{"id":9792,"date":"2026-07-06T09:11:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/york\/?p=9792"},"modified":"2026-07-06T09:13:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:13:19","slug":"york-county-clover-connections-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/york\/2026\/07\/06\/york-county-clover-connections-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"York County Clover Connections July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

York County Clover Connections July 2026<\/h3>\n

A monthly newsletter for York County 4-H Members<\/em><\/h4>\n
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Table of Contents<\/h3>\n

Upcoming Dates<\/a>|\u00a0County News<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Local 4-H Workshops and Events\u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0State News<\/a><\/p>\n

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

July 9th-12th<\/strong> – Ossipee Valley Fair<\/span><\/p>\n

July 13th<\/strong> – 4-H Leaders Association meeting, 6:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n

August 1st<\/strong> – <\/span>Acton Fair Livestock Entry form<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

August 11th<\/strong> – Acton Fair food booth and exhibit hall cleanup, 5pm<\/span><\/p>\n

August 27th-30th<\/strong> – Acton Fair<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>County News<\/h3>\n

4-H Leaders Association Meeting\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The next 4-H Leaders Association meeting will take place on July 13th at the Extension Office and via Zoom. Also, if you are a volunteer with York County 4-H, there is a 4-H mug and certificate of appreciation waiting for you in the Extension Office. Let us know ahead of time if\/when you plan to come in to pick it up. Erin will also have them with her at the Acton Fair Food Booth cleanup in August.<\/span><\/p>\n

Zoom info:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: <\/span>https:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/j\/85214893115<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Or Telephone: US: +1 305 224 1968 \u00a0 \u00a0 Meeting ID: 852 1489 3115<\/span><\/p>\n

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Acton Fair – Exhibit Hall Volunteers<\/strong><\/h4>\n

We need lots of help with the Exhibit Hall! Check out the link below to signup to help setup, monitor, or breakdown the 4-H Exhibit Hall. Teen aged 4-H members are encouraged to take a shift. (This is also a good opportunity for anyone who might need community service hours for school).<\/span><\/p>\n

4-H Exhibit Hall Signup Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n

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Acton Fair – Novelty Item<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Novelty Item for Acton Fair this year is Duct Tape crafts! Make a wallet, a flower, whatever you can come up with! Make sure the item is at least 75% duct tape. More information about the Exhibit Hall can be found in the <\/span>Acton Fair 4-H Exhibit Hall Guidelines<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additional Acton Fair Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Find all the information you need for Acton Fair online. For livestock exhibitors, you can find info about approval forms, insurance, etc on the <\/span>Livestock Exhibitors webpage<\/span><\/a>. For information about the exhibit hall, visit the <\/span>Acton Fair 4-H Exhibit Hall webpage<\/span><\/a>. We will be cleaning up the food booth and exhibit hall on August 11th around 5pm. If you have an hour to spare, please stop by and help us clean up!<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Local 4-H Workshops and Events<\/h3>\n
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D.A. Hurd Library and South Berwick Library<\/span><\/h4>\n

Buds & Bugs workshop series<\/span><\/i> – 4-H teens will deliver programs on pollinators<\/span><\/p>\n

and flowers 3:30-4:30pm at the D.A Hurd Library (No. Berwick) and the South<\/span><\/p>\n

Berwick Library during the last two weeks of July. Visit the library website to<\/span><\/p>\n

register.<\/span><\/p>\n

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D.A. Hurd Library<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

July 20th <\/span><\/i>All About Pollinators:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you a fan of the hummingbird? Maybe you’re abuzz about bees? Join us to learn more about pollinators, the important role they play in our food system, and how we can help pollinators thrive. This workshop will include hands-on activities and a visit to the library’s sensory garden (weather permitting).<\/span><\/p>\n

July 27th <\/span><\/i>Pollination Station:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn how the different parts of the flower are arranged to entice pollinators to visit them and spread pollen from anther to stigma! We will make our own little pollinator and a model of a flower with “pollen” to move around from flower to flower.<\/span><\/p>\n

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South Berwick Library<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

July 24th <\/span><\/i>Anatomy of a Flower:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bring your observation skills and join us for a flower dissection. Learn about the different parts of the flower, how they work, and how pollinators help flowers make seeds and fruit. We will use scissors, tweezers, and magnifying glasses to dissect and label a flower.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

July 31st <\/span><\/i>Bees and Blueberries:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What small tasty fruit is Maine famous for?! Come learn about our native lowbush blueberries and the bees that help them grow. We will play a pollination game to see just how amazing honeybees and bumblebees are at pollinating! We may also have a tasty snack to try!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>State News May, 2026
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Maine State 4-H Dairy Show<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Maine 4-H invites you to participate in the 2026 Maine 4-H State Dairy Show! This year’s event will take place on July\u00a018th and 19th at the Windsor Fairgrounds. The contests are open to all 4-H dairy project members ages nine and above and include a grilled cheese and milkshake\u00a0cookoff, a dairy cattle fitting contest, and a dairy cattle show. For a complete\u00a0schedule and registration
\ninformation, visit\u00a0the Maine State 4-H Dairy Show Website.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Animal Science Challenge<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Maine 4-H Foundation is offering a challenge to 4-H animal science committees and programs. The Foundation will match up to $3,000 per committee to support animal science programs and educational programs. A 1 to 1 match will be made for current and past donors, and 1:2 matches for new donors. Questions can be asked by contacting Susan Jennings at 207.615.7300, or email maine4hfoundation@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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4-H Working Steer Tryout Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The show season is fast approaching! Working steer ESE intent forms (due May 1st), volunteer interest forms, team member guidelines, and apprentice guidelines are all available one at umaine.edu\/4h\/working-steer\/<\/a>. The dates for team tryouts are listed below.<\/p>\n

Upcoming ESE Working Steer Tryouts:<\/p>\n