Carlton County 4-H
January 2023 Newsletter
Upcoming Events:
January:
- 8th - Rowdy Wranglers 4-H Club Meeting 1:00 p.m. at Salem's Mahtowa Hall
- 8th - Esko Cloverleafs Club Meeting 2 p.m. at Carlton County Transportation Building
- 8th - Barnyard Buddies 4-H Club Meeting 6 p.m. at Barnum City Hall
- 9th - Carlton County Federation Meeting 6:30 p.m. at Extension Office
- 13th - BLU and TEEL Registration Due
- 16th - Winter Roundup Registration Due
- 18th - Livestock Committee Meeting
For all of the latest 4-H news and information, please visit our website at www.extension.umn.edu/carlton and look under EVENTS.
Carlton County Federation Meeting January 9th at 6:30 p.m.
Northeast BLU and TEEL scheduled for February 11-12, 2023 in Palisade, MN
BLU is for youth in grades 6-9. They will participate in hands-on activities where they build leadership skills, form relationships with other youth, learn to work together and make a difference in their communities. BLU is facilitated by youth leaders from the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador program and supported by a team of adult chaperones.
TEEL is a workshop for youth in grades 10+ to gain valuable leadership skills while connecting with peers from other counties and regions. This workshop builds on the leadership skills older youth have developed at BLU and through their lived experience both within and outside of 4-H. Teens will engage in large and small group discussions. It is designed and facilitated by a team of older youth and young adult leaders.
Northeast BLU/TEEL - February 11-12, 2023
Location: Long Lake Conservation Center, 28952 438th Lane, Palisade, MN 56469
Registration opens December 1st via 4-HOnline and closes January 13th. Youth are invited to register for any of the BLU/TEEL events across the state.
Cloverbud Project Day January 14th
2023 Careers Down on the Farm K-3
Youth in grades K-3 are invited to join us in exploring the wonderful world of agricultural careers through hands-on activities and guest speakers. We’ll learn about being an auctioneer, implement mechanic, and much more from real Minnesota ag professionals!
We will meet virtually every week to learn about a new career area and explore hands-on learning. This free series will be offered on Saturday mornings January 7-28 from 10-10:30 a.m.
Sessions will be held on Zoom; participants will be sent Zoom information upon registration.
Session topics:
- Jan. 7: Farm to plate/grocery stores
- Jan. 14: Implement dealer/mechanic
- Jan. 21: Auctioneer
- Jan. 28: Florist
Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Audience
This event is for youth in grades K-3.
Youth must be enrolled in 4-H Online to participate.
Learn basic sewing at this FREE event!
January Monthly Service Project: Save Energy
January's challenge is to focus on the importance of saving energy. Saving energy reduces power plant emissions, protects the ecosystems around us from being demolished and conserves natural resources.
There are many ways you can help save energy in your home and community, including:
- Turning off objects and unplugging them when not in use
- Ensuring the dishwasher is full before running a complete cycle
- Washing clothes in the washing machine with cold water
- Using LED light bulbs
Gross Science
"Snowscapes" 4-H Photography Challenge
Minnesota 4-H Photography is excited to offer another statewide photography challenge open to youth in grades K-13.!
Select your best winter wonderland photo (with no or minimal editing) from the 2022-2023 4-H year and submit it with up to two (2) sentences that explain the photo! More information and rules for the challenge can be found at: Minnesota 4-H Snowscapes Photo Challenge | UMN Extension.
Submit one (1) jpg or jpeg image and up to two (2) sentences that explain the photo to fourhphoto@umn.edu by 11:59 p.m. (CST) on January 31, 2023. Volunteer 4-H photography judges will provide feedback via a slideshow. Top photos will be recognized with a prize and random prize drawing winners will also receive a gift.
Register at: https://z.umn.edu/Snowscapes-Photo-Challenge
Questions? Email fourhphoto@umn.edu.
Club Leader Resources !
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ABVhyL3hr2Y4tPczCzTuUgJllpFUi_FRFu3Poqoa_8/view
Holidays aren't only for getting but also for giving. Here are some ways to give back to the communities our youth live in:
- Holiday cards for nursing homes and hospitals
- Adopt a family for the Holiday season
- Donating items to a food shelter or animal shelter
- Fleece blankets for hospitals
Helping youth find their sparks is the key part to 4-H. Here are some tips for Club Leaders and Volunteers to help youth strive. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CndX9VS9oAiQeyEqoqKAcsFkcl2IzNOQOa7vQSrQG7M/edit
Interested in learning more about Carlton County Extension news and events?
Contact
4-H Youth Development: Katie Siltanen, silta006@umn.edu
Email: mnext-carlton@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu
Location: 317 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, MN, USA
Phone: 218-384-3511
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarltonCounty4H