Isanti County 4-H News
May 19, 2023
Isanti County 4-H
Email: mnext-isanti@umn.edu
Website: https://extension.umn.edu/local/isanti
Location: 555 18th Avenue Southwest, Cambridge, MN, USA
Phone: 763-689-1810
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isanticounty4h
Twitter: @IsantiCounty4H
UPDATES
County Fair registration opens June 1st
We will also be offering FairEntry help sessions at the days and times below. 4-H staff will be available to help answer questions and assist with registration.
- Friday, June 16th from 1 - 4:30 p.m. This will be a virtual session.
- Saturday, June 17th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Isanti County Government Center
- Tuesday, June 20th from 12 - 4:30 p.m. This will be a virtual session.
- Monday, June 26th from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Isanti County Government Center (before the Council meeting.)
Ambassadors volunteer at Feed My Starving Children
Ryan N. Receives 4-H Ada and Helmuth Schroeder Scholarship
Heggies Pizza Fundraiser - Orders Due May 31st
From May 1st to May 31st Isanti County 4-H will be having a Heggies Pizza Fundraiser!
We strongly encourage all families to support our fundraising efforts. This could be buying pizza, selling pizza, or families have the option to buy out of fundraising for $25 per family.
Make checks payable to "Isanti County 4-H". Deliver or mail checks to 555 18th Ave SW, Cambridge MN 55008-9386. Orders & Payments are Due May 31st.
Pickup at the Isanti County Fairgrounds on June 14th from 5-7pm.
Print the order form here. You can also pick up order forms at the extension office.
6/4 Wildlife Workshop Day
Sunday, June 4th from 1-5pm at Irving & John Anderson County Park, North Branch, MN. The event will include guest speakers, games and a craft. Open to Isanti & Chisago 4-H'ers. This is a great opportunity for SS&W youth to get wildlife education hours.
Audience: All ages. Cost: $5/ Youth or $15/ Family. Register on 4-H Online by 6/1. Here is the event registration guide.
6/11 Wildflower Walk
This is a great opportunity for SS&W youth to get wildlife education hours.
We will meet at the Oak Savannah Learning Center at 1pm.
Audience: Grades 3+. Cost: Free. Register on 4-H Online by 6/8. Here is the event registration guide.
2023 Premium Book Now Available
Please know the format is different than it has been in previous years, as we our goal was to make it more friendly for virtual viewing.
Additionally, there are some updates regarding animal science projects. There was an email sent to all families on Friday, April 14th containing the details. The most notable change is that all animals must be in place by 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19th. We did highlight the changes in yellow in the premium book.
2023 Awards Application Available
This document has been changed to a virtual format; it is now a Google form. You can print this PDF Awards Packet if you would prefer a paper version. Awards applications are due to the Extension Office by Thursday, June 1st.
EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Weekend Horse Camp
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 08:00 AM
Isanti County Fairgrounds, Minnesota 95, Cambridge, MN, USA
Beef Education Clinic
All 4-H members and their cattle are invited to a free educational clinic to learn more about hair care, nutrition, and clipping. Bring your cattle, ask questions, and learn hands-on. There is no cost for the clinic, it is open to any member of 4H and their guardian.
Where: Isanti County Fairgrounds - cattle barn & arena
When: Saturday, May 20th, 2023
1:00 pm - 4 pm - potluck dinner to follow (burgers provided)
Meet our Clinicians:
- Micah Reimer- Rock Springs, WI
- Jessie Vallejo- Omaha, Nebraska
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 01:00 PM
Isanti County Fairgrounds, Minnesota 95, Cambridge, MN, USA
Leaders Council Meeting
Monday, May 22, 2023, 06:30 PM
Isanti County Government Center, 18th Avenue Southwest, Cambridge, MN, USA
Extension Office Closed
Monday, May 29, 2023, 08:00 AM
Isanti County Government Center, 18th Avenue Southwest, Cambridge, MN, USA
Wildlife Workshop Day
Sunday, Jun 4, 2023, 01:00 PM
Irving and John Anderson County Park, Furman Street Northeast, North Branch, MN, USA
Dog Project Fun Show
Saturday, Jun 10, 2023, 09:00 AM
Isanti County Fairgrounds, Minnesota 95, Cambridge, MN, USA
Wildflower Walk
Sunday, Jun 11, 2023, 01:00 PM
Oak Savanna Learning Center, 289th Avenue Northwest, Zimmerman, MN, USA
East Central 4-H summer camp
Try something new with the East Central 4-H summer camp on June 26-28! Experience all of the fun that comes along with a resident camp, with a 4-H hands-on learning twist.
Price: $140 (after June 1st deadline $150)
Please mail the check to:
University of Minnesota Extension
Attn.: Lauren Backes
550 Bunker Lake Blvd Suite L-1
Andover, MN 55304
For payment questions, please contact Lauren Backes via email: backes@umn.edu or by phone: 763-767-3836
Registration Deadline: June 1st, 2023
Questions: Betsy Olson Minnaert, betolson@umn.edu or 612-670-4866
Monday, Jun 26, 2023, 11:00 AM
Timber Bay Camp & Retreat Center, Woodland Road, Onamia, MN, USA
ISANTI COUNTY 4-H
Email: mnext-isanti@umn.edu
Website: https://extension.umn.edu/local/isanti
Location: 555 18th Avenue Southwest, Cambridge, MN, USA
Phone: 763-689-1810
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isanticounty4h
Twitter: @IsantiCounty4H