The annual 4-H Leaders' Banquet will be held at the Eastbrook Community Center on Friday, November 15th at 6pm. This is a time to honor our 4-H Leaders and Volunteers. It is also a small way of saying "thank you and we appreciate you" to volunteers for their service over the past year. 6:00-6:15 PM: […]
The Ellsworth Christmas Parade will be on Saturday, December 7th. The theme this year is "Silver Bells." 4-H will be marching again as a unit. Contact Heather Linnehan at 207.667.9570 or email her at heather@linnehans.com to let her know who will be participating. Let's show our community support! We'll be carrying our big Hancock County […]
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office in Hancock County will be closing at noon to observe New Year's Eve. Happy Holidays to all!
Join 4-H Community Education Assistant, Zabet NeuCollins, on February 12th, 2020, for the workshop DIY Bird Feeders. Participants will learn how to make bird-feeders out of materials that you can find around your home! Participants will also learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count, a national citizen science initiative that helps researchers at the Cornell […]
Are you interested in birding? Join College of the Atlantic student Sage Fuller and community education assistant Zabet NeuCollins for a "Walk-n-Learn" workshop: Birding 101. Participants will learn the basics of birding wile exploring the Jesup and Hemlock trails in Acadia National Park. Bring a pen and notebook and wear warm layers. Free and open […]
Have you seen an amazing bird at your feeder? While you’re walking? Bring your observations to this ArtWaves workshop and make your own glass mosaic bird. These mosaics are beautiful window or garden decorations and will help youth observe the natural world in a creative way. A perfect way to bridge science and art! Free […]
Every 4-H member in Hancock County is encouraged to participate in Public Speaking! Youth choose a topic of their choice and then practice the important life skill of public speaking by presenting a Demonstration or Illustrated Talk. The event will begin at 11am with Cloverbud presentations, we will break for a potluck lunch, and resume […]
Given the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation in Maine, UMaine Extension is making the decision to cancel this event. We are planning to offer this opportunity again in the future, so stay tuned! We invite all 4-H Volunteers AND 4-H Teens to participate in this fun & exciting "Unconference" - where YOU, the participants, choose what […]
Annual Sewing Contest open to all 4-H'ers! More details TBA.
4-H June Jamboree is an annual event hosted by Hancock County 4-H. It is open to ALL 4-H members, friends, and family in Hancock and neighboring counties. June Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops for kids and is typically held at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds during the first weekend in June, with overnight camping […]
The 2020 4-H Photo Contest is underway. Please submit photos before August 31st, 2020! Photos will be displayed virtually on our website and Facebook page. More information here.
The 2020 4-H Photo Contest is underway. Photos will be displayed virtually on our website and Facebook page. Submit your photos for the 2020 4-H Photo Contest by 11:59 p.m. on August 31st, 2020! Submit photos here.
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