Crow Wing County 4-H Newsletter
May 13, 2024
Important Dates & Events
- Daggett Brook Club Meeting | May 13th, from 6:30-8:00pm | Daggett Brook Town Hall
- Cuyuna Range Miners Club Meeting | May 16th, from 5:00-7:00pm | Crow Wing County Fairgrounds
- Ambassador Meeting | May 16th, from 6:30-8:00pm | Extension Office
- Happy Hoppers Club Meeting | May 20th, from 5:30-7:00pm | Daggett Brook Town Hall
- Arts-In Information Night | May 29th, from 6:00-7:00pm | Land Services [322 Laurel St., Brainerd]
- Horse Project Business Meeting | June 3rd, from 6:30-7:30pm | Crow Wing County Fairgrounds
- Poultry Club Meeting | June 4th, from 6:00-7:00pm | Crow Wing County Fairgrounds
- Baxter Sandpipers Club Meeting | June 6th, from 6:30-7:30pm | Crow Wing County Fairgrounds
- Wolf Creek Riders Club Meeting | June 6th, from 6:30-7:30pm | Club leader's home
- Black Bear Club Meeting | June 9th, from 4:30-9:00pm | Nisswa Fire Hall
- Pequot Lakes Club Meeting | June 9th, from 6:00-7:30pm | Pequot Lakes Public Library
- Daggett Brook Club Meeting | June 10th, from 6:30-8:00pm | Daggett Brook Town Hall
- Ambassador Meeting | June 11th, from 6:30-8:00pm | Extension Office
- ANIMAL ID DEADLINE | MAY 15TH π·ππππππ¦
π΄ANIMAL ID DEADLINE---------MAY 15TH!!!!
Are you planning to exhibit an animal at a 4-H-sanctioned event? If so, make sure to ID your animals by May 15!
What is Animal ID?
Animal ID is a system for identifying and tracking all animals in the 4-H animal science project areas. Animal ID information needs to be entered into your youth's 4-H Online account.
Tips for entering Animal ID in 4-H Online
Requirement details by species and class
***If your animal needs ear tags please stop by the Extension office or email Tracy: tgiza@umn.edu to have them ready for you to pick up. Ear tag numbers need to be entered into 4-H online to complete the Animal ID process.
Learn more about the animal ID process z.umn.edu/MN4HAnimalID
Please contact Sashanna with questions or if you need additional help: (218)-824-1069 or oshea067@umn.edu
Crow Wing County 4-H Poultry Fun Show
Statewide
In Person
Grades K & up
Cost: $2/poultry
Join the Crow Wing County 4-H Poultry Club as they host their 6th Annual Poultry Fun Show!
π 4-H youth will have an opportunity to learn about raising and showing poultry in the first part of the day and to participate in showmanship and exhibiting their birds the second half of the day. This is great practice for the county fair!
Schedule:
Registration: 9:30 am- 10:30 am
Poultry Education starts: 10:30 am
Lunch: 12:00 pm β Food & Drink stand hosted by the Poultry Club
Judging begins: 12:30 pm
Silent Auction ends: 2:00 pm
Location: Crow Wing County Fairgrounds [2000 SE 13th St, Brainerd, MN 56401]
Accepting Entries for: chickens, pigeons, duck, geese, turkeys*, etc. *Pullorum certificates mandatory (unless otherwise indicated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health). Turkeys must have an appropriate certificate of origin to show.
Pre-Register in 4-H Online.
4-H Animal Science Day Camp
Regional
In Person
Grades 3 & up
Cost: Free
Mark your calendars for animal science day camp! Dive into the exciting world of livestock with a focus on rabbits, poultry, meat goats and dairy goats.
Youth in grades 3 and up are invited to join us on June 25, from 10-3pm, for a day filled with interactive learning and fun experiences.
Our hands-on activities cover everything from animal selection to showmanship, nutrition and more.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, there's something for everyone to learn and enjoy.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore the world of animal science and connect with fellow enthusiasts at our immersive day camp!
Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Location:
Aitkin County Fairgrounds
632 Minnesota Ave N
Aitkin, MN 56431
Register by June 17 in 4-H Online.
