Fruit Is Coming!
The fruit will be delivered on Wednesday, March 27 starting approximately at 8:30 a.m. We will be looking for volunteers to help unload the fruit. Please let your Key Leader know if you can help out that day. Fruit will be delivered to the Sibley County Highway/Sheriff’s Department Shed in Gaylord across the street from the new Dollar General store. Each club will need to have ALL fruit picked up by 11:00 a.m. from the Sheriff's storage shed.
Dog Project 2024 Kickoff
DO YOU OWN A DOG? Would you like to do some training with your dog? Then the Sibley County 4-H Dog Project is for you. The Dog Project meets weekly during the summer and you can learn all about how to work with your dog. This is such a great project to be part of and you will gain tons of knowledge about your dog and develop a great relationship with your pet!
The Sibley County Dog Project plans on hosting a kick-off meeting on Saturday, March 9th at Key City Kennel Club (55177 210th Lane, Mankato) at 11:00 a.m. following our regular monthly winter practice that will go from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (weather permitting). Returning dog project members of any level can bring their dogs at 9:00 a.m. to practice as long as the Extension Office has copies of your current vaccination records. New members and anyone interested in the dog project is encouraged to attend. New members should not bring their dog and can arrive at 11:00 a.m. to learn all about the dog project. If you are not able to make it that day, but you are interested in learning more, we can send you the handouts or you can visit with our office staff to find out what you may have missed.
Shooting Sports Update
The Shooting Sports Project is planning on having a safety training on Wednesday 6/5/24 at 6:30 p.m. at the GPL. We strongly encourage all 4-H members planning on participating in SSW to participate in this day. We will also have a chance for all members to try any/all the disciplines (age appropriate) during the safety training day. Watch for more information in the upcoming newsletters.
If you plan on participating in Shooting Sports, we need you to fill out this form so we know what discipline(s) you would like to participate in. You will also need to select Shooting Sports as a project area in 4-H online and sign the parental consent.
State Shoot this year will be held September 6 - 8, 2024. Please mark these dates on your calendar. If you plan on attending State Shoot and are participating in a new discipline this year, you will need 15 hours of practice in that discipline. If you have participated in that discipline in the past, you will need 8 hours of practice in that discipline. You will also need 8 hours of wildlife training.
Upcoming Project Meetings
Sibley County will be offering a variety of informational project meetings this summer. These project meetings are a great way to learn more about your species you are interested in and also it gives you the opportunity to ask questions and get help.
Beef Project Meeting - Date and Location To Be Determined
Dairy Project Meeting - June 22, 2024 at Tony Kohl’s Farm
Horse Project Meeting - March 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sibley County Service Center
Llama Project Meeting and Shearing Event - Date to be Determined (Sometime in June) at Andy and Kayla Cohrs farm
Sheep Project Meeting - March 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sibley County Service Center
Federation Meeting
Please plan on attending the next Federation Meeting on Monday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. REMEMBER if your club has a representative at ALL five Federation Meetings (November, 2023 - September 24), your club will receive a pizza party.
Summer Internship Available in Sibley County
Sibley County is offering a hands-on summer internship opportunity. We are hiring now. Learn more today at https://z.umn.edu/4hsummerintern. Make your summer full of fun and work with our awesome youth and volunteers here in Sibley County!
Sew Quilty Classes
Sew Quilty (quilt shop in Arlington) and Sibley County 4-H have partnered and are excited to offer a Quilt Camp on three Thursdays in June (June 6, 13 and 20) from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Participants in Grades 5 - 12 will spend three evenings learning quilting skills while completing their own quilt or Grab N’ Go Tote. Select your own personal fabrics and receive expert tips and tricks from the staff at Sew Quilty.
We will be having an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 22 to answer any and all questions and to see if this would be for you! All youth who have an interest in Quilting, Needle Arts, Clothing and Textiles, Crafts and Fine Arts, and/or related projects should attend this meeting and see what it is all about. If you attend this meeting, it does not commit you to the classes. The event is open to all youth grades 5 and up. No previous quilting or 4-H experience is necessary to participate.
Grow a Monster Melon Mystery
Are you ready to embark on an adventure that will transform your backyard into a vibrant oasis of beauty and wonder? Look no further than the Grow a Monster Melon Challenge! While growing watermelons and melons is already a delightful pursuit, cultivating giant melons takes the experience to an entirely new level of excitement and amazement.
Throughout the summer, you'll receive regular email updates filled with valuable tips, engaging content, and videos designed to enhance your watermelon-growing experience. Those that share how their watermelons are growing will receive a mold to continue growing the watermelon for a new experience. You'll receive resources to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration needed to nurture your melon to its fullest potential and learn new ways to grow a watermelon.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to cultivate a garden spectacle unlike any other. Register for the Grow a Monster Melon Challenge by March 20 and embark on a journey filled with growth, discovery, and endless possibilities.
Contact
Email: mnext-sibley@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu/local/sibley
Location: 111 8th St, Gaylord, MN, USA
Phone: 507-237-4100
Facebook: facebook.com/UMNExtensionSibleyCounty4H
Twitter: @UMNExt