Workshops this year will be on Monday April 25 at 7 p.m. Monday May 23 at 7p.m. Saturday June 25 at 10 a.m. All workshops will be in the 4-H building at the Porter County Fairgrounds. This year we will have Lego bricks for you to play/experiment with at the workshops. You will be required … Continue reading Lego Project
Category: Project News
Multi-State 4-H Photography Contest
4-H challenges youth to submit their best shot This latest photography challenge, sponsored by Minnesota 4-H, is open to youth across the Midwest. Youth are encouraged to use their photography skills and creativity to capture their best shot. Youth as young as kindergarten are welcome to join the challenge. This is a great first experience … Continue reading Multi-State 4-H Photography Contest
Host an Education Station at State Fair
The Indiana State Fair provides a venue for about 800,000 people to learn about youth and agriculture. In particular, the approximately 10,000 exhibits displayed by 4-H members in the 4-H Exhibit Hall and Centennial Hall not only help visitors learn about the state fair’s mission but also help promote the educational opportunities available to youth … Continue reading Host an Education Station at State Fair
National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
4-H members are encouraged to participate in the National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest sponsored by the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees. This year's topic is "Transportation: Minimizing Stress on Bees While Getting Them Where They Need to Be." Each state can submit one entry to the national competition. Indiana entries are due to … Continue reading National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
Indiana Make It With Wool Contest
2022 Indiana State Make It With Wool Contest – July 31; Deadline for Entry – July 1 As you plan for your sewing, fashion revue, and needlecraft projects this year, please consider sewing, knitting, or crocheting with wool fabrics or yarns and enter your 4-H exhibit in the Indiana Make It With Wool (MIWW) contest. This … Continue reading Indiana Make It With Wool Contest
Dog Project Information
Dog Project workshops start next week! Tuesday, March 15th starting at 5:30 in the 4H Building at the Fairgrounds. We will start a class at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 - please come at whatever time works best for you. Bring your signed vaccination record, collars and leashes, and treats. Visit our Facebook page for more … Continue reading Dog Project Information
Dairy Feeder Steer Weigh-In
Dairy Feeder Steer Weigh-In will be on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM in the Cattle Barn at the Porter County Fairgrounds. If you have any questions feel free to contact Dean Morrow 246-6367.
Shooting Sports Workshop
There will be 2 call out / safety workshops for Shooting Sports. One on March 14th and the second on March 31st. Each workshop will start at 6 PM located at 105 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN. We have a SignUp for you to select the day you will be attending. Please sign up for only one of the workshop … Continue reading Shooting Sports Workshop
Attention all Goat Project/Mini Goat Project Members!
There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 29th at 7:00pm at the Morgan Township Fire Department. Read over the project rules and bring your questions along, we will do our best to answer them. (No goats at this meeting) There will be door prizes! See you on the 29th of March! Cindy Boo Goat … Continue reading Attention all Goat Project/Mini Goat Project Members!
COVID Protocol Updates
Updated February 2022 Protocols for Porter County 4-H meetings, workshops, activities, and events are developed by reviewing current State of Indiana, Porter County, and Purdue University guidance. In alignment with Porter County government guidelines, as of February 14th masks are optional for Porter County 4-H programs held in county-owned buildings. Other venues used by 4-H … Continue reading COVID Protocol Updates
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