Container Gardening Project families, join our Porter County 4H Container Gardening | Facebook page for important project information and details. Notebook template pages are posted for all levels to download and print. I'll post upcoming workshop dates and times soon. For questions, please reach out to Cyndi Morgan at 219-380-1214.
Category: Project News
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
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
Veterinary Science Workshops- July 6- Venue Change
There will be two workshops for Vet Science project members. Wednesday, May 7 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm @ Porter County Pet Clinic, 1699 W Morthland Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46385 Sunday, July 6 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm @ Porter County Animal Shelter, 3355 Bertholet Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Jeff Weitzel 219-508-9716
Intro to Horses Workshops
The following are the dates and times for Intro to Horses Workshops Sunday May 4, 2025 from 2 – 4 P.M. @ 4-H Building at Porter County Fairgrounds – Enter at Gate #2 o Topic: Interactive meeting with Horse & Pony Project Friday May 30, 2025 from 7-8 P.M. @ Red Cedar Farm – 200 … Continue reading Intro to Horses Workshops
Sewing Project Members
With the closing of Joann Fabrics, I wanted to share some resources for fabric and patterns for anyone that anticipates having difficulty finding materials for their project. Walmart and Hobby Lobby have a small inventory of fabric in their stores. Yoder Department Store in Shipshewana does sell fabric and patterns as well, although it seems to be … Continue reading Sewing Project Members
Attention- Sewing Workshops
The Sewing Workshop scheduled for April 5 is cancelled. Our next workshop will be June 9th at the Valparaiso Meeting Room B from 9:00 am-1:00 pm. This workshop is to come and work on your project. Any stage of work and any level of experience is welcome. You can get help cutting out your pattern … Continue reading Attention- Sewing Workshops
2025 Porter County Handbook
The 2025 Porter County Handbook is now available as a downloadable PDF document at 2025 Porter County 4-H Handbook. You can also find it on this blog under the heading, "Links & Info" Make sure you check out your specific 4-H project to be sure there are no rule changes. The handbook is filled with important information … Continue reading 2025 Porter County Handbook
Porter County 4-H Hub 