{"id":9888,"date":"2021-02-04T11:39:12","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T16:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/?p=9888"},"modified":"2021-02-05T09:26:09","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T14:26:09","slug":"4-h-news-in-wash-february-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/2021\/02\/04\/4-h-news-in-wash-february-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H News in Washington County &#8211; February 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong><a id=\"dates\"><\/a>Dates to Remember<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>February 9:<\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;4-H Public Speaking Workshop- Career &amp; College Readiness |6:00 p.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>February 9:<\/strong>&nbsp;4-H Winter Activity Series, Geocaching, 6:00-6:45 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>February 13, 16 &amp; 27:<\/strong> 4-H Passport Around the World SPIN Club<\/p>\n<p><strong>February 15:<\/strong> Office Closed, President&#8217;s Day<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>February 16:<\/strong>&nbsp;4-H Winter Activity Series-Winter Wildlife Tracking, 6:00-6:45 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>February 16:<\/strong>&nbsp;4-H Public Speaking Workshop- Introduction to 4-H Public Speaking for Cloverbud | 10:00 a.m. \u2013 11:00 a.m&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>February 16:<\/strong> Maine Science Festival-\u201cOff-shore wind: from the UK to Maine\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>February 19:<\/strong>&nbsp;4-H Winter Activity Series- Herb Gardening, 9:00-9:30 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>February 20, March 17, April 21<\/strong>: 4-H for All Club<\/p>\n<p><strong>February 23:<\/strong>&nbsp; 4-H Public Speaking Workshop- All About Judging &amp; Scoring | 6:00 p.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong> February 24:<\/strong> Northeast Special Interest Club Workshop for Volunteers<\/p>\n<p><strong>March 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarship Applications Due<\/p>\n<p><strong>March 2:<\/strong> Maine Science Festival-\u201cOverview of COVID-19\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>March 9:<\/strong>&nbsp;4-H Winter Activity Series County Share, 5:30-6:15 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>April 16-18:<\/strong>&nbsp;Maine State 4-H Public Speaking Tournament<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"winter\"><\/a>Washington County 4-H Winter Activity Series<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2021\/01\/Indoor-Herb-Garden.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-9650 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2021\/01\/Indoor-Herb-Garden-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Herb Garden\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2021\/01\/Indoor-Herb-Garden-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2021\/01\/Indoor-Herb-Garden-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2021\/01\/Indoor-Herb-Garden-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2021\/01\/Indoor-Herb-Garden-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2021\/01\/Indoor-Herb-Garden-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2021\/01\/Indoor-Herb-Garden-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2021\/01\/Indoor-Herb-Garden-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2021\/01\/Indoor-Herb-Garden-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2021\/01\/Indoor-Herb-Garden-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2021\/01\/Indoor-Herb-Garden-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2021\/01\/Indoor-Herb-Garden.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>Even though registration has closed for our Winter Activity Series, we still have kits available for you and your friends!&nbsp; Kits include Geocaching, Herb Gardening, and Winter Wildlife Tracking.&nbsp; If you are interested, please reach out to Brittany Foster at <a href=\"mailto:brittany.foster@maine.edu\">brittany.foster@maine.edu<\/a> to learn how to receive your kit.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the upcoming dates for this series:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">February 9: Geocaching Informational Session, 6-6:45 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">February 16: Winter Wildlife Tracking Informational Session, 6-6:45 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">February 19: Herb Gardening Informational Session, 9-9:30 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">March 9: County-wide Share Session, 5:30-6:15 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Zoom information will be sent to those who have registered!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"scholarship\"><\/a>4-H Post-Secondary Scholarships<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Maine 4-H Foundation offers scholarships every year for graduating seniors. The scholarships are funded by amazing donors, businesses and longtime supporters of Maine 4-H. Applications must be received in your county 4-H office by March 1, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/funding\/\">Maine 4-H Foundation website<\/a> and view the section on scholarships for more information!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"speak\"><\/a>4-H Public Speaking!<\/strong><br \/>\nAlthough there will not be county tournaments, there are still many ways to participate in public speaking! There are several workshops coming up and the state tournament will be the weekend of April 16-18. If you\u2019re interested in participating in the state tournament, be sure to check on how to qualify. Not sure if you are interested in a state tournament, but still love public speaking? Check out the Open Public Speaking Opportunity in the News from the State section below.