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June 2021
June Jamboree
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 celebrate our annual 4-H June Jamboree! This year, Jamboree will span from June 5th through July 11th and will feature at-home activities and in-person workshops for youth. 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…
Find out more »4-H Summer Learning Series
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 Summer Learning Series,” to be offered in two parts, includes learning tracks in arts and crafts, food and nutrition, STEM, marine science and aquaculture, animal science and agriculture, and teen leadership. The series opens with a magic show featuring Maine 4-H alumni and family-friendly entertainer Conrad Cologne. In addition, this…
Find out more »4-H Aquaponics Project
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, an experiential learning program for youth ages 9–18 delivered virtually from June 15 to October. The project includes learning experiences in introductory aquaponic systems and design, fish husbandry, aquaponic gardening, cooking and nutrition and more. With program leaders as mentors, youth complete their individual projects at home and are also…
Find out more »May 2022
Hancock County Master Gardener Volunteers Spring Plant Sale
Proceeds to support the Master Gardener Volunteers Program of Hancock County! Events! Hundreds of your favorite perennials, including Maine Natives Fun children’s activities “Ask a Master Gardener” info table Seafood Compost for Sale, Bring Your Own 5 Gal. Bucket Raffle to win 1 yard of organic compost For more details, visit the Spring Plant Sale page.
Find out more »July 2022
4-H Open House
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 will be on-site to provide information about becoming a 4-H member and provide information about the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County. Adults…
Find out more »October 2022
Cloverfest 2022
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 6:00 Introductions and pizza dinner (please bring a side or dessert if you can!) 6:30 Entertainment/activity to be announced 7:30 Awards and recognition ceremony 8:15…
Find out more »February 2023
Hancock County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament
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 Register Now!
Find out more »March 2023
Hancock County 4-H Public Speaking
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 - Saturday, March 11th Types of Presentations include: Demonstrations Illustrated Talk Team Demonstration/Team Illustrated Talk Registration is Required to participate in this event.
Find out more »April 2023
Workshop: Growing Your Best Berries
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 or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Sue Baez at email sue.baez@maine.edu or call 207.667.8212.
Find out more »Cooking for Crowds – Food Safety Training for Volunteers
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 table? Join UMaine Extension Community Education Assistant Laurie Bowen, in this workshop on safe food handling designed specifically for volunteers. Participants receive Cooking for Crowds, a…
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