{"id":15217,"date":"2025-09-11T09:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T13:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/?p=15217"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:27:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:27:59","slug":"4-h-news-washington-county-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/2025\/09\/11\/4-h-news-washington-county-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H News in Washington County – September 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

September 26: <\/strong>4-H Science Fridays: Fall Phenology
\nOctober:<\/strong> Conservation Careers 4-H Club begins
\nOctober 3<\/strong>: 4-H Volunteer Huddle Training: Goal Setting and Planning for the Year
\nOctober 15:<\/strong> State Youth Council Nominations Due
\nOctober 15: <\/b><\/strong>Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Training
\nOctober 16: <\/b><\/strong>Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Training
\nOctober 24: <\/b><\/strong>4-H Science Fridays: Forensic Science\u00a0
\nOctober 30: <\/strong>Project Records Due
\nNovember 21: <\/strong>4-H Re-enrollment Due
\nNovember 28 – December 2: <\/strong>4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Washington County Fair<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cThe display made for this event was simply fabulous! Congratulations on a job really well done.\u201d This comment from a fair volunteer highlights the astounding projects that were submitted to the 4-H Exhibition Hall at the Washington County Fair August 23-24. The public was blown away by the innovation, creativity and hard work that 4-H youth put into these projects throughout the year. In addition to the 4-H Exhibition Hall, youth who attended the fair could participate in 4-H activities each day, the 4-H scavenger hunt, experience the touch tank courtesy of Hancock County 4-H, and speak to Th\u00e9o, a 4-H entrepreneur who was making and selling his fly fishing ties.<\/span><\/p>\n

Washington County 4-H thanks all the volunteers, youth and families who contributed their time, effort, skills and projects to the fair. We are grateful to have a wonderful relationship with the Pembroke Trotting Association and fair committee who make this event possible each year!<\/span><\/p>\n

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4-H youth entrepreneur, Theo, makes fishing files.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"4-H
4-H Professional, Gabby Brodek, shows youth how to make butter at the Washington County Fair.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Youth
Youth shows off the butter that he made at Washington County Fair.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There were 36 exhibits from 11 exhibitors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best in Project<\/strong><\/p>\n

Animal – <\/span><\/i>Lux M.<\/i><\/b>, Mini Horse Barrel Racing<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Craft – <\/span><\/i>Renezmae C., <\/i><\/b>4-H poster<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Engineering – <\/span><\/i>Peyton R., <\/i><\/b>Wooden cell phone holder<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Club Exhibit – <\/span><\/i>Crafting Clovers 4-H Club, <\/i><\/b>Community Service Project<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Garden – <\/span><\/i>Bentley C., <\/i><\/b>Green Peppers<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Best in Show<\/strong><\/p>\n

Craft – <\/span><\/i>Quinn R., <\/i><\/b>Wall Hanging of Stingray<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Washington County 4-H Youth Showcase Talents in Annual Photography Contest<\/strong>
\nThe creativity and dedication of Washington County 4-H youth were on full display this year as part of the annual Washington County 4-H Photography Contest. Open to all enrolled 4-H members, the contest encourages participants to develop their communication and expressive arts skills through the art of photography.<\/p>\n

This year’s entries captured everything from the quiet beauty of rural Maine landscapes to vibrant moments of daily life, reflecting not only technical skill but also a strong sense of storytelling and personal perspective. This year there were twenty-one submissions from eight youth. \u201cThe photography contest is more than just taking pictures,\u201d said Gabrielle Brodek, 4-H Youth Development Professional. \u201cIt\u2019s about helping youth learn how to communicate meaningfully, observe the world around them more deeply, and gain confidence in their creative expression.\u201d The submitted photos were proudly displayed at the Washington County Fair in August, offering the public a chance to admire the hard work and artistic eye of the young photographers.<\/p>\n

Top blue ribbons in the senior division, ages 14-18, were awarded to Independent member Peyton R.<\/strong> for \u201cSmile\u201d<\/strong> in the action category, and Cobscook Currents 4-H member Soren D.<\/strong> for \u201cTorrents of Water\u201d<\/strong> and \u201cApple of my Eye\u201d<\/strong> in the architecture and nature\/landscape categories. Top blue ribbons in the junior division, ages 9-13, were awarded to Cobscook Currents 4-H members Th\u00e9o M.<\/strong> for \u201cRango with a blueberry\u201d<\/strong> and Ira D.<\/strong> for \u201cDown by the bay\u2026\u201d<\/strong> in the animal and nature\/landscape categories.
\nJudge\u2019s choice awards were awarded to Cobscook Currents 4-H Club member Th\u00e9o M.<\/strong> for \u201cRango with a blueberry”<\/strong> and Independent member Peyton R.<\/strong> for \u201cSmile\u201d<\/strong>. One cloverbud from the Crafting Clovers 4-H Club (ages 5-8) was awarded a judge\u2019s choice award, Lux M.<\/strong> for \u201cMy Horse Loves Flowers\u201d<\/strong>.
\nPhotos were judged by Fern Hilyard, Marketing and Communications Assistant at Washington Academy; Cathy Lookabaugh, Community Outreach Manager at Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Robert McCollum, President of the Roque Bluffs Community Center.<\/p>\n

