4-H Announcements 6/9/2023

Published on by ASHLEY A ROLPH

1st ANNUAL SUNFLOWER & PUMPKIN GROWING CONTEST!

Who’s got a green thumb? Sign up for our 1st Annual 4-H Sunflower and Pumpkin Growing Contest!

Official seed sowing begins June 1st and ends June 15th so sign up soon! For full contest details and to register go to: https://bit.ly/3BT6eu9

WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION BILLBOARD CONTEST

4-H Clubs and Groups have the opportunity to create a billboard, advertising the Winnebago County Fair. There is prize money to be had! See attached flyer for more info.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ENTRY IS OPEN!

Visit https://winnebagocountyfaironline.com/exhibitors/ for all the details.

4-H SUMMER SEWING CAMP

You do not need to be enrolled in the clothing project to attend!

Cloverbuds will need a parent to attend

June 23rd & 24th at JPCC

Register at: bit.ly/3oB24U4

WATERCOLOR MAKE N TAKE

with local artist Jessica Lomena

July 17, 2023 at JPCC from 9AM-noon

Register at: https://bit.ly/3n6Kc3b

Deadline: July 7th

See attached flyer for more details

SUMMER CHICKQUEST AT JPCC

Winnebago County 4-H-ers of all ages can join Meghan Numrich and Dana Berger for a summer ChickQuest series.

  • July 13th: 2-3PM : Incubating eggs
  • July 21st: 9-10AM: See them move! Candling eggs
  • July 27th: 9-10AM: They’re growing! and more…
  • Chick hatching will take place at the Winnebago County Fair!

Register at: https://bit.ly/42czMhb

See attached flyer

SUMMER FUN AT MT OLYMPUS!

Our YAC (Youth Adventure Committee) has planned a water & theme park day for Winnebago County 4-H members of all ages!

July 19th

Cost $18 (incl. bus, park & lunch)

Bus leaves JPCC at 8AM and will return at 6PM

Youth in grades 5 and under will need a parent/guardian to attend.

Register at: https://bit.ly/3oUtg04

Deadline : July 7th

CLOVERBUD CAMP

We will be heading up to Heckrodt Wetland Reserve for a day filled with discovery and fun!

Download Registration form at: https://bit.ly/3LJkRpi

Deadline to Register is August 1st

WE NEED YOUR 4-H PHOTOS!

The 4-H Ambassadors will be updating the photos on their DNA display at the fair this year. Please share your most recent club, project and other 4-H photos with them. Photos can be uploaded here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/as3tJVPeaMEVyhL1A