Leather project will have two workshops on Saturday, May 3rd. A Beginner Leather workshop will be held 9:00-11:30 am and Intermediate/ Advanced will be held from 12:30-2:30 pm. The workshops will be held in the 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds. *NOTE*: Hazardous Waste Collection will be on the Fairgrounds, which means lines of … Continue reading Leather Workshops
Dairy Steer Workshop
A dairy steer workshop will be held on June 12th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The Porter County Dairy project along with the Joe Rudolph family will be hosting a workshop with Indiana Dairy Beef Ambassador Ryan Hester. Ryan will talk about the Indiana Dairy Beef Association: what it is, what impact it has on the … Continue reading Dairy Steer Workshop
UPDATE- Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care – Livestock Members Please Read- UPDATE
**We have opened up more spots to attend the final three dates- May 10, June 5, June 13. See below for link.** Beginning in 2023, the all-new Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care program OR YQCA is a requirement for 4-Hers participating in beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, meat goats, dairy goats, poultry, and rabbit … Continue reading UPDATE- Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care – Livestock Members Please Read- UPDATE
Beef Project & Dairy Finished Steer Exhibitors- Correction 2/22/2023
ID Day is scheduled for February 25th at the 4-H Building. Please thoroughly read the attached document with all the information you need to know for ID Day. Please note- Don Bloom contact phone # 219-929-7986 Cattle ID Information
Enrollment Bash Ice Skating Party
Please join us for the Fourth Annual Ice Skating Party on Sunday, January 8th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the Urschel Pavilion skating rink in downtown Valparaiso. Invite your friends who you think might be interested in joining 4-H to come and learn more. Porter County 4-H enrollment is open through January 15th, so … Continue reading Enrollment Bash Ice Skating Party
4-H Enrollment Opens October 1st!
October 31st: TARGET Enrollment Date for Club Leaders & Project SuperintendentsOctober 31st: TARGET Enrollment Date for all other adult 4-H VolunteersJanuary 15th: TARGET Enrollment Date for 4-H Youth Members - youth must be enrolled before attending any 4-H event 4-H began over 100 years ago and has since grown into the largest youth development program … Continue reading 4-H Enrollment Opens October 1st!
4-H Enrollment Bash at the Ice Rink is Back!
Porter County is currently in the RED Covid Advisory Level. Masks will be required in indoor spaces and highly recommended in the outdoor areas of the event. If you have ANY symptoms of illness, please stay home. On Sunday, January 9th from 6:00-10:00 p.m. we will host our Third Annual Enrollment Bash at the Urschel Pavilion skating rink … Continue reading 4-H Enrollment Bash at the Ice Rink is Back!
Annual Enrollment of 4-H Volunteers
October 31st: Target Enrollment Date for Club Leaders & Project SuperintendentsNovember 15th: Target Enrollment Date for all other adult 4-H Volunteers Annual enrollment for members and volunteers opened via 4HOnline (http://v2.4honline.com/) on October 1st. Throughout enrollment season we will update the following page on the blog with enrollment information: https://bit.ly/2022PorterCo4H. Please bookmark that page and … Continue reading Annual Enrollment of 4-H Volunteers
4-H Enrollment Now Open!
October 31st: Target Enrollment Date for Club Leaders & Project SuperintendentsNovember 15th: Target Enrollment Date for all other adult 4-H VolunteersJanuary 15th: Target Enrollment Date for 4-H Youth Members 4-H began over 100 years ago, and has since grown into the largest youth development program in the nation. 4-H prepares young people to be leaders … Continue reading 4-H Enrollment Now Open!
Photography Project Calendars
2026 4-H Photography "Gold Sticker" calendars are ready. Many pre-ordered calendars have already been picked up. The remainder are on my front step in a plastic tote. Extra calendars were printed for anyone who wishes to have one, but didn't have the opportunity to order one. They are $15.00. Call me at 219-476-6653 or email … Continue reading Photography Project Calendars
Teen Leadership Weekend
Registration is officially open for the 2026 Teen Leadership Weekend! This trip is an opportunity extended to youth in grades 7-12. Teen Leadership Weekend will take place March 27-29 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. Due to the generosity of the Indiana 4-H Foundation, the cost to attend this amazing experience is only $50. The … Continue reading Teen Leadership Weekend
It’s Paper Clover Time
It's that time of year again! Tractor Supply Co. paper clover campaign starts NOW! Donate before December 14th to help kids reach for new goals through camps and leadership experiences in Porter County 4-H!
Photo Contest at Gardening Show
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
Financial Aid and Scholarship Workshop
Need help making sense of College Financial Aid and Scholarships? Register for the virtual workshop on December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM. See the link below to register.
2026 Indiana 4-H Scholarships
In partnership with the Indiana 4-H Foundation, the Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program annually awards more than $150,000.00 in scholarships to 4-H members to pursue post-secondary education. Scholarships are awarded to recognize youth participating in Indiana’s 4-H Youth Development Program on their achievements and life skill development resulting from their participation in a variety of … Continue reading 2026 Indiana 4-H Scholarships
Chesterton Twilight Parade *Canceled*
Due to the pending weather this weekend, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Chesterton have made the difficult decision to postpone this Saturday's Twilight Holiday Parade. Due to their reschedule date of December 5th, we will not have a 4-H float in this year's parade as our draft horse team will not … Continue reading Chesterton Twilight Parade *Canceled*
Interested in Being a 4-H Adult Camp Chaperone?
We still need adult chaperones! Join us at 4-H Summer Camp Tannadoonah, June 8–11, 2026. Help campers explore, grow, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
November 13, 2025 Center Wildcats 4-H Club Meeting Report
BINGO! The Center Wildcats enjoyed some exciting rounds of BINGO, but first the club got down to business. On November 13, 2025, the Center Wildcats gathered at the Sunset Hill Farm Silo. At the meeting, members dropped off 133 Thanksgiving food items to supply the Junior Leaders’ micro-pantry. The other community service project was writing … Continue reading November 13, 2025 Center Wildcats 4-H Club Meeting Report
4-H Council Proposed By-Law Changes
4-H Council President, Heather Compton, has emailed out the proposed updates for the Porter County 4-H Council by-laws. Please review them as they will be the first item discussed at our November 18th 4-H Council meeting. These updated bylaws include changes to the voting members. All members will be voted on at this meeting, so make … Continue reading 4-H Council Proposed By-Law Changes
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