The Jackson Volunteers will be meeting at the Fairground in the 4-H Building at 4:30 p.m. this Sunday (May 4th). This is a different time then normal! We will be discussing what projects we are doing and going over animal ID to make sure we are all good to go! See you all Sunday and feel … Continue reading Jackson Volunteers Meeting- May 4
Month: April 2025
Animal ID Information- DUE MAY 15
Species Included in online animal ID: Beef (Including Dairy Feeder Steers), Dairy Cattle, Goat, Horse (Including Draft & Miniature Equine), Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine. Cats, Dogs, and Pigeons will submit Id form to 4-H Extension office by mail or stop by: Purdue Extension, Porter County, 155 Indiana Ave, Suite 301, Valparaiso, In 46383 Poultry- Chickens, … Continue reading Animal ID Information- DUE MAY 15
Forestry Project Workshop
Forestry project members are invited to Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN 46385 on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. Further information will be added as the date approaches. Kathryn White 402-890-0042
Center Wildcats 4-H Club April Meeting Report
Which project should I choose? How do I do it? The April Center Wildcats club meeting focused on 4-H questions and answers. Meeting attendees were given resources, such as handouts, and were told about the 4-H blog, website and handbook. Forestry Superintendent Kathryn White explained the Forestry project and brainstormed a variety of ideas with … Continue reading Center Wildcats 4-H Club April Meeting Report
Goat Workshop
Our next Goat Workshop will be Tuesday May 13th in Expo East upstairs at the Porter Couny fairgrounds at 6:00 pm with veterinarian Dr. Clint Shireman. He will talk about Goat Health and when to call the veterinarian for help. Cindy Boo 219-263-8938
Veterinary Science Workshops- July 6- Venue Change
There will be two workshops for Vet Science project members. Wednesday, May 7 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm @ Porter County Pet Clinic, 1699 W Morthland Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46385 Sunday, July 6 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm @ Porter County Animal Shelter, 3355 Bertholet Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Jeff Weitzel 219-508-9716
Intro to Horses Workshops
The following are the dates and times for Intro to Horses Workshops Sunday May 4, 2025 from 2 – 4 P.M. @ 4-H Building at Porter County Fairgrounds – Enter at Gate #2 o Topic: Interactive meeting with Horse & Pony Project Friday May 30, 2025 from 7-8 P.M. @ Red Cedar Farm – 200 … Continue reading Intro to Horses Workshops
Dairy Committee Meeting- Thursday, April 10
The Dairy Committee will meet at The Hangar Grill Pub in La Crosse, IN at 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 10.
News for Lego Workshops
Dates for 2025 Lego Workshops: Tuesday, May 6 at 7 P.M. Wednesday, June 18 at 7 P.M. Saturday, June 28 at 10 A.M. We have new ideas and new helpers to give ideas. Come and see! Questions: call or text Cathy Williams at 219-242-3428 or Janet Sauerwein at 219-916-7422
2025 4-H Camp
Get Ready for 2025 Multi-County 4-H Camp! Join us for an unforgettable adventure at Tower Hill Camp in Sawyer, Michigan, June 10-12, 2025! Campers from Lake, LaPorte, Porter, and Starke counties will come together for three days of outdoor fun, hands-on learning, and lifelong friendships! Activities include: Campfires & S’mores Creative Projects Nature Exploration Team-Building … Continue reading 2025 4-H Camp
Porter County 4-H Hub 