Join Hancock County 4-H for a day of immersive, hands-on workshops. Youth can make their own pollinator homes, make a mini aquaponics system, take a painting workshop, meet a variety […]
The 4-H Tick Project is a community science project engaging K-12 youth and educators in partnership with 4-H Youth Development, UMaine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab, and the Maine Forest Tick Survey, and […]
Join us for a FREE, fun, outdoor, family-friendly event open to everyone! Bring the family to experience what our local 4-H Youth Development program has to offer. Kids can participate […]
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 […]
The Hancock County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament will take place on March 11 from 10am-3pm at the Hancock County Cooperative Extension Office (Snow Date March 18). Every 4-H member in Hancock […]
Come celebrate the 4-H youth and volunteers that have accomplished so much in 2022! The evening will include dinner, entertainment, and an awards ceremony at no cost to you. It […]
Join us for a FREE, fun, outdoor, family-friendly event open to the general public in Hancock County! Bring the family to experience what our local 4-H Youth Development program has […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is partnering with the University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research and UMaine Aquaculture Research Institute to offer a 4-H At-Home Aquaponics Project, […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series June 14–Aug. 20 with over 50 workshops open to all youth ages 5–18. “UMaine Extension 4-H […]
Photo of 4-H youth participating in the 2020 At-Home Jamboree Join Hancock County 4-H for Annual Jamboree Celebration! Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County as we […]
Join us for the annual celebration of the 4-H year, with entertainment and awards. More details TBA soon.
Start keeping records of your projects now. New this year: cash prizes for youth who submit project records! More details TBA.
Exhibit your projects at in the 4-H exhibit hall during the Blue Hill Fair. More details TBA soon.
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.
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.
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 […]
Annual Sewing Contest open to all 4-H'ers! More details TBA.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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. […]
Please join us for Cloverfest, the annual celebration for Hancock County 4-H’ers and their families, on Friday, October 25 at Surry Elementary School. We spend the evening celebrating the wonderful accomplishments […]
This is the monthly meeting of the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association, which meets on the second Tuesday of every month except November and December. All 4-H Volunteers and members […]
This is the monthly meeting of the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association, which meets on the second Tuesday of every month except November and December. All 4-H Volunteers and members […]
Visit the Blue Hill Fair to see 4-H'ers in action! Livestock shows, 4-H Exhibit Hall, 4-H Food Booth, 4-H Steer Ticket Sales, and more!
This is the monthly meeting of the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association, which meets on the second Tuesday of every month except November and December. All 4-H Volunteers and members […]
This is the monthly meeting of the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association, which meets on the second Tuesday of every month except November and December. All 4-H Volunteers and members […]
This is the monthly meeting of the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association, which meets on the second Tuesday of every month except November and December. All 4-H Volunteers and members […]
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, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, and Washington Counties. […]
This is the monthly meeting of the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association, which meets on the second Tuesday of every month except November and December. All 4-H Volunteers and members […]
Style Revue is an annual contest for all sewers, knitters, crocheters, or embellishers to show off their work! This event is open to 4-H members of all ages in Hancock […]
This is the monthly meeting of the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association, which meets on the second Tuesday of every month except November and December. All 4-H Volunteers and members […]
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019, 12:00 noon Location: DP Corbett, University of Maine, Orono, Maine The 4-H State Public Speaking Tournament will be held Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the University of […]
This is the "kick-off" meeting for youth and families participating in the Hancock County 4-H Egg Business Project. This event is opened to Registered and Enrolled participants only! SNOW DATE: […]
This is the monthly meeting of the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association, which meets on the second Tuesday of every month except November and December. All 4-H Volunteers and members […]
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 […]
This is the monthly meeting of the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association, which meets on the second Tuesday of every month except November and December. All 4-H Volunteers and members […]
UMaine 4-H Unconference – a volunteer forum led by 4-H volunteers for 4-H volunteers. UMaine 4-H Unconference is an organized forum for 4-H volunteers, club leaders, afterschool providers, teachers, parents, […]
The Hancock County Extension Office will be closed for Martin Luther King Day.
This is the monthly meeting of the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association, which meets on the second Tuesday of every month except November and December. All 4-H Volunteers and members […]
The Hancock County Extension Office will be closed for New Year's Day.
All 4-H Re-Enrollment paperwork should be received by the office by this date. Unfortunately we cannot make any exceptions to this statewide deadline.
The Hancock County Extension Office will be closed for the holiday on December 24th and 25th.
The theme of the parade this year is “Seasons Greetings”. After talking with our 4-H club members and their families, we have decided to be spectators instead of participators this […]
