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Cooperative Extension in Hancock County

Got Hayfields and Pastures?

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

So, you have hayfields and pastures that are in need of some attention? Are you feeding your animals good quality forages? Do you want to learn what makes a good haycrop? This 3 hour workshop is for you! Join Rick Kersbergen and Gary Anderson, from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension covering topics including: Improving […]

$10.00

Plant Sale and Open House

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

Join us for our spring plant sale featuring hundreds of your favorite perennials varieties, including Maine Natives.  The plant sale, sponsored by UMaine Extension Hancock County Master Gardener Volunteers, will include an Open House with free workshops:   9:00 am  Gardening for Biodiversity- Reeser Manley, Horticulturist and Author, 10:00 am Bonsai Techniques- Greg Mekras, Master Gardener […]

Building Water Features to Attract Wildlife

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

Presented by – Tom & Jan McIntyre – Master Gardener Volunteers. Encouraging wildlife to come to your yard requires four essential elements:  cover, space, and most importantly, food and water.  Many of us put food out for the birds, but neglect to realize that water is just as essential.  Water can be provided in a […]

Free

4-H June Jamboree

Blue Hill Fairgrounds, Blue Hill, ME 233 Ellsworth Road, Blue Hill, ME, United States

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. June Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science, art, crafts, physical activity, nutrition, animals, demonstrations, and animal project clinics. It […]

$5 – $15
Event Series 4-H Leaders Association Meeting

4-H Leaders Association Meeting

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

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 are encouraged to attend! If you cannot attend in person, please consider joining via Zoom video conference (very easy!) or by phone 1-646-876-9923, then enter the […]

Event Series 4-H Leaders Association Meeting

4-H Leaders Association Meeting

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

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 are encouraged to attend! If you cannot attend in person, please consider joining via Zoom video conference (very easy!) or by phone 1-646-876-9923, then enter the […]

DIY – Gardener Schemes workshop offered

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

Do you balk at spending money? We have lots of creative ideas and plans using found or simple materials to create heating mats. self-watering planters, and garden irrigation. Brainstorm with other frugal gardeners! Workshop presented by Master Gardener Volunteers Mel Tardie and Betsy Armstrong University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office, 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth. […]

Free

Event Series 4-H Leaders Association Meeting

4-H Leaders Association Meeting

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

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 are encouraged to attend! If you cannot attend in person, please consider joining via Zoom video conference (very easy!) or by phone 1-646-876-9923, then enter the […]

Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork

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

Join us for the FREE event! The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is excited to announce a FREE series entitled Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork. This seminar will be held in multiple locations across the state, including Ellsworth.  A meal of Smoked Pork will be provided!   Join Dr. Colt W. Knight, University of Maine […]

Free

4-H at the Blue Hill Fair

Blue Hill Fairgrounds, Blue Hill, ME 233 Ellsworth Road, Blue Hill, ME, United States

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!

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