4-H Youth Development Professional, Gabrielle Brodek, will help youth explore solar eclipses in anticipation of future events.  Through hands-on activities, youth will investigate the sun, moon and Earth by creating solar system models to learn more about this phenomenon.  Geared toward youth ages 10-15 and limited to 10 participants. Registration required, register here!

Join Gabrielle Brodek, 4-H Youth Development Professional to create fish prints!  Then, Dr. Gayle Kraus and her students, will take participants on tours of aquariums and skeletal displays throughout campus! Discover how these projects help us learn about the animals and ecosystems around us. Youth will meet at the UMaine Cooperative Extension office and will walk […]

DNA, Strawberries, and You – August 18th 2-4 pm Location: Greenhouse/garden area of O’Brien House 116 O’Brien Ave, Machias What do DNA, strawberries and you all have in common? Join […]

Kite Making – July 21st 10am-12pm  Location: Greenhouse/garden area of O’Brien House 116 O’Brien Ave, Machias Calling all engineers enthusiasts! Plan, build and fly your own kite during this two hour 4-H Science Fridays program! Youth will have the opportunity to plan and sketch out a kite creation, build a kite with provided materials, fly […]

Plants Around Us – June 23rd 10am-12pm Location: Greenhouse/garden area of O’Brien House 116 O’Brien Ave, Machias Explore the forest paths, trees and greenhouses of the University of Maine at Machias campus! Our special guest is a UMM botany student who will be giving tours of the botany greenhouse. We will press the plants we […]

Every 4-H member in Washington County is encouraged to participate in Public Speaking! Youth choose a topic of their choice and then practice the important life skill of public speaking by giving presentations to their clubs, community, and at the county and state tournaments. Come and learn all about 4-H Public Speaking with Jen Lobley.  […]