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SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, self-paced\, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. “Eating Your Way” includes information on nutrition\, simple cooking demonstrations\, and child-friendly nutrition resources. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2021-04-23/
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CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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SUMMARY:4-H Passport Around the World SPIN Club
DESCRIPTION:Join 4-H and Greenheart as we travel around the world virtually and meet other teens from across the globe.  Meetings will include a brief presentation from a teen Greenheart Exchange Student about their native country\, an activity\, and a question and answer period.  These meetings are open to youth ages 12 – 18\, with a maximum of 50 participants. \nThe countries we will be exploring are Lebanon\, Moldova\, Armenia\, Romania\, Slovakia\, and Czech Republic.  Activities may include cooking\, art\, beading\, and more.  A supply list for each country’s activity will be provided for you to be able to prepare your materials for the meeting. \nRegistrations will be ongoing.  If you register after April 22nd\, please allow 48 hours after submission of your form to receive meeting links. \nMeetings will be held on Saturdays from 9:30 – 10:30 am\, and Thursdays from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. \nSchedule (subject to change\, please check back for the most up-to-date information) \n\nSaturday\, April 24 at 9:30 am – Lebanon – Tawle Board Game\nThursday\, April 29 at 4:00 pm – Moldova – Flower Headpiece/Wreath\nSaturday\, May 8 at 9:30 am – Armenia – Pottery Piece\nThursday\, May 13 at 4:00 pm – Romania – Painted Wooden Spoons\nSaturday\, May 22 at 9:30 am – Slovakia – No Bake Cream Cake\nThursday\, May 27 at 4:00 pm – Czech Republic – Beading
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-passport-around-the-world-spin-club/2021-04-24/
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SUMMARY:Maine 4-H Virtual Teen Science Café: Learn about Ocean Acidification’s Impact on Lobster
DESCRIPTION:April 27\, 2021 – Learn about Ocean Acidification’s Impact on Lobster with Dr. Heather Hamlin. \n\nRegister Now\n\nUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering “virtual” science cafés! Come hang out for a bit\, chat with a UMaine scientist\, and learn about their work. It’s free!  \nJoin us each Tuesday where you will meet scientists\, learn about how they ended up at UMaine and how they became involved in their work/research\, and participate in informal discussions. So\, sign up and learn some cool science! \nIf you need a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Jessy Brainerd\, Administrative Specialist\, University of Maine Cooperative Extension State 4-H Office\, at jessica.brainerd@maine.edu at least a week in advance of the session. If requests are received after this date\, we may not have sufficient time to make the necessary arrangements. \nMaine 4-H Virtual Teen Science Cafés are recommended for teens in grades 7-12. \nDate(s): Tuesdays from 4:00 – 4:45 pm \nLocation: Science Cafés will take place in Zoom (Video-Conferencing) Webinars \n\nWondering How to Access Zoom? Download the Zoom App (free to sign up!) on your desktop or mobile device and then visit the Joining a Meeting page on the Zoom Help Center website.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/maine-4-h-virtual-teen-science-cafe-learn-about-ocean-acidifications-impact-on-lobster/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T191500
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SUMMARY:Spring Gardening Series: Weed Management for the Perennial and Ornamental Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Get ahead of weeds in your garden this season by learning how to identify\, prevent and manage them in existing gardens. This webinar will focus on many of the most common weeds in Maine and New Hampshire gardens\, and will detail effective control strategies for each. \nWe offer our program fee on a sliding scale ($0-10) \nRegistration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.  REGISTER HERE! \nNeed help connecting with Zoom? Contact the US:IT Service Help Desk: 800.696.4357  or  help@maine.edu \nIf you need technical assistance with registration\, please contact Michele Lodgek at michele.lodgek@maine.edu or 207.949-4057.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/spring-gardening-series-weed-management-for-the-perennial-and-ornamental-landscape/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T170000
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UID:10002024-1619712000-1619715600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Passport Around the World SPIN Club
DESCRIPTION:Join 4-H and Greenheart as we travel around the world virtually and meet other teens from across the globe.  Meetings will include a brief presentation from a teen Greenheart Exchange Student about their native country\, an activity\, and a question and answer period.  These meetings are open to youth ages 12 – 18\, with a maximum of 50 participants. \nThe countries we will be exploring are Lebanon\, Moldova\, Armenia\, Romania\, Slovakia\, and Czech Republic.  Activities may include cooking\, art\, beading\, and more.  A supply list for each country’s activity will be provided for you to be able to prepare your materials for the meeting. \nRegistrations will be ongoing.  If you register after April 22nd\, please allow 48 hours after submission of your form to receive meeting links. \nMeetings will be held on Saturdays from 9:30 – 10:30 am\, and Thursdays from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. \nSchedule (subject to change\, please check back for the most up-to-date information) \n\nSaturday\, April 24 at 9:30 am – Lebanon – Tawle Board Game\nThursday\, April 29 at 4:00 pm – Moldova – Flower Headpiece/Wreath\nSaturday\, May 8 at 9:30 am – Armenia – Pottery Piece\nThursday\, May 13 at 4:00 pm – Romania – Painted Wooden Spoons\nSaturday\, May 22 at 9:30 am – Slovakia – No Bake Cream Cake\nThursday\, May 27 at 4:00 pm – Czech Republic – Beading
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-passport-around-the-world-spin-club/2021-04-29/
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SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2021-04-30/
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SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, self-paced\, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. “Eating Your Way” includes information on nutrition\, simple cooking demonstrations\, and child-friendly nutrition resources. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2021-04-30/
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CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T153000
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SUMMARY:Food\, Fun & Reading: May 4
DESCRIPTION:FREE Online on Zoom! \nFor Washington County youth ages 4 to 9 \nTuesdays\, May 4 – June 8; 3:30-4:15pm \nJoin the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in this weekly\, food-themed\, virtual read-aloud group.\nEach session will feature an interactive activity and a different Washington County Adult library during the read-aloud portion. \nAdult participation required.\nLearn alongside your child and receive related nutrition education materials via email.  \nThe series is free; registration is required. Register on the program webpage  [extension.umaine.edu/washington/food-fun-reading/]. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact 207.255.3345; rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \nMay 4: MyPlate\nJack and the Hungry Giant Eat Right with MyPlate by Loreen Leedy\, read by Rita Stephenson (EFNEP) \nMay 11: Fruits\nOur Apple Tree by Gorel Kristina Naslund\, featuring Porter Memorial Library \nMay 18: Vegetables\nThe Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin\, featuring Lubec Memorial Library \nMay 25: Dairy\nThe Great Cheese Robbery by Tim Warnes\, featuring Peavey Memorial Library \nJune 1: Grains\nPancakes\, Pancakes! by Eric Carle\, featuring Henry D Moore Library \nJune 8: Proteins\nBurger Boy by Alan Durant\, read by Rita Stephenson (EFNEP) \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/food-fun-reading-may-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T153000
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SUMMARY:Create Family Meals: May 5
DESCRIPTION:May 5: MyPlate & Food Safety | Recipe: Wraps Your Way \nUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, online nutrition series for families in Washington\, Hancock\, Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties from 3:30–4:30 p.m. starting May 5\, continuing each Thursday through June 23. \n“Create Family Meals” will include family-friendly recipes and tips for making healthy meal choices. Participants who join four or more classes will receive a gift bag with cooking supplies and a cookbook. \nThe classes are free; registration is required. Register on the program webpage. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact 207.255.3345 or email rita.stephenson@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/create-family-meals-may-5/
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SUMMARY:4-H Citizen Scientists Club
DESCRIPTION:We have an exciting opportunity for kids in 4th through 8th grade to join a new virtual 4-H club – the 4-H Citizen Scientists!  In this club you’ll practice citizen science in your own backyard\, and observe and report on the nature around you while making connections with fellow citizen scientists in your community and around the state!  The club will meet 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Wednesdays starting May 5\, 2021 through June 9\, 2021.  This club is limited to 15 members\, and online registration is required. We have some great resources to learn about different Citizen Science opportunities.. If you have any questions\, email 4-HScience@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-citizen-scientists-club/2021-05-05/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210612
DTSTAMP:20260602T145011
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001788-1620345600-1623455999@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2021-05-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T170000
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SUMMARY:4-H June Jamboree Registration
DESCRIPTION:4-H June Jamboree\n4-H June Jamboree is an annual event hosted by Hancock County 4-H. It is open to ALL 4-H members\, friends\, and family in Hancock and neighboring counties. \nPhoto taken during June Jamboree 2019\nJune Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science\, art\, crafts\, physical activity\, nutrition\, animals\, demonstrations\, and animal project clinics. Fun for the entire family\, all ages welcome! \nThis event is typically held at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds during the first weekend in June\, with overnight camping available. In 2021\, we’re celebrating June Jamboree a little differently! 4-H Jamboree 2021 will be spread out from June 5th through July 11th. Similar to last year\, activities/kits will be delivered to your home for youth to participate in activities at home. However\, we will also be offering in-person workshops at different locations throughout the county. All in-person workshops will be limited in size\, registration required\, and with COVID-19 precautions in place. \nThank you to the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association for sponsoring this event. \n4-H Jamboree 2021\nJune 5th – July 11th\, 2021\nTheme: Full STEAM Ahead!\nHow It Works | Schedule | Activities |Workshops | Animal Clinics| Camping | Expectations | Registration| Submit Photos & Videos \nHow It Works\n\nSign up for the activities you are interested in doing during June – July\, using the Registration Form below\n\nActivities relate to this year’s theme: Full STEAM Ahead! (STEAM = Science\, Technology\, Engineering & Environment\, Art\, and Mathematics. ) All activities will incorporate hands-on\, experiential learning and will get youth outdoors to enjoy the beginning of summer!\n\n\nWe will mail a kit to your home with instructions and simple materials to complete the activity\n\nWe are following CDC and UMaine guidance when assembling kits\n\n\nThere are a limited number of in-person workshops spread out throughout the county. Please only register for the workshops that you know you can attend — each workshop is limited in size and we want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to participate.\nTake photos and videos to document your experience!\nSubmit your photos and videos on our 4-H June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below\n\nSchedule\n\nFriday\, June 4th: 4-H Jamboree begins!\nJune 5th: Tomato in a Bucket Workshop\nJune 12th: Intro to Orienteering Workshop\nJune 19th – June 20th: County Wide Camping!