University of Maine 4-H, Knox & Lincoln Counties

04/10/2026

Mark your calendars! The 4-H Volunteer Summit is happening:
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Maine Arts Academy, Augusta
More details coming soon!

Save the Date: 4-H Volunteer Summit! 🍀📣

Mark your calendars! The 4-H Volunteer Summit is happening:

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Maine Arts Academy, Augusta

More details coming soonbut we’re excited to bring volunteers together for a day of connection, learning, and inspiration. We can’t wait to see you there!

💚 Not a 4-H volunteer yet? There’s still time to get involved: extension.umaine.edu/4h/volunteers/how-do-i-become-a-volunteer/

04/09/2026

Would you like to make a difference in a young person’s life? Join us for a one-hour virtual session to discover how you can get involved as a 4-H volunteer! Learn what makes 4-H unique and how you can help youth thrive — all while finding a role that fits your interests and schedule. The next one is coming up April 15! https://umaine-extension.formtitan.com/ftproject/events?eventid=a1cUy000005MTgP

04/06/2026

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering Farm Tractor Safety Certification Courses, recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and required for 14–15-year-olds operating equipment off their family farm. At three locations this April and May:
Gorham – starts April 7
Sidney – starts April 13
Turner – starts April 27
Register below ⬇️

Tractor Safety Training Offered This Spring 🌱🚜

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering Farm Tractor Safety Certification Courses at three locations this April and May:

📍 Gorham – starts April 7
📍 Sidney – starts April 13
📍 Turner – starts April 27

This 5-week course includes classroom learning, hands-on tractor driving, and take-home assignments. It’s recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and required for 14–15-year-olds operating equipment off their family farm.

Participants will learn how to safely operate tractors, avoid hazards, and reduce the risk of accidents. Certification is awarded upon successful completion of written and driving tests.

👨‍🌾 Open to youth (14+) and adults
📱 Device required for homework

👉 Learn more & register: extension.umaine.edu/agriculture/tractor-safety/

04/03/2026

Ignite 2026 is a wrap! Could this be a goal for you in 2027? Ask Maine 4-H staff and 4-H'ers who have attended more about it! 🍀

04/03/2026

Don't miss the latest news from Knox-Lincoln 4-H! The April Newsletter has posted to the extension website. Lots of spring and summer programs and deadlines to know about!
https://extension.umaine.edu/knox-lincoln/4h/newsletters/kl-4-h-newsletter-april-2026/

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Send articles to [email protected] Upcoming Events and Important Dates April 9 Knox-Lincoln 4-H Leaders Association Meeting, 6 pm, online only April 11 Speak Up Maine 4-H! Public Speaking Showcase, UMaine Orono (snow date 4/12) April 17 Maine 4-H Sheep ESE Intent to Participate form due April...

04/01/2026

Are you a teen with a passion for the outdoors and a desire to learn practical skills and leadership?
Through this two-week intensive course, you will earn four college credits that will launch you on your way to a degree at UMaine or can be applied to most other colleges and universities.
Dates: July 19-31, 2026
Ages: rising high school Sophomore to Senior (ages 15-18)
Details below. ⬇️

03/30/2026

Introducing the Early College Outdoor Intensive at Greenland Point 4-H Camp — an 11-day, hands-on experience for rising sophomores through seniors who love the outdoors and want to build real leadership skills.
August 2–12, 2026
Greenland Point 4-H Camp
$900 (includes housing, meals & certifications)
Tuition is FREE for Maine public & homeschooled students!
HURRY! Limited to just 12 participants!
Info and registration at the link. ⬇️

Turn your summer into college credit + adventure!

Introducing the Early College Outdoor Intensive at Greenland Point 4-H Camp — an 11-day, hands-on experience for rising sophomores through seniors who love the outdoors and want to build real leadership skills.

📅 August 2–12, 2026
📍 Greenland Point 4-H Camp
💲 $900 (includes housing, meals & certifications)
🎯 Limited to just 12 participants!

Through our partnership with the University of Maine Early College, participants can earn 4 college credits while gaining skills in:
🛶 Canoeing & expedition skills
🧗 Climbing & belay certification
🧭 Navigation (map & compass/orienteering)
🌲 Outdoor leadership & teamwork
🚑 Wilderness First Aid certification (nationally recognized!)

💡 Tuition is FREE for Maine public & homeschooled students!

This is perfect for teens looking to:
✔ Get a head start on college
✔ Build confidence & leadership
✔ Spend 11 unforgettable days outdoors

📞 Scholarships available! Contact us at 207.665.2068
📧 [email protected]

👉 Spots are limited — don’t wait!

03/27/2026

Get ready for Big Night! A really big deal for amphibians in Maine! 🐸

On a few nights each spring, Mainers help frogs and salamanders cross roads, witnessing the natural pilgrimage in their backyards.

03/24/2026

The 4-H Ag Ambassador Program offers exciting opportunities for teens ages 13–18 to explore careers in agriculture, build leadership skills, and connect with others across the state. No prior 4-H experience is required — all Maine youth are welcome to get involved.
Starting April 29, youth participate in a mix of virtual and in-person experiences, including farm visits, hands-on learning, and conversations with industry professionals. Participants also serve as ambassadors, exploring areas like livestock, food systems, environmental stewardship, and more. Info and registration at the link. ⬇️

Explore Agriculture with Maine 4-H Ag Leadership Programs 🌱🍀

Maine 4-H offers exciting opportunities for teens ages 14–18 to explore careers in agriculture, build leadership skills, and connect with others across the state.

Through the 4-H Ag Ambassador Program, youth participate in a mix of virtual and in-person experiences, including farm visits, hands-on learning, and conversations with industry professionals. Participants also serve as ambassadors, exploring areas like livestock, food systems, environmental stewardship, and more.

No prior 4-H experience is required — all Maine youth are welcome to get involved.

👉 Learn more and get started:
https://extension.umaine.edu/4h/youth/ag-leadership/

03/19/2026

4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training - Archery
Date: Saturday May 30, 2026
Location: Greenland Point 4-H Camp, Princeton, Maine
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Cost: $85.00
Participants will need to provide their own lunch and snacks.
This training is for 4-H volunteers wishing to become certified 4-H Shooting Sports instructors in the archery discipline. Participants will spend time in the classroom and on the shooting range learning risk management as well as practices to teach hands-on techniques to youth. Register below ⬇️

4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training - Archery

Date: Saturday May 30, 2026
Location: Greenland Point 4-H Camp, Princeton, Maine
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Cost: $85.00
Participants will need to provide their own lunch and snacks.

This training is for 4-H volunteers wishing to become certified 4-H Shooting Sports instructors in the archery discipline. Participants will spend time in the classroom and on the shooting range learning risk management as well as practices to teach hands-on techniques to youth.
*Certification is valid for 7 years*

To register, please use this link

https://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=958&campCode=sjE&idSession=579018

03/19/2026

Spring is starting at UMaine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Blueberry Cove! How about at your house? 🌞