardians with children in the household, and young adults. Classes will occur at various hiking locations in the Whitneyville and Machias areas. It will be held on July 30, August 6, 13, […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension welcomes anyone who owns or cares for equines to participate in the virtual Summer Equine Speaker Series. Three events, all of which will start at 6 p.m., will be held on the following days: On July 11, Alicia Harlov from the Humble Hoof Rehabilitation Center and podcast will share […]
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