\nJune 26th: Paint with Felt Workshop\nJuly 10th: Create a Weather Vane Workshop\nThrough July 12th: Get outside and do the activities! Submit your photos to Facebook OR the formbelow\n\nAt-Home Activities\nAll 4-H Jamboree at-home activities are designed to be done outdoors and relate to our theme\, Full STEAM Ahead! Adult supervision is required for all at-home activities. \nIntroducing 4-H in Hancock County | Science\, Technology\, Environment\, Engineering\, Art\, Mathemathics| If you’re interested in learning more about 4-H\, check out this kit filled with activities geared to get you and your family psyched about 4-H in Hancock County! Includes information on how to enroll in 4-H. \nOutdoor Survival | Science\, Environment\, Engineering | Learn some basic outdoor survival techniques. This packet includes how to make a paracord bracelet\, outdoor fort\, and more! \nBuild a Boat | Science\, Engineering | Design and construct your own boat out of aluminum foil. Learn about basic engineering principles — see how far your boat can support a load of pennies! \nEllsworth Public Library’s Reading List | Science | The Ellsworth Public Library has put together a reading list of science books for youth. Check out the list and see how many you can read throughout Jamboree! \nGrow a Garden | Science\, Environment\, Basic Math | This kit will include easy to grow seeds that you can plant season-round\, along with gardening tips & tricks! \nDiscover Birds| Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on Basic Birding Techniques\, How to Set Up a Bird Feeder\, Build a Hummingbird Feeder\, and How to Use eBird to Identify Birds. \nNature Journaling | Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on how to start a nature journal and use different journaling techniques\, from drawing to writing to using your phone! \nBlue Hill Heritage Trust Scavenger Hunt | Environment\, Technology| Explore Carter Nature Preserve in Surry through two different scavenger hunts. If you want\, contribute your observations via eBird or iNaturalist! \n \nFrenchman Bay Conservancy Scavenger Hunt | Science\, Environment\, Technology| Explore Baker Hill Preserve in Sullivan and see if you can find all of the notable flora & features. Share your observations via eBird or naturalist. \nPhoto Contest Scavenger Hunt | Technology\, Environment | Take as many photos as you can and then submit them to the 2021 Photo Contest. Detailed information included! \nGeocaching across the County | Technology\, Environment | Learn the basics of geocaching — find all of the 4-H caches in Hancock County. \nIn-Person Workshops\nAll workshops\, unless otherwise noted\, are limited to ten youth participants.\n \nTomato in a Bucket | Science\, Environment | June 5th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; University of Maine Cooperative Extension Hancock County Office in Ellsworth\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to transplant a tomato seedling and how to grow and care for it in a bucket. Youth will leave with a tomato plant\, bucket\, and small Ziploc of fertilizer.  Taught by Master Gardener and 4-H Community Education Assistant\, Zabet NeuCollins. \nIntro to Orienteering | Environment\, Technology | June 12th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; Hatch Cove Preserve in Castine\, Maine \nOrienteering is a sport that involves navigating through unfamiliar terrain with a compass and a detailed map. In this workshop\, we’ll discuss the basics\, then set off on a “treasure hunt” to find a series of marked checkpoints. Maps will be provided\, and compasses will be available to borrow if needed. Taught by Tim Parson. Ages 10+. \nPaint with Felt | Environment\, Art | June 26th\, 9:30 – 11 am; ArtWaves in Town Hill\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to paint a landscape with felt and will leave with their own felt painting. Taught by Liz Cutler\, founder of ArtWaves. \nBuild a Wind Vane | Environment\, Science\, Engineering | July 10th\, 11 – 12:30 pm; Lone Spruce Farm in Dedham\, Maine \nLearn how to make your own wind vane and track the direction the wind is blowing! Taught by Kristin Beauchamp\, owner of Lone Spruce Farm and a volunteer for The National Weather Service. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch and have a self-guided picnic on the premises with their family afterward. \nOther Summer Opportunities\nMaine 4-H will offer virtual experiential learning workshops and clubs to youth ages 5-18 throughout June\, July\, and August 2021. Topics range from engineering\, art\, science\, animals & agriculture\, food & nutrition\, teen leadership\, and more. Check it out: 4-H Summer Learning Series. \nCamping\nMost of you are out of school by June 18th… We encourage youth and their households to spend a night camping outdoors in their own backyard that weekend (or any weekend during Jamboree)! Many of you would have been camping in your tents or RVs for Jamboree weekend at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds – why not continue this tradition from home?! It can be fun to experience your backyard from a new perspective! If desired\, participants can receive smore supplies! \nThe Camping Kick-Off will begin on the weekend of June 5th-6th\, but we encourage you to camp in your backyard anytime during Jamboree. \nBe sure to submit your photos and videos of your campground to the June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below. \nExpectations\n\nAdult supervision is required for all 4-H at-home activities\nBe respectful and participate fully in the program\nTreat the materials and kits with respect and be prepared to return them to the Extension Office at some point in the future\nAbide by all UMaine and State/Federal safety guidelines (this may include some restrictions due to COVID-19)\nSubmit photo/video documentation of your participation in this event\nHAVE FUN!\n\nRegistration\nRegistration runs from May 5th through May 30th! Kits will be delivered by June 4th at the latest. \nRegister Here
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-june-jamboree/2021-05-07/
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SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, self-paced\, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. “Eating Your Way” includes information on nutrition\, simple cooking demonstrations\, and child-friendly nutrition resources. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2021-05-07/
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CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T080000
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SUMMARY:4-H June Jamboree Registration
DESCRIPTION:4-H June Jamboree\n4-H June Jamboree is an annual event hosted by Hancock County 4-H. It is open to ALL 4-H members\, friends\, and family in Hancock and neighboring counties. \nPhoto taken during June Jamboree 2019\nJune Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science\, art\, crafts\, physical activity\, nutrition\, animals\, demonstrations\, and animal project clinics. Fun for the entire family\, all ages welcome! \nThis event is typically held at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds during the first weekend in June\, with overnight camping available. In 2021\, we’re celebrating June Jamboree a little differently! 4-H Jamboree 2021 will be spread out from June 5th through July 11th. Similar to last year\, activities/kits will be delivered to your home for youth to participate in activities at home. However\, we will also be offering in-person workshops at different locations throughout the county. All in-person workshops will be limited in size\, registration required\, and with COVID-19 precautions in place. \nThank you to the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association for sponsoring this event. \n4-H Jamboree 2021\nJune 5th – July 11th\, 2021\nTheme: Full STEAM Ahead!\nHow It Works | Schedule | Activities |Workshops | Animal Clinics| Camping | Expectations | Registration| Submit Photos & Videos \nHow It Works\n\nSign up for the activities you are interested in doing during June – July\, using the Registration Form below\n\nActivities relate to this year’s theme: Full STEAM Ahead! (STEAM = Science\, Technology\, Engineering & Environment\, Art\, and Mathematics. ) All activities will incorporate hands-on\, experiential learning and will get youth outdoors to enjoy the beginning of summer!\n\n\nWe will mail a kit to your home with instructions and simple materials to complete the activity\n\nWe are following CDC and UMaine guidance when assembling kits\n\n\nThere are a limited number of in-person workshops spread out throughout the county. Please only register for the workshops that you know you can attend — each workshop is limited in size and we want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to participate.\nTake photos and videos to document your experience!\nSubmit your photos and videos on our 4-H June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below\n\nSchedule\n\nFriday\, June 4th: 4-H Jamboree begins!\nJune 5th: Tomato in a Bucket Workshop\nJune 12th: Intro to Orienteering Workshop\nJune 19th – June 20th: County Wide Camping!\nJune 26th: Paint with Felt Workshop\nJuly 10th: Create a Weather Vane Workshop\nThrough July 12th: Get outside and do the activities! Submit your photos to Facebook OR the formbelow\n\nAt-Home Activities\nAll 4-H Jamboree at-home activities are designed to be done outdoors and relate to our theme\, Full STEAM Ahead! Adult supervision is required for all at-home activities. \nIntroducing 4-H in Hancock County | Science\, Technology\, Environment\, Engineering\, Art\, Mathemathics| If you’re interested in learning more about 4-H\, check out this kit filled with activities geared to get you and your family psyched about 4-H in Hancock County! Includes information on how to enroll in 4-H. \nOutdoor Survival | Science\, Environment\, Engineering | Learn some basic outdoor survival techniques. This packet includes how to make a paracord bracelet\, outdoor fort\, and more! \nBuild a Boat | Science\, Engineering | Design and construct your own boat out of aluminum foil. Learn about basic engineering principles — see how far your boat can support a load of pennies! \nEllsworth Public Library’s Reading List | Science | The Ellsworth Public Library has put together a reading list of science books for youth. Check out the list and see how many you can read throughout Jamboree! \nGrow a Garden | Science\, Environment\, Basic Math | This kit will include easy to grow seeds that you can plant season-round\, along with gardening tips & tricks! \nDiscover Birds| Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on Basic Birding Techniques\, How to Set Up a Bird Feeder\, Build a Hummingbird Feeder\, and How to Use eBird to Identify Birds. \nNature Journaling | Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on how to start a nature journal and use different journaling techniques\, from drawing to writing to using your phone! \nBlue Hill Heritage Trust Scavenger Hunt | Environment\, Technology| Explore Carter Nature Preserve in Surry through two different scavenger hunts. If you want\, contribute your observations via eBird or iNaturalist! \n \nFrenchman Bay Conservancy Scavenger Hunt | Science\, Environment\, Technology| Explore Baker Hill Preserve in Sullivan and see if you can find all of the notable flora & features. Share your observations via eBird or naturalist. \nPhoto Contest Scavenger Hunt | Technology\, Environment | Take as many photos as you can and then submit them to the 2021 Photo Contest. Detailed information included! \nGeocaching across the County | Technology\, Environment | Learn the basics of geocaching — find all of the 4-H caches in Hancock County. \nIn-Person Workshops\nAll workshops\, unless otherwise noted\, are limited to ten youth participants.\n \nTomato in a Bucket | Science\, Environment | June 5th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; University of Maine Cooperative Extension Hancock County Office in Ellsworth\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to transplant a tomato seedling and how to grow and care for it in a bucket. Youth will leave with a tomato plant\, bucket\, and small Ziploc of fertilizer.  Taught by Master Gardener and 4-H Community Education Assistant\, Zabet NeuCollins. \nIntro to Orienteering | Environment\, Technology | June 12th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; Hatch Cove Preserve in Castine\, Maine \nOrienteering is a sport that involves navigating through unfamiliar terrain with a compass and a detailed map. In this workshop\, we’ll discuss the basics\, then set off on a “treasure hunt” to find a series of marked checkpoints. Maps will be provided\, and compasses will be available to borrow if needed. Taught by Tim Parson. Ages 10+. \nPaint with Felt | Environment\, Art | June 26th\, 9:30 – 11 am; ArtWaves in Town Hill\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to paint a landscape with felt and will leave with their own felt painting. Taught by Liz Cutler\, founder of ArtWaves. \nBuild a Wind Vane | Environment\, Science\, Engineering | July 10th\, 11 – 12:30 pm; Lone Spruce Farm in Dedham\, Maine \nLearn how to make your own wind vane and track the direction the wind is blowing! Taught by Kristin Beauchamp\, owner of Lone Spruce Farm and a volunteer for The National Weather Service. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch and have a self-guided picnic on the premises with their family afterward. \nOther Summer Opportunities\nMaine 4-H will offer virtual experiential learning workshops and clubs to youth ages 5-18 throughout June\, July\, and August 2021. Topics range from engineering\, art\, science\, animals & agriculture\, food & nutrition\, teen leadership\, and more. Check it out: 4-H Summer Learning Series. \nCamping\nMost of you are out of school by June 18th… We encourage youth and their households to spend a night camping outdoors in their own backyard that weekend (or any weekend during Jamboree)! Many of you would have been camping in your tents or RVs for Jamboree weekend at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds – why not continue this tradition from home?! It can be fun to experience your backyard from a new perspective! If desired\, participants can receive smore supplies! \nThe Camping Kick-Off will begin on the weekend of June 5th-6th\, but we encourage you to camp in your backyard anytime during Jamboree. \nBe sure to submit your photos and videos of your campground to the June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below. \nExpectations\n\nAdult supervision is required for all 4-H at-home activities\nBe respectful and participate fully in the program\nTreat the materials and kits with respect and be prepared to return them to the Extension Office at some point in the future\nAbide by all UMaine and State/Federal safety guidelines (this may include some restrictions due to COVID-19)\nSubmit photo/video documentation of your participation in this event\nHAVE FUN!\n\nRegistration\nRegistration runs from May 5th through May 30th! Kits will be delivered by June 4th at the latest. \nRegister Here
