Pine County 4-H Update
4.27.23
Welcome to the Pine County 4-H Update!
Cloverbud Saturday May 6
Get your green thumb and join us in May to start your garden. We'll learn more about plants, talk about indoor and outdoor gardening, play games, and make a fun snack.
When: May 6, 2023 from 9:30-11 a.m.
Where: Hinckley Community Room, 106 1st St. SE, Hinckley, MN
Cost: Free
Register now at https://z.umn.edu/PineCloverbuds
Dog Bowl State Champs!
Let's hear it for the 2023 Minnesota 4-H Senior Dog Bowl Champions!
Hard work and following their spark has paid off for Vivian, Sophie, Claire, and Alyssa. They're bringing home the top slot after an intense sudden death, overtime win. Congrats, team!
Important Deadline
If these deadlines are not met, youth will still be able to participate in county fair events, but will not be eligible for champion awards and state trips.
For help with enrollment or animal ID, please contact Sarah at 320-591-1654 or sodendah@umn.edu.
Summer Job Opening
We've expanded our search for summer staff! Our position is now open for applications to anyone age 18+ who is NOT a current 4-H member. Please help us share this opportunity with anyone who may be looking for summer work.
Additional requirements apply. Interested parties can contact Sarah with questions at 320-591-1654 or sodendah@umn.edu.
Roxanne's Next Adventure
Pine County Extension will be saying goodbye to Roxanne on May 31st. Roxanne will be retiring after many years of serving Extension and Pine County government.
We encourage you to send your well wishes to Roxanne as she finds her next adventure. You can reach her directly at:
320-591-1651
635 Northridge Dr NW Suite 280, Pine City, MN 55063
She will be sorely missed!
YELLO Registration Open
Crop Scouting Team
Take on a challenge and form a 4-H or FFA crop scouting team! By being on a 4-H/FFA crop scouting team, you will learn skills like teamwork, communication, problem solving and predicting outcomes. All of these skills are what your future employers are looking for!
What is crop scouting?
Crop scouting is a way to inspect crops for potential outcomes and risks. Scouts are people who make systematic observations and predict crop production while considering factors such as weather, inputs like pesticides and herbicides, and risks such as disease and pests.
Teams can be only 4-H or FFA, 4-H and FFA mixed, and/or multiple clubs or counties.
- Jr Team- A team of 3-5 youth in grades 6-8.
- Sr Team - A team of 3-5 youth in grade 9 and above.
Indicate your interest by answering this quick form. If there is enough interest, the office will help try to facilitate forming a team.
Explore Engineering Design Challenge
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore science & engineering. Register for the 2023 Engineering Design Challenge Kick-off on May 13, 9am-12pm at the Wyoming United Methodist Church. You will experiment with hands-on engineering activities, solve challenges and learn how to construct a Rube Goldberg machine. You will also learn more about the 2023 EDC Challenge - Take Your Best Shot. Adults can also attend to learn how to become an EDC coach. For more information, visit www.z.umn.edu/edckickoff23Wyoming. Register in 4HOnline by May 7. This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
County Fair Premium Book
Are you ready for county fair? Our premium book is!
Visit z.umn.edu/PinePremium at any time to view an up-to-date copy of the Pine County 4-H fair premium book. The premium book contains important rules and information for participating in county fair events, including a schedule.
This year's premium book is fully updated to align with Minnesota 4-H project learning and for increased readability. If you have questions, please contact Sarah Odendahl, Pine County 4-H Extension Educator, at sodendah@umn.edu or 320-591-1654
Club leaders will receive two printed copies of the premium book for club references next week. If families would like to request a printed copy for their own use, please contact Roxanne at 320-591-1651 or rlorvis@umn.edu
Camp is Coming!
Youth in grades 3-6 are invited to join us as we explore nature through games, camp songs and hands-on activities. Join us for three days and two nights of adventure at the beautiful Long Lake Conservation Center in Palisade. Learn more at z.umn.edu/ne4hcamp
Older youth make great camp counselors! Youth in grades 8-13 can apply to be a camp counselor at z.umn.edu/ne4hcampcounselor
Contact
Email: sodendah@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu/local/pine
Location: 635 Northridge Drive Northwest, Pine City, MN, USA
Phone: 320-591-1654