Calling all emerging nature photographers and garden enthusiasts! This year, and for the first time, our Porter County Master Gardener Association, is opening our Photography Contest at our annual Gardening Show to include a new category that will award “Emerging Artists.” Our Gardening Show will take place at the Porter County Expo Center on Saturday, … Continue reading Photo Contest at Gardening Show
Month: November 2025
Financial Aid and Scholarship Workshop
Need help making sense of College Financial Aid and Scholarships? Register for the virtual workshop on December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM. See the link below to register.
2026 Indiana 4-H Scholarships
In partnership with the Indiana 4-H Foundation, the Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program annually awards more than $150,000.00 in scholarships to 4-H members to pursue post-secondary education. Scholarships are awarded to recognize youth participating in Indiana’s 4-H Youth Development Program on their achievements and life skill development resulting from their participation in a variety of … Continue reading 2026 Indiana 4-H Scholarships
Chesterton Twilight Parade *Canceled*
Due to the pending weather this weekend, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Chesterton have made the difficult decision to postpone this Saturday's Twilight Holiday Parade. Due to their reschedule date of December 5th, we will not have a 4-H float in this year's parade as our draft horse team will not … Continue reading Chesterton Twilight Parade *Canceled*
Interested in Being a 4-H Adult Camp Chaperone?
We still need adult chaperones! Join us at 4-H Summer Camp Tannadoonah, June 8–11, 2026. Help campers explore, grow, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
November 13, 2025 Center Wildcats 4-H Club Meeting Report
BINGO! The Center Wildcats enjoyed some exciting rounds of BINGO, but first the club got down to business. On November 13, 2025, the Center Wildcats gathered at the Sunset Hill Farm Silo. At the meeting, members dropped off 133 Thanksgiving food items to supply the Junior Leaders’ micro-pantry. The other community service project was writing … Continue reading November 13, 2025 Center Wildcats 4-H Club Meeting Report
4-H Council Proposed By-Law Changes
4-H Council President, Heather Compton, has emailed out the proposed updates for the Porter County 4-H Council by-laws. Please review them as they will be the first item discussed at our November 18th 4-H Council meeting. These updated bylaws include changes to the voting members. All members will be voted on at this meeting, so make … Continue reading 4-H Council Proposed By-Law Changes
Junior Leaders Meeting- November 10
The next Junior Leaders meeting will be taking place Monday, November 10th out at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in the grain bin. Asking that each youth attending bring 3 canned good items or personal hygiene items to be placed in the Junior Leader Micro Food Pantry.
Porter County 4-H Hub 