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-june-jamboree/2021-05-08/
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SUMMARY:4-H June Jamboree Registration
DESCRIPTION:4-H June Jamboree\n4-H June Jamboree is an annual event hosted by Hancock County 4-H. It is open to ALL 4-H members\, friends\, and family in Hancock and neighboring counties. \nPhoto taken during June Jamboree 2019\nJune Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science\, art\, crafts\, physical activity\, nutrition\, animals\, demonstrations\, and animal project clinics. Fun for the entire family\, all ages welcome! \nThis event is typically held at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds during the first weekend in June\, with overnight camping available. In 2021\, we’re celebrating June Jamboree a little differently! 4-H Jamboree 2021 will be spread out from June 5th through July 11th. Similar to last year\, activities/kits will be delivered to your home for youth to participate in activities at home. However\, we will also be offering in-person workshops at different locations throughout the county. All in-person workshops will be limited in size\, registration required\, and with COVID-19 precautions in place. \nThank you to the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association for sponsoring this event. \n4-H Jamboree 2021\nJune 5th – July 11th\, 2021\nTheme: Full STEAM Ahead!\nHow It Works | Schedule | Activities |Workshops | Animal Clinics| Camping | Expectations | Registration| Submit Photos & Videos \nHow It Works\n\nSign up for the activities you are interested in doing during June – July\, using the Registration Form below\n\nActivities relate to this year’s theme: Full STEAM Ahead! (STEAM = Science\, Technology\, Engineering & Environment\, Art\, and Mathematics. ) All activities will incorporate hands-on\, experiential learning and will get youth outdoors to enjoy the beginning of summer!\n\n\nWe will mail a kit to your home with instructions and simple materials to complete the activity\n\nWe are following CDC and UMaine guidance when assembling kits\n\n\nThere are a limited number of in-person workshops spread out throughout the county. Please only register for the workshops that you know you can attend — each workshop is limited in size and we want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to participate.\nTake photos and videos to document your experience!\nSubmit your photos and videos on our 4-H June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below\n\nSchedule\n\nFriday\, June 4th: 4-H Jamboree begins!\nJune 5th: Tomato in a Bucket Workshop\nJune 12th: Intro to Orienteering Workshop\nJune 19th – June 20th: County Wide Camping!\nJune 26th: Paint with Felt Workshop\nJuly 10th: Create a Weather Vane Workshop\nThrough July 12th: Get outside and do the activities! Submit your photos to Facebook OR the formbelow\n\nAt-Home Activities\nAll 4-H Jamboree at-home activities are designed to be done outdoors and relate to our theme\, Full STEAM Ahead! Adult supervision is required for all at-home activities. \nIntroducing 4-H in Hancock County | Science\, Technology\, Environment\, Engineering\, Art\, Mathemathics| If you’re interested in learning more about 4-H\, check out this kit filled with activities geared to get you and your family psyched about 4-H in Hancock County! Includes information on how to enroll in 4-H. \nOutdoor Survival | Science\, Environment\, Engineering | Learn some basic outdoor survival techniques. This packet includes how to make a paracord bracelet\, outdoor fort\, and more! \nBuild a Boat | Science\, Engineering | Design and construct your own boat out of aluminum foil. Learn about basic engineering principles — see how far your boat can support a load of pennies! \nEllsworth Public Library’s Reading List | Science | The Ellsworth Public Library has put together a reading list of science books for youth. Check out the list and see how many you can read throughout Jamboree! \nGrow a Garden | Science\, Environment\, Basic Math | This kit will include easy to grow seeds that you can plant season-round\, along with gardening tips & tricks! \nDiscover Birds| Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on Basic Birding Techniques\, How to Set Up a Bird Feeder\, Build a Hummingbird Feeder\, and How to Use eBird to Identify Birds. \nNature Journaling | Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on how to start a nature journal and use different journaling techniques\, from drawing to writing to using your phone! \nBlue Hill Heritage Trust Scavenger Hunt | Environment\, Technology| Explore Carter Nature Preserve in Surry through two different scavenger hunts. If you want\, contribute your observations via eBird or iNaturalist! \n \nFrenchman Bay Conservancy Scavenger Hunt | Science\, Environment\, Technology| Explore Baker Hill Preserve in Sullivan and see if you can find all of the notable flora & features. Share your observations via eBird or naturalist. \nPhoto Contest Scavenger Hunt | Technology\, Environment | Take as many photos as you can and then submit them to the 2021 Photo Contest. Detailed information included! \nGeocaching across the County | Technology\, Environment | Learn the basics of geocaching — find all of the 4-H caches in Hancock County. \nIn-Person Workshops\nAll workshops\, unless otherwise noted\, are limited to ten youth participants.\n \nTomato in a Bucket | Science\, Environment | June 5th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; University of Maine Cooperative Extension Hancock County Office in Ellsworth\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to transplant a tomato seedling and how to grow and care for it in a bucket. Youth will leave with a tomato plant\, bucket\, and small Ziploc of fertilizer.  Taught by Master Gardener and 4-H Community Education Assistant\, Zabet NeuCollins. \nIntro to Orienteering | Environment\, Technology | June 12th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; Hatch Cove Preserve in Castine\, Maine \nOrienteering is a sport that involves navigating through unfamiliar terrain with a compass and a detailed map. In this workshop\, we’ll discuss the basics\, then set off on a “treasure hunt” to find a series of marked checkpoints. Maps will be provided\, and compasses will be available to borrow if needed. Taught by Tim Parson. Ages 10+. \nPaint with Felt | Environment\, Art | June 26th\, 9:30 – 11 am; ArtWaves in Town Hill\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to paint a landscape with felt and will leave with their own felt painting. Taught by Liz Cutler\, founder of ArtWaves. \nBuild a Wind Vane | Environment\, Science\, Engineering | July 10th\, 11 – 12:30 pm; Lone Spruce Farm in Dedham\, Maine \nLearn how to make your own wind vane and track the direction the wind is blowing! Taught by Kristin Beauchamp\, owner of Lone Spruce Farm and a volunteer for The National Weather Service. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch and have a self-guided picnic on the premises with their family afterward. \nOther Summer Opportunities\nMaine 4-H will offer virtual experiential learning workshops and clubs to youth ages 5-18 throughout June\, July\, and August 2021. Topics range from engineering\, art\, science\, animals & agriculture\, food & nutrition\, teen leadership\, and more. Check it out: 4-H Summer Learning Series. \nCamping\nMost of you are out of school by June 18th… We encourage youth and their households to spend a night camping outdoors in their own backyard that weekend (or any weekend during Jamboree)! Many of you would have been camping in your tents or RVs for Jamboree weekend at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds – why not continue this tradition from home?! It can be fun to experience your backyard from a new perspective! If desired\, participants can receive smore supplies! \nThe Camping Kick-Off will begin on the weekend of June 5th-6th\, but we encourage you to camp in your backyard anytime during Jamboree. \nBe sure to submit your photos and videos of your campground to the June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below. \nExpectations\n\nAdult supervision is required for all 4-H at-home activities\nBe respectful and participate fully in the program\nTreat the materials and kits with respect and be prepared to return them to the Extension Office at some point in the future\nAbide by all UMaine and State/Federal safety guidelines (this may include some restrictions due to COVID-19)\nSubmit photo/video documentation of your participation in this event\nHAVE FUN!\n\nRegistration\nRegistration runs from May 5th through May 30th! Kits will be delivered by June 4th at the latest. \nRegister Here
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-june-jamboree/2021-05-09/
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SUMMARY:4-H June Jamboree Registration
DESCRIPTION:4-H June Jamboree\n4-H June Jamboree is an annual event hosted by Hancock County 4-H. It is open to ALL 4-H members\, friends\, and family in Hancock and neighboring counties. \nPhoto taken during June Jamboree 2019\nJune Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science\, art\, crafts\, physical activity\, nutrition\, animals\, demonstrations\, and animal project clinics. Fun for the entire family\, all ages welcome! \nThis event is typically held at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds during the first weekend in June\, with overnight camping available. In 2021\, we’re celebrating June Jamboree a little differently! 4-H Jamboree 2021 will be spread out from June 5th through July 11th. Similar to last year\, activities/kits will be delivered to your home for youth to participate in activities at home. However\, we will also be offering in-person workshops at different locations throughout the county. All in-person workshops will be limited in size\, registration required\, and with COVID-19 precautions in place. \nThank you to the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association for sponsoring this event. \n4-H Jamboree 2021\nJune 5th – July 11th\, 2021\nTheme: Full STEAM Ahead!\nHow It Works | Schedule | Activities |Workshops | Animal Clinics| Camping | Expectations | Registration| Submit Photos & Videos \nHow It Works\n\nSign up for the activities you are interested in doing during June – July\, using the Registration Form below\n\nActivities relate to this year’s theme: Full STEAM Ahead! (STEAM = Science\, Technology\, Engineering & Environment\, Art\, and Mathematics. ) All activities will incorporate hands-on\, experiential learning and will get youth outdoors to enjoy the beginning of summer!\n\n\nWe will mail a kit to your home with instructions and simple materials to complete the activity\n\nWe are following CDC and UMaine guidance when assembling kits\n\n\nThere are a limited number of in-person workshops spread out throughout the county. Please only register for the workshops that you know you can attend — each workshop is limited in size and we want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to participate.\nTake photos and videos to document your experience!\nSubmit your photos and videos on our 4-H June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below\n\nSchedule\n\nFriday\, June 4th: 4-H Jamboree begins!\nJune 5th: Tomato in a Bucket Workshop\nJune 12th: Intro to Orienteering Workshop\nJune 19th – June 20th: County Wide Camping!