Our first workshop is scheduled for Monday, February 20th at 6:00 PM in the 4H building. Please come and get in on all the planning and information for the upcoming year. If you have any questions, give Superintendent Beth Wilcox a call at 708-212-7003.
Jackson Volunteers Meeting
The Jackson Volunteer will meet on Saturday, February 18 at 3:00 PM. The location will be at Fieldstone Farms, 435 E 725 N, Valparaiso, IN 46383. This meeting will be for all members and those interested in joining. Heather Compton, 219-331-8655, hcompton@chestertonfire.org
Joan’s Farewell Party- February 26
Goat Weigh-In
Mark your calendars, goat project members. The goat weigh-in will be on Friday, May 12 form 6:00 - 8:00 PM in the Goat Barn. Questions: Cindy Boo, 219-263-8938, goatkeeper2000@hotmail.com
LaPorte-Porter 4-H Camp Counselor Application
The annual LaPorte-Porter 4-H Camp will be held June 7th-9th at Camp Mack on the shores of Lake Waubee in Milford, Indiana! This regional leadership opportunity will allow you to sharpen your communication, teamwork, leadership, and more! Counselors take on much responsibility as they participate in planning, implementing, and directing camp activities. Responsible 4-H members … Continue reading LaPorte-Porter 4-H Camp Counselor Application
Sign up for Unsaved Projects- due February 17
We have projects in 4-H Online that are not saving. Here is the list: Communications: Creative Writing Communications: Verbal Communications Construction & Architectural Replica: Farm Scene Construction & Architectural Replica: Lego County Project: American Heritage County Project: Aquatic Science County Project: Collections County Project: Crops: Corn, Forages, Small Grains, Soybeans County Project: Fire Safety County Project: Herpetology County Project: Model Bridge County Project: Music County Project: Nature Discovery … Continue reading Sign up for Unsaved Projects- due February 17
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
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
REMC paying for 4-H Enrollment fees
Kankakee Valley REMC is pleased to offer assistance to Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumers who have children enrolled in 4-H. We are offering to reimburse families the program fees (state and county when applicable) for the 2023-2024 4-H year. How to get a receipt for enrollment fees: Log into your 4-H Online account Click on the … Continue reading REMC paying for 4-H Enrollment fees
Sheep Tag-In
Sheep Tag-In for sheep project members will be on Saturday, April 29th from 8:00-10:00 AM. It will take place at the south end of the Sheep Barn at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Questions: Ashley Rugg, Sheep Superintendent 219-405-1621 hamanash@gmail.com
Porter County 4-H Hub 