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Forest Health Workshop & Field Walk
Got woods? Woodlot owners in Hancock County are seeing a rise in aggressive invasive species threatening their trees. This workshop led by top experts helps them identify and mitigate invasive species while promoting forest health.
HCSWCD’s Native Plant Sale Choose From 16 Native Trees & Shrubs
Our 2025-2026 Annual Native Tree & Shrub Sale is Live!
Local Working Group 2025
Join our annual Local Working Group and have a say in how NRCS funds are allocated to local producers for budget 2027.
Board Supervisor Election and Ballot Information
It’s 2025 election season for Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District. Get all the details here.
Update on Office Access and Business Hours
Great news, we have a temporary office space at the Union River Innovation Center!
Native Seed & Harvest Celebration: October 18th, 2025 at Moore Community Center
Join Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District and Celebrate the Harvest Season with Seed Swapping, Butterfly Garden Planting, Bee Box Building, and fall themed refreshments
Growing Strong: Hancock County SWCD Brings Conservation to Food Fest Market on Main
Join us as we help celebrate and bring awareness to our local food ecosystem at Food Fest - Market on Main.
Better Soil, Better Berries 2025: Field Day for Maine Blueberry Growers
Blueberry growers, community members, and conservation experts from across Washington and Hancock County converge to host this 2025 Field Day.
Plant Paddle Workshop: Learn How to Identify Aquatic Invasives
Invasive Plant Patrol (IPP) Workshops presented by Lake Stewards of Maine