\nJune 26th: Paint with Felt Workshop\nJuly 10th: Create a Weather Vane Workshop\nThrough July 12th: Get outside and do the activities! Submit your photos to Facebook OR the formbelow\n\nAt-Home Activities\nAll 4-H Jamboree at-home activities are designed to be done outdoors and relate to our theme\, Full STEAM Ahead! Adult supervision is required for all at-home activities. \nIntroducing 4-H in Hancock County | Science\, Technology\, Environment\, Engineering\, Art\, Mathemathics| If you’re interested in learning more about 4-H\, check out this kit filled with activities geared to get you and your family psyched about 4-H in Hancock County! Includes information on how to enroll in 4-H. \nOutdoor Survival | Science\, Environment\, Engineering | Learn some basic outdoor survival techniques. This packet includes how to make a paracord bracelet\, outdoor fort\, and more! \nBuild a Boat | Science\, Engineering | Design and construct your own boat out of aluminum foil. Learn about basic engineering principles — see how far your boat can support a load of pennies! \nEllsworth Public Library’s Reading List | Science | The Ellsworth Public Library has put together a reading list of science books for youth. Check out the list and see how many you can read throughout Jamboree! \nGrow a Garden | Science\, Environment\, Basic Math | This kit will include easy to grow seeds that you can plant season-round\, along with gardening tips & tricks! \nDiscover Birds| Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on Basic Birding Techniques\, How to Set Up a Bird Feeder\, Build a Hummingbird Feeder\, and How to Use eBird to Identify Birds. \nNature Journaling | Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on how to start a nature journal and use different journaling techniques\, from drawing to writing to using your phone! \nBlue Hill Heritage Trust Scavenger Hunt | Environment\, Technology| Explore Carter Nature Preserve in Surry through two different scavenger hunts. If you want\, contribute your observations via eBird or iNaturalist! \n \nFrenchman Bay Conservancy Scavenger Hunt | Science\, Environment\, Technology| Explore Baker Hill Preserve in Sullivan and see if you can find all of the notable flora & features. Share your observations via eBird or naturalist. \nPhoto Contest Scavenger Hunt | Technology\, Environment | Take as many photos as you can and then submit them to the 2021 Photo Contest. Detailed information included! \nGeocaching across the County | Technology\, Environment | Learn the basics of geocaching — find all of the 4-H caches in Hancock County. \nIn-Person Workshops\nAll workshops\, unless otherwise noted\, are limited to ten youth participants.\n \nTomato in a Bucket | Science\, Environment | June 5th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; University of Maine Cooperative Extension Hancock County Office in Ellsworth\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to transplant a tomato seedling and how to grow and care for it in a bucket. Youth will leave with a tomato plant\, bucket\, and small Ziploc of fertilizer.  Taught by Master Gardener and 4-H Community Education Assistant\, Zabet NeuCollins. \nIntro to Orienteering | Environment\, Technology | June 12th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; Hatch Cove Preserve in Castine\, Maine \nOrienteering is a sport that involves navigating through unfamiliar terrain with a compass and a detailed map. In this workshop\, we’ll discuss the basics\, then set off on a “treasure hunt” to find a series of marked checkpoints. Maps will be provided\, and compasses will be available to borrow if needed. Taught by Tim Parson. Ages 10+. \nPaint with Felt | Environment\, Art | June 26th\, 9:30 – 11 am; ArtWaves in Town Hill\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to paint a landscape with felt and will leave with their own felt painting. Taught by Liz Cutler\, founder of ArtWaves. \nBuild a Wind Vane | Environment\, Science\, Engineering | July 10th\, 11 – 12:30 pm; Lone Spruce Farm in Dedham\, Maine \nLearn how to make your own wind vane and track the direction the wind is blowing! Taught by Kristin Beauchamp\, owner of Lone Spruce Farm and a volunteer for The National Weather Service. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch and have a self-guided picnic on the premises with their family afterward. \nOther Summer Opportunities\nMaine 4-H will offer virtual experiential learning workshops and clubs to youth ages 5-18 throughout June\, July\, and August 2021. Topics range from engineering\, art\, science\, animals & agriculture\, food & nutrition\, teen leadership\, and more. Check it out: 4-H Summer Learning Series. \nCamping\nMost of you are out of school by June 18th… We encourage youth and their households to spend a night camping outdoors in their own backyard that weekend (or any weekend during Jamboree)! Many of you would have been camping in your tents or RVs for Jamboree weekend at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds – why not continue this tradition from home?! It can be fun to experience your backyard from a new perspective! If desired\, participants can receive smore supplies! \nThe Camping Kick-Off will begin on the weekend of June 5th-6th\, but we encourage you to camp in your backyard anytime during Jamboree. \nBe sure to submit your photos and videos of your campground to the June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below. \nExpectations\n\nAdult supervision is required for all 4-H at-home activities\nBe respectful and participate fully in the program\nTreat the materials and kits with respect and be prepared to return them to the Extension Office at some point in the future\nAbide by all UMaine and State/Federal safety guidelines (this may include some restrictions due to COVID-19)\nSubmit photo/video documentation of your participation in this event\nHAVE FUN!\n\nRegistration\nRegistration runs from May 5th through May 30th! Kits will be delivered by June 4th at the latest. \nRegister Here
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-june-jamboree/2021-05-10/
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SUMMARY:4-H June Jamboree Registration
DESCRIPTION:4-H June Jamboree\n4-H June Jamboree is an annual event hosted by Hancock County 4-H. It is open to ALL 4-H members\, friends\, and family in Hancock and neighboring counties. \nPhoto taken during June Jamboree 2019\nJune Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science\, art\, crafts\, physical activity\, nutrition\, animals\, demonstrations\, and animal project clinics. Fun for the entire family\, all ages welcome! \nThis event is typically held at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds during the first weekend in June\, with overnight camping available. In 2021\, we’re celebrating June Jamboree a little differently! 4-H Jamboree 2021 will be spread out from June 5th through July 11th. Similar to last year\, activities/kits will be delivered to your home for youth to participate in activities at home. However\, we will also be offering in-person workshops at different locations throughout the county. All in-person workshops will be limited in size\, registration required\, and with COVID-19 precautions in place. \nThank you to the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association for sponsoring this event. \n4-H Jamboree 2021\nJune 5th – July 11th\, 2021\nTheme: Full STEAM Ahead!\nHow It Works | Schedule | Activities |Workshops | Animal Clinics| Camping | Expectations | Registration| Submit Photos & Videos \nHow It Works\n\nSign up for the activities you are interested in doing during June – July\, using the Registration Form below\n\nActivities relate to this year’s theme: Full STEAM Ahead! (STEAM = Science\, Technology\, Engineering & Environment\, Art\, and Mathematics. ) All activities will incorporate hands-on\, experiential learning and will get youth outdoors to enjoy the beginning of summer!\n\n\nWe will mail a kit to your home with instructions and simple materials to complete the activity\n\nWe are following CDC and UMaine guidance when assembling kits\n\n\nThere are a limited number of in-person workshops spread out throughout the county. Please only register for the workshops that you know you can attend — each workshop is limited in size and we want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to participate.\nTake photos and videos to document your experience!\nSubmit your photos and videos on our 4-H June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below\n\nSchedule\n\nFriday\, June 4th: 4-H Jamboree begins!\nJune 5th: Tomato in a Bucket Workshop\nJune 12th: Intro to Orienteering Workshop\nJune 19th – June 20th: County Wide Camping!\nJune 26th: Paint with Felt Workshop\nJuly 10th: Create a Weather Vane Workshop\nThrough July 12th: Get outside and do the activities! Submit your photos to Facebook OR the formbelow\n\nAt-Home Activities\nAll 4-H Jamboree at-home activities are designed to be done outdoors and relate to our theme\, Full STEAM Ahead! Adult supervision is required for all at-home activities. \nIntroducing 4-H in Hancock County | Science\, Technology\, Environment\, Engineering\, Art\, Mathemathics| If you’re interested in learning more about 4-H\, check out this kit filled with activities geared to get you and your family psyched about 4-H in Hancock County! Includes information on how to enroll in 4-H. \nOutdoor Survival | Science\, Environment\, Engineering | Learn some basic outdoor survival techniques. This packet includes how to make a paracord bracelet\, outdoor fort\, and more! \nBuild a Boat | Science\, Engineering | Design and construct your own boat out of aluminum foil. Learn about basic engineering principles — see how far your boat can support a load of pennies! \nEllsworth Public Library’s Reading List | Science | The Ellsworth Public Library has put together a reading list of science books for youth. Check out the list and see how many you can read throughout Jamboree! \nGrow a Garden | Science\, Environment\, Basic Math | This kit will include easy to grow seeds that you can plant season-round\, along with gardening tips & tricks! \nDiscover Birds| Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on Basic Birding Techniques\, How to Set Up a Bird Feeder\, Build a Hummingbird Feeder\, and How to Use eBird to Identify Birds. \nNature Journaling | Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on how to start a nature journal and use different journaling techniques\, from drawing to writing to using your phone! \nBlue Hill Heritage Trust Scavenger Hunt | Environment\, Technology| Explore Carter Nature Preserve in Surry through two different scavenger hunts. If you want\, contribute your observations via eBird or iNaturalist! \n \nFrenchman Bay Conservancy Scavenger Hunt | Science\, Environment\, Technology| Explore Baker Hill Preserve in Sullivan and see if you can find all of the notable flora & features. Share your observations via eBird or naturalist. \nPhoto Contest Scavenger Hunt | Technology\, Environment | Take as many photos as you can and then submit them to the 2021 Photo Contest. Detailed information included! \nGeocaching across the County | Technology\, Environment | Learn the basics of geocaching — find all of the 4-H caches in Hancock County. \nIn-Person Workshops\nAll workshops\, unless otherwise noted\, are limited to ten youth participants.\n \nTomato in a Bucket | Science\, Environment | June 5th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; University of Maine Cooperative Extension Hancock County Office in Ellsworth\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to transplant a tomato seedling and how to grow and care for it in a bucket. Youth will leave with a tomato plant\, bucket\, and small Ziploc of fertilizer.  Taught by Master Gardener and 4-H Community Education Assistant\, Zabet NeuCollins. \nIntro to Orienteering | Environment\, Technology | June 12th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; Hatch Cove Preserve in Castine\, Maine \nOrienteering is a sport that involves navigating through unfamiliar terrain with a compass and a detailed map. In this workshop\, we’ll discuss the basics\, then set off on a “treasure hunt” to find a series of marked checkpoints. Maps will be provided\, and compasses will be available to borrow if needed. Taught by Tim Parson. Ages 10+. \nPaint with Felt | Environment\, Art | June 26th\, 9:30 – 11 am; ArtWaves in Town Hill\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to paint a landscape with felt and will leave with their own felt painting. Taught by Liz Cutler\, founder of ArtWaves. \nBuild a Wind Vane | Environment\, Science\, Engineering | July 10th\, 11 – 12:30 pm; Lone Spruce Farm in Dedham\, Maine \nLearn how to make your own wind vane and track the direction the wind is blowing! Taught by Kristin Beauchamp\, owner of Lone Spruce Farm and a volunteer for The National Weather Service. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch and have a self-guided picnic on the premises with their family afterward. \nOther Summer Opportunities\nMaine 4-H will offer virtual experiential learning workshops and clubs to youth ages 5-18 throughout June\, July\, and August 2021. Topics range from engineering\, art\, science\, animals & agriculture\, food & nutrition\, teen leadership\, and more. Check it out: 4-H Summer Learning Series. \nCamping\nMost of you are out of school by June 18th… We encourage youth and their households to spend a night camping outdoors in their own backyard that weekend (or any weekend during Jamboree)! Many of you would have been camping in your tents or RVs for Jamboree weekend at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds – why not continue this tradition from home?! It can be fun to experience your backyard from a new perspective! If desired\, participants can receive smore supplies! \nThe Camping Kick-Off will begin on the weekend of June 5th-6th\, but we encourage you to camp in your backyard anytime during Jamboree. \nBe sure to submit your photos and videos of your campground to the June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below. \nExpectations\n\nAdult supervision is required for all 4-H at-home activities\nBe respectful and participate fully in the program\nTreat the materials and kits with respect and be prepared to return them to the Extension Office at some point in the future\nAbide by all UMaine and State/Federal safety guidelines (this may include some restrictions due to COVID-19)\nSubmit photo/video documentation of your participation in this event\nHAVE FUN!\n\nRegistration\nRegistration runs from May 5th through May 30th! Kits will be delivered by June 4th at the latest. \nRegister Here