<br \/>\nFor more information on public speaking, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/public-speaking\/\">Maine 4-H Public Speaking website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><a id=\"volunteer\"><\/a>Know a great volunteer in Washington County? Nominate them for the Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Washington County Extension Association (WCEA) seeks nominations for the 2021 Norman W. Duzen Volunteer Award, honoring a Washington County resident whose volunteerism has enhanced the lives of community members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Norman W.&nbsp;Duzen&nbsp;had a special place in his heart for the people of Washington County and donated many hours of his time to make their lives better. University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County staff and the WCEA Executive Committee established the Norman W.&nbsp;Duzen&nbsp;Community&nbsp;Service Award in his honor. The recipient will receive a wooden keepsake box,&nbsp;engraved&nbsp;with their name, at the WCEA annual meeting&nbsp;in April. The recipient\u2019s name also will be added to a plaque at the Washington County UMaine Extension office.<\/p>\n<p>The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 5. Nominee forms and more information are available <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/duzencommunityserviceaward\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/duzencommunityserviceaward\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1581541671954000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFf3dLxlZcHexewhL8D9o1WDDsBog\">online<\/a> or by contacting 800.287.1542 (in Maine), 207.255.3345;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:tara.a.wood@maine.edu\">tara.a.wood@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong><a id=\"blueberry\"><\/a>Mainely Dish: Creamy Blueberry Shake<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Do you need a new dessert idea? Try this delicious fruit-based shake! This recipe is great because you can adjust it based on your taste preferences and what you have on hand!<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<table style=\"height: 366px\" width=\"517\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;Mainely Dish&quot; Recipe Video: Creamy Blueberry Shake\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nhyhf-ZXBwY?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Check out our full Mainely Dish webpage to download the recipe and follow along at home!<\/div>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a class=\"oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl py34i1dx gpro0wi8\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/efnep\/recipe-video-series\/?fbclid=IwAR3JKy9ovWUKXoIV81xUfM_9RJHWjj6CGv5XZy2_dxIyszAoJCDi1JRwI-o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/&#8230;\/efnep\/recipe-video-series\/<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"state\"><\/a>News from the State<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarships<\/strong><br \/>\nGraduating seniors can apply for a 4-H scholarship from the Maine 4-H Foundation. Applications are due on March 1, 2021, to the local county office and on March 8, 2021, to the Maine 4-H Foundation. For more information please go to <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/funding\/\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/funding\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4-H Passport Around the World SPIN Club<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin Maine 4-H and Greenheart Exchange as we travel around the world virtually and meet other teens from across the globe! Meetings will include a brief presentation from a Greenheart Exchange Student, an activity, and Q &amp; A. This SPIN Club is best for ages 12-18 and open to all youth. A minimal supply list will be provided for each activity. Dates are Tuesday, Feb. 16th, 4:00-5:00 PM and Saturdays, February, 13th &amp;; 27th, 9:30 &#8211; 10:30 AM. Register at: <a href=\"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/4h\/4-h-passport-around-the-world-spin-club\/\">umaine.edu\/4h\/4-h-passport-around-the-world-spin-club\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4-H For All Club<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin 4-Hers from across the state as we learn what 4-H is all about, connect with each other, create new goals, and discover new passions in the 4-H For All Club. This club is geared toward youth 5-13. Wednesdays February 20th, March 17th, and April 21st at 6:00 pm via Zoom.<br \/>\nRegister at:&nbsp;extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/4-h-for-all-club&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4-H Open Public Speaking Opportunity<\/strong><br \/>\nWould you like to practice 4-H public speaking skills but aren&#8217;t necessarily interested in competing at the state tournament? If so, we want to hear from youth and\/or clubs! 4-H Staff is interested in hosting a virtual &#8220;Open Public Speaking Event&#8221; for youth who would typically practice public speaking at the club or county level but who do not have the opportunity this year due to COVID-19. This would be a low-pressure, non-competitive (no scoring) opportunity for youth to gain feedback on their presentations from their peers and adults. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=D&amp;q=https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/public-speaking\/open\/&amp;ust=1612537620000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2hU3htoNmk8vQ0sEh7Yv0s&amp;hl=en&amp;source=gmail\">Fill out this form with your contact information<\/a>, and we will be in touch!<\/p>\n<p><strong>UMaine Faculty Leading Online Forums During the 2021 Maine Science Festival<\/strong><br \/>\nHabib Dagher, founding director of the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center, and Melissa Maginnis, an associate professor of microbiology, will lead two online forums during the 2021 Maine Science Festival.<\/p>\n<p>The festival will offer sessions via Zoom, one in February and one in March. Each session will include an overview from the speaker, followed by a Q&amp;A period.