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Cooperative Extension in Hancock County

Preserving the Maine Harvest: Pressure Canning Soups/Stocks – Webinar

Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstration on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season.  In this session: Demonstrate how to can soups and stocks in a pressure canner Discuss canning stock “dos and don’ts” Answer your questions Pre-registration is required More webinars in […]

$5

Preserving the Maine Harvest: Fermenting Vegetables – Webinar

Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstration on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season.  In this session: Demonstrate fermenting sauerkraut Explain the science of fermentation Discuss steps to success Answer your questions Pre-registration is required More webinars in this series: Sept 29th – Dehydrating Fruits […]

$5

Preserving the Harvest – Dehydrating Fruits and Vegetables – Webinar

Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstration on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. In this session, you'll learn about: Dehydrating Fruits and Vegetables Demonstrate how to dehydrate fruits and vegetables Discuss uses for dehydrated foods Answer your questions Pre-registration required

$5

Project Records

Start keeping records of your projects now. New this year: cash prizes for youth who submit project records! More details TBA.

Cloverfest

Join us for the annual celebration of the 4-H year, with entertainment and awards. More details TBA soon.

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 […]

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 […]

Free

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, […]

Hancock County Master Gardener Volunteers Spring Plant Sale

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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