Alpaca Show

Calling any 4Hers or those in FFA who may want to show an alpaca or llama in the future! This is an low key opportunity to learn, experience the feel, and decide if a camelid project is in your future!

 

Saturday, September 28th

Howard Family Ranch

5309 Hamilton Eaton Road

Hamilton, Ohio 45013

10:30 am: Camelid Showmanship Quick Clinic

Register Here:

https://tinyurl.com/AlpacaShow2019

11:00am For Fun Showmanship and Obstacle Show

Ribbons for 1,2,3 and participation

This is an event in conjunction with National Alpaca Farm Days

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Questions email or call Cindy: kc8fdr@gmail.com/513-649-1251

Join Us for Kitchen Chemistry at the Cincinnati Museum Center

Join us for Kitchen Chemistry at the Cincinnati Museum Center on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 11-3 in the STEM Lab!

Kids can learn about what Matter is and how it changes form; explore the different properties of matter; find out about acids and bases; and discover how everyday items and kitchen ingredients can be used in cool tests!  Free for CMC Members or included with a Discovery Ticket. www.cincymuseum.org/sciencemuseum/stem-lab/

For more information about 4-H projects visit: https://projectcentral.ohio4h.org/.

Cincinnati Buckeye Run September 29th

Join with us and celebrate Hamilton County 4-H at our annual Cincinnati Buckeye Run, Supported by  The KinderGarden School, Spring Grove Cemetery, Hamilton County Farm Bureau, Fleet Feet and TriState Running Company.

Register Here

Proceeds from this race benefit Hamilton County 4-H and our efforts to provide positive youth development through community clubs, school based initiatives, after-school programs and SPIN clubs.

Hamilton County 4-H has:

  • Served nearly 4,000 youth, representing a diverse cross section of Hamilton County.
  • Partnered with 50 classrooms for ChickQuest, and 4 school gardens thanks to the generous support of the L&L Nippert Cheritable Trust.
  • Continued serving more than 600 youth through our innovative 4-H Agri-Science in the City Program in partnership Pleasant Hill Academyin College Hill.
  • Provided more than 150 youth with the chance to exhibit their 4-H projects at the Hamilton County Community Fair. Projects included robotics, nutrition, photography, vegetable gardening, animal husbandry and leadership.

Show your support by registering for the Cincinnati Buckeye Run, today!
You can also help us advertise, sign up as a volunteervendor or donate to our efforts.

Race Day Information:

Date: Sunday, September 29, 2018
Location: Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum
Check-in: 8:00AM-9:00AM
Runners Start: 9:00AM
Walkers Start: 9:15AM
Course Description: Course consists of blacktop and pavement
Healthy snacks will be served from 8:00AM-11:00AM

Registration opens August 15th!
$8 for 4-H Familes ($5 registration + $3 fee).
$34.10 for Community Members ($30 registration + $4.10 fee).

Register Here

(Having trouble with the registration link? Visit: http://go.osu.edu/CincinnatiBuckeyeRun).

Interested in having a vendor booth at the Cincinnati Buckeye Run? Click Below

Vendor

Interested in volunteering for the Cincinnati Buckeye Run? Click Below.

Volunteer

Can’t attend the race? Donate to our endowment: https://go.osu.edu/hc4hendowment.

Donate

 

Access our Electronic Marketing Kit:

To order copies of flyers and post cards, please email staubach.9@osu.edu.

 

Current Supporters:

The Kinder Garden SchoolsSpring Grove CemeteryTristate Running CompanyFleet FeetHamilton County Farm Bureau

Ag Ed Day

The Hamilton County Agriculture Education Day will take place Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Gorman Heritage Farm. If you know a 3rd or 4th grade teacher in Hamilton County, please pass along the information below.

Slots will be filled on a first come, first served format. If space is still available, registration deadline is Friday, September 13.

