Community Partnerships

Hancock County 4-H prides itself in its community partnerships, working with local organizations and groups to create opportunities for positive youth development in Hancock County, ME. Are you considering partnering with Hancock County 4-H? Some reasons include the following:

  • You can be trained and enrolled as a 4-H volunteer. All volunteers have access to liability insurance, support from 4-H and Extension staff who are trained in positive youth development, and personal development opportunities.
  • You can reserve STEM tool kits and other 4-H learning resources that you can do on your own time at your organization.
  • We are a strong partnership for securing grant funding, as 4-H is one of the largest youth programs in the U.S.

Check out the list of current community partnerships below for more ideas on how 4-H can partner with your organization. If you’d like to partner with Hancock County 4-H, please reach out to the Extension Office at extension.hancock@maine.edu.

Ellsworth Public Library

Ellsworth Public Library is located on the banks of the Union River in downtown Ellsworth, Maine. Hancock County 4-H partners with the Ellsworth Public Library to offer events and workshops to local members of the community.

Blue Hill Public Library

Blue Hill Public Library is located in downtown Blue Hill, Maine. Hancock County 4-H partners with the Blue Hill Public Library to offer events and workshops to local members of the community.

UMaine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR)

Logo for Center for Cooperative Aquaculture ReserachUMaine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR) and Hancock County 4-H partnered to create the 4-H At-Home Aquaponics Project, an experiential virtual learning program for youth ages 9-18. The program includes learning experiences in introductory aquaponic systems and design, fish husbandry, aquaponic gardening, cooking and nutrition, and more. Review the May 18, 2020 news article, “CCAR/4-H At-Home Aquaponics Project” for more information.

Ellsworth Noontime Rotary

Hancock County 4-H partners with Ellsworth Noontime Rotary to run the very successful 4-H Egg Business Project, where youth entrepreneurs learn how to create and manage their own egg-laying business. Volunteers provide youth with business advising, mentorship, and tips for budding entrepreneurs.