We had a nice turnout for our 4-H Club Officer Training on Monday night. Thanks to our volunteers for teaching the sessions:
The Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc. provided funds through their community grant program to purchase an AED device for Hervida 4-H Camp. The unit is housed in the Nurse’s Cabin. Thank you Peoples Bank Foundation for making this possible!!
Thank you Nora Richmond, Nat Richmond, and Melina Matics from the Oak Grove Explorers 4-H Club as they display the new unit.
Congratulations to the Washington County Junior Horse bowl team placing 5th in the state. Members Maddie Starkey, Ashlyn Carson, Carlos Beatty! And our Senior Team placing 8th with Zoey Carson, PJ Harshberger, and Ryace Boyer. Special shout out to Maddie for placing 8th overall individual. Thank you to their coaches and parents for helping them achieve the dream!The primary objective of Horse Bowl Competition is to provide an opportunity for 4-H members enrolled in horse projects to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related matters in a competitive setting, where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail. The competition provides an educational experience for both participants and the spectators.
4-H Shooting Sports Fundraiser: Bull’s-Eye 4-H Club will host Marietta Applebee’s “Together We Care” fundraiser on Tuesday, April 25. The Club will receive 50% of what is spent on a special menu of five Applebee’s favorites from 11am to 11pm. No flyer or receipt required; just ask for and order from the special menu. Fundraiser applies to both dine-in and take-out orders (740-374-5390). Thank you for your support to help purchase supplies, equipment, and recognition items for the 4-H shooting sports program!
Calling All Ohio 4-H’ers!
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites Ohio 4-H members to explore the state’s rich natural wonders through hands-on activities that fulfill the requirements of select project books.
4-H members will disperse throughout Alum Creek State Park to participate in workshops led by expert ODNR staff and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers volunteers.
HEART OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS: 4-H PROJECT DAY
Hosted by ODNR
ALUM CREEK STATE PARK
Saturday, June 17, 2023
10 am to 4 pm
Flyer with more details: 4-H Project Day
Workshops
Geology: Can You Dig It?
Why Trees Matter
Outdoor Adventurer: Beginning Fishing
Ohio Birds
Insect Adventures
Explore the Outdoors
Photography Basics
Get Started in Art
RSVP Today!
RSVP by scanning the QR code or by navigating to
https://forms.office.com/g/ipZPwR7Gwg
If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Conner at jordan.conner@dnr.ohio.gov.
2023 WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR PUMPKIN GROWING CONTEST
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN
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datory Parent / member horse meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 17th from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Extension Office. All 4-H members enrolled in a horse project must attend. Members will be learning about the new Equistep Requirement which is mandatory for 2023. Horse committee members will also be present to answer questions for parents and youth. The agenda will also include instruction on 2 hand vs 1 hand riding, goal setting, and more. Please plan to attend, our meeting will be in the conference room on the second floor at 1115 Gilman Ave, Marietta. For additional information please call our office at 740-376-7431.
New members taking livestock projects or special interest projects are invited to learn more about 4-H on April 18 at 6:00
Each family that attends will receive one $8 4-H voucher to use toward projects or 4-H camp!
