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K-12 February Break Programs: Cosmic Recipe

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

The famous astronomer Carl Sagan once said: “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.”  Though that may sound crazy, Sagan was […]

Event Series Hirundo Winter Trail Blazers Camp

Hirundo Winter Trail Blazers Camp

Hirundo Wildlife Refuge 1107 West Old Town Road, Old Town, ME, United States

Let’s go on a weeklong adventure as we travel through the Refuge exploring the wildlife that is all around us. Campers will discover and investigate the secrets of our forest and streams as we learn more about Hirundo and what inhabits the space. With our binoculars in hand we’ll look for hidden messages, build a […]

K-12 February Break Program: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They explore […]

Event Series 4-H Engineering Club (online)

4-H Engineering Club (online)

Online

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is accepting registrations for a special interest club where youth ages 9–18 can explore basic engineering concepts. This online club will be held on Thursdays, Jan. 26–March 2 from 4–5:15 p.m. Required registration closes Jan. 17. The 4-H Engineering Club will introduce basic engineering skills by exploring a different […]

Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassador Program (online)

Online

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program from March 7–April 18. The program, open to all teens ages 14–18, will focus on understanding the Maine food system, exploring careers and building advocacy skills. As formal agricultural programs at local high schools disappear, students lack opportunities to learn about critical […]

Event Series 4-H Algae SPIN Club (online)

4-H Algae SPIN Club (online)

Online

The Algae SPIN Club will explore all things algae — why algae is important, how it can be used, harmful algae blooms, and related community action. In this club, youth will have the opportunity to taste algae, create a seaweed lava lamp, and even observe and analyze the growth of an algae sample at home. […]

Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassador Program (online)

Online

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program from March 7–April 18. The program, open to all teens ages 14–18, will focus on understanding the Maine food system, exploring careers and building advocacy skills. As formal agricultural programs at local high schools disappear, students lack opportunities to learn about critical […]

Event Series 4-H Algae SPIN Club (online)

4-H Algae SPIN Club (online)

Online

The Algae SPIN Club will explore all things algae — why algae is important, how it can be used, harmful algae blooms, and related community action. In this club, youth will have the opportunity to taste algae, create a seaweed lava lamp, and even observe and analyze the growth of an algae sample at home. […]

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