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How are you connected to 4-H?
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Past or Present 4-H Volunteer
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Interested in Joining 4-H
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Interested in Volunteering with 4-H
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Small Animal Clubs Enrolling Now!
Info Session Dec 15, 6:30 pm
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4-H livestock projects provide great opportunities for youth to learn about animal and veterinary science, as well as animal production practices while gaining valuable life skills such as responsibility and record-keeping.
Wexford County 4-H's two small animal clubs are enrolling now and will begin meeting in January! Both clubs are led by former 4-H'ers that are ready to pass on their knowledge to the next generation!
Projects in these clubs include:
- Rabbits & Cavies (guinea pigs)
- Poultry (chickens, turkeys, ducks)
- Sheep & Goats
- Pigs
Want more information?
Attend our virtual information session on Thursday, December 15, at 6:30.
Please share with anyone you think may be interested.
Wexford Whatevers Small Animal Club
Focusing on Goats and Sheep
Ages 5+ (as of Jan 1, 2023)
Meetings beginning in January, Monthly to start
Meeting at the Vets Serving Vets Community Center in Cadillac
The Grands Small Animal Club
Focusing on Rabbits and Poultry
Ages 5+ (as of Jan 1, 2023)
Meeting dates and location TBD
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Thank You to our Tree Planters! |
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A big thank you to our members and families who joined us at Mitchell State Park to plant trees. We had a few flurries, but learned about the parts of trees, how to plant them for success, and where to plant different types of trees based on their traits and needs. Oh, and there was toasty hot chocolate at the end!
Wild Ones meetings will resume in January!
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Keep busy during the Holidays with 4-H at Home Activity Guides
Craft some magical moments this holiday. Homemade holiday cards, tasty treats and community-focused activities the whole family can enjoy are available NOW in the 4-H at Home Holiday Activity Guides.
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4-H Sewing Club
4-5 pm | MSU Extension Office, Baker College of Cadillac
This is an additional meeting for members to complete their projects. Youth join Roxanne on an adventure to learn the basics of the sewing machine. Club is currently full. If you'd like to join a waitlist for the next session, please contact Kate.
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Holiday Market Craft
5-7 pm | Up North Arts
Don't miss Up North Arts' German Holiday Market "Weihnachtsmarkt" December 9-11. Caddy Bear will visit Friday 6-7 pm and 4-H will be hosting a craft station 5-7 pm. Come make your own gingerbread heart craft and celebrate the season!
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4-H Sewing Club
4-5 pm | MSU Extension Office, Baker College of Cadillac
This is an additional meeting for members to complete their projects. Youth join Roxanne on an adventure to learn the basics of the sewing machine. Club is currently full. If you'd like to join a waitlist for the next session, please contact Kate.
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Northern District Fair Board Meeting
6 pm | Wexford County Fairgrounds
Want to make the fair better next year? NDF meetings are open to the public and require public input to be successful. Please consider attending.
Note: 4-H and the fair are separate organizations
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Meeting Small Animal Club Info Session
6:30 pm | Zoom
Wexford County 4-H's two small animal clubs are enrolling now and will begin meeting in January! Both clubs are led by former 4-H'ers that are ready to pass on their knowledge to the next generation!
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Wexford 4-H Office Closed for the Holidays
Wexford County 4-H Office will be closed Dec 17 - Jan 9. The MSU Extension office will be closed Dec 23 - Jan 2. We look forward to seeing you in the new year!
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Wexford 4-H Leaders Council Meeting
5:30 pm | MSU Extension Office, Baker College of Cadillac
4-H Volunteers, parents, teens, and community members help make decisions on programs and how to build for the future. Please consider attending.
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Opportunity to Teach at 4-H Exploration Days 2023! |
Annually, MSU Extension holds 4-H Exploration Days, a pre-college program for more than 1000 youth (ages 12-19 years old) from across the state. This exciting program allows youth to try new things, gain confidence and independence through hands-on learning, and make friends that can last a lifetime. The 2023 event is set for June 21-23 on the campus of MSU.
This exciting event is a team effort and we need you! We’re currently seeking inspiring and fun educational and free time session proposals. Think outside the box for ideas! Youth like sessions on career paths, cutting edge research/work, animals, life skills for their future, recreational activities and new and emerging activities/topics. Some of the areas requested by youth also include: robotics, drones, music, outdoor activities like biking, rappelling, kayaking and nature sessions.
