There will be a poultry workshop on May 14th 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 the fair, the FairEntry process, what … Continue reading Poultry Workshop
Category: Project News
Leather Workshop
4-H Project Workshop Announcement LEATHER - great opportunity to get started on your project and learn some new techniques! Date: May 9th Beginners (Grades 3-5): 9 - 11 am Intermediate/Advanced (Grades 6-12): 12:30 - 2:30 pm Location: 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds Youth must register for the workshop via 4HOnline by following the … Continue reading Leather Workshop
Photography Workshop Dates
Here are the dates for Photography Workshops. Contact information is below for questions concerning these dates and general photography questions.
Legos wanted!
Spring is coming!!!!!! Check your closets for unwanted Lego bricks. Please consider donating them to the 4-H Lego project. We will wash them and give them out to members enrolled in the project. Contact: Cathy Williams at 219-242-3428 or Janet Sauerwein at 219-916-7422
Wearable Art Workshop
Announcing the first Wearable Art Workshop! Let Your Creativity Shine! Come with your questions and ideas—we’ll explore all the different ways to attach fabrics and trims, even if you don’t have a sewing machine! This is a project where you can truly let your imagination run free. Fabric, paper, ribbons, recycled materials—just about anything goes … Continue reading Wearable Art Workshop
Forestry Workshop
Hello, and happy March! This email is to provide some basic information regarding the Porter Co. 4-H Forestry Project for this year. We will be having a SHORT Intro to Forestry meeting on Wednesday, April 1st from 5:30-6:00 PM at the Valparaiso Public Library, Meeting Room A. The range of possibilities for topics in Forestry is huge. … Continue reading Forestry Workshop
Intro to Forestry Workshop
There will be an Intro to Forestry Workshop on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Valparaiso Public Library in Meeting Room A from 5:30 - 6:00 pm. Contact Kathryn White for more information. 402-890-0042, etihwnyrhtak@gmail.com
Dairy Fundraiser Ends March 14
The Dairy Project Pie Fundraiser is ending Saturday, March 14. Please send or deliver your order to Porter County 4H Office Attention: Kathy Rodgers 155 Indiana Ave #301 Valparaiso, IN 46383 Order not received prior to March 14, 2026 will not be submitted. Pie pick up will be: March 28, 2026 at Marilyn’s Bakery 8960 E. Ridge Road … Continue reading Dairy Fundraiser Ends March 14
Order Printed 2026 Porter County 4-H Handbook
Please click on the link below to order a printed copy of the Handbook: https://forms.gle/tAXWgKokNuAoFxCt6
2026 Porter County Handbook
Drum Roll Please....... The 2025-2026 Porter County 4-H Handbook is now LIVE! 2026 4-H Handbook . It is located out on the Porter County - Purdue Extension website and is a clickable digital document. Everything in red throughout the handbook are changes that were made for the new year. If you are wanting a physical … Continue reading 2026 Porter County Handbook
