Animal Care Technician- Porter County Parks This year in an attempt to better Porter County Parks and Rec’s animal program, we have created a seasonal Animal Care Technician to oversee the general care and wellbeing of our farm animals at Sunset Hill Farm County Park. We could also make it an internship if someone would … Continue reading Summer Job Opportunity
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4-H Animal ID- Due May 15
Species Included in online animal ID: Beef (Including Dairy Feeder Steers), Dairy Cattle, Goat, Horse (Including Draft & Mini), Sheep, and Swine. Cats, Dogs, Pigeons, Poultry, and Rabbits will submit paperwork. Members of these projects will be receiving information in the mail soon. That information is also available to download below. It is the responsibility of … Continue reading 4-H Animal ID- Due May 15
Class of 2023- Porter County 4-H Scholarships
The 2023 Porter County 4-H Scholarship application has been emailed to seniors (and is also available for download below) and is due electronically by April 28th. Completed applications will be submitted online, recommenders will email their recommendations, and you will schedule your interview time online. Interviews with the 4-H Awards Committee will be held in … Continue reading Class of 2023- Porter County 4-H Scholarships
4-H Academy, Round-Up, JL Conference, Band, Chorus!
Members in Grades 7-12 will soon be receiving an invitation in the mail to participate in these in-person, overnight Indiana 4-H programs! If you don’t see your invitation in your mailbox, you can download it below. Complete details are in the invitation and you can learn even more about these awesome opportunities at https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/state-programs/index.html Purdue … Continue reading 4-H Academy, Round-Up, JL Conference, Band, Chorus!
Porter County 4-H Geranium Sale Order Form – Order Due April 15, 2023
Directions: 1) Enter email address, name, and phone number 2) Select geraniums you would like to order 3) Select payment option - Pay Online or Mail in Check Online order form: https://forms.gle/4ZCRnHKwUZ53iHpE7 Paying online has a $3.00 service fee Make checks payable to Porter Co. 4-H Council Mail Checks to Geraniums c/o Porter County 4-H Council … Continue reading Porter County 4-H Geranium Sale Order Form – Order Due April 15, 2023
Beach Clean Up
Join the Junior Leaders on Sunday April 16th at 11 AM at the Indiana Dunes for a beach clean up day! We will meet at the Nature Center inside the park, in order to get in, you just state your name and 4-H beach clean up at the gate. The required volunteer forms need to … Continue reading Beach Clean Up
Saying farewell after 20 wonderful years
A note from our 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator... Dear Porter County 4-H Community: It’s with mixed emotions that I share that on February 12th I will celebrate 20 years with Purdue Extension as the Porter County 4-H Educator... and my final day with Purdue Extension will be on February 17th. This has not been … Continue reading Saying farewell after 20 wonderful years
2023 Buddy Program
Would you like to be paired with a 4-H mentor? Would you like to be a 4-H mentor? The Junior Leaders' 4-H Buddies Program is back with bigger plans for 2023! We will pair knowledgeable 4-Hers with 4-Hers of all age levels who could use some assistance navigating the often-confusing world of 4-H and the Porter County … Continue reading 2023 Buddy Program
Annual Enrollment Target Date for Members & Volunteers is January 15th
January 15 is our target date for enrollment. We want to reach as many youth in our community as possible! Spread the word about 4-H and get someone new to join with you. For enrollment information, go to https://portercounty4h.org/2022/09/29/4-h-enrollment-opens-october-1st/
Indiana 4-H Scholarships
Opportunities for 10th-12th graders and Class of 2022 Grads! The Indiana 4-H Foundation and Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program annually award more than $125,000 in scholarships to 4-H members in recognition of their achievements and life skills development from their participation in 4-H. Applications are due by January 25th and submitted through 4HOnline. Members must … Continue reading Indiana 4-H Scholarships
Porter County 4-H Hub 