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Insect Olympics

Insect Olympics In-Person

Do you have what it takes to compete against some of nature's most agile athletes? Join 4-H at the Blue Hill Public Library on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 3:30 - 4:30 for a chance to find out! Kids can compete in several events where they can show off their skills and learn about what adaptations insects have that help them excel in their environments. Show us your powerful legs like a grasshopper in the long jump, or your fluttering, fast wings like a butterfly in the arm flap event.

UMaine Cooperative Extension is your doorway to University of Maine expertise. For over 100 years, they've been putting university research to work in homes, businesses, farms, and communities — in every corner of Maine. Their educational efforts focus on the Maine Food System and Positive Youth Development through 4-H programs with a focus on the STEM disciplines. They are part of the nationwide Cooperative Extension System, which works through the land-grant universities in each U.S. state.

This program is free and cosponsored by the library and the UMaine Cooperative Extension. For more information, contact Youth Services Librarian Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call 374-5515.

Date:
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time:
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Howard Room
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Activity  

Event Organizer

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Claire Malina

Youth Services Librarian
claire.malina[at]bhpl.net
(207) 374-5515 x15