<\/p>\n<p>Dagher, also a professor of civil engineering, will participate in a talk titled \u201cOff-shore wind: from the UK to Maine\u201d with Tony Appleton, director of offshore wind for Burns &amp; McDonnell, and Ronit Prawer, director of the U.K. Government\u2019s Science and Innovation Network (SIN) for the Eastern U.S. The festival will host the online forum at 1 p.m. Feb. 16. <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_wJu5yMsbSqGMHbE74R_sGQ\">Register on the event webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Maginnis, leader of the University of Maine System Scientific Advisory Board, will speak in a forum titled \u201cOverview of COVID-19\u201d that explores what COVID-19 is, how it works and why it has been effective as a pandemic. The festival will host the session at 4 p.m. March 2. <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_tzL1RaalSNulhx0Y2L1QMQ\">Register on the event webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mainesciencefestival.org\/2021-maine-science-festival-online-forums\/\">More information about the 2021 festival and its forums can be found&nbsp;online.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Northeast Special Interest Club Workshop for Volunteers<br \/>\n<\/strong>Wednesday, February 24, 7:00-8:00 PM&nbsp;<br \/>\nCalling all 4-H volunteers or potential volunteers! Join this virtual Northeast regional volunteer workshop to learn about the SPIN club model of short-term program delivery, and how you can create your own SPIN club in your state. Hosted by the Northeast Region Virtual Special Interest (SPIN) Club Committee. <a href=\"https:\/\/go.rutgers.edu\/h9kcm9j9\">Register here for this event.<\/a> Please contact Sara Conant, sara.conant@maine.edu, 207-781-6099, for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtual Astronomy Experiences offered by Versant Power Astronomy Center at University of Maine!<\/strong><br \/>\nVersant Power Astronomy Center has innovated new ways to help you and your class explore the universe via distance learning.&nbsp; We are eager to work with you and your class, camp, family or private group and bring astronomy to you in an interactive way.<br \/>\nVirtual Astronomy Experiences are presented live by Shawn Laatsch, Director of Versant Power Astronomy Center &amp; Jordan Planetarium. All experiences include an interactive presentation followed by a question and answer period with a total duration of around 45-50 minutes.&nbsp; Please contact us if you would like us to tailor something special for your group.<br \/>\nPresentations are $50.00 per class\/group (maximum of 50 participants) and payment may be made by check or<br \/>\ncredit card.&nbsp;For more information visit:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/astro.umaine.edu\/virtual-astronomy-experiences\/\">https:\/\/astro.umaine.edu\/virtual-astronomy-experiences\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Livestock GPS<\/strong><br \/>\nDo you have an animal, an acre of pasture, and an interest in GPS? Learn real-world uses for GPS in modern livestock operations.<br \/>\nYouth 14 \u2013 18 year will learn:<br \/>\n\uf0b7 How GPS works&nbsp;<br \/>\n\uf0b7 History of GPS livestock tracking&nbsp;<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Current GPS uses in livestock research<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Developing your own GPS Research Project with your livestock<br \/>\n\uf0b7 How to download and analyze data<br \/>\n\uf0b7 How to present your GPS research results\u2014Best presentation receives a Custom Silver Buckle<br \/>\nWant to know more? Contact either Debra Kantor \u2013 debra.kantor@maine.edu or 207.474.9622, or Colt Knight \u2013 colt.knight@maine.edu or 207.581.2593.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maine 4-H Virtual Teen Science Cafes<\/strong><br \/>\nPlanning is currently taking place for Spring 2021 4-H Virtual Teen Science Cafes. These weekly topical webinars are a great chance to learn something new! Information about upcoming sessions will soon be available online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2021 4-H Public Speaking Tournament<\/strong><br \/>\nThe 2021 4-H Public Speaking Tournament will take place virtually over the weekend of April 16 \u2013 18, 2021. In the absence of local club and county tournaments this year, there is ample support for youth preceding the tournament in the form of workshops and focused practice opportunities. These workshops are open to all youth who wish to practice their public speaking skills and those who wish to qualify for the state tournament.<br \/>\nIf you are interested in participating in the Maine 4-H Public Speaking Program and need assistance in any way, please contact us to discuss your needs. We are committed to making 4-H programs accessible to all youth, regardless of internet or technology access. Details for the workshops and tournaments are still being organized \u2013 regularly updated information can be found on the Maine 4-H Public Speaking Website. Stay tuned for more announcements!<br \/>\nSave the dates for the 4-H Public Speaking Workshops:<br \/>\n\u2013 January 26, 6:00 p.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m. |&nbsp;Online Presentations<br \/>\n\u2013 February 9, 6:00 p.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m. |&nbsp;Career &amp;amp; College Readiness<br \/>\n\u2013 February 16, 10:00 a.m. \u2013 11:00 a.m |&nbsp;Introduction to 4-H Public Speaking for&nbsp;Cloverbuds<br \/>\n\u2013 February 23, 6:00 p.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m. |&nbsp;All About Judging &amp;amp; Scoring<br \/>\n\u2013 Practice Sessions in February and March<br \/>\n*There are two ways to qualify for the State Public Speaking Tournament:<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Attend two workshops and one practice session.<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Individualized qualifier; contact Emily Mott, emily.j.mott@maine.edu to make arrangements.<br \/>\nSave the date for the 2021 4-H Public Speaking Tournament:- April 16-18, 2021<br \/>\nQuestions about the Maine 4-H Public Speaking Program? 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