ORONO — Here are some of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s upcoming virtual 4-H program offerings happening this spring:

Flying Peeps Virtual Workshop – Wednesday, March 31 at 4:30 p.m., via Zoom: Have you ever wanted to watch a fluffy marshmallow critter go flying through the air? Well now is your chance. Grades K-5 are welcome to join Oxford County 4-H for a Virtual Peep Launching Party. We will be building popsicle stick catapults and sending Peeps for a ride. Harrison Library will also be joining us to share a story following the activity. Please register online by March 19 at https://extension.umaine.edu/register/product/flying-peeps-workshop/

Virtual Acadia National Park Tour – Thursday, April 8 at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom: An Acadia National Park Ranger will provide an overview of the park, teach us about the natural resources and habitats preserved there, and answer our questions about this stunning national treasure. From it’s rocky shore to the highest mountains along the Atlantic sea, this is a must see presentation about a unique and well loved piece of our Maine coast! Please register online by April 2 at https://extension.umaine.edu/register/product/virtual-acadia-national-park-tour/

Virtual Native Seed Planting Workshop – Tuesday, April 13 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom: One of UMaine Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteers will be teaching youth about the importance of flowers native to Maine and their relationship with our pollinators. Youth will then be guided through the process of planting their own native seeds. This program is open to youth ages 10-18.

We will provide 2 types of native seeds, New England Asters and Black-eyed Coneflower, 2pots, builders sand, and soil for planting. Due to the weight of the soil and bulk of the pots we encourage supplies to be picked up at the Oxford County Extension Office. Please register online by April 2 at https://extension.umaine.edu/register/product/native-seed-planting/

For more information on any of these workshops or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact, Sara King at 207-743-6329 or 1-800-287-1482 (in Maine) to discuss your needs.

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