{"id":9968,"date":"2021-03-02T15:12:46","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T20:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/?p=9968"},"modified":"2021-03-03T08:50:38","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T13:50:38","slug":"4-h-in-wash-march-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/2021\/03\/02\/4-h-in-wash-march-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H in Washington County – March 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Tuesdays in March<\/strong>: 4-H Virtual Teen Science Cafes, 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

March 9:<\/strong> 4-H Winter Activity Series County Share, 5:30-6:15 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

April 16-18:<\/strong> Maine State 4-H Public Speaking Tournament<\/p>\n

April 18:<\/strong> 4-H Public Speaking Tournament Awards Ceremony, 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

April 28 \u2013 May 10: <\/strong>Paper Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply Co. in Calais<\/p>\n

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<\/a>4-H Volunteer Survey<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

4-H Volunteers please watch your email for a survey from Brittany Foster, 4-H Youth Development Professional.  She will be contacting you to gather information on best times to meet with her about your 4-H experience.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>4-H Winter Activity Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

A reminder for those participating in the 4-H Winter Activity Series that the virtual county share out will be held on March 9 at 5:30 p.m.  Brittany Foster will send a ZOOM link for this event.<\/p>\n

\"Seedlings\"<\/a>
Herb seedlings planted as part of the 4-H Winter Activity Series.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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<\/a>Current Open 4-H Programs<\/strong> <\/p>\n

There are many ways to be involved with 4-H. Check them out to find which interests you! <\/p>\n

Maine 4-H Virtual Science Cafes<\/a><\/p>\n

4-H Aquarium Club <\/a><\/p>\n

4-H For All Club <\/a><\/p>\n

4-H Passport Around the World Club <\/a><\/p>\n

4-H Sustainable Fisheries Club<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Paper Clover Campaign \u2013 April 28 \u2013 May 10 at Tractor Supply Co. in Calais <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"paper<\/a>Each Spring and Fall, Tractor Supply helps raise money for 4-H programs with the Paper Clover campaign where customers donate $1 to 4-H at the register. The funds are used for scholarships for camps and leadership events.<\/p>\n

You can contribute by:<\/p>\n

1) Donating in the store<\/p>\n

2) Donating online at checkout when you make a purchase<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Food, Fun and Reading Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is offering a free, online read<\/span>-aloud program for youth ages four to nine beginning March 9 from 3:30\u20134:15 p.m. The series continues each Tuesday through April 13.<\/p>\n

“Food<\/span>, Fun<\/span>, and Reading<\/span>” will feature an interactive activity about MyPlate, based on the most recent U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition guidelines, and a read<\/span>-aloud story with a different Washington County library each week.<\/p>\n

The series is free; registration is required. Register on the program webpage  [extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/food<\/span>–fun<\/span>–reading<\/span>\/<\/a>]. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact 207.255.3345; rita.stephenson@maine.edu<\/a>.
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<\/a>4-H News from the State<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Exciting Upcoming Maine 4-H Virtual Teen Science Cafes<\/strong>
\nMaine 4-H Virtual Teen Science cafes are back for 2021! The sessions will take place on Tuesdays from 4:00 -4:45 pm. Pre-registration is required, and registration links are online<\/a>.<\/p>\n