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-june-jamboree/2021-05-11/
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SUMMARY:Food\, Fun & Reading: May 11
DESCRIPTION:FREE Online on Zoom! \nFor Washington County youth ages 4 to 9 \nTuesdays\, May 4 – June 8; 3:30-4:15pm \nJoin the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in this weekly\, food-themed\, virtual read-aloud group.\nEach session will feature an interactive activity and a different Washington County Adult library during the read-aloud portion. \nAdult participation required.\nLearn alongside your child and receive related nutrition education materials via email.  \nThe series is free; registration is required. Register on the program webpage  [extension.umaine.edu/washington/food-fun-reading/]. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact 207.255.3345; rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \nMay 11: Fruits\nOur Apple Tree by Gorel Kristina Naslund\, featuring Porter Memorial Library \nMay 18: Vegetables\nThe Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin\, featuring Lubec Memorial Library \nMay 25: Dairy\nThe Great Cheese Robbery by Tim Warnes\, featuring Peavey Memorial Library \nJune 1: Grains\nPancakes\, Pancakes! by Eric Carle\, featuring Henry D Moore Library \nJune 8: Proteins\nBurger Boy by Alan Durant\, read by Rita Stephenson (EFNEP) \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/food-fun-reading-may-11/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T145011
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SUMMARY:4-H June Jamboree Registration
DESCRIPTION:4-H June Jamboree\n4-H June Jamboree is an annual event hosted by Hancock County 4-H. It is open to ALL 4-H members\, friends\, and family in Hancock and neighboring counties. \nPhoto taken during June Jamboree 2019\nJune Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science\, art\, crafts\, physical activity\, nutrition\, animals\, demonstrations\, and animal project clinics. Fun for the entire family\, all ages welcome! \nThis event is typically held at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds during the first weekend in June\, with overnight camping available. In 2021\, we’re celebrating June Jamboree a little differently! 4-H Jamboree 2021 will be spread out from June 5th through July 11th. Similar to last year\, activities/kits will be delivered to your home for youth to participate in activities at home. However\, we will also be offering in-person workshops at different locations throughout the county. All in-person workshops will be limited in size\, registration required\, and with COVID-19 precautions in place. \nThank you to the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association for sponsoring this event. \n4-H Jamboree 2021\nJune 5th – July 11th\, 2021\nTheme: Full STEAM Ahead!\nHow It Works | Schedule | Activities |Workshops | Animal Clinics| Camping | Expectations | Registration| Submit Photos & Videos \nHow It Works\n\nSign up for the activities you are interested in doing during June – July\, using the Registration Form below\n\nActivities relate to this year’s theme: Full STEAM Ahead! (STEAM = Science\, Technology\, Engineering & Environment\, Art\, and Mathematics. ) All activities will incorporate hands-on\, experiential learning and will get youth outdoors to enjoy the beginning of summer!\n\n\nWe will mail a kit to your home with instructions and simple materials to complete the activity\n\nWe are following CDC and UMaine guidance when assembling kits\n\n\nThere are a limited number of in-person workshops spread out throughout the county. Please only register for the workshops that you know you can attend — each workshop is limited in size and we want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to participate.\nTake photos and videos to document your experience!\nSubmit your photos and videos on our 4-H June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below\n\nSchedule\n\nFriday\, June 4th: 4-H Jamboree begins!\nJune 5th: Tomato in a Bucket Workshop\nJune 12th: Intro to Orienteering Workshop\nJune 19th – June 20th: County Wide Camping!\nJune 26th: Paint with Felt Workshop\nJuly 10th: Create a Weather Vane Workshop\nThrough July 12th: Get outside and do the activities! Submit your photos to Facebook OR the formbelow\n\nAt-Home Activities\nAll 4-H Jamboree at-home activities are designed to be done outdoors and relate to our theme\, Full STEAM Ahead! Adult supervision is required for all at-home activities. \nIntroducing 4-H in Hancock County | Science\, Technology\, Environment\, Engineering\, Art\, Mathemathics| If you’re interested in learning more about 4-H\, check out this kit filled with activities geared to get you and your family psyched about 4-H in Hancock County! Includes information on how to enroll in 4-H. \nOutdoor Survival | Science\, Environment\, Engineering | Learn some basic outdoor survival techniques. This packet includes how to make a paracord bracelet\, outdoor fort\, and more! \nBuild a Boat | Science\, Engineering | Design and construct your own boat out of aluminum foil. Learn about basic engineering principles — see how far your boat can support a load of pennies! \nEllsworth Public Library’s Reading List | Science | The Ellsworth Public Library has put together a reading list of science books for youth. Check out the list and see how many you can read throughout Jamboree! \nGrow a Garden | Science\, Environment\, Basic Math | This kit will include easy to grow seeds that you can plant season-round\, along with gardening tips & tricks! \nDiscover Birds| Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on Basic Birding Techniques\, How to Set Up a Bird Feeder\, Build a Hummingbird Feeder\, and How to Use eBird to Identify Birds. \nNature Journaling | Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on how to start a nature journal and use different journaling techniques\, from drawing to writing to using your phone! \nBlue Hill Heritage Trust Scavenger Hunt | Environment\, Technology| Explore Carter Nature Preserve in Surry through two different scavenger hunts. If you want\, contribute your observations via eBird or iNaturalist! \n \nFrenchman Bay Conservancy Scavenger Hunt | Science\, Environment\, Technology| Explore Baker Hill Preserve in Sullivan and see if you can find all of the notable flora & features. Share your observations via eBird or naturalist. \nPhoto Contest Scavenger Hunt | Technology\, Environment | Take as many photos as you can and then submit them to the 2021 Photo Contest. Detailed information included! \nGeocaching across the County | Technology\, Environment | Learn the basics of geocaching — find all of the 4-H caches in Hancock County. \nIn-Person Workshops\nAll workshops\, unless otherwise noted\, are limited to ten youth participants.\n \nTomato in a Bucket | Science\, Environment | June 5th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; University of Maine Cooperative Extension Hancock County Office in Ellsworth\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to transplant a tomato seedling and how to grow and care for it in a bucket. Youth will leave with a tomato plant\, bucket\, and small Ziploc of fertilizer.  Taught by Master Gardener and 4-H Community Education Assistant\, Zabet NeuCollins. \nIntro to Orienteering | Environment\, Technology | June 12th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; Hatch Cove Preserve in Castine\, Maine \nOrienteering is a sport that involves navigating through unfamiliar terrain with a compass and a detailed map. In this workshop\, we’ll discuss the basics\, then set off on a “treasure hunt” to find a series of marked checkpoints. Maps will be provided\, and compasses will be available to borrow if needed. Taught by Tim Parson. Ages 10+. \nPaint with Felt | Environment\, Art | June 26th\, 9:30 – 11 am; ArtWaves in Town Hill\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to paint a landscape with felt and will leave with their own felt painting. Taught by Liz Cutler\, founder of ArtWaves. \nBuild a Wind Vane | Environment\, Science\, Engineering | July 10th\, 11 – 12:30 pm; Lone Spruce Farm in Dedham\, Maine \nLearn how to make your own wind vane and track the direction the wind is blowing! Taught by Kristin Beauchamp\, owner of Lone Spruce Farm and a volunteer for The National Weather Service. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch and have a self-guided picnic on the premises with their family afterward. \nOther Summer Opportunities\nMaine 4-H will offer virtual experiential learning workshops and clubs to youth ages 5-18 throughout June\, July\, and August 2021. Topics range from engineering\, art\, science\, animals & agriculture\, food & nutrition\, teen leadership\, and more. Check it out: 4-H Summer Learning Series. \nCamping\nMost of you are out of school by June 18th… We encourage youth and their households to spend a night camping outdoors in their own backyard that weekend (or any weekend during Jamboree)! Many of you would have been camping in your tents or RVs for Jamboree weekend at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds – why not continue this tradition from home?! It can be fun to experience your backyard from a new perspective! If desired\, participants can receive smore supplies! \nThe Camping Kick-Off will begin on the weekend of June 5th-6th\, but we encourage you to camp in your backyard anytime during Jamboree. \nBe sure to submit your photos and videos of your campground to the June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below. \nExpectations\n\nAdult supervision is required for all 4-H at-home activities\nBe respectful and participate fully in the program\nTreat the materials and kits with respect and be prepared to return them to the Extension Office at some point in the future\nAbide by all UMaine and State/Federal safety guidelines (this may include some restrictions due to COVID-19)\nSubmit photo/video documentation of your participation in this event\nHAVE FUN!\n\nRegistration\nRegistration runs from May 5th through May 30th! Kits will be delivered by June 4th at the latest. \nRegister Here
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-june-jamboree/2021-05-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T163000
DTSTAMP:20260602T145011
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SUMMARY:Create Family Meals: May 12
DESCRIPTION:May 12: The Nutrition Fact Labels & A Well Stocked Pantry | Recipe: Confetti Yogurt Cups \nUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, online nutrition series for families in Washington\, Hancock\, Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties from 3:30–4:30 p.m. starting May 5\, continuing each Thursday through June 23. \n“Create Family Meals” will include family-friendly recipes and tips for making healthy meal choices. Participants who join four or more classes will receive a gift bag with cooking supplies and a cookbook. \nThe classes are free; registration is required. Register on the program webpage. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact 207.255.3345 or email rita.stephenson@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/create-family-meals-may-12/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T163000
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SUMMARY:4-H Citizen Scientists Club
DESCRIPTION:We have an exciting opportunity for kids in 4th through 8th grade to join a new virtual 4-H club – the 4-H Citizen Scientists!  In this club you’ll practice citizen science in your own backyard\, and observe and report on the nature around you while making connections with fellow citizen scientists in your community and around the state!  The club will meet 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Wednesdays starting May 5\, 2021 through June 9\, 2021.  This club is limited to 15 members\, and online registration is required. We have some great resources to learn about different Citizen Science opportunities.. If you have any questions\, email 4-HScience@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-citizen-scientists-club/2021-05-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T191500
