Attention Porter County Mini 4-H'ers (K-2)! Our Leather Superintendent will help our Cloverbuds create a leather key fob that they can gift to a father figure in their life as it will be done just in time for Father's Day. Cloverbuds will also be able to decorate a gift bag if they choose to for … Continue reading Mini 4-H Leather Craft Night
Month: April 2024
April 11, 2024 Center Wildcats Club Meeting Report
On April 11, 2024, the Center Wildcats met at the 4-H Exhibit Hall. The gathering kicked off with making lunch bags for Meals on Wheels. Members opened the meeting with the pledges. Two club members did demonstration speeches to practice their public speaking skills. Community service sessions are being held on Saturdays at Mrs. Hewlett’s … Continue reading April 11, 2024 Center Wildcats Club Meeting Report
4-H Photography Workshops
The summer 4-H Photo Shoot schedule begins with a first-time meeting of the Mini 4-H Photo members to help them get started. They are also welcome at any or all of the the regular Photo Shoots. Please bring camera or cell phone camera. Materials for exhibiting your project at the County Fair will be provided. … Continue reading 4-H Photography Workshops
4-H Animal ID- Due May 15
Species Included in online animal ID: Beef (Including Dairy Feeder Steers), Dairy Cattle, Goat, Horse (Including Draft & Miniature Equine), Sheep, and Swine. Cats, Dogs, Pigeons, and Rabbits will submit paperwork. Poultry- Chickens, Game Birds, Turkeys, Waterfowl, do not need anything done by May 15. Members of these projects will be receiving information in the … Continue reading 4-H Animal ID- Due May 15
Dairy Feeder Weigh In
Just a reminder about Dairy Feeder Steer Weigh-In. May 4th is the date from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.. We are asking that trailers be in line no later than 10:30 a.m.. Location is the Porter County Fairgrounds, south end of the Cattle Barn. We must use Gate 2 as a recycling event is going on … Continue reading Dairy Feeder Weigh In
Intro to Horses Workshops
Sunday May 5, 2024 – 4-H Building 2 – 4PM Topic: Interactive meeting with Horse & Pony Project Monday May 20, 2024 – Horse & Pony Arena 5-6PM Topic: Draft Horse Encounter with Draft Horse Project Wednesday June 12, 2024 – Horse & Pony Arena 5-6PM Topic: Brushing - Showmanship – In Hand Trail Wednesday … Continue reading Intro to Horses Workshops
Container Gardening Workshops
The container gardening project will be having two workshops this month. Monday, April 15, 2024, from 5:00 - 6:00 PM at the Valparaiso Public Library Bring your Container Gardening Project Packet (records sheet, rules, and the booklet on container gardening) Bring a pencil Bring a three-ringed binder with a photo sleeve on the front cover. If you have … Continue reading Container Gardening Workshops
Sheep Tag-In – April 27
Sheep tag-In will be Saturday, April 27 from 8:00 - 11:00 AM. It will be in the sheep Barn at the south end, at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Ashley Rugg 219-405-1621
Jackson Volunteers April Meeting
The April Jackson Volunteers meeting will be Sunday April 28th at 3 pm. The address is 435 E 725 N Valparaiso (Fieldstone Farms). We will be going over the animal ID and talking about other projects we can do! New members feel free to bring all of your questions! Heather Compton 219-331-8655
4-H Summer Camp at Camp Mack
Registration is now open! Camp dates are June 4-6. This year the Camp will be hosted by Lake, LaPorte, Porter and Starke Counties! Sign up below today, registration closes May 15th! https://24quadcocampers.4honline.com
Porter County 4-H Hub 