JLW is a great opportunity for youth in grades 6 - 9 to jumpstart their leadership pathway in 4-H!

Over MEA Break, attend workshop to build skills such as team building, program planning, and project-based knowledge by working in small committees with other campers, learn from your peers like State Ambassadors and past camp attendees, and attend leadership sessions hosted by local and regional Educators!

Click HERE for more information!

The cost for the program is $125.

⭐ Apply in 4-H Online by October 6, 2024! ⭐

Refer to the event registration guide if you need assistance; contact Sarah Downhour at sarahu@umn.edu, or Jessica and Rachel, if you have further questions.

This fall, annual volunteer training focuses on making space for youth voices in all 4-H programs so youth can learn, grow, and flourish. Participants will reflect on their personal beliefs about youth voice, behaviors in how we show up in youth-adult partnerships, and learn about the essential ingredients in strengthening youth voice and youth adult partnerships in our 4-H program!

This will be an opportunity to expand off of our "Right Path" meeting this past March!

Current and prospective Minnesota 4-H volunteers and youth leaders, ideally a team from each club/committee/program, are encouraged to attend this 90-minutes (at a maximum) session!

We can't wait to see you at this event! Please RSVP by Thursday, October 24 below!

1. WOTC 4-H members should RE-ENROLL for the new year via 4-H Online ASAP! Use this tip sheet for helpful assistance!

2a. If you are a SCREENED VOLUNTEER, our NW Regional Support Staff, Joan (JoAnne) Berg, should have notified you in September if you need to RENEW or if your three-year enrollment is still CURRENT. If you need to renew your volunteer status use this renewal guide for helpful assistance!

2b. If you are NOT a SCREENED VOLUNTEER but would like to BECOME ONE, please review "How to become a 4-H volunteer" and reach out to Jessica and Rachel with any questions or assistance you may require!

3. Attend your club's October 4-H meetings to assist your adult and youth leaders in updating the club's CHARTERS and Constitution & Bylaws! These are due on October 31!

Join the New Club Leaders webinar to learn more about the role of a 4-H Club Leaders and be equipped with resources and techniques to develop your 4-H club. This 75 minute online training is open to MN 4-H volunteers, potential volunteers, and youth leaders. Remaining date offered:

• Thursday, November 14 at 6:30PM

Topics Include:

• Roles of volunteers and staff
• Essential elements of 4-H clubs
• Building a club support team
• Tools and resources to get you started!

Register by completing the online form!

Click HERE to view WOTC 4-H results from the 2024 State Shoot & Wildlife Invitational!

🍀 Our 4-H'ers shattered clay-pectations at this showcase! 🍀

Click HERE to view WOTC 4-H results from the 2024 State Horse Show!

🍀 Our 4-H'ers were stud-ning at this showcase! 🍀

Click HERE to view WOTC 4-H results from the 2024 State Dog Show!

🍀 Our 4-H'ers were paw-sitively awesome at this showcase! 🍀

You can preview the agenda HERE!

• Yearly Recap & Celebration
• Membership Reflection
• 2024 WOTC Fair Reflection
• Goals for the 2024-2025 4-H Year

You can view past minutes and agendas by clicking on the "Horse PDC Public Folder" below.

You can preview the agenda HERE!

• Programming + Budget
• Update from Barn Supers meeting

You can view past minutes and agendas by clicking on the "Livestock PDC Public Folder" below.

OWLS is a one-year leadership program is designed to provide youth in grades 6th+ with intensive hands-on exploration in an area of interest with the outdoors which includes water quality and waterfowl, art in nature, and wildlife habitat management and upland game birds. The program includes multiple webinars, two retreats, and a Boundary Waters Canoe Trip - PLUS the opportunity to support to lead a conservation project!

The cohort follows the 4-H program year from October 2024 - September 2025.

Click HERE for more information!

The cost for the program is $400.

⭐ Apply in 4-H Online by October 4! ⭐

Refer to the event registration guide if you need assistance; contact Nicole Pokorney at pokorney@umn.edu if you have further questions.

Are you interested in learning more about photo manipulation? Minnesota 4-H Photography is excited to offer a three-session photo manipulation workshop featuring guest speakers and tutorials. Virtual workshops will take place on Sundays: October 6, October 24, and November 7 from 7:00-8:00PM via Zoom.

⭐ Apply in 4-H Online by October 5! ⭐

Refer to the event registration guide if you need assistance; email fourhphoto@umn.edu if you have further questions.

Youth in grades 3rd - 5th will discover how water and color impact plant growth using an at-home kit and three 30 minutes virtual sessions starting at 5:30PM on the 3rd Monday of October, November, and December!

• October 21 - Acid Rain
• November 18 - Colorful Lettuce
• December 16 - Water Filtration

Click HERE for more information!

There is no cost! (optional material costs)

⭐ Register in 4-H Online by October 9 to receive a supply kit in the mail! ⭐

Refer to the event registration guide if you need assistance; contact Anja Johnson at akoester@umn.edu if you have further questions.

The 4-H Youth Equity Team (YET) is excited to hose youth changemakers from across Minnesota who have an interest in or passion for creating more equitable spaces. During this inaugural retreat, YET members will share their projects and experiences, introduce participants to identifying equity issues, and create action plans for more inclusive environments. The weekend will include a service project, multi-generational learning experiences, roundtable discussions on important topics that youth identify, and time for everyone to make connections and deepen relationships. Youth are welcome to come individually or with a team!

The cost for the summit is $250. (A sliding scale fee structure is available if needed!)

⭐ To learn more and register, click HERE by October 21! ⭐

If you need assistance, contact Joe Rand at joerand@umn.edu (4-H Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility).

Come for a fun-filled day of project workshops for Cloverbuds through adult volunteers! Sessions will include Cloverbud Outdoor Day Camp, wilderness survival, skill identification, environmental service leadership, and more! Adult sessions include SS&W certification training, curriculum training, and how to lead a 4-H WHEP team (see below).

Click HERE for more information!

Cost varies by session; Free - $20

⭐ Register in 4-H Online by November 8! ⭐

Refer to the event registration guide if you need assistance; contact Nicole Pokorney at pokorney@umn.edu and Reilley Rode at rrode@umn.edu if you have questions.

WHEP is a hands-on environmental education program dedicated to teaching wildlife and fisheries habitat management to youth. It provides participants an opportunity to test heir wildlife knowledge in a friendly competition in teams of three-four similarly aged individuals and led by a local 4-H volunteer coach. WHEP will replace the former Wildlife Project Bowl.

Click HERE for more information!

Jessica Mohagen:

• mohag150@umn.edu
• 218-731-8837

Rachel Wahlstrom:

• joh12246@umn.edu
• 218-770-9648

View past newsletters HERE!

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