DTSTAMP:20260602T145011
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SUMMARY:Spring Gardening Series: Preparing Your Garden Site: Getting Ahead of Weeds
DESCRIPTION:Webinar\nWednesday\, May 12\, 2021\n6:00 PM to 7:15 PM\nRegistration deadline: 4 PM on May 12\, 2021 \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn about the many approaches to preparing your garden site\, and considerations for choosing which method is suitable for your next garden expansion effort. This webinar will cover practices ranging from Extension favorites to those you might not want to rely on. Practices you’ll learn about will include\, but not be limited to\, tarping\, deep tillage\, double-dig\, sheet mulching\, and building up with raised beds. \nWe offer our program fee on a sliding scale ($0-10) \nRegistration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.  REGISTER HERE! \nNeed help connecting with Zoom? Contact the US:IT Service Help Desk: 800.696.4357  or  help@maine.edu \nIf you need technical assistance with registration\, please contact Michele Lodgek at michele.lodgek@maine.edu or 207.949-4057.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/spring-gardening-series-preparing-your-garden-site-getting-ahead-of-weeds/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T145011
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SUMMARY:4-H June Jamboree Registration
DESCRIPTION:4-H June Jamboree\n4-H June Jamboree is an annual event hosted by Hancock County 4-H. It is open to ALL 4-H members\, friends\, and family in Hancock and neighboring counties. \nPhoto taken during June Jamboree 2019\nJune Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science\, art\, crafts\, physical activity\, nutrition\, animals\, demonstrations\, and animal project clinics. Fun for the entire family\, all ages welcome! \nThis event is typically held at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds during the first weekend in June\, with overnight camping available. In 2021\, we’re celebrating June Jamboree a little differently! 4-H Jamboree 2021 will be spread out from June 5th through July 11th. Similar to last year\, activities/kits will be delivered to your home for youth to participate in activities at home. However\, we will also be offering in-person workshops at different locations throughout the county. All in-person workshops will be limited in size\, registration required\, and with COVID-19 precautions in place. \nThank you to the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association for sponsoring this event. \n4-H Jamboree 2021\nJune 5th – July 11th\, 2021\nTheme: Full STEAM Ahead!\nHow It Works | Schedule | Activities |Workshops | Animal Clinics| Camping | Expectations | Registration| Submit Photos & Videos \nHow It Works\n\nSign up for the activities you are interested in doing during June – July\, using the Registration Form below\n\nActivities relate to this year’s theme: Full STEAM Ahead! (STEAM = Science\, Technology\, Engineering & Environment\, Art\, and Mathematics. ) All activities will incorporate hands-on\, experiential learning and will get youth outdoors to enjoy the beginning of summer!\n\n\nWe will mail a kit to your home with instructions and simple materials to complete the activity\n\nWe are following CDC and UMaine guidance when assembling kits\n\n\nThere are a limited number of in-person workshops spread out throughout the county. Please only register for the workshops that you know you can attend — each workshop is limited in size and we want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to participate.\nTake photos and videos to document your experience!\nSubmit your photos and videos on our 4-H June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below\n\nSchedule\n\nFriday\, June 4th: 4-H Jamboree begins!\nJune 5th: Tomato in a Bucket Workshop\nJune 12th: Intro to Orienteering Workshop\nJune 19th – June 20th: County Wide Camping!\nJune 26th: Paint with Felt Workshop\nJuly 10th: Create a Weather Vane Workshop\nThrough July 12th: Get outside and do the activities! Submit your photos to Facebook OR the formbelow\n\nAt-Home Activities\nAll 4-H Jamboree at-home activities are designed to be done outdoors and relate to our theme\, Full STEAM Ahead! Adult supervision is required for all at-home activities. \nIntroducing 4-H in Hancock County | Science\, Technology\, Environment\, Engineering\, Art\, Mathemathics| If you’re interested in learning more about 4-H\, check out this kit filled with activities geared to get you and your family psyched about 4-H in Hancock County! Includes information on how to enroll in 4-H. \nOutdoor Survival | Science\, Environment\, Engineering | Learn some basic outdoor survival techniques. This packet includes how to make a paracord bracelet\, outdoor fort\, and more! \nBuild a Boat | Science\, Engineering | Design and construct your own boat out of aluminum foil. Learn about basic engineering principles — see how far your boat can support a load of pennies! \nEllsworth Public Library’s Reading List | Science | The Ellsworth Public Library has put together a reading list of science books for youth. Check out the list and see how many you can read throughout Jamboree! \nGrow a Garden | Science\, Environment\, Basic Math | This kit will include easy to grow seeds that you can plant season-round\, along with gardening tips & tricks! \nDiscover Birds| Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on Basic Birding Techniques\, How to Set Up a Bird Feeder\, Build a Hummingbird Feeder\, and How to Use eBird to Identify Birds. \nNature Journaling | Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on how to start a nature journal and use different journaling techniques\, from drawing to writing to using your phone! \nBlue Hill Heritage Trust Scavenger Hunt | Environment\, Technology| Explore Carter Nature Preserve in Surry through two different scavenger hunts. If you want\, contribute your observations via eBird or iNaturalist! \n \nFrenchman Bay Conservancy Scavenger Hunt | Science\, Environment\, Technology| Explore Baker Hill Preserve in Sullivan and see if you can find all of the notable flora & features. Share your observations via eBird or naturalist. \nPhoto Contest Scavenger Hunt | Technology\, Environment | Take as many photos as you can and then submit them to the 2021 Photo Contest. Detailed information included! \nGeocaching across the County | Technology\, Environment | Learn the basics of geocaching — find all of the 4-H caches in Hancock County. \nIn-Person Workshops\nAll workshops\, unless otherwise noted\, are limited to ten youth participants.\n \nTomato in a Bucket | Science\, Environment | June 5th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; University of Maine Cooperative Extension Hancock County Office in Ellsworth\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to transplant a tomato seedling and how to grow and care for it in a bucket. Youth will leave with a tomato plant\, bucket\, and small Ziploc of fertilizer.  Taught by Master Gardener and 4-H Community Education Assistant\, Zabet NeuCollins. \nIntro to Orienteering | Environment\, Technology | June 12th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; Hatch Cove Preserve in Castine\, Maine \nOrienteering is a sport that involves navigating through unfamiliar terrain with a compass and a detailed map. In this workshop\, we’ll discuss the basics\, then set off on a “treasure hunt” to find a series of marked checkpoints. Maps will be provided\, and compasses will be available to borrow if needed. Taught by Tim Parson. Ages 10+. \nPaint with Felt | Environment\, Art | June 26th\, 9:30 – 11 am; ArtWaves in Town Hill\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to paint a landscape with felt and will leave with their own felt painting. Taught by Liz Cutler\, founder of ArtWaves. \nBuild a Wind Vane | Environment\, Science\, Engineering | July 10th\, 11 – 12:30 pm; Lone Spruce Farm in Dedham\, Maine \nLearn how to make your own wind vane and track the direction the wind is blowing! Taught by Kristin Beauchamp\, owner of Lone Spruce Farm and a volunteer for The National Weather Service. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch and have a self-guided picnic on the premises with their family afterward. \nOther Summer Opportunities\nMaine 4-H will offer virtual experiential learning workshops and clubs to youth ages 5-18 throughout June\, July\, and August 2021. Topics range from engineering\, art\, science\, animals & agriculture\, food & nutrition\, teen leadership\, and more. Check it out: 4-H Summer Learning Series. \nCamping\nMost of you are out of school by June 18th… We encourage youth and their households to spend a night camping outdoors in their own backyard that weekend (or any weekend during Jamboree)! Many of you would have been camping in your tents or RVs for Jamboree weekend at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds – why not continue this tradition from home?! It can be fun to experience your backyard from a new perspective! If desired\, participants can receive smore supplies! \nThe Camping Kick-Off will begin on the weekend of June 5th-6th\, but we encourage you to camp in your backyard anytime during Jamboree. \nBe sure to submit your photos and videos of your campground to the June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below. \nExpectations\n\nAdult supervision is required for all 4-H at-home activities\nBe respectful and participate fully in the program\nTreat the materials and kits with respect and be prepared to return them to the Extension Office at some point in the future\nAbide by all UMaine and State/Federal safety guidelines (this may include some restrictions due to COVID-19)\nSubmit photo/video documentation of your participation in this event\nHAVE FUN!\n\nRegistration\nRegistration runs from May 5th through May 30th! Kits will be delivered by June 4th at the latest. \nRegister Here
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-june-jamboree/2021-05-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T145011
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SUMMARY:4-H Passport Around the World SPIN Club
DESCRIPTION:Join 4-H and Greenheart as we travel around the world virtually and meet other teens from across the globe.  Meetings will include a brief presentation from a teen Greenheart Exchange Student about their native country\, an activity\, and a question and answer period.  These meetings are open to youth ages 12 – 18\, with a maximum of 50 participants. \nThe countries we will be exploring are Lebanon\, Moldova\, Armenia\, Romania\, Slovakia\, and Czech Republic.  Activities may include cooking\, art\, beading\, and more.  A supply list for each country’s activity will be provided for you to be able to prepare your materials for the meeting. \nRegistrations will be ongoing.  If you register after April 22nd\, please allow 48 hours after submission of your form to receive meeting links. \nMeetings will be held on Saturdays from 9:30 – 10:30 am\, and Thursdays from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. \nSchedule (subject to change\, please check back for the most up-to-date information) \n\nSaturday\, April 24 at 9:30 am – Lebanon – Tawle Board Game\nThursday\, April 29 at 4:00 pm – Moldova – Flower Headpiece/Wreath\nSaturday\, May 8 at 9:30 am – Armenia – Pottery Piece\nThursday\, May 13 at 4:00 pm – Romania – Painted Wooden Spoons\nSaturday\, May 22 at 9:30 am – Slovakia – No Bake Cream Cake\nThursday\, May 27 at 4:00 pm – Czech Republic – Beading
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-passport-around-the-world-spin-club/2021-05-13/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210619
DTSTAMP:20260602T145011
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
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SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2021-05-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T145011
CREATED:20210507T123352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T123705Z
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SUMMARY:4-H June Jamboree Registration
