Ever heard of 4-H? Thought it was just about cows, plows, and cooking? Come spend an hour and learn about the UMaine Cooperative Extension's 4-H Youth Development program. 4-H is […]
Every 4-H member in Washington County is encouraged to participate in Public Speaking! Youth choose a topic of their choice and then practice the important life skill of public speaking […]
UMaine 4-H Unconference: a volunteer forum led by 4-H volunteers & teens for 4-H volunteers & teens UMaine 4-H Unconference will be an organized forum for 4-H volunteers, club leaders, […]
Agenda Morning Session (2 PA Credits) 8:30-9:30: UMaine Research Update, Dr. Lily Calderwood, Assistant Professor and Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist, Anthony Ayers and Becky Gumbrewicz, Graduate Students 9:30-10:15: Insect Pest Management, Dr. Phillip […]
Washington County 4-H members will present their demonstrations or illustrated talks. All youth in the junior and senior divisions (ages 9 to 18 in 4-H years) participating in this tournament who receive an average score of 78 or higher, are invited to compete at the Maine State 4-H Public Speaking Tournament to be held in […]
Starting Monday, March 30, UMaine Extension will begin a Garden Chats ZOOM series. These 1-hour sessions will be held every Monday at 9:00 AM, Wednesday at 12:00 PM, and Thursday at 6:00 PM. All gardeners are invited to join members of the UMaine Extension Home Horticulture team as they offer short online lessons on featured topics […]
Do you want to learn how to live healthier for you and your family from the comfort of your home? University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Washington County CAN Prevention Council will offer a free five-session nutrition education program to parents and guardians beginning April 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., using ZOOM, a […]
The National 4-H Healthy Living Summit Team from Maine will be presenting their Stress Less lesson plan developed at the 2019 Summit and presented at the 2020 Summit. Any youth ages 13 - 18 are welcome and encouraged to attend. 4-H participation is not required! This hour-long lesson was designed by and for teens to […]
Agenda Introductions: Eric Venturini, Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine University Update: Lily Calderwood, UMaine Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist Nancy McBrady, State of Maine DACF Jorge Acero, Maine Department of Labor (Migrant Labor Programs) Steven McKinney, US Department of Labor (Labor Laws and Covid-19) Cameron O'Brien, Senator Collins Office Dave Lavway, Farm Service Agency Open Q […]
The 2020 Maine 4-H Public Speaking Tournament has gone virtual! It will be held as a live, virtual event delivered on Saturday, April 25. Youth will deliver their presentations to a panel of judges and a small audience of their peers. These presentations will be open only to participants, judges, and the audience. JOIN US […]
