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June 2021
Mars 1001
An international crew is about to embark on the first interplanetary journey in history, the first manned mission to the surface of Mars. Science reporter Miles O’Brien is reporting while events unfold for the crew on their daring 1001 day long mission. Witness firsthand their brave attempts to put human footprints on Mars and return safely to Earth. This journey will be extending our knowledge of Mars and will be determining whether or not mankind has a future among the…
Find out more »Secrets of Gravity
Luke is interested in the universe and its secrets. He is fascinated by the stars, the universe and the laws of nature. One night, he sneaks into the Albert Einstein Museum where he meets ALBYX3, a small, clever but rather quirky robot who knows all about Albert Einstein and his theories. ALBY takes Luke on a magical journey through space and time during which they uncover the secrets of gravity and learn about friendship and imagination. Tickets for planetarium programs…
Find out more »Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Learn to Fly
Join us to celebrate the life and work of one of rock’s most prolific legends. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Learning to Fly explores his career as both a Heartbreaker and a solo artist. A few of the hits included are American Girl, Refugee, Free Fallin, and Wildflowers. Tickets are $8 for general admission. Music programs may contain explicit lyrics, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images, which have been…
Find out more »4-H Hang Out (online)
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. It’s been a hard year and we could all use some time to hang out and socialize. This club is all about having fun and meeting new people in a small virtual group setting. Join 4-H Teen Leaders, Maddie and Nathan for an hour each week to get to know other youth participating in the 4-H Summer Learning Series. We will be mailing you materials that connect to a…
Find out more »Summer 2021 Field Days — Dual-Use Solar in Wild Blueberry — Rockport
Join Dr. Calderwood, grower Paul Sweetland, and BlueWave Solar for a tour and discussion. Venue:280 Rockland Street, Rockport, Maine 04841 Driveway is right across from C and R Merritt Transportation Inc. Drive all the way up new road/driveway to parking lot on left.
Find out more »4-H Aquaponics Project (online)
The 4-H At-Home Aquaponics Project is an experiential learning program where youth will design, construct and maintain their own at-home aquaponics system. Prior experience with aquaponics is not required to participate, and start-up funding will be provided for all project participants thanks to the generosity of the Maine 4-H Foundation. The program leaders will mentor youth through the stages of designing and building an aquaponics system through maintenance and harvest. Youth complete their project independently at home (with adult supervision),…
Find out more »Vibing and Tiding: Science on a Cellphone (online)
Explore the intertidal zone and help with marine science research. In this workshop, we will learn about animals you might find during low tide and use some amazing equipment to take awesome pictures on your phone to identify them. Along the way, we'll learn about invasive species, climate change, species identification, and how you can participate in research by just taking a picture. Please note that the ability to get to the beach and supervision are required (at least once,…
Find out more »MyGarden to MyPlate (online)
Learn about making healthy food choices, where your food comes from, and MyPlate while also learning how to grow and cook with your own vegetables. At the beginning of this four-session series, you will receive an assortment of vegetable seeds and a garden journal that we will use along the way to share the progress of your seeds with your peers. Youth must register for this series by June 9 to have materials shipped to their home. For more information…
Find out more »Behind The Scenes Magic (online)
Family Entertainer Conrad Cologne is pulling back the curtain on some amazing magic secrets for a few special 4-H’ers. Using some household objects, youth will get to explore something new and mysterious. Conrad will teach you the secrets to some amazing magic and later in the week you’ll get to see even more magic during “Celebrate the Magic of 4-H.” Registration deadline: June 21. For more information and to register, visit the website.
Find out more »Is My Maple Business Profitable? Finances for Maple Producers (online)
This online course is designed to provide financial management education and to train maple business owners on financial skills they can immediately put to use for their operations. The course will feature four weekly sessions to discuss the cost of production and profitability of maple operations. Assignments will be based on the University of Vermont online maple business tools. Course participants will set financial goals, complete a cost analysis, and develop a sales forecast specific to their operations. The course…
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