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Cooperative Extension in Washington County

4-H Science Fridays- Eclipse Investigations

University of Maine at Machias 116 O'Brien Avenue, Machias, United States

Join 4-H Youth Professional, Gabby Brodek, and special guests at 4-H Science Fridays at UMM for more fun science activities throughout the 2024 year! Gabby will be hosting a 4-H Science Friday one Friday a month from February to October so youth can get familiar with the University of Maine at Machias campus, explore cool […]

Free

Downeast Agriculture and Forestry Conference

University of Maine at Machias 116 O'Brien Avenue, Machias, United States

  University of Maine at Machias Torrey Hall, Rooms 226, 228, and 230 116 Obrien Avenue, Machias, Maine 04654 This event brings agricultural and forestry management experts from UMaine, local agencies, and non-profit organizations to Machias to share information with Washington County farmers, growers, and forestland owners. The day will begin with two concurrent session […]

Free – $60

4-H Science Friday: Ice Cores

University of Maine at Machias 116 O'Brien Avenue, Machias, United States

Join 4-H Youth Professional, Gabby Brodek, and special guests at 4-H Science Fridays at UMM for fun science activities throughout the 2024 year! Gabby will be hosting a 4-H Science Friday one Friday a month from February to October so youth can get familiar with the University of Maine at Machias campus, explore cool science […]

Free

Introduction to Beekeeping Course in Machias

University of Maine at Machias 116 O'Brien Avenue, Machias, United States

Wednesdays, February 7 through March 27, 2024 (eight sessions) Snow dates: April 3 & 10, 2024 6:00-7:30 p.m. University of Maine at Machias, 116 O’Brien Avenue, Machias, ME Science Building, Room 102 $75.00 per person (per couple if willing to share materials) Register Here! Registration required. Learn the basics of keeping honey bees in the […]

$75

USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program Technical Assistance

University of Maine at Machias 116 O'Brien Avenue, Machias, United States

This is an opportunity for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to complete an application if they feel they've been discriminated against in USDA farm lending. The deadline is approaching fast, but UMaine Cooperative Extension and the USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program are here to help. We are hosting an assistance sessions to help with the […]

Free

Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament

University of Maine at Machias 116 O'Brien Avenue, Machias, United States

Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament Saturday, March 4, 2023 Snow Date: Sunday, March 5, 2023 University of Maine Machias, Science Building, Room 102 9 O’Brien Avenue, Machias 10:00 a.m. Registration Deadline- Friday, February 24, 2023 Washington County 4-H members will present their demonstrations or illustrated talks. All youth in the junior and senior divisions […]

Free

Washington County 4-H Robotics and Engineering Expo

University of Maine at Machias 116 O'Brien Avenue, Machias, United States

The 4-H Robotics and Engineering Expo offers youth teams a chance to meet other youth from Washington County who have a passion for science. While showcasing their project and STEM skills, youth practice and improve public speaking skills as they make presentations to adult and teen judges. Workshops presented by professors from the University of […]

Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament

University of Maine at Machias 116 O'Brien Avenue, Machias, United States

4-H members will have the opportunity to present either a demonstration or an illustrated talk. In a 4-H demonstration, the youth shows how to do something while telling how it’s done. In a 4-H illustrated talk, the youth gives information about a subject and uses visuals to explain the subject. All youth in the junior […]

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