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
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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
4-H Shooting Sports Safety Meeting
There will be 2 call out / safety workshops for Shooting Sports. One on April 24th and the second on May 9th. Each workshop will start at 5:30 PM located at 105 E Lincolnway, 2nd floor, Valparaiso, IN. We have a SignUp for you to select the day you will be attending. Please sign up for only one … Continue reading 4-H Shooting Sports Safety Meeting
Model Bridges Beginner Workshop
Model Bridges workshops will be held on Monday, April 22, from 7-9 p.m. at the Expo East building second level. This workshop mostly will be for beginners and first year members. Parents are encouraged to attend. We will build most of an entry-level bridge (including cutting the wood) and explain how the project works. Experienced … Continue reading Model Bridges Beginner Workshop
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