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Cooperative Extension in Hancock County

4-H Open House

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth, ME, United States

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 to offer. Kids can participate in a variety of hands-on activities on topics ranging from art to science to animal husbandry. 4-H Staff and Volunteers […]

Free

Cloverfest 2022

Cave Hill School 1205 Eastbrook Road, Eastbrook, ME, United States

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 is a night of fun for all 4-H families! When: October 21st, at 6:00 pm Where: Cave Hill School, 1205 Eastbrook Road, Eastbrook Evening Schedule […]

Hancock County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth, ME, United States

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 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 […]

Hancock County 4-H Public Speaking

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth, ME, United States

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 giving presentations to their clubs, community, and at the county and state tournaments. Hancock County 4-H will be hosting our county Public Speaking Tournament […]

Workshop: Growing Your Best Berries

UMaine Extension Hancock County Office 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth, ME, United States

Dr. David Handley will present a session for Master Gardener Volunteers and the public. Cost: There is no fee for the workshop, but reservations are required. Space is limited. To Register: Contact Sue Baez at email sue.baez@maine.edu or call 207.667.8212 For more information about this workshop, visit the Workshop: Growing Your Best Berries page. For more information […]

Cooking for Crowds – Food Safety Training for Volunteers

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth, ME, United States

Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers for a variety of food events such as fundraising, fellowships, food pantries or other service to the community. But cooking for a crowd is tricky! How do you store all that food? When is the food completely cooked? How long can you leave food on the buffet […]

$15.00

DRY GARDENING WORKSHOP

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth, ME, United States

Kyra Alex at DI Stonington HS Gardens Prepare to have some of your gardening practices shaken up and made greener and easier! Kyra Alex gardens in Stonington, grows all of her own vegetables and supervises The Garden Project. Public gardening on a shoe string, limited water, as well as inspiration from off-beat, old-time renegade gardeners has formed […]

Free

4-H Open Farm Day at Lone Spruce Farm

Lone Spruce Farm 306 Bald Mountain Road, Dedham, ME, United States

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 in a variety of hands-on activities on topics ranging from art to science to animal husbandry. 4-H Staff and Volunteers will be on-site to provide […]

Free

4-H Tick Project Information Session via Zoom

Zoom

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 members of the Learning Ecosystems Northeast partnership. The project provides youth an opportunity to explore the impacts of climate change and contribute data to a research […]

Introduction to Pruning Landscape Trees, Flowering Shrubs and Small Fruits

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth, ME, United States

We are offering a 2-part Pruning Workshop geared toward the backyard gardener as well as those working in a related field. Day 1 – Thursday, March 14 – 9 am-Noon […]

$55

Eclipse Exploration at the Ellsworth Public Library

Ellsworth Public Library 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME

Kids ages 5 and up are invited to a special program about the solar eclipse on Friday, March 15 at 2 pm in the library's Riverview Room.  Leah McCluskey, staff from […]

Cooking for Crowds – Food Safety Training for Volunteers

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth, ME, United States

Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers like you for a variety of food events for fundraising, fellowship, food pantries or other services to the community. But cooking for […]

$15.00

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