Cooperative Extension in Hancock County

Fishy Belly Detectives – July 1, 2026 (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
Let’s get scientific this summer! Join Leah from Maine 4-H at the Blue Hill Public Library on July 1, 2026, from 3:30 – 4:30 pm for a fish stomach dissection simulation. Youth will learn what it’s like to prepare for a dissection and explore the contents of a fish stomach. Youth will have to identify which species of fish they may be investigating based on the foods they find in their search.

Lobster Landings – August 26, 2026 (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
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Salted Watercolor Waves – September 16, 2026 (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
Embrace a little chaos in your art! Join Leah from Maine 4-H at the Blue Hill Public Library on September 16, 2026, from 3:30 – 4:30 pm for a watercolor beach scene tutorial. The catch with this art is that we’ll be adding a special ingredient to the mix, so our watercolors will bloom beautifully, mimicking nature. Watch and be amazed as salt crystals transform your work before your eyes. Your waves will go from dull to dashing in a second!

Southwest Harbor Public Library

Ahoy Young Sailors – July 14, 2026 (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
Join Leah at the Southwest Harbor Public Library for a chance to design and engineer your very own mini vessels. Youth will put their boats to the test and learn what makes a sailboat sturdy. We can’t wait to see how these deck hands combine creativity and a splash of science!

UMaine Touch Tank – July 28, 2026 (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
Join Leah at the Southwest Harbor Public Library for a special visit with some very salty local Mainers. The UMaine Touch Tank is a hands-on way to engage with and learn about the native and invasive marine species we have living on our coasts.

Seaweed Lava Lamps – August 4, 2026 (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
You know them, and you love them! Our hit seaweed chemistry experiment is back to share the science of seaweed with more Hancock County youth. Join Leah at the Southwest Harbor Public Library to create your very own seaweed lava lamp craft!