Congratulations to Shelby Whitaker, Ried Koch, Emily Swanson, Chloe Scott-Horner, and Alexis Myers for winning the Snow Day photo contest. The photo contest for April is a still-life challenge using three jars. Please read the handout that is attached. Still Life ChallengeDownload Mrs. Hewlett, Photography superintendent
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Winter Photography Contest
Winners of the “Snow Day” photography contest will be announced after Spring Break. The entries are amazing. The next photo contest will be presented at that time. Best wishes, Lela Hewlett, Photography superintendent QUESTION FOR YOU: Would you be interested in a few ZOOM workshops for photography? I am also trying to figure out how … Continue reading Winter Photography Contest
Wellness for the Win: Virtual Mindfulness Program
The Indiana 4-H Healthy Living team is proud to present Wellness for the Win: a mindfulness program for youth in grades 6-12 focusing on mindfulness, identity, stress relief, resilience, mental health, goal setting, and overall wellness. Virtual sessions will take place on Monday evenings from April 5 to May 10. Learn more and find the … Continue reading Wellness for the Win: Virtual Mindfulness Program
Virtual Livestock Seminar – Courtesy of Nutrena/Cargill Animal Nutrition
Join Nutrena show industry experts and Rural King for a free show animal info clinic on Tuesday, March 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Nutrition, daily care, grooming, and showmanship will be covered. Participation is free, but an RSVP is required. There will be prizes for those who RSVP and participate. Beef, Goat, Sheep, and Swine exhibitors … Continue reading Virtual Livestock Seminar – Courtesy of Nutrena/Cargill Animal Nutrition
Indiana 4-H/FFA Horse Bowl, Hippology, & Horse Communications Event – Virtual
This year the statewide Horse Bowl, Hippology, and Communications event is easier to get to than ever because it's all virtual so you don't even have to leave Porter County! Find the complete details on the Indiana 4-H website. Hippology Contest: Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 - register by April 16 Horse Bowl: Tuesday & Wednesday, … Continue reading Indiana 4-H/FFA Horse Bowl, Hippology, & Horse Communications Event – Virtual
Geranium Sale
It’s that time of year again for the Geranium sale. We will be selling as last year, full flat (18 plants) or half flat (9 plats) per color. Full flats are $24.30 and half flats are 12.50 each. 2021 Order FormDownload 2021 Geranium WorksheetDownload Hanging baskets are $15.50. Please let your customers know they will … Continue reading Geranium Sale
Purdue Junior Pork Day: Gone Virtual
Save the dates for four live, virtual learning opportunities for kids all about pork from Purdue Animal Sciences and Purdue Extension! Each session will take place on a Wednesday in March at 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT). Links to join each session and to watch session recordings will be available at http://purdue.ag/4hhomeactivities. March 3 … Continue reading Purdue Junior Pork Day: Gone Virtual
Get Moving With Porter County 4-H Moves
I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service, and my HEALTH to better living... Porter County 4-H Moves is a 4-H Spark Club* designed to encourage the fourth 'H' of healthy living. A place for encouragement, goal setting, and accountability. There is also a group page … Continue reading Get Moving With Porter County 4-H Moves
Virtual Opportunity: 4-H Grows Knowledge
Check out this opportunity for 4-H volunteers and Junior Leaders being presented next week, February 22-25, from 7:00-8:00 EST (6:00-7:00 CST) via Zoom. Attend one session or attend them all! Topics include: Monday: Humor Grows Here - featuring keynote speaker Mallori DeSalleTuesday: Communication Grows Here - Communication Tips for Better 4-H Relationships; Engaging 4-Hers VirtuallyWednesday: … Continue reading Virtual Opportunity: 4-H Grows Knowledge
STEM @ Home
Porter County 4-H is excited to announce our second STEM @ Home Program! This spring, we will be doing four different activities: Penny Boats, Mousetrap Cars, Popsicle Bridges, and an Egg Drop. Each project will be given two weeks to complete and will begin with a Zoom call to introduce the project and teach about … Continue reading STEM @ Home
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