Projects

Sewing Orientation / March 30, 2024

On Saturday, March 30 at 9:00 a.m. at the McKee 4-H Building in the Fort Collins/Loveland room, we are holding an orientation for unit 1, first-time members. We will be going over helpful items for the project and items that might be handy to have in your sewing kits. Please bring your sewing machine. You can bring thread for your machine and a bobbin if you would like. You will not need fabric for this orientation. 

If you are not a first-time member, you are welcome to bring a project to work on. Cari and Hanna will be available for questions. 

If you have any questions, email Hanna at pigs022002@yahoo.com

Poultry Workshop / March 28, 2024

There is a Poultry Workshop to discuss general project information and go over record books on Thursday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the CoBank Building at ARDEC.

CoBank Building
ARDEC
4492 E County Road 56
Fort Collins, CO 80524

If you have any questions, please contact Lacy at lcbg7@hotmail.com.

Orientation for Family and Consumer Science Projects and General Projects

Join us this Monday, March 18 or Thursday, March 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the Loveland Room at the McKee 4-H Building at The Ranch. If you are new to 4-H or new to either Family and Consumer Science Projects or General Projects, this workshop is designed to help you get started!

We’ll be covering:

  • Upcoming project workshops
  • Exhibit requirements 
  • Project completion
  • Upcoming contests
  • Entering in the county fair
  • And more! 

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Wildman at wildmarm@co.larimer.co.us.

HCH Scrapbooking Project Meetings / March and April 2024

Barb Hummel will be hosting our Scrapbooking project members at her home for project meetings on March 16, 2024 and April 13, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

For the March meeting, bring a picture of your Mom, and ideas for your fair project.

For the April meeting, we’ll work on projects and talk about the record book.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Barb at hummeb@hotmail.com.

(This activity is for 4-H members, no Cloverbuds this time.)

4-H Dog Expo / April 7, 2024

Plan to attend the Statewide 4-H Dog Expo on Sunday, April 7 at The Ranch in Loveland. This event is open to all 4-H Dog Project members regardless of age or level. Hands-on workshops will cover Obedience, Rally, and Showmanship. Classes will be offered on Dog Behavior, Careers with Dogs, Veterinary Care, Dog Show Class Progression, and more! There will also be classes for parents/guardians. Members can attend with or without a dog. 

  • When: Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Where: Larimer County Fairgrounds, The Ranch, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, Colorado
  • Cost: $10 per member

Registration through v2.4HOnline.com is required and space is limited. The deadline to register is March 29.

Questions? Email anna4hleader@gmail.com.

Junior Leadership Club Project and Event Scholarship Application for 2024

The Junior Leadership Club is accepting applications for project scholarships for this year. If you need financial support to complete any of your projects, please consider applying. Applications are reviewed by a committee of JLC members and the applications are judged on the following criteria:

  • 4-H leadership experience,
  • Written responses to questions,
  • Enthusiasm and passion about the event or project,
  • Deadline timeliness,
  • Grammar and spelling.

Click here for this year’s application. Applications are due April 1, 2024. Winners will be announced by the end of April. 

Please contact Rachel Wildman at wildmarm@co.larimer.co.us if you have any questions.

Scrapbooking Project Meeting / February 24, 2024

Our Scrapbooking project leader Barb Hummel hosted 4-H members to learn about scrapbooking techniques and make a card. Thank you for sharing your space, your materials, and your knowledge with us, Barb!

Dog Project Training Workshops

The county 4-H Dog Training Workshops are free and open to all 4-H Dog Members. Obedience, Showmanship, and Rally workshops will be held on Monday evenings in the McKee 4-H Building Exhibit Hall at The Ranch,from 6:00–8:00 p.m.

First-year members: 6:00 p.m.

Second-year and above: 7:00 p.m.

Please mark your calendars for the workshop dates.

  • February 26
  • March 11
  • March 25
  • April 8
  • April 22
  • May 6
  • May 13
  • May 20
  • May 27
  • June 6
  • June 10
  • June 17
  • July 1
  • July 8
  • July 15

Please remember that proof of current Rabies vaccination is required for all dogs participating in any of the County 4-H Dog Workshops. You can bring proof of Rabies vaccination to the first Dog project workshop you attend or scan the certificate and email to Anna Parrish at anna4hleader@gmail.com

Scrapbooking Project Meeting / February 24, 2024

Scrapbooking project members are invited! Everything you need will be supplied for the meeting. Just bring your creativity!

The meeting will be hosted by High Country Handiworkers project leader Barb Hummel at her home.

Barb Hummel’s House
3339 West County Road 4
Berthoud, CO 80513

If you have any questions, you can email Barb at hummeb@hotmail.com.

We have room for 8 members to attend.

Please RSVP by February 23.

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