York County 4-H News

4-H Nature Journaling Opportunities

NEW! Spring Nature Journaling Series: Bookbinding, Techniques, and the Trail Following an introductory session about nature journaling and bookbinding, we’ll dive into nature journaling basics and then apply what we have learned off site at a nearby Great Works Regional Land Trust trail. Sign up early! Space is limited. Week 1: Bookbinding and Personalizing Your Journal […]

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York County 4-H Clover Connection March 2026

York County 4-H Clover Connection March 2026         County News York County 4-H Leaders Association Meeting March 10, 2026  6:30pm at the Extension Office  Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://maine.zoom.us/j/85214893115 Or Telephone: US: +1 305 224 1968     Meeting ID: 852 1489 3115 Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarships Due […]

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York County 4-H Clover Connection February 2026

York County 4-H Clover Connection February 2026   LEADER SPOTLIGHT Else-Maria Cook of Shapleigh celebrated a milestone in 2025: 50 years as a volunteer with York County 4-H, a program delivered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. As the leader of the Shapleigh Four Leaf Clover Club, Else has shepherded dozens of youth through the […]

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York County 4-H Clover Connection July 2025

York County 4-H Clover Connection July 2025   July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.). On the fourth of July, we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Don’t forget to raise the flag! (See American Flag Rules.) See our full Independence Day page and enjoy trivia—plus, refresh your memory on the real meaning of this day. -The Old […]

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York County 4-H Clover Connection June 2025

York County 4-H Clover Connection June 2025   “The Full Strawberry Moon June’s full Moon, the full Strawberry Moon, occurs on Wednesday, June 11. It reaches peak illumination at 11:41 P.M. (EDT) that evening. See your local Moon Phase Calendar.” – The Old Farmers’ Almanac, https://www.almanac.com/content/month-june-holidays-fun-facts-folklore  County News York County 4-H Leaders Association Meeting June 10, 2025 6:30pm in […]

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York County 4-H Clover Connection  May 2025

York County 4-H Clover Connection  May 2025   “April Showers bring May flowers!”     County News Welcome new volunteers and clubs!  We have two new clubs joining York County 4-H. The Blue Potato Lobsters FTC 4-H Club and the Frosted Yoshies 4-H Club are existing robotics clubs that will now be part of York […]

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York County 4-H Clover Connection  April 2025

York County 4-H Clover Connection  April 2025   “I consider the work of the 4-H Club in building character one of the finest undertakings in all America.” – Albert S. Goss, Master, National Grange. April 1948. (https://4-hhistorypreservation.com/History/4-H_Quotes/)   County News York County 4-H Leaders Association Meeting April 22, 2025 6:30pm in the Extension Office Join from PC, […]

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York County 4-H Clover Connection June 2024

York County 4-H Clover Connection June 2024 Fun Fact: 4‑H reaches almost six million young people through our community of 100 public universities. Programs are delivered by 3,500 4‑H professionals and 500,000 volunteers. Young people experience 4‑H through school and community clubs, in-school and after-school programs and 4‑H camps. Learn More about how 4-H is […]

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York County 4-H Clover Connection March 2024

York County 4-H Clover Connection March 2024 Fun Fact:  ” You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Dr. Seuss’ 120th Birthday is March 2, he was an American writer and illustrator of immensely popular children’s […]

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York County 4-H Clover Connection February 2024

York County 4-H Clover Connection February 2024 Fun Fact: Developing the perfect Popping Corn started as a 4-H Project!  “4-H is about building better citizens, teaching values and developing the skills necessary to leading a good and profitable life. And it doesn’t matter if you’re from a farm environment or from a big city. 4-H […]

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