If you are interested in bringing your 3rd or 4th grade class(es), please complete the form here.
**Please note, your space is NOT confirmed until you receive a confirmation email from Hamilton County Soil and Water AND send in your $25 deposit.

Slots will be filled on a first come, first served format. If space is still available, registration deadline is Friday, September 13.

Hamilton County 4-H Seeking Feedback

Time is running out. Share your feedback for Hamilton County, 4-H Youth Development, today!

As a high quality youth development program of The Ohio State University, College of Food Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Hamilton County 4-H strives to “make the best better.” To achieve this national goal we continually seeks feedback from our community partners (including teachers), members, advisors and families to help us on our journey to excellence.

If you or your organization have participated in a Hamilton County 4-H program in the last year, or you are interested in having 4-H participate this year, we invite you to complete this short survey. Your responses are kept private and will help us as we re-evaluate our programs for the 2019-2020 4-H year.

4-H began in Clark County, Ohio. On January 15, 1902, Mr. Albert Belmont Graham, the superintendent of the Springfield Township Schools at that time, organized a meeting with some thirty boys and girls in the county courthouse basement. The intent behind the meeting was to learn more about harvesting corn, planting a garden, testing soil samples, tying knots in rope and identifying natural wildlife such as weeds and insects. Eventually, the group came to be called the “Boy’s and Girl’s Agricultural Club” with their research continuing well into 1903. Prizes were given to recognize the efforts of all the members in executing projects based upon the previously mentioned areas.

4-H is delivered by Cooperative Extension—a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better. Through life-changing 4‑H programs, nearly six million kids have taken on critical societal issues, such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse and advocating for equity and inclusion for all.

To complete the survey visit: https://go.osu.edu/2019hc4hsurvey

If your survey link doesn’t work: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MRFTBnELDd8Prf

October is National Farm to School Month

(Originally appeared on: http://www.farmtoschool.org/our-work/farm-to-school-month)

October is National Farm to School Month! Join us and thousands of schools, early care and education sites, farms, communities and organizations across the country as we celebrate food education, school gardens and lunch trays filled with healthy, local ingredients. Here are several easy ways to get involved:

  • Be Inspired: Follow the National Farm to School Network on our blogFacebookTwitter and Instagram to see inspiring examples of farm to school success and innovation.
  • Get Involved: Explore our national calendar of Farm to School Month events to see how you can celebrate in your state.
  • Spread the Word: Shout out about farm to school and share what you’re doing for National Farm to School Month with the hashtags #F2SMonthand #farmtoschool on social media.
  • Explore Resources: Check out our free resources for planning and promoting celebrations in your community, including our *new* Farm to School Month Celebration Toolkit, customizable posters and bookmarks, stickers and more.

How will you be celebrating National Farm to School Month? Be sure to tell us! Submit your event to the calendar below or drop us a note at info@farmtoschool.org.

Farm to School Month Resources

Everyone can celebrate National Farm to School Month! The National Farm to School Network has developed resources and activities to promote Farm to School Month in schools, early care and education settings, communities and media outlets.

Throughout October, we share stories and information on our blog about how farm to school is empowering children and their families to make informed food choices and contributing to vibrant communities. Our resource database is home to even more information and includes searchable tags for Farm to School Month as well as topics like farm to early care and education, school gardens and procurement.

Hamilton County 4-H Partners with Cincinnati Parks Homeschool Camp

Hamilton County 4-H is excited to partner again with Cincinnati Parks on the Explore Nature Homeschool 3 Day Science Camp.

This years camp runs from Tuesday, August 27 – Thursday, August 29, 9:30am – 2:30pm. The camp is open to youth Ages 6 (with a first grade level)-12.

Set in the idyllic LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center in College Hill (5400 Lanius Ln, 45224), campers will join the Naturalist staff for an intensive three day journey through large and small science at this beautiful preserve.

