Cooperative Extension in Washington County

4-H June Jamboree 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. Photo taken during June Jamboree 2019 June Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science, art, crafts, physical activity, nutrition, animals, demonstrations, […]

4-H June Jamboree 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. Photo taken during June Jamboree 2019 June Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science, art, crafts, physical activity, nutrition, animals, demonstrations, […]

4-H June Jamboree 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. Photo taken during June Jamboree 2019 June Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science, art, crafts, physical activity, nutrition, animals, demonstrations, […]

FREE Online on Zoom! For Washington County youth ages 4 to 9 Tuesdays, May 4 – June 8; 3:30-4:15pm Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in this weekly, food-themed, virtual read-aloud group. Each session will feature an interactive activity and a different Washington County Adult library during the read-aloud portion. […]

4-H June Jamboree 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. Photo taken during June Jamboree 2019 June Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science, art, crafts, physical activity, nutrition, animals, demonstrations, […]

May 19: Mealtime Planning & Shopping Tricks | Recipe: Homemade Salsa University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free, online nutrition series for families in Washington, Hancock, Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties from 3:30–4:30 p.m. starting May 5, continuing each Thursday through June 23. “Create Family Meals” will include family-friendly recipes and tips for making […]

We have an exciting opportunity for kids in 4th through 8th grade to join a new virtual 4-H club – the 4-H Citizen Scientists!  In this club you’ll practice citizen science in your own backyard, and observe and report on the nature around you while making connections with fellow citizen scientists in your community and […]

Date: May 19, 2021 Topic: Preserving Strawberries Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Location: virtual Price: $7 To register: sign up online University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s food preservation workshops will teach you the basics of canning and freezing, including how to use pressure canners and water bath canners to preserve pickles, jam, and vegetables. Nutrition workshops deliver cost-effective tips for using […]

4-H June Jamboree 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. Photo taken during June Jamboree 2019 June Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science, art, crafts, physical activity, nutrition, animals, demonstrations, […]

4-H June Jamboree 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. Photo taken during June Jamboree 2019 June Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science, art, crafts, physical activity, nutrition, animals, demonstrations, […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free, self-paced, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. "Eating Your Way" includes information on nutrition, simple cooking demonstrations, and child-friendly nutrition resources. On completion of the series, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking […]

4-H June Jamboree 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. Photo taken during June Jamboree 2019 June Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as: science, art, crafts, physical activity, nutrition, animals, demonstrations, […]

Join 4-H and Greenheart as we travel around the world virtually and meet other teens from across the globe.  Meetings will include a brief presentation from a teen Greenheart Exchange Student about their native country, an activity, and a question and answer period.  These meetings are open to youth ages 12 – 18, with a […]