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Woodlot Management – Whitneyville Course Schedule – Winter 2019

Whitneyville, ME- This course is designed for woodlot owners who own 10+ acres of woodland and are interested in learning about different options they have to actively manage their property (to protect what they value about the property, and/or make improvements to their woodlot). The class will meet on the following Tuesday nights from 6 […]

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4-H News in Washington County, February 2019

Important Dates February 9– Winter Tracking Workshop, Liberty, Maine February 9– Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament Information Session, 10 a.m. February 18– President’s Day, Office Closed February 22– CWF Application Deadline March 1– Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarship Deadline March 2– Engineers’ Week Expo, University of Southern Maine, Gorham March 8– National 4-H Trips Application Deadline March […]

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Washington County Extension 4-H seeks youth for public speaking tournament

MACHIAS, Maine—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 9, beginning at 10 a.m., at the University of Maine Machias, Science Building, room 102.   Youth ages 9-18 who participate in the tournament, and receive the required score, will […]

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Nominations sought for Norman W. Duzen community service award

MACHIAS, Maine — The Washington County Extension Association (WECA) seeks nominations for the 2019 Norman W. Duzen Volunteer Award, honoring a Washington County resident whose volunteerism has enhanced the lives of community members. Norman W. Duzen had a special place in his heart for the people of Washington County and donated many hours of his time […]

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4-H News in Washington County, January 2019

Washington County 4-H News Important Dates January & February- 4-H Club Public Speaking Practice January 18- Student Registration Deadline- Maine Science Fair January 26- 4-H Unconference, UMaine, Orono January 29- 4-H Page Day, Augusta March 2- Engineers’ Week Expo, University of Southern Maine, Gorham March 8- National 4-H Trips Application Deadline March 9- Washington County […]

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4-H in Washington County – December 2018

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Newsletter to have a New Format Remind Texts Reenrollment Deadline Hour of Code 4-H Tech Changemakers  4-H News from the State   Volume 13, Issue 12 Dates to Remember  December 11- 4-H Digital Ambassadors Session 1 December 17– 4-H Digital Ambassadors Session 2 December 24- Office Closed December 25– […]

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Apply Now to become a Master Gardener Volunteer

Applications are now available for the 2019 Hancock/Washington Counties Master Gardener Class.   The 2019 training will be held at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office, 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth. Classes are held every Friday from January 25 through May 17, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. There will also be two additional Tuesday evening classes […]

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