Calling all emerging nature photographers and garden enthusiasts! This year, and for the first time, our Porter County Master Gardener Association, is opening our Photography Contest at our annual Gardening Show to include a new category that will award “Emerging Artists.” Our Gardening Show will take place at the Porter County Expo Center on Saturday, … Continue reading Photo Contest at Gardening Show
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ATTENTION ALL 4-H PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS
There will be a meeting taking place on October 27th starting at 6 pm here in the Porter County Government Building where we will discuss Indiana 4-H updates as well as county program updates. Please make sure you have submitted your annual volunteer enrollment for the new program year as this is a requirement to … Continue reading ATTENTION ALL 4-H PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS
Kankakee Valley REMC Supports 4-H
Congratulations to all the 4-H students on your amazing achievements at this year’s fairs! To celebrate your hard work and dedication, Kankakee Valley REMC is sending you an Amazon gift card—so be sure to check your mailbox! We’re proud to support the 4-H program and the opportunities it provides for youth in our community. #4H#KVREMC#CommunitySupport#4hweek
Ribbons for 4-H Projects
Did you pick up your ribbon envelope with record sheets, score cards and ribbons? Please check that you received the correct ribbons. We try our hardest to fill the envelop with the right ribbon, but we have around 1,000 4-H'ers If you are missing any, please let us know by August 18. After that date … Continue reading Ribbons for 4-H Projects
ATTENTION PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS!
The deadline to submit proposed handbook changes for the 2025-2026 program year is September 1st. Attached is the form that must be completed and signed before returning to the Extension Office no later than September 2nd as our office will be closed on September 1st in observance of Labor Day. If you have any questions, please … Continue reading ATTENTION PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS!
2025 Porter County Pre-Fair and Fair 4-H Schedule
Model Bridge Workshops
Level A Model Bridges Workshop A Model Bridges workshops will be held for Level A (grades 3 and 4) on Tuesday, April 22, from 6-8 p.m. at the Expo East building second level. This workshop will be for all 4H’ers in the model bridge project that are in grades 3 and 4. They … Continue reading Model Bridge Workshops
Order your 2025 Porter County 4-H Handbook
ORDER DEADLINE: March 15th, 2025. A downloadable electronic version of the handbook will be available. However, if you would like us to print a copy for your household, please complete the following form by clicking on the link. Superintendents and Club Leaders will automatically get their own books - so no need to fill out … Continue reading Order your 2025 Porter County 4-H Handbook
December Junior Leader Meeting
The next Junior Leader meeting is Monday, December 9th, at 6 pm where we will be meeting at Sunset Hill Farm Park in the Horton Family Children’s Education Center. At this meeting we will be doing our community service project for the Family and Youth Services Organization where we will be building holiday baking baskets … Continue reading December Junior Leader Meeting
Liberty Sunsetters 4-H Club 2024 Holiday Party!
Mark your calendars! The Liberty Sunsetters 4-H Club is hosting its 2024 Holiday Party on Sunday, November 24, at 3 PM at Sunset Hill Farm Park. What to Expect: A delicious pizza meal A fun cookie activity A festive holiday craft As part of our November/December Community Service Project, we’re collecting new, unwrapped toys to donate to Toys for Tots. We encourage … Continue reading Liberty Sunsetters 4-H Club 2024 Holiday Party!
Porter County 4-H Hub 