May 8, 2025 Center Wildcats 4-H Club Meeting Report We’re stuffed! The Center Wildcats fueled their May meeting with pizza and cookies! The community service focus was to collect storybooks for Hilltop House. 4-H project books and record sheets were distributed. Many of the club members practiced their public speaking skills when they were interviewed … Continue reading Center Wildcats May Meeting Minutes
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Poultry Project Workshop
There will be a poultry workshop on May 22nd at 6 p.m. at the office of Martz & Lucas at 105 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383. This workshop will be primarily for newer project members. The workshop will be an introduction to the project. We will discuss bird care, how to go about selecting exhibits for … Continue reading Poultry Project Workshop
Russell Gluth Memorial Scholarship
Graduating seniors in the Porter County 4-H Poultry Project may be eligible for the Russell Gluth Memorial Scholarship! Applicants can apply through the Porter County Community Foundation's website. The application deadline is May 31st. Please contact the Porter County Community Foundation if you have any questions regarding the application process. https://pccf.gives/ Porter County Community Foundation … Continue reading Russell Gluth Memorial Scholarship
Shooting Sports- Safety/Call-out Workshop
There will be 2 call out / safety workshops for Shooting Sports. Please attend one of the safety workshops if you intend to shoot at the range workshops. Range workshops will include shotgun, pistol, rifle and muzzle loader firearms. The first workshop will be on May 13th and the second on May 21st. You only need … Continue reading Shooting Sports- Safety/Call-out Workshop
Photography Project Photo Shoot Schedule-Update
PLEASE NOTE: ROAD CLOSURE For 4-H Photography members who plan to attend the photo shoots at Mrs. Hewlett's house, please note that Sturdy Road has recently closed for a construction project. The closure is between the railroad tracks and the railroad overpass, just south of Walmart. There has been no indication as to how long … Continue reading Photography Project Photo Shoot Schedule-Update
Lego Workshop News
We have a workshop coming up on May 6 at 7 P.M. in the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds. We will have tubs of Legos to play with and new ideas. We will also pass out copies of the rules and record sheets. We will be giving out free Legos, but you must attend a … Continue reading Lego Workshop News
Jackson Volunteers Meeting- May 4
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
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
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