Northeast 4-H STEM Camp
Statewide
In Person
Grades 6-10
Cost: $360 (includes lodging and meals)
Youth who have completed grades 6-10 are invited to join Minnesota 4-H for this overnight experience, July 8-11.
4-H STEM camp is a four-day immersive campus experience. During camp, you will engage in hands-on science and engineering design activities with professors and students at the University of Minnesota Duluth's Swenson College of Science and Engineering.
You will also learn more about yourself as you consider your own pathway to higher education.
Registration is required by June 14 in 4-H Online
Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities - YELLO
Statewide
In Person
Grades 7 & up
Cost: $300
Youth in grades 7 and up are invited to attend Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities (YELLO) this June! YELLO is the statewide leadership conference and includes educational workshops, group networking experiences, inspiring messages from nationally-recognized speakers, field trips and opportunities to contribute to the local community through service projects.
Location: University of MN-Morris
Dates: The conference will be held June 12-15, 2024
Transportation: There will also be an option for a $50 bus ticket to and from YELLO
Deadline to register is May 12
Contact the Extension office for Scholarship opportunities.
To learn more and register visit https://z.umn.edu/4hyello.
Arts-In Information Night
Countywide
In Person
Cost: Free
Arts-In is a summer performing arts/leadership experience for youth. If you like to sing, dance, and act, then this program is for you
Join us for an informational night to learn more about this fun program!
May 29th, from 6:00-7:00pm
Land Services Building [322 Laurel St., Brainerd]
Engineering Design Challenge coaches' informational meeting
Do you have a group of youth interested in the Engineering Design Challenge for 2024?
Join us for this online meeting that will cover basic information about the Minnesota 4-H Engineering Design Challenge, including resources and supports available, as well as details about the 2024 challenge theme: "Engineering for a Changing Climate."
To register, click here.
To learn more about the Engineering Design Challenge click here.
Crow Wing County 4-H Horse Pleasure Clinic
Countywide
In Person
Grades K-13
Cost: $15/youth
Crow Wing County 4-H Horse Project will be hosting a Pleasure Clinic. Melinda Dexter, 4-H Horse Judge, will be teaching youth Showmanship at Halter, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, and English Pleasure.
Date: June 29th, 2024
Time: 9-3pm
Location: Crow Wing County Fairgrounds
- Youth are welcome to attend this event with or without their horse. Youth bringing horses must have an updated horse coggins uploaded in 4-H online. Youth are welcome to bring 1 horse each.
- Youth are encouraged to bring a bag lunch for this all day event.
Register in 4-H Online. Deadline to register: June 24th
NE 4-H Camp
Regional
In Person
Grades 3-6
Cost: $160
Youth in grades 3-6 are invited to join us at the beautiful Long Lake Conservation Center in Palisade for three days and two nights of adventure. We will explore nature through hands-on activities, outdoor recreation and camp games.
The camp fun will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, and end at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 28.
Registration fee includes meals and lodging for three days/two nights, supplies and a camp t-shirt.
Deadline to register: May 31
Register in 4-H Online.
Contact the Extension Office about scholarship opportunities.
4-H Dog SuperSession
Statewide
In Person
Grades 3 & up
4-H Dog Supersession will be held at the Wadena County Fairgrounds on June 1.
Participants will bring their project dogs and gain experience in obedience, rally, showmanship and agility classes. They'll also learn about grooming their dogs and explore how they can enjoy their dogs throughout their lives.
Presentations will include:
- Fine-tuning obedience skills.
- Rally skills and hints for success.
- The best of showmanship.
- Agility β handling skills, obstacle performance and more.
- Training topics β motivating your dog, obedience skills for the real world and learning theory.
- Careers with dogs.
- Grooming your dog.
Youth in grades 3+, their families, trainers, and youth and adult dog project leaders are all welcome to attend.
In Search of Donations for the 4-H Building
The Crow Wing County Federation is looking to enhance the 4-H youth's and fairgoer's experience at the County Fair. We are in search of flat screen tv's to display in our 4-H building at the fairgrounds. We will utilize these tv's to assist with demonstrations, project areas, animal shows, and promote events & programming. If you have a tv you'd be willing to donate please contact Jason: marrowj1@gmail.com
Crow Wing County 4-H Yearly Calendar
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Extension Office/Window Hours
Monday: 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: No office/window hours
Wednesday: 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00-11:30am