Our youth want to try new things! Share your passion for any topic by planning a workshop or learning series for youth. Work directly with 4-H staff to plan the learning experience that fits your passion, availability, and preferred age audience.

Location: Crow Wing County

Project areas: your choice! Share your favorite hobby, or knowledge from your career, or try something new Project Day is planned for April 8 from 9:30-12:30 pm at the Land Services Building.

Number of roles available: 3

Preparation and training: 30-minute online learning module and direct staff support

During this two-session workshop, learn the basics of needle felting, the types of materials used and where they come from, and how to further your project learning in the needle arts.

Walk away with a ready-to-enter fair exhibit and the knowledge to share with a judge on how to needle felt.

The two sessions are on Thursday, February 23, and Tuesday, February 28 from 5:30-8:00 pm at the Land Services Building [322 Laurel Street Brainerd, MN 56401].

The cost is $10 per person, check or cash, by Feb. 16 to the County Extension Office [326 Laurel Street Brainerd, MN 56401].

A light snack and juice box will be provided. Grades 5+. Registration closes on Monday, February 20, 2023. To learn more and register: https://z.umn.edu/needlefelting

Your springy gnome is sure to light up any room!

Virtual

Interested in coding, different gaming platforms, and socializing with other gamers? Join this Ambassador-led six-session Minecraft gaming project club to learn more!

Sessions will be held via Zoom and participants must have a computer or laptop with Minecraft available. Online safety will be weaved throughout the program and adult volunteers will be present.

The cost to participants is free and members will have the opportunity for additional play times outside of the gaming club.

Session times are Fridays from 6:00-7:30 pm on Feb. 17, Mar. 3, 17, 31, Apr. 14, and 28. Grades 5+.

Zoom links will be sent via email the Wednesday before each session. Registration is from Jan. 30 to Feb. 14, 2023, and the program has a maximum of eight participants.

To learn more and register: https://z.umn.edu/MinecraftGaming

Hosted by Hubbard County | all ages

In person

Save the date!

Info:

Date: Saturday, February 18th at the Akeley ARCC

Clinics and Registration start at 9:30 am; the Show starts at 10:30 am

Judge: Haley Maday

Cost: $3 per rabbit entered

- Cloverbud Showmanship Clinic

- Market Rabbit Selection and Beginner/selection showmanship Clinic

- Showmanship classes during the show

- Bring a tarp for under the carriers

- Silent Auction

- Food Stand Available

Statewide offering | all ages Virtual Get your food passports ready as we travel to a different country, learn about their culture and create some of their favorite meals or desserts! Our destination will be a mystery until you get your ingredient list! You don't want to miss out on this exciting food adventure! Our arrival dates for our mystery destinations are: February 14, 28; March 14, 28; April 4 and 11 from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Registration is currently open and there is no deadline.

https://z.umn.edu/TastyTuesdaysPassport

To register, log in, or if Registration is new to 4-H, enroll, at https://mn.4honline.com. For assistance, refer to the event registration guide at z.umn.edu/4hEvent

Statewide offering | grades K-13

Virtual

What do frogs, snakes, and turtles have in common? Join us and learn more about Herpetology, the study of amphibians and reptiles. We will go undercover and discover the mysteries of our cold-blooded friends as we learn how they can become one of your new 4-H projects! Hop and slither to the sessions on the following dates: February 2, 16; March 2,16,30; and April 6, 20 from 7 pm - 8 pm via Zoom. Registration is open and there is no deadline. For grades K -13

https://z.umn.edu/AmazingAmphibiansandRoamingReptiles

Registration is currently open and there is no registration deadline. To register, log in, or if new to 4-H, enroll, at https://mn.4honline.com. For assistance, refer to the event registration guide at z.umn.edu/4hEvent

Orders can be placed through February 13th with a delivery date of March 25th.

This is our largest fundraiser; Our county has set a goal to sell $35,000 in products this year!

Please reach out to the Extension office with questions.

Happy selling!

The Chick Chain Program is designed to give an opportunity for new and existing 4-H members, including Cloverbuds, to learn more about raising backyard chickens. Youth have an opportunity to learn life skills while having fun learning about chickens and the poultry industry.

Now in its 10th year, the 4-H Poultry Club will be awarding 10 egg-laying chicks (likely red or black sexlink birds) for eligible 4-H participants that qualify for the program. Chicks will be purchased from a reputable hatchery.

Registration and fee must be received by February 10, 2023.

Read more and register here: https://z.umn.edu/2023ChickChain

All market [including market steers, market heifers, and dairy steers] beef MUST be owned, tagged with a MN 4-H ear tag, and identified by February 15, 2023.

Breeding heifers, cow/calf pairs, and prospect calves (steers and heifers) must be owned or leased, tagged or tattooed, and identified by May 15, 2023. Please note that Cloverbuds do not need to identify beef animals at this time.

Contact the Extension office to arrange a pick up time for tags.

Access the Yearly Calendar events HERE.

Reminder:

Livestock PDC Meeting

Thursday, January 12, 2023

7:00 pm