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<\/a>Dates to Remember<\/strong><\/h3>\n

December 9: <\/strong>Winter Series 4-H SPIN Club: Straw Rockets<\/p>\n

December 15:<\/strong> Deadline for 2022 National Youth Agri-Science and Healthy Living Summit Applications<\/p>\n

December 24:<\/strong> Office Closed<\/p>\n

December 30:<\/strong> Final 4-H Re-enrollment Paperwork Deadline<\/p>\n

December 31:<\/strong> Deadline for 2022 Fryeburg Fair Market Steer Intent to Sell Form<\/p>\n

December 31:<\/strong> Office Closed<\/p>\n

January 6:<\/strong> Winter Series 4-H SPIN Club: Wind Vanes<\/p>\n

January 12:<\/strong> A Year in Nature SPIN Club Virtual Meeting <\/p>\n

January 22:<\/strong> Virtual 4-H Dog SPIN Club<\/p>\n

January 29:<\/strong> A Year in Nature SPIN Club In-person Meeting<\/p>\n

February 3:<\/strong> Winter Series 4-H SPIN Club: Pet Treats for Shelters<\/p>\n

February 10 \u2013 13:<\/strong> National Youth Healthy Living Summit <\/p>\n

March 1:<\/strong> Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline<\/p>\n

March 3:<\/strong> Winter Series 4-H SPIN Club: Planting for Spring<\/p>\n

March 10 \u2013 13: <\/strong> National Youth Agri-Science Summit <\/p>\n

March 17:<\/strong> A Year in Nature SPIN Club Virtual Meeting<\/p>\n

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<\/a>A Year in Nature 4-H SPIN Club<\/strong><\/div>\n
November was our first in person meeting. It was a beautiful and sunny day at Vining Lake Community Preserve. We hiked to the canoe and kayak launch. We enjoyed a hike around the lake where we observed many different varieties of fungi. Club members built nature journals, spent time making observations and entries into their journals. The day ended with one of our club members teaching others how to fish! <\/div>\n
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Thank you to Machias Savings Bank for donating the bright orange hats!  <\/div>\n
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Our next meeting is virtual on December 15th at 6pm. We will discover signs of wildlife during the winter season and work on our phenology wheels. If you like to join us, visit our registration page<\/a>.  Once registered, a confirmation email is sent with the details of each meeting.<\/div>\n
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As always, we hope to see you there!<\/div>\n
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<\/a>4-H Tech Changemakers<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

We had an amazing garden season at the Washington Academy garden with a combination of youth, Master Gardener Volunteers, Extension staff and community partners working together every Monday in the garden. From weeding and watering to planting, harvesting, and washing, there was always plenty to do! Almost 2600 pounds of fresh veggies were donated to the Machias Food Pantry that served over 85 families\/week. 400 pounds of tomatoes, 373 pounds of carrots, over 700 pounds of winter squash not to mention the onions, garlic, kale (PLENTY of kale!), zucchini, swiss chard, lettuce and green beans. Last week, the teens facilitated a planning session for the 2022 garden. To assist in their planning, they are conducting a survey with food pantry clients to determine which vegetables they like and want.<\/div>\n
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Maggie packs up freshly harvested lettuce for the food pantry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ayla adds some ideas during a reflection activity at the garden planning meeting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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Special thanks to Marjorie, our Home Horticulture Extension Educator who shares her knowledge with us about gardening.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Moving onions to the barn to cure (dry) for long term storage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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\n<\/a>4-H Volunteers Needed<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Washington County 4-H Program is looking for the following volunteers to assist with the program:<\/p>\n