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Judge’s Choice: “Smile” by Peyton R.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Iguana
Judge’s Choice: “Rango with a blueberry” by Theo M.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"horse
Judge’s Choice: “My Horse Loves Flowers” by Lux M.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/a>Photography Contest Display<\/b><\/p>\n

Photographs from the annual photography contest were on display August 23-24 at the Washington County Fair. The public loved seeing the beautiful pieces of artwork on display and complimented youth on the quality of the photos. Youth who participated in the 4-H scavenger hunt at the fair had to look at the photos to find an answer to a question! The photographs will be displayed at the Porter Memorial Library in Machias for the month of September in the Children\u2019s Area (downstairs). Be sure to stop by and see them!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Photos<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Re-enrollment<\/b><\/p>\n

Another 4-H year begins on October 1! Re-enrollment instructions will be sent out soon, so keep an eye out for them in your inbox! All volunteers and members must complete re-enrollment by November 21. If you are experiencing issues using the online portal, <\/span>ZSuite<\/span><\/a>, please contact Tara Wood at <\/span>tara.a.wood@maine.edu<\/span><\/a> or 207.255.3345 for assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Project Records<\/b><\/p>\n

Tell us all about your 4-H year through a project record! We want to know what skills you worked on, what goals you set, and your thoughts about 4-H. Project records will be due to the office on October 30, 2025, so if you haven\u2019t already, get started by visiting our <\/span>project records webpage<\/span><\/a>. As always, contact the office with any questions you may have!<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Club Updates<\/b><\/h3>\n

Conservation Career Club<\/b><\/p>\n

The Conservation Career Club invites youth ages 14-18 who attend Washington Academy, Machias High School, or are homeschooled in the area, to participate in the second year of this unique club. From November to April the club will embark on monthly site visits with local career professionals in the area of conservation to gain insight into their daily work, how their work ties into conservation, and their career paths. This club is meant for any high school aged youth who wants to learn about careers in conservation, are not sure what they want to do after high school, or learn what careers are available in the county. Thanks to the Maine Career Exploration Program, youth are able to earn minimum wage for all site visits and time spent as a club! Please contact Gabrielle Brodek at <\/span>gabrielle.brodek@maine.edu<\/span><\/a> or 20.255.3345 for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

See our <\/span>Conservation Careers 4-H Club webpage<\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Crafting Clovers<\/b><\/p>\n

This year the club has selected PAWS Brave Hearts, the animal shelter in Calais, as their community service partner. Members decorated a donation for PAWS that will be at the Calais Free Library for the month of September, collecting items for cats and kittens.\u201dOur club has done local trash clean ups around the library and this year we are partnering with PAWS to help their need for kitten food\u201d says Tanya, the club leader.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Youth. \"Youth<\/p>\n

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4-H Science Fridays<\/b><\/p>\n

Youth discovered the power of blueberries at August\u2019s meeting by mixing blueberry juice with various substances and observing color changing reactions. Blueberry juice acts as an indicator when mixed with acids and bases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We have two more Science Fridays this year!<\/span><\/p>\n

September 26, 2025: Fall Phenology<\/b>
\n<\/b>Changing leaves signal the shift from summer to fall, a drop in temperature, and slightly shorter days. Join us in taking part in a NASA community science protocol, Green Down, to help monitor this shift in seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

