March Lyon County 4-H

Delivery will be March 9, 24 at the Extension Office Check with your club leaders for when your club will be picking up the order! We need volunteers to help sort fruit. Watch for an email regarding delivery a couple days before March 9!

There will be an ambassador (Grades 6-13) meeting on March 4, 24 at the Lyon Co. Ext. office. We will be discussing upcoming summer events and planning a social event. We will also have a team building challenge!

All animals must be ID’d in 4-H Online by May 15, 24.

The next Lyon County Federation meeting will be held Monday, April 8 at 7 pm. There is no Federation meeting in March! .

We have project resource books available at the Extension Office. These resources will guide you through beginning a new project and can help you further develop and elevate current projects. We have created a "library" for our resources: https://z.umn.edu/projectresources Please explore the library, and, if you would like to explore a resource, contact the office to check out the resource, or we will scan and email the resources for you so that you can make use of them. If you are interested in additional resources, please check out the 4-H Mall https://z.umn.edu/shop4H

Get ready to score big with our March Madness project kit series, where creativity meets the excitement of the court! Designed for all 4-Hers, each kit is packed with slam-dunk activities that blend learning and fun. From crafting your own basketball hoop to designing jerseys for your dream team, every project brings the thrill of the game right to your fingertips. Join the madness and let your imagination take center court with our March Madness project kits today!

Audience: All ages are welcome to participate!

Ready to turn your backyard into a vibrant oasis? Look no further! Our challenge is here to transform your summer with giant melon excitement!

• Open to kindergarten and up!

• Register by March 20 for a free seed package and planting guide!

• Get exclusive tips, content, and videos all summer long!

• Share your progress for a chance to grow your melon in a mold!

• Showcase your masterpiece at your local fair or the fall contest!

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity! Join the Grow a Monster Melon Challenge - registration begins March 1 in 4-H Online. Space is limited!

In order to be eligible to participate in the State Fair, youth must have an active LQA&E or YQCA certification prior to the county fair. If you have questions about your certification status, please contact the Extension Office. Location for training will be the Extension Office.

Livestock Quality Assurance & Ethics (LQA&E) certification is a three-hour, in-person training that is valid for three years.

April 13, 9-12am level 2 only June 25 level 1 And 2.

Join us on Earth Day from your launching pads at home for the first session in our series as we discover rocket science! Learn how rockets are designed and how they lift into space. May the Force Be with You as we come together dressed up as our favorite Star Wars characters and blast off!

Who: Youth in grades 3 -8

Launching Dates: April 22 and 29 we will Zoom and learn.

On May 4 we will gather at a galaxy near you!

Time for this date will be determined

Time: 7 pm - 8 pm

Cost: Each participant will receive a kit with starter supplies for our virtual sessions. The cost per kit is $20 (check with your local Extension Office for scholarship opportunities)

Checks should be made to Lyon County 4-H, and mailed to 500 Fairgrounds Road, Marshall MN 56258

*Space is limited to 50 participants - sign up soon!

Deadline to register is April 15.

Interested in judging at local county fairs? Join us to sharpen your skills to be a 4-H conference judge of general projects. Join us on May 6 and prepare yourself for upcoming judging opportunities. Register for this virtual training by May 1 deadline.

4-H Camp is a great way to have fun outdoors and meet new friends! Camp will again be held at Shetek Lutheran Ministries on the shores of Lake Shetek; youth who completed grades 3-6 can choose one of two camp sessions (two nights/three days)

When:

• Monday, June 17 at 1:00 pm - Wednesday, June 19 at 10:45 am

• Wednesday, June 19 at 1:00 pm - Friday, June 21 at 10:45 am

This multi-county 4-H Camp located in southwest Minnesota will include educational sessions and camp activities include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, outdoor games, campfire, and more! High school-aged camp counselors will connect with campers throughout the entire camp experience.

Cost:

$150/camper. Registration fee includes meals and lodging for three days/two nights, supplies, and a camp t-shirt. Lyon County reimburses 50% of the registration fee after you attend camp

**4-H is committed to ensuring everyone can experience camp and sometimes families need financial support! Please contact your local 4-H Educator to discuss financial support. Also, Federations or clubs likely offer members support for camp fees.

Registration:

Open March 1, 2024 - May 10, 2024

Late registrations accepted until May 27, 2024 at a $175 registration fee. This does not guarantee a t-shirt.

Camp registration is handled through 4H Online, our membership database. For assistance, refer to the event registration guide at z.umn.edu/4hEvent or contact your local Extension Educator.

Bring a friend! No 4-H experience is required for 4-H camp. Not a 4-H member yet? Not wanting to enroll in the year-round 4-H program? You will still create an account (and be approved) to register for camp in 4H Online. Select “In-Person Camp/Event” club. Select any interest of your child for projects. After approval, you will be notified and can return to 4H Online to register for this event.

Local Staff: Lyon County 4-H events

Sam Jens, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Lyon County

jens0593@umn.edu or 507-532-1310

Aimee Powers, Support Staff, Lyon County

power684@umn.edu or 507-532-8219 Ext. 1

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