Month: May 2018

Calling All Young Beekeepers

The Bayer Bee Care Young Beekeeper Award is proud to recognize the next generation of beekeepers (12-18 years old) and their efforts to give back to their communities through beekeeping. Each entrant has a chance to earn a $3,000, $2,000 or $1,000 prize, which can be used as a scholarship or toward continuing their beekeeping or a scholarship. Applications are open, now through May 31!
https://beehealth.bayer.us/…/bayer-be…/young-beekeeper-award

Registration for Camp Canopy Now Open (Formerly Forestry Camp)

Registration is open for Camp Canopy, a week-long camp for high school students looking to spend time outdoors and are interested in learning more about forestry and wildlife, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

“If you love the outdoors and want to learn more about how trees grow and where wildlife like to live, this is the camp for you,” said Jeremy Scherf, camp co-director and service forester with the ODNR Division of Forestry. “We are offering some new sessions along with great educational and recreational activities for our campers this summer.”

Camp Canopy is open to incoming high school freshmen through graduating seniors and takes place at FFA Camp Muskingum on Leesville Lake in Carroll County from June 10-15. The camp was originally known as the Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp.

Campers will learn tree and wildlife identification, outdoor survival skills and natural resources management while enjoying a fun, traditional camp experience with campfires, night hikes, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and swimming in Leesville Lake.

New sessions this year include electrofishing, reptiles and mammal trapping, in addition to learning how to measure a tree and how forest management works. Campers will also be able to experience rifle shooting and archery. Students attending camp for the third and fourth year will have the opportunity to use the new high ropes course.

A total of $6,000 worth of college scholarships will be awarded to the top campers this year. These scholarships are awarded by Hocking College, The Ohio State University, Ohio University, Zane State College and the Ohio Forestry Association.

A previous camper wrote “I seriously love this camp. I am definitely returning in 2018.” Another camper shared that “Camp has made me excited to learn about forestry and wildlife in college!”

Sponsorships to help with registration costs are available, go to campcanopy.com for more information. The last day to register for Camp Canopy is Friday, June 8. Stay up-to-date on all things Camp Canopy by signing up for the e-newsletter on the website. People can also find us on Instagram (camp_canopy), Twitter (@CampCanopy_OH) and Facebook (fb.me/CampCanopy).

FINAL SESSION – Livestock Quality Assurance Training #3 – May 15 – Career Center

This is the last QA in the county. Members planning to take market livestock and lactating dairy cattle/goats projects and a parent/guardian must attend a Livestock Quality Assurance training in order to participate in Jr Fair events, shows and sales at the fairs. Members may attend a QA session in any Ohio county, the member must still be accompanied by an adult.

Test-out Option – Youth ages 12-14 and 15-18 may participate.  The test will be offered after each QA session. Pre-registration is required by calling the Extension Office.

 

Camp Nurse Needed

Our Washington County 4-H Camps at Hervida in the month of July are actively searching for a camp nurse.  There are 3 camps this summer.  Our Cloverbud/ Beginner Camp (2 days, 1 night), Junior camp (week long Monday- Friday), and Senior Camp (week long-Monday-Friday).  Camp nurse is needed for all camps, however nurses can choose to do 1 camp or all camps.  RN / LPN required.  Call the extension office at 740-376-7431 or email marthaw09@gmail.com if interested.

Equine Educational Session Update

The Educational Equine Session scheduled for this Saturday May 12 from 10 to noon at the Simms located at 890 Lovers Lane Beverly Ohio. All members must attend 1 session to be eligible to show at the fair.  We will be going over showmanship, class explanations and horse safety & ethics videos.  Please be advised that Lovers Lane is closed from state route 60.  All members will need to take an alternate route.  You may take route 60 to state route 339 and turn right on Tick Hill Road then Lovers Lane. Members may bring their horses to work with showmanship in the arena, however NO DOGS are allowed.  For more information contact Kathryn Hartline or a horse committee member.

4-H Event Youth Assistant – State Fair Opportunity for Teens

  • 13-18 year old 4-Hers who want a state level 4-H experience are encouraged to check out the 4-H Event Youth Assistant (4HEYA)!  Selected individuals will attend a training, work events at the Ohio State Fair, and complete an evaluation—and will conclude their role by August 31, 2018.  Applications (available at: https://ohio4h.org/families/just-teens, along with additional information) are due May 15!

  • What: 4-H Event Youth Assistant (4HEYA)
  • Who: Individuals age 13-18 (as of January 1 of the year of application) and have at least 1 year prior 4-H experience.
  • Timeframe: Apply by May 15, selection, training, service to OSF, and evaluation.  Complete responsibilities by August 31, 2018.
  • Requirements (in addition to application/selection process):
    • Training-Must attend one of the options for training (July 10 or July 19)
    • Events-Must work a minimum of 3 events at the Ohio State Fair; may work more if desired
  • Program Fee: $25/person for first year members; $10 for 2nd or more year members
  • Teens Receive:
    • 4HEYA Polo & Nametag
    • State Fair admission, parking ticket, and meal ticket(s)
    • Optional State Fair housing in the Rhodes Center (if desired)
    • Experience of working events at the Ohio State Fair
    • Opportunity to enhance leadership skills and be involved in the State 4-H program
  • Questions? Contact Kayla (oberstadt.1@osu.edu) or Hannah (epley.24@osu.edu)

Gold Star Family Park Dedication – Opportunity for Community Service

Ohio’s new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (GSFMM) honoring the families of servicemen and women killed while serving in the military is now becoming a reality.  The monument will be located at Gold Star Park (formerly Lookout Park), 801 Lancaster St., Marietta, Ohio 45750.

  • Dedication is scheduled for June 23, 2018.
  • Groundbreaking occurred on October 10, 2017.
  • The public  is invited to attend.

4-H Clubs and families interested in volunteering with the event can contact Cindy Oxender at 740-373-7323

On Saturday, June 23rd, a dedication ceremony is planned to recognize military and area families. “We’re going to have a really special guest speaker, and it’s Mrs. John Kelly, who’s the wife of the White House Chief of Staff,” Bernie Lyons, a member of the Gold Star Foundation and a backer of the Vienna project, announced Thursday. “They are a Gold Star Family, and she will be coming here with one of her best friends, who is a Gold Star widow.” That widow lost her husband in the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut. Gen. Kelly and his wife lost a son in Afghanistan.

Ohio Junior Simmental Association – Event to be Held in Marietta

OHIO JUNIOR SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION

MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC AND OHIO STATE SIMMENTAL SHOW

 May 25-28, 2018
 

Washington County Fairgrounds, Marietta

Shows – Showmanship – Youth Competitions – Public Speaking – Royalty Contest

Contact Paula Smith for more details at 740-440-0772 and see the event flyer: simmental-2hfrvep

4-H Camp – Time to Register!!!!

2018 SUMMER YOUTH 4-H CAMPS 

Mark your 2018 calendars with these fun-for-everyone dates! Registrations are due June 1, 2017 to the Extension Office.

  • July 2 Cloverbud Camp – youth ages 5-8 who have completed kindergarten
  • July 2-3 Beginner Camp – youth who have completed 2nd grade and through age 10
  • July 9-13 Junior Camp – youth who have completed grades 3, 4, 5 or 6
  • July 23-27 Senior Camp – youth who have completed grades 6, 7, 8 or 9

A camp registration form is attached here and available at the Extension Office and online at washington.osu.edu

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