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4-H News in Washington County – November 2024

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Crafting Clovers 4-H Club Conservation Career 4-H Club 4-H Science Fridays Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders 4-H Re-enrollment Reminder News from the State Dates to Remember November 1: 4-H National Trips Applications Due November 4: Oh Yea 4-H Felt Ornament Crafting of Harvest Emblems – Princeton Elementary, 2:00 […]

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UMaine Extension 4-H offers online info session for aspiring volunteers in November

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on November 12 & 19.   “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will also participate in an experiential educational activity, learn about the […]

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UMaine Extension virtual Business Planning For Producers starts in November

Registration is open for University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s virtual Business Planning for Producers course. The course is designed for aspiring producers as well as new and beginning producers in the first or second year in production. Participants will learn about the core concepts of starting and operating a natural-resource based business including operations, finance, management and […]

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4-H News in Washington County – October 2024

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Thank you, Jane Bell Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Crafting Clovers 4-H Club – Update 4-H Science Fridays Bate’s teen opportunity to participate in research  Project Records Due October 30 News from the State Dates to Remember October 2024 – July 2025– Conservation Career 4-H Club October 12: […]

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UMaine Extension hosts virtual 4-H Climate Civic Action Series

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will lead a three-part, virtual series on climate change action for youth ages 12-18. Sessions will take place on Mondays, October 28, November 4 and November 11 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. This series will be held via Zoom. Participants will learn about climate change from global and local […]

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4-H News in Washington County – September 2024

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Youth Showed their Sparks at the Washington County Fair! 4-H Science Friday – UPDATE Crafting Clovers 4-H Club – UPDATE Conservation Career 4-H Club – STILL TIME TO REGISTER! 4-H Photo Contest – Lubec Memorial Library Washington Academy Garden  Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders News from the State […]

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UMaine Extension 4-H offers online info session for aspiring volunteers in September

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on September 18 and 25.  “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will also participate […]

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UMaine Extension to open registration for horticulture and gardening training programs

Registration will open on September 23 and 30 for two comprehensive horticulture training programs offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Individuals interested in starting a career in horticulture or enhancing their gardening skills have two opportunities: the Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training and the Maine Gardener Training. The Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training is designed for […]

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4-H youth capture Washington County in photo contest

4-H photographers demonstrated their skills at the 2024 University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County 4-H Contest, capturing animals, architecture, farm life and more. This annual contest allows youth to develop and practice their expressive arts skills, including using media to communicate and capture special moments while considering lighting, angles and more. Participants, ages 5-18, […]

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