October 24, 2025: Forensic Science\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Become a forensic scientist in a \u201cwho done it\u201d scenario that will have youth participating in scientific procedures and working as a team to figure out who the culprit is.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information and to register visit the program <\/span>webpage<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Oh YEA 4-H Grows True Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oh YEA 4-H Grows True Leaders<\/i>\u00a0has closed out the year with some great programs behind us.\u00a0 OH YEA 4-H provided teen-teachers to the\u00a0Blueberry Harvest School<\/i>\u00a0through the\u00a0University of Maine<\/i>‘s Summer of Science program.\u00a0 The teens from our youth development program learned lessons about food systems, and then they delivered the curriculum\u00a0to students who attended Blueberry Harvest for three weeks while their parents worked the blueberry barrens.\u00a0 The school is sponsored by\u00a0Mano en Mano<\/i>\u00a0and the\u00a0Maine Department of Education<\/i>, who provide a non-academic, experiential learning setting in a safe,\u00a0fun-filled\u00a0way.\u00a0 It’s like a mix of summer camp and school.\u00a0 The teens did a great job putting on their lessons and mentoring the youth!<\/div>\n
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As soon as BHS ended, eight of the Oh YEA 4-H teens worked with Holly O’Neil from the Maine Audubon Society<\/i>\u00a0at\u00a0Washington Academy<\/i>.\u00a0 With Holly’s leadership, our teens learned about the importance of native plant species in our biodiversity web.\u00a0 We planted milkweed, spiral goldenrod, and pearly everlasting among other species around\u00a0Washington Academy<\/i>.\u00a0 This kind of horticulture brings pollinators and other insects and animals into neighborhoods where they have been displaced by human development.\u00a0 The teens will receive a nice stipend for the gardening and pruning they did over four days.\u00a0 It was a great learning and working experience.<\/div>\n
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Oh YEA 4-H Grows True Leaders<\/i> met on Sept 4th over Zoom to plan our calendar of events for the upcoming school year.\u00a0 We will be joined by all the community partners who have provided their services and resources to the Latino community and everyone involved in our program over the last two years.\u00a0 As we move into the third year, we are striving to involve our kids in food system education, community service, healthy living experiences, career exploration, and cultural celebrations.\u00a0 If you feel your organization can contribute ideas for events or workshops that support food systems for our youth, please contact Jason Palomo at Washington County Cooperative Extension<\/i> office at 255-3345 or by email, jason.palomo@maine.edu.<\/div>\n
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<\/a>News from the State<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n

State Youth Council
\n<\/strong>The Maine 4-H State Youth Council nomination form is now open!<\/p>\n

The Maine 4-H Youth Council is a chance to step up, speak out, and represent 4-H across our state. As part of this leadership group you\u2019ll connect local and state programs, amplify youth voice in 4-H, and promote 4-H events from Maine to the national stage.<\/p>\n

Nominees must be between the ages of 16-24 years of age and must have participated in 4-H for at least 2 years (club, independent, after school, school-based, mentoring or camp program). Nominations are now accepted from 4-H staff and directly from members.<\/p>\n

If selected, the requirements of the Youth Council are that members be an active participant (participate in 80% of meetings) and participate in the youth council project chosen for the year.\u00a0The council meets a total of 6 times per year, 4 on zoom and 2 in person.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nominations from Extension staff and self-nominations will be accepted.<\/p>\n

We are currently looking for youth representation from all counties plus 4-H Camps and Learning Centers and CYFAR\/Northstar\/OhYea programs.<\/em><\/p>\n

Nominations are due October 15th.\u00a0 <\/strong>Nomination Google Form:\u00a0https:\/\/forms.gle\/aVrdVavUU6JJVCCL7<\/a><\/p>\n

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Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey: A Path to Making a Difference
\n<\/strong>Do you know someone passionate about youth development and community involvement? Share this\u00a0opportunity to\u00a0learn more about becoming\u00a0a 4-H volunteer through\u00a0Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey<\/em>! 4-H volunteers play a crucial role in the program\u2019s success, whether it\u2019s by starting a club, sharing their skills through short-term programs, or helping with local 4-H events.<\/p>\n

If you or someone you know is thinking about becoming a 4-H volunteer, now\u2019s the perfect time to learn more! We\u2019re offering\u00a0free one-hour virtual sessions <\/em>to guide potential volunteers on their journey. You can choose from the following sessions:<\/p>\n

October 15th from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
\n<\/strong>October 16th from 3:00-4:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Additional session dates and times are available on the\u00a0program webpage<\/a>. The informational sessions are free, but registration is required. Be sure to sign up online today! For more information or if you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Jennifer Lobley at\u00a0jennifer.lobley@maine.edu<\/a> or call 207.255.3345.<\/p>\n

Help spread the word and encourage others to become part of the 4-H volunteer family!<\/p>\n

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Join the 4-H Volunteer Huddle!
\n<\/strong>4-H volunteers are invited to participate in the new monthly training series: the 4-H Volunteer Huddle! These quick, engaging sessions take place virtually via Zoom on the first Friday of each month from 12:00\u201312:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Step onto the sideline for a fast-paced \u201cgather\u2013learn\u2013discuss\u201d session and then jump right back into the game of 4-H! Each month will feature a different topic designed to boost your skills and strengthen your strategy\u2014you choose the sessions that interest you most.<\/p>\n

The kickoff session will take place on October 3 and is titled, “Goal Setting and Planning for the Year”. Start your 4-H year with confidence! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn simple strategies for setting goals, staying organized, and making the most of your 4-H experience.<\/p>\n

Details:<\/strong>
\nWhen:<\/strong>First Friday of each month
\nTime:\u00a0<\/strong>12:00\u201312:30 p.m.
\nWhere:<\/strong>\u00a0Zoom (link provided upon registration)
\nCost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n

For more information, to register by telephone or email, or to\u00a0request a reasonable accommodation, please contact: Tara Wood\u00a0tara.a.wood@maine.edu<\/a>, 207.255.3345.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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