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Informational Meeting about Family Consumer Science Contest Team

/ Contests, Virtual /

Are you looking to enhance your 4-H experience? The Larimer County Family Consumer Science (FCS) Contest Team is looking for more members. We are open to anyone in grades 6–12. We will learn a variety of topics that relate to real-life experiences like Personal Finance (including banking, budgeting, buying a car, and planning for college costs), Consumer Rights and Responsibilities, Health and Safety, Technology and Workforce Preparation, and the Environment. This is a great opportunity to develop life skills for your future, attend contests around the state and nationally, and receive scholarships.  

There will be an informational meeting on Zoom on Tuesday, January 24 from 6:30–7:30 p.m.  Please attend if you are interested or have more questions. The Zoom link was emailed to all enrolled 4-H families. (Please email info@hch4h.org or csh@frii.com if you would like to attend but did not receive the email with the link.)

Beginning Beekeeping Class Offered by NCBA

/ Virtual, Workshops /

The Northern Colorado Beekeeping Association is hosting its yearly “Beginning Beekeeping Class” again this year. Members in Beekeeping are invited to join the class. This is NOT a requirement for the 4-H project, but it’s an option for those who are interested in more learning opportunities.

Registration closes on Thursday, January 12!

Beginning Beekeeper Class

When: Saturdays: January 21, January 28, February 4 from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (Please arrive on time so we can start promptly.

Where: Lee Martinez Farm in Fort Collins (directions).  Or via Zoom. (The Zoom link will be provided after registration closes. Classes WILL NOT be recorded for viewing later.)

Registration Cost: $150 (Price includes class registration fee, plus membership fees to NCBA and CSBA.)

Sign Up: https://nocobees.org/beekeeper-classes/

Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Includes:

  • 3 consecutive Saturday classes. 
  • All three classes should be attended to receive the full benefit of your beginning beekeeping education.
  • Each Saturday class will include 3–4 hours of detailed instruction with some time reserved at the end for questions.
  • Enrollment in a bee class group discussion email where questions, ideas, and sharing can be viewed and commented on by your fellow classmates and your instructor.
  • Your instructor may also have some hands-on, in-the-yard experiences coming up during the summer.
  • You will have almost a full year of support from your classmates and your instructor via email. 

If you have any questions, you may contact the Beekeeping key leader Jenelle Kemper at jen2481@gmail.com or the NCBA President at ncbapres@nocobees.org

Free Sheep Webinar: Hitting the Target for Lamb Yield, Quality, & Value

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Anyone who is in the sheep project or interested in the sheep industry is encouraged to attend this free online seminar on January 10 at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Travis Hoffman, the Sheep Extension Specialist for North Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota, will lead a discussion on how to target market lamb carcasses to increase profit margins. Dr. Hoffman is a well-known judge who has been a part of the show industry for many years and also spends an extensive amount of time working with producers in the commercial industry.

Please pre-register for this event.

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Volunteers Needed to Transport 4-H Projects to State Fair

/ Leaders, State Fair, Virtual

We hope you are well and get some rest following the County Fair! Our team is moving right into State Fair, and we are in need of some volunteers to help out. 

  • We need 1–2 volunteers to help load and pack projects for the State Fair on August 17th from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at the McKee Building at The Ranch. 
  • We need 2 volunteers to travel to Pueblo with us on August 18th to deliver the 4-H projects to the State Fairgrounds.
  • We need 2 volunteers to travel to Pueblo on September 7th to pick up the 4-H projects from the Fairgrounds. Ideally, at least one approved 4-H volunteer who would be comfortable pulling a 16-foot trailer down and back. We will compensate mileage. 

Please contact Katie Daywalker by email, or call or text at 970-335-8196 if you are able to help.

We appreciate your help in getting our members’ projects safely to and from the State Fair! 

Also, the next Front Range Leaders training opportunity is coming up on Thursday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m. This will be a great training hosted by Arapahoe County Agents on the 4-H Code of Conduct. Register here to participate: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMucuCprzsoGtf37xEOE7I6BblcYmDarqG0.

Best,

Katie Daywalker

Colorado Collaborative Youth Summit Virtual Conference

/ Virtual, Workshops

Registration for the Colorado Collaborative Youth Summit Virtual Conference is now LIVE! You can find the registration link here.

The Collaborative Youth Summit will be held virtually from June 8–11 in collaboration with the Shared Risk and Protective Factor Conference. Registration for young people (up to age 25) will be free.

The Collaborative Youth Summit will bring together young people from across Colorado to gather for a four-day virtual conference. The goal to connect and inspire ALL youth to embrace their unique leadership by providing an open and inclusive space to further expand their knowledge and skills to create and lead the changes they want to see. The conference will offer engaging sessions, a youth keynote speaker group, opportunities to connect, and a workshop to dig into change-making projects!

See the flyer here!

Citizenship Washington Focus

/ Events, Junior Leadership, Virtual

During a normal 4-H year, without COVID-19 concerns, Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a week-long 4-H citizenship program for youth ages 14–19 that typically takes place at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Through the support of Colorado 4-H, more than 3,800 4-H members have participated in the National 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus program in Washington, D.C. over the past 45 years. CWF provides opportunities for members to develop their leadership skills, learn about civic engagement, get a behind-the-scenes look at our nation’s capital, hear from engaging speakers, and complete hands-on work like drafting a legislative bill.  

This year the conference will be a virtual, once-a-week program that will begin on June 20. These workshops will run every Monday for five weeks (June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, and July 19). Each session will last 2–2.5 hours, starting at 4:30 p.m.  

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Delegates must be at least 15-years-old by January 1 of the current year and currently involved in an Extension-sponsored 4-H youth program.
  • Delegates must have at least one year of leadership experience and be currently active in a leadership position in the organization she/he represents.
  • Delegates must have demonstrated an active interest in citizenship/community service programs in their club and/or at the county level.
  • Delegates must complete an official application for Citizenship Washington Focus and upload a clear, glossy picture for publicity.
  • Delegates must be willing and have the time to work with their county/area Extension agent to conduct a citizenship program upon return, based on a prearranged agreement.

Colorado 4-H will assist in sponsoring one youth per county for the full amount of the registration. Additional delegates will be allowed but the cost is the responsibility of the County/4-H Member. The cost for this year’s virtual conference is $250 per delegate.

Eligible members can apply using the 2021 CWF Application through the 4HOnline event registration section.  Signing the acceptance form obligates the individual to participate in the full CWF program from start to finish. A CWF orientation will be held in early June.

Application deadline April 18 at 11:59 p.m.

Please contact Katie Daywalker with questions.

Cake Decorating Workshop in April

/ Projects, Virtual /

There will be a virtual Cake Decorating workshop for April on Monday.

Unit 1 Cake Decorating

  • Monday, April 5 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. (Cloverbuds are welcome!)
  • Pre-registration is required, click here. 
  • Class description and supply list will be sent in advance. 
  • After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Cloverbuds interested in participating in Cake Decorating activities should contact Stephanie Morrison at cowboyalltheway@icloud.com or 970-443-9891.

The supply list is available here.

If you have questions about these workshops, please contact Stephanie Morrison at cowboyalltheway@icloud.com or 970-443-9891.

Cloverbud Workshop / Food & Nutrition

/ Cloverbuds, Photos, Virtual, Workshops

These HCH Cloverbuds took part in the Cloverbud Workshop about Food and Nutrition last night. They made bird feeders and talked about the type of seed in it and what birds might visit. They also made no-bake cookies with rolled oats, puffed millet, and sunflower seeds.

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