Adult volunteers needed to help 4-H youth understand ticks

Adult volunteers needed to help 4-H youth understand ticks

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is seeking adult volunteers in Cumberland, Androscoggin, Sagadahoc, and York counties to become 4-H Tick Project Mentors. Mentors will guide youth in learning about ticks and tick safety using engaging hands-on activities offered through the 4-H Tick Project. “Understanding ticks is crucial for both human and environmental health,” says Carla Scocchi, coordinator of the 4-H Tick Project. “By training a n…