DESCRIPTION:4-H June Jamboree\n4-H June Jamboree is an annual event hosted by Hancock County 4-H. It is open to ALL 4-H members\, friends\, and family in Hancock and neighboring counties. \nPhoto taken during June Jamboree 2019\nJune Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science\, art\, crafts\, physical activity\, nutrition\, animals\, demonstrations\, and animal project clinics. Fun for the entire family\, all ages welcome! \nThis event is typically held at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds during the first weekend in June\, with overnight camping available. In 2021\, we’re celebrating June Jamboree a little differently! 4-H Jamboree 2021 will be spread out from June 5th through July 11th. Similar to last year\, activities/kits will be delivered to your home for youth to participate in activities at home. However\, we will also be offering in-person workshops at different locations throughout the county. All in-person workshops will be limited in size\, registration required\, and with COVID-19 precautions in place. \nThank you to the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association for sponsoring this event. \n4-H Jamboree 2021\nJune 5th – July 11th\, 2021\nTheme: Full STEAM Ahead!\nHow It Works | Schedule | Activities |Workshops | Animal Clinics| Camping | Expectations | Registration| Submit Photos & Videos \nHow It Works\n\nSign up for the activities you are interested in doing during June – July\, using the Registration Form below\n\nActivities relate to this year’s theme: Full STEAM Ahead! (STEAM = Science\, Technology\, Engineering & Environment\, Art\, and Mathematics. ) All activities will incorporate hands-on\, experiential learning and will get youth outdoors to enjoy the beginning of summer!\n\n\nWe will mail a kit to your home with instructions and simple materials to complete the activity\n\nWe are following CDC and UMaine guidance when assembling kits\n\n\nThere are a limited number of in-person workshops spread out throughout the county. Please only register for the workshops that you know you can attend — each workshop is limited in size and we want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to participate.\nTake photos and videos to document your experience!\nSubmit your photos and videos on our 4-H June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below\n\nSchedule\n\nFriday\, June 4th: 4-H Jamboree begins!\nJune 5th: Tomato in a Bucket Workshop\nJune 12th: Intro to Orienteering Workshop\nJune 19th – June 20th: County Wide Camping!\nJune 26th: Paint with Felt Workshop\nJuly 10th: Create a Weather Vane Workshop\nThrough July 12th: Get outside and do the activities! Submit your photos to Facebook OR the formbelow\n\nAt-Home Activities\nAll 4-H Jamboree at-home activities are designed to be done outdoors and relate to our theme\, Full STEAM Ahead! Adult supervision is required for all at-home activities. \nIntroducing 4-H in Hancock County | Science\, Technology\, Environment\, Engineering\, Art\, Mathemathics| If you’re interested in learning more about 4-H\, check out this kit filled with activities geared to get you and your family psyched about 4-H in Hancock County! Includes information on how to enroll in 4-H. \nOutdoor Survival | Science\, Environment\, Engineering | Learn some basic outdoor survival techniques. This packet includes how to make a paracord bracelet\, outdoor fort\, and more! \nBuild a Boat | Science\, Engineering | Design and construct your own boat out of aluminum foil. Learn about basic engineering principles — see how far your boat can support a load of pennies! \nEllsworth Public Library’s Reading List | Science | The Ellsworth Public Library has put together a reading list of science books for youth. Check out the list and see how many you can read throughout Jamboree! \nGrow a Garden | Science\, Environment\, Basic Math | This kit will include easy to grow seeds that you can plant season-round\, along with gardening tips & tricks! \nDiscover Birds| Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on Basic Birding Techniques\, How to Set Up a Bird Feeder\, Build a Hummingbird Feeder\, and How to Use eBird to Identify Birds. \nNature Journaling | Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on how to start a nature journal and use different journaling techniques\, from drawing to writing to using your phone! \nBlue Hill Heritage Trust Scavenger Hunt | Environment\, Technology| Explore Carter Nature Preserve in Surry through two different scavenger hunts. If you want\, contribute your observations via eBird or iNaturalist! \n \nFrenchman Bay Conservancy Scavenger Hunt | Science\, Environment\, Technology| Explore Baker Hill Preserve in Sullivan and see if you can find all of the notable flora & features. Share your observations via eBird or naturalist. \nPhoto Contest Scavenger Hunt | Technology\, Environment | Take as many photos as you can and then submit them to the 2021 Photo Contest. Detailed information included! \nGeocaching across the County | Technology\, Environment | Learn the basics of geocaching — find all of the 4-H caches in Hancock County. \nIn-Person Workshops\nAll workshops\, unless otherwise noted\, are limited to ten youth participants.\n \nTomato in a Bucket | Science\, Environment | June 5th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; University of Maine Cooperative Extension Hancock County Office in Ellsworth\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to transplant a tomato seedling and how to grow and care for it in a bucket. Youth will leave with a tomato plant\, bucket\, and small Ziploc of fertilizer.  Taught by Master Gardener and 4-H Community Education Assistant\, Zabet NeuCollins. \nIntro to Orienteering | Environment\, Technology | June 12th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; Hatch Cove Preserve in Castine\, Maine \nOrienteering is a sport that involves navigating through unfamiliar terrain with a compass and a detailed map. In this workshop\, we’ll discuss the basics\, then set off on a “treasure hunt” to find a series of marked checkpoints. Maps will be provided\, and compasses will be available to borrow if needed. Taught by Tim Parson. Ages 10+. \nPaint with Felt | Environment\, Art | June 26th\, 9:30 – 11 am; ArtWaves in Town Hill\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to paint a landscape with felt and will leave with their own felt painting. Taught by Liz Cutler\, founder of ArtWaves. \nBuild a Wind Vane | Environment\, Science\, Engineering | July 10th\, 11 – 12:30 pm; Lone Spruce Farm in Dedham\, Maine \nLearn how to make your own wind vane and track the direction the wind is blowing! Taught by Kristin Beauchamp\, owner of Lone Spruce Farm and a volunteer for The National Weather Service. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch and have a self-guided picnic on the premises with their family afterward. \nOther Summer Opportunities\nMaine 4-H will offer virtual experiential learning workshops and clubs to youth ages 5-18 throughout June\, July\, and August 2021. Topics range from engineering\, art\, science\, animals & agriculture\, food & nutrition\, teen leadership\, and more. Check it out: 4-H Summer Learning Series. \nCamping\nMost of you are out of school by June 18th… We encourage youth and their households to spend a night camping outdoors in their own backyard that weekend (or any weekend during Jamboree)! Many of you would have been camping in your tents or RVs for Jamboree weekend at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds – why not continue this tradition from home?! It can be fun to experience your backyard from a new perspective! If desired\, participants can receive smore supplies! \nThe Camping Kick-Off will begin on the weekend of June 5th-6th\, but we encourage you to camp in your backyard anytime during Jamboree. \nBe sure to submit your photos and videos of your campground to the June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below. \nExpectations\n\nAdult supervision is required for all 4-H at-home activities\nBe respectful and participate fully in the program\nTreat the materials and kits with respect and be prepared to return them to the Extension Office at some point in the future\nAbide by all UMaine and State/Federal safety guidelines (this may include some restrictions due to COVID-19)\nSubmit photo/video documentation of your participation in this event\nHAVE FUN!\n\nRegistration\nRegistration runs from May 5th through May 30th! Kits will be delivered by June 4th at the latest. \nRegister Here
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-june-jamboree/2021-05-14/
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SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, self-paced\, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. “Eating Your Way” includes information on nutrition\, simple cooking demonstrations\, and child-friendly nutrition resources. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2021-05-14/
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CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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SUMMARY:Recipe to Market
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will introduce participants to important topics that an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food business. Topics that will be presented include: the specialty food industry\, business basics\, an overview of the product development process\, licensing and regulations\, and food safety concerns. \n \nREGISTER HERE \nOnce you have registered\, you will receive an email with a Zoom link a few days before the class.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/recipe-to-market/
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SUMMARY:4-H June Jamboree Registration
DESCRIPTION:4-H June Jamboree\n4-H June Jamboree is an annual event hosted by Hancock County 4-H. It is open to ALL 4-H members\, friends\, and family in Hancock and neighboring counties. \nPhoto taken during June Jamboree 2019\nJune Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science\, art\, crafts\, physical activity\, nutrition\, animals\, demonstrations\, and animal project clinics. Fun for the entire family\, all ages welcome! \nThis event is typically held at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds during the first weekend in June\, with overnight camping available. In 2021\, we’re celebrating June Jamboree a little differently! 4-H Jamboree 2021 will be spread out from June 5th through July 11th. Similar to last year\, activities/kits will be delivered to your home for youth to participate in activities at home. However\, we will also be offering in-person workshops at different locations throughout the county. All in-person workshops will be limited in size\, registration required\, and with COVID-19 precautions in place. \nThank you to the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association for sponsoring this event. \n4-H Jamboree 2021\nJune 5th – July 11th\, 2021\nTheme: Full STEAM Ahead!\nHow It Works | Schedule | Activities |Workshops | Animal Clinics| Camping | Expectations | Registration| Submit Photos & Videos \nHow It Works\n\nSign up for the activities you are interested in doing during June – July\, using the Registration Form below\n\nActivities relate to this year’s theme: Full STEAM Ahead! (STEAM = Science\, Technology\, Engineering & Environment\, Art\, and Mathematics. ) All activities will incorporate hands-on\, experiential learning and will get youth outdoors to enjoy the beginning of summer!\n\n\nWe will mail a kit to your home with instructions and simple materials to complete the activity\n\nWe are following CDC and UMaine guidance when assembling kits\n\n\nThere are a limited number of in-person workshops spread out throughout the county. Please only register for the workshops that you know you can attend — each workshop is limited in size and we want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to participate.\nTake photos and videos to document your experience!\nSubmit your photos and videos on our 4-H June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below\n\nSchedule\n\nFriday\, June 4th: 4-H Jamboree begins!\nJune 5th: Tomato in a Bucket Workshop\nJune 12th: Intro to Orienteering Workshop\nJune 19th – June 20th: County Wide Camping!\nJune 26th: Paint with Felt Workshop\nJuly 10th: Create a Weather Vane Workshop\nThrough July 12th: Get outside and do the activities! Submit your photos to Facebook OR the formbelow\n\nAt-Home Activities\nAll 4-H Jamboree at-home activities are designed to be done outdoors and relate to our theme\, Full STEAM Ahead! Adult supervision is required for all at-home activities. \nIntroducing 4-H in Hancock County | Science\, Technology\, Environment\, Engineering\, Art\, Mathemathics| If you’re interested in learning more about 4-H\, check out this kit filled with activities geared to get you and your family psyched about 4-H in Hancock County! Includes information on how to enroll in 4-H. \nOutdoor Survival | Science\, Environment\, Engineering | Learn some basic outdoor survival techniques. This packet includes how to make a paracord bracelet\, outdoor fort\, and more! \nBuild a Boat | Science\, Engineering | Design and construct your own boat out of aluminum foil. Learn about basic engineering principles — see how far your boat can support a load of pennies! \nEllsworth Public Library’s Reading List | Science | The Ellsworth Public Library has put together a reading list of science books for youth. Check out the list and see how many you can read throughout Jamboree! \nGrow a Garden | Science\, Environment\, Basic Math | This kit will include easy to grow seeds that you can plant season-round\, along with gardening tips & tricks! \nDiscover Birds| Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on Basic Birding Techniques\, How to Set Up a Bird Feeder\, Build a Hummingbird Feeder\, and How to Use eBird to Identify Birds. \nNature Journaling | Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on how to start a nature journal and use different journaling techniques\, from drawing to writing to using your phone! \nBlue Hill Heritage Trust Scavenger Hunt | Environment\, Technology| Explore Carter Nature Preserve in Surry through two different scavenger hunts. If you want\, contribute your observations via eBird or iNaturalist! \n \nFrenchman Bay Conservancy Scavenger Hunt | Science\, Environment\, Technology| Explore Baker Hill Preserve in Sullivan and see if you can find all of the notable flora & features. Share your observations via eBird or naturalist. \nPhoto Contest Scavenger Hunt | Technology\, Environment | Take as many photos as you can and then submit them to the 2021 Photo Contest. Detailed information included! \nGeocaching across the County | Technology\, Environment | Learn the basics of geocaching — find all of the 4-H caches in Hancock County. \nIn-Person Workshops\nAll workshops\, unless otherwise noted\, are limited to ten youth participants.