This summer is the fifth year for the camp, expect great science camp experiences with engaging activities during these themed days:

Tuesday: The Science of Big Trees

Wednesday: Incredible World of Insects

Thursday: The Micro World

Daily hikes outdoor field investigations, educational games, make and take projects, experiments and eye opening STEM activities provided by the Naturalists and OSU Extension Service 4 -H staff keep campers engaged and having fun.

Register online before August 22 at: https://explorenature.regfox.com/homeschoolsciencecamp

Fee: $50 per camper

For more information, call 513-542-2909.

Cincinnati Buckeye Run 9/29/19

Join with us and celebrate Hamilton County 4-H at our annual Cincinnati Buckeye Run, Supported by  The KinderGarden School and Spring Grove Cemetery.

Proceeds from this race benefit Hamilton County 4-H and our efforts to provide positive youth development through community clubs, school based initiatives, after-school programs and SPIN clubs.

Hamilton County 4-H has:

  • Served nearly 4,000 youth, representing a diverse cross section of Hamilton County.
  • Partnered with 50 classrooms for ChickQuest, and 4 school gardens thanks to the generous support of the L&L Nippert Cheritable Trust.
  • Continued serving more than 600 youth through our innovative 4-H Agri-Science in the City Program in partnership Pleasant Hill Academy in College Hill.
  • Provided more than 150 youth with the chance to exhibit their 4-H projects at the Hamilton County Community Fair. Projects included robotics, nutrition, photography, vegetable gardening, animal husbandry and leadership.

Show your support by registering for the Cincinnati Buckeye Run, today!
You can also help us advertise, sign up as a volunteer, vendor or donate to our efforts.

Race Day Information:

Date: Sunday, September 29, 2018
Location: Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum
Check-in: 8:00AM-9:00AM
Runners Start: 9:00AM
Walkers Start: 9:15AM
Course Description: Course consists of blacktop and pavement
Healthy snacks will be served from 8:00AM-11:00AM

Registration opens August 15th!
$8 for 4-H Families ($5 registration + $3 fee).
$34.10 for Community Members ($30 registration + $4.10 fee).

Register Here

(Having trouble with the registration link? Visit: http://go.osu.edu/CincinnatiBuckeyeRun).

Hamilton County 4-H is Seeking Feedback

As a high quality youth development program of The Ohio State University, College of Food Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Hamilton County 4-H strives to “make the best better.” To achieve this national goal we continually seeks feedback from our community partners (including teachers), members, advisors and families to help us on our journey to excellence.

If you or your organization have participated in a Hamilton County 4-H program in the last year, or you are interested in having 4-H participate this year, we invite you to complete this short survey. Your responses are kept private and will help us as we re-evaluate our programs for the 2019-2020 4-H year.

To complete the survey visit: https://go.osu.edu/2019hc4hsurvey

If your survey link doesn’t work: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MRFTBnELDd8Prf

Great Apple Crunch

Join the 2019 Great Lakes Apple Crunch!

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019

Location:Any site including K-12 schools, early care settings, hospitals, colleges/universities, business campuses, state agencies and other organizations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio

Details: Celebrate National Farm to School Month by crunching into locally and regionally grown apples at NOON on Thursday, October 10. Everyone is welcome to Crunch! Although we aim for a collective Crunch on October 10, you are welcome to Crunch any day or time in October that works for you.

Join in! Last October 1,564,367 students, children, teachers, and good food supporters across the region crunched. Let’s join forces and meet the goal of 1.6 MILLION CRUNCHES this year! Visit the Apple Crunch Facebook page to get updates and see photos from last year’s Crunch.

Click on Your State to Register

preschoolers with apples

 

To learn more about National Farm to School Month and farm to school initiatives across the Great Lakes Region, please visit www.FarmToSchool.org.

(Greater Cincinnati Tool Kit from Green Umbrella Coming Soon!!!)

*Originally Appeared On: https://www.cias.wisc.edu/applecrunch/