University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County is hosting the annual 4-H June Jamboree on June 13, 2026, at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds, 223 Ellsworth Road. This event, a beloved tradition for 4-H members and the wider community, promises a weekend of hands-on learning, outdoor adventures and family-friendly fun. 4-H June Jamboree is designed […]
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Dates to Remember May 15: 4-H Science Friday, Wildlife Forensics May 16 & 17:2026 Northeast Livestock Expo, Windsor Fairgrounds May 19: Birdfest School Days at Moosehorn Wildlife Refuge May 22: 2026 4-H Summer Learning Series Registration Opens May 29: Washington County STEM Showcase June 5: Intent forms for Fryeburg Fair market lambs due June 12: […]
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Seven youth from the Cobscook Currents 4-H Club participated in Speak Up, Washington County 4-H! at Washington County Community College, presenting to three judges and an audience filled with friends, family, and 4-H staff. Youth ages nine and above who received a qualifying score were invited to present at the Speak Up, Maine 4-H! State […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a virtual workshop on spring landscaping and lawn care on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 5–7 p.m. This session is eligible for two Maine Board of Pesticides Control recertification credits. Spring Essentials for Landscape and Lawn Care is designed for individuals interested in improving landscape and lawn care practices […]
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Dates to Remember April 3: 4-H Volunteer Huddle April 10-12: Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Regional Youth Council, Conway, NH April 10-15: National 4-H Conference in Washington DC April 11: Speak Up, Maine 4-H! State Public Speaking Tournament in Orono April 12: Speak Up, Maine 4-H! State Public Speaking Tournament in Orono Snow Date April […]
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Members of the farming, forestry and fishing communities convened on Saturday, March 21 at the University of Maine Machias for the Eastern Maine ROOTS (Regional Opportunities in Ocean, Timber and Soil) Gathering. The mission of Eastern Maine ROOTS is to provide a gathering space for people who live, work and care for the lands and waters of Downeast Maine […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.m.–noon on Wednesday, April 22. Recipe to Market is a multidisciplinary program intended to introduce participants to key topics an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food business. Topics […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a virtual Integrated Pest Management Spring Update for Maine Christmas tree producers from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026. This live webinar is eligible for two Maine Board of Pesticides Control recertification credits. The session is designed for Maine Christmas tree producers and others interested in […]
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Lily Calderwood, wild blueberry specialist at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, is hosting in-person consultations in Waldoboro, Belfast, Ellsworth and Machias throughout March, April, and May. The consultations are geared for producers of any size and experience, from those starting out with an overgrown wild blueberry field to veteran wild blueberry farmers. Possible discussion topics […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will complete its Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Building Food Security in Maine with “Community Gardens and Food Security in Maine” on Tuesday, April 14, from 6–7:15 p.m. Across Maine, community gardens are increasing food security by bringing people together to grow food for their communities. This panel discussion will explore how collective garden […]
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