\n \nTomato in a Bucket | Science\, Environment | June 5th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; University of Maine Cooperative Extension Hancock County Office in Ellsworth\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to transplant a tomato seedling and how to grow and care for it in a bucket. Youth will leave with a tomato plant\, bucket\, and small Ziploc of fertilizer.  Taught by Master Gardener and 4-H Community Education Assistant\, Zabet NeuCollins. \nIntro to Orienteering | Environment\, Technology | June 12th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; Hatch Cove Preserve in Castine\, Maine \nOrienteering is a sport that involves navigating through unfamiliar terrain with a compass and a detailed map. In this workshop\, we’ll discuss the basics\, then set off on a “treasure hunt” to find a series of marked checkpoints. Maps will be provided\, and compasses will be available to borrow if needed. Taught by Tim Parson. Ages 10+. \nPaint with Felt | Environment\, Art | June 26th\, 9:30 – 11 am; ArtWaves in Town Hill\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to paint a landscape with felt and will leave with their own felt painting. Taught by Liz Cutler\, founder of ArtWaves. \nBuild a Wind Vane | Environment\, Science\, Engineering | July 10th\, 11 – 12:30 pm; Lone Spruce Farm in Dedham\, Maine \nLearn how to make your own wind vane and track the direction the wind is blowing! Taught by Kristin Beauchamp\, owner of Lone Spruce Farm and a volunteer for The National Weather Service. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch and have a self-guided picnic on the premises with their family afterward. \nOther Summer Opportunities\nMaine 4-H will offer virtual experiential learning workshops and clubs to youth ages 5-18 throughout June\, July\, and August 2021. Topics range from engineering\, art\, science\, animals & agriculture\, food & nutrition\, teen leadership\, and more. Check it out: 4-H Summer Learning Series. \nCamping\nMost of you are out of school by June 18th… We encourage youth and their households to spend a night camping outdoors in their own backyard that weekend (or any weekend during Jamboree)! Many of you would have been camping in your tents or RVs for Jamboree weekend at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds – why not continue this tradition from home?! It can be fun to experience your backyard from a new perspective! If desired\, participants can receive smore supplies! \nThe Camping Kick-Off will begin on the weekend of June 5th-6th\, but we encourage you to camp in your backyard anytime during Jamboree. \nBe sure to submit your photos and videos of your campground to the June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below. \nExpectations\n\nAdult supervision is required for all 4-H at-home activities\nBe respectful and participate fully in the program\nTreat the materials and kits with respect and be prepared to return them to the Extension Office at some point in the future\nAbide by all UMaine and State/Federal safety guidelines (this may include some restrictions due to COVID-19)\nSubmit photo/video documentation of your participation in this event\nHAVE FUN!\n\nRegistration\nRegistration runs from May 5th through May 30th! Kits will be delivered by June 4th at the latest. \nRegister Here
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-june-jamboree/2021-05-15/
LOCATION:ME
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SUMMARY:4-H June Jamboree Registration
DESCRIPTION:4-H June Jamboree\n4-H June Jamboree is an annual event hosted by Hancock County 4-H. It is open to ALL 4-H members\, friends\, and family in Hancock and neighboring counties. \nPhoto taken during June Jamboree 2019\nJune Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science\, art\, crafts\, physical activity\, nutrition\, animals\, demonstrations\, and animal project clinics. Fun for the entire family\, all ages welcome! \nThis event is typically held at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds during the first weekend in June\, with overnight camping available. In 2021\, we’re celebrating June Jamboree a little differently! 4-H Jamboree 2021 will be spread out from June 5th through July 11th. Similar to last year\, activities/kits will be delivered to your home for youth to participate in activities at home. However\, we will also be offering in-person workshops at different locations throughout the county. All in-person workshops will be limited in size\, registration required\, and with COVID-19 precautions in place. \nThank you to the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association for sponsoring this event. \n4-H Jamboree 2021\nJune 5th – July 11th\, 2021\nTheme: Full STEAM Ahead!\nHow It Works | Schedule | Activities |Workshops | Animal Clinics| Camping | Expectations | Registration| Submit Photos & Videos \nHow It Works\n\nSign up for the activities you are interested in doing during June – July\, using the Registration Form below\n\nActivities relate to this year’s theme: Full STEAM Ahead! (STEAM = Science\, Technology\, Engineering & Environment\, Art\, and Mathematics. ) All activities will incorporate hands-on\, experiential learning and will get youth outdoors to enjoy the beginning of summer!\n\n\nWe will mail a kit to your home with instructions and simple materials to complete the activity\n\nWe are following CDC and UMaine guidance when assembling kits\n\n\nThere are a limited number of in-person workshops spread out throughout the county. Please only register for the workshops that you know you can attend — each workshop is limited in size and we want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to participate.\nTake photos and videos to document your experience!\nSubmit your photos and videos on our 4-H June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below\n\nSchedule\n\nFriday\, June 4th: 4-H Jamboree begins!\nJune 5th: Tomato in a Bucket Workshop\nJune 12th: Intro to Orienteering Workshop\nJune 19th – June 20th: County Wide Camping!\nJune 26th: Paint with Felt Workshop\nJuly 10th: Create a Weather Vane Workshop\nThrough July 12th: Get outside and do the activities! Submit your photos to Facebook OR the formbelow\n\nAt-Home Activities\nAll 4-H Jamboree at-home activities are designed to be done outdoors and relate to our theme\, Full STEAM Ahead! Adult supervision is required for all at-home activities. \nIntroducing 4-H in Hancock County | Science\, Technology\, Environment\, Engineering\, Art\, Mathemathics| If you’re interested in learning more about 4-H\, check out this kit filled with activities geared to get you and your family psyched about 4-H in Hancock County! Includes information on how to enroll in 4-H. \nOutdoor Survival | Science\, Environment\, Engineering | Learn some basic outdoor survival techniques. This packet includes how to make a paracord bracelet\, outdoor fort\, and more! \nBuild a Boat | Science\, Engineering | Design and construct your own boat out of aluminum foil. Learn about basic engineering principles — see how far your boat can support a load of pennies! \nEllsworth Public Library’s Reading List | Science | The Ellsworth Public Library has put together a reading list of science books for youth. Check out the list and see how many you can read throughout Jamboree! \nGrow a Garden | Science\, Environment\, Basic Math | This kit will include easy to grow seeds that you can plant season-round\, along with gardening tips & tricks! \nDiscover Birds| Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on Basic Birding Techniques\, How to Set Up a Bird Feeder\, Build a Hummingbird Feeder\, and How to Use eBird to Identify Birds. \nNature Journaling | Science\, Environment\, Technology | This kit will include information on how to start a nature journal and use different journaling techniques\, from drawing to writing to using your phone! \nBlue Hill Heritage Trust Scavenger Hunt | Environment\, Technology| Explore Carter Nature Preserve in Surry through two different scavenger hunts. If you want\, contribute your observations via eBird or iNaturalist! \n \nFrenchman Bay Conservancy Scavenger Hunt | Science\, Environment\, Technology| Explore Baker Hill Preserve in Sullivan and see if you can find all of the notable flora & features. Share your observations via eBird or naturalist. \nPhoto Contest Scavenger Hunt | Technology\, Environment | Take as many photos as you can and then submit them to the 2021 Photo Contest. Detailed information included! \nGeocaching across the County | Technology\, Environment | Learn the basics of geocaching — find all of the 4-H caches in Hancock County. \nIn-Person Workshops\nAll workshops\, unless otherwise noted\, are limited to ten youth participants.\n \nTomato in a Bucket | Science\, Environment | June 5th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; University of Maine Cooperative Extension Hancock County Office in Ellsworth\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to transplant a tomato seedling and how to grow and care for it in a bucket. Youth will leave with a tomato plant\, bucket\, and small Ziploc of fertilizer.  Taught by Master Gardener and 4-H Community Education Assistant\, Zabet NeuCollins. \nIntro to Orienteering | Environment\, Technology | June 12th\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm; Hatch Cove Preserve in Castine\, Maine \nOrienteering is a sport that involves navigating through unfamiliar terrain with a compass and a detailed map. In this workshop\, we’ll discuss the basics\, then set off on a “treasure hunt” to find a series of marked checkpoints. Maps will be provided\, and compasses will be available to borrow if needed. Taught by Tim Parson. Ages 10+. \nPaint with Felt | Environment\, Art | June 26th\, 9:30 – 11 am; ArtWaves in Town Hill\, Maine \nParticipants will learn how to paint a landscape with felt and will leave with their own felt painting. Taught by Liz Cutler\, founder of ArtWaves. \nBuild a Wind Vane | Environment\, Science\, Engineering | July 10th\, 11 – 12:30 pm; Lone Spruce Farm in Dedham\, Maine \nLearn how to make your own wind vane and track the direction the wind is blowing! Taught by Kristin Beauchamp\, owner of Lone Spruce Farm and a volunteer for The National Weather Service. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch and have a self-guided picnic on the premises with their family afterward. \nOther Summer Opportunities\nMaine 4-H will offer virtual experiential learning workshops and clubs to youth ages 5-18 throughout June\, July\, and August 2021. Topics range from engineering\, art\, science\, animals & agriculture\, food & nutrition\, teen leadership\, and more. Check it out: 4-H Summer Learning Series. \nCamping\nMost of you are out of school by June 18th… We encourage youth and their households to spend a night camping outdoors in their own backyard that weekend (or any weekend during Jamboree)! Many of you would have been camping in your tents or RVs for Jamboree weekend at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds – why not continue this tradition from home?! It can be fun to experience your backyard from a new perspective! If desired\, participants can receive smore supplies! \nThe Camping Kick-Off will begin on the weekend of June 5th-6th\, but we encourage you to camp in your backyard anytime during Jamboree. \nBe sure to submit your photos and videos of your campground to the June Jamboree Facebook Group OR in the form below. \nExpectations\n\nAdult supervision is required for all 4-H at-home activities\nBe respectful and participate fully in the program\nTreat the materials and kits with respect and be prepared to return them to the Extension Office at some point in the future\nAbide by all UMaine and State/Federal safety guidelines (this may include some restrictions due to COVID-19)\nSubmit photo/video documentation of your participation in this event\nHAVE FUN!\n\nRegistration\nRegistration runs from May 5th through May 30th! Kits will be delivered by June 4th at the latest. \nRegister Here
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-june-jamboree/2021-05-16/
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