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SUMMARY:Speak Up\, Washington County 4-H! Public Speaking Event
DESCRIPTION:Washington County 4-H members will present their demonstrations\, illustrated talks or performing arts presentations. The public is invited to attend. \nVisit the Speak Up\, 4-H! Public Speaking website to find out more about this event.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/speak-up-washington-county-4-h-public-speaking-event/
LOCATION:Washington County Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States
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SUMMARY:4-H Maine App Challenge Series
DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Maine App Challenge series will provide an introduction to Tyler Technologies’ Maine App Challenge and provide guided support for developing an app. This will be a series for ages 13+ that focuses on the foundations of developing a web-based application\, including introduction to the Maine App Challenge. Participants will engage in design thinking\, prototyping\, and problem solving all while going through the process of developing their own app. At the end of the series\, participants\, if they choose\, will be able to submit their application to the Maine App Challenge for the chance to earn valuable prizes\, including scholarships totaling $10\,000. In this series\, youth will engage in hands-on learning\, computer programming\, and design with guidance and support from experts at Tyler Technologies and 4-H. Participants must be Maine residents. \nParticipants will need access to a computer and be required to create a code.org login. Devices need to be one per participant (sharing a device is not advisable for this session). Tablets and mobile devices do not work with this platform. Participants must be Maine residents. \nAges: 13-18 \nDates/Times: Tuesdays\, March 3 – 24\, 2026\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm \nRegistration Deadline: February 12\, 2026 \nCapacity: Limited to 12 youth \nRegister here! \nNote – the Maine App Challenge is open to 4-Hers regardless of participation in this series.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-maine-app-challenge-series/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-maine-app-challenge-series/2026-03-17/
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SUMMARY:4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club
DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club will provide an introduction to what artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are. This will be a 6 session series for ages 9+ that focuses on the foundations of AI\, including introduction to AI\, pattern recognition\, human versus machine learning\, AI in daily life and ethical awareness. Participants will take a closer look at how these are currently being used\, learn about what AI does well and what it does not do well and considerations for using AI. \nArtificial Intelligence has incredible capabilities. This series will reveal some opportunities and challenges of this emerging technology in a safe learning environment. In this club\, youth will explore this emerging powerful technology with guidance and support from 4-H staff. \nAges: Youth ages 9-18 \nDates/Times: Wednesdays\, February 25 – April 1 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm \nCapacity: Limited to 10 youth \nRegistration deadline: February 12\, 2026 \nRegister here!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-03-18/
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SUMMARY:Growing & Marketing Specialty Potato Varieties Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Consumer interest and demand for fresh-market potato varieties with unique size\, shape\, color and taste profiles has been on the rise. The trend presents exciting market opportunities for specialty crop producers. Brett Johnson\, UMaine Extension sustainable agriculture and farm business management educator\, will give an overview of practices involved in growing and marketing specialty potato products in Maine followed by results of the 2-year Organic Specialty Potato Variety Trials conducted at Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility in Old Town\, ME. \nWho should attend: Commercial farmers with an interest in producing specialty potato varieties\, commercial farmers currently producing specialty potato varieties\, new and beginning farmers exploring market opportunities. \nThe Presenter: UMaine Extension Farm Business Management Educator\, Brett Johnson \nFee:  Free   \nLocation: Online via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided the day before the event. \nRegister Online
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/growing-marketing-specialty-potato-varieties-webinar/
LOCATION:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/growing-marketing-specialty-potato-varieties-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Eastern Maine ROOTS Gathering
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting an Eastern Maine Regional Opportunities for Ocean\, Timber and Soil (ROOTS) event on Saturday\, March 21 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the University of Maine at Machias. This is in collaboration with the Washington County Food Council\, the Downeast Institute\, UMaine School of Forest Resources and staff members at Healthy Acadia and Full Plates Full Potential. \nThe Eastern Maine ROOTS Gathering is a regional\, discussion-focused event designed to bring together farmers\, forest landowners\, industry workers\, ecosystem stewards\, service providers\, researchers and community organizations to explore shared challenges and emerging opportunities across natural resource and agricultural economies. Participants will engage in freeform and facilitated conversations to identify priority issues and spark collaboration across the ocean\, timber and soil sectors including fisheries\, aquaculture\, forestry\, farming and related industries. \nUnlike a traditional conference\, this year’s ROOTS Gathering will emphasize interactive dialogue\, listening sessions and cross-sector discussion. The goal is to surface real-world needs and ideas from those living and working in the region\, while strengthening connections among individuals and organizations that support Eastern Maine’s working lands and waters. Topics may range from workforce development to improving efficiencies across sectors and building resilient systems. \nInsights gathered during the event will directly inform planning for the 2027 Eastern Maine ROOTS Conference\, which is held on odd years. Organizers will use feedback and themes from the 2026 gathering to shape future conference topics\, speakers and collaborative initiatives. \nThe event will also include dedicated time for networking and relationship-building\, providing space for participants to meet potential partners\, share resources and explore shared goals. All are welcome. Lunch is provided and will be catered by Angie’s Comfort Kitchen. \nThere is no cost to attend this event. Registration is required by March 15. For more information and to register\, visit the event webpage.  To request a reasonable accommodation\, contact  207-255-3345 or tara.a.wood@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eastern-maine-roots-gathering/
LOCATION:University of Maine at Machias\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, 04654\, United States
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