Session and free time proposal requests are now open until December 5. More information on the adult instructor role and the youth co-instructor role, as well as details about proposal requirements, can be found below.
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Support Michigan 4-H with Holiday Shopping!
Get ready for the holidays AND support 4-H with purchases on AmazonSmile, SHOP 4-H Online and at JOANN’s Fabric.
Offered in collaboration with National 4-H Council through Shop 4-H, the Michigan 4-H store offers Michigan 4-H branded apparel and other gifts. Visit the store online and find the perfect item for your favorite 4-H’er, volunteer, alumni, professional or fan! The shop is open to the public and a percentage of all proceeds will be donated to Michigan 4-H.
The store will remain open beyond the holiday season to continue offering Michigan 4-H branded gear to the Michigan 4-H community.
AmazonSmile will give 0.5% of eligible purchases to the Michigan 4-H Foundation when you shop HERE.
Buy your 4-H essentials at the SHOP 4-H Online Store and 5% of the purchase will go back to Michigan 4-H!
JOANN’s Fabrics shoppers who use their free 4-H loyalty card will save 15% while also giving 2.5% back to the National 4-H Council. |
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Travel Abroad with
States' 4-H International Exchange Programs
Want to see another part of the world? Michigan 4-H is accepting applications for the Summer 2023 outbound international exchange program! Explore a new country and culture via an immersive international exchange experience.
Michigan 4-H has been in a partnership with States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs for many years and through this collaboration, American 4-H youth have the opportunity to travel to foreign countries for a month-long cultural immersion experience. Delegates live with volunteer host families and engage in experiential learning about a new way of life. Enrich your 4-H experience and apply today to travel abroad in the summer 2023! Michigan 4-H is currently planning to offer trips to Japan, Costa Rica and South Korea. Click below to learn more and apply by January 1, 2023.
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4-H Shooting Sports: Opportunities for Teens
December 6, 7pm | Zoom
Pre-Registration Required.
Join us to learn more about leadership and advanced-skills opportunities for youth involved in 4-H Shooting Sports. Learn about National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, State Awards, the new Ambassador program and scholarships! Attendance is not required to participate in any program but will provide a chance to ask questions and consider next steps to participation. Panelists include staff, Shooting Sports Advisory Board members, and current youth Ambassadors.
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Wild Spartans: Special Education to Wildlife Biologist
6:30-7:30 pm | Zoom
Pre-registration Required.
Join 4-H staff as we take a look into life working with fisheries and wildlife! This month’s 4-H Wild Spartans Series will take a leap to take a closer look at charismatic microfauna… hop along with us to uncover the hidden world of herpetology. Join us on Tuesday, December 13th at 6:30pm EST for “Special Education to Wildlife Biologist” You will meet Erim Gómez, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Biology, University of Montana. You will learn about his field work, and the education and career path he followed to get there. Youth will be encouraged to ask questions to learn more through a live Q&A. This free series is open to 4-H and non-4-H youth ages 12-19 years. Monthly sessions will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm EST.
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Christmas Around the World Virtual Story Hour
7 pm | Zoom
Register by Dec 4.
Travel around the world through stories, activities, and delicious recipes to learn all about how Christmas is celebrated in Australia, Mexico, Brazil, France, Germany, Sweden, and Italy. Participants will be able to join a live "Listen and Learn Story Hour" on Zoom each week and will be sent activities and recipes to try with their families. This program is designed for youth ages 5-10.
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Hunting & Wildlife Quiz Bowl
4-H Members are encouraged to test their knowledge of wildlife and natural resources in the 2022 Hunting & Wildlife Quiz Bowl! Participants should be registered in a 4-H club for the current program year. Ages 5-19 welcome to play.
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4-H League of Clovers: Candy Cane Crusades
5:30-7:30 pm | Hybrid
Register by Dec 14.
Ages 9-19
Join the 4-H League of Clovers Gaming Society as we journey out for a festive yule-tide adventure in 4-H League of Clovers: Candy Cane Crusades. Participants will take part in a multi-day workshop over the holiday break in which they will learn how to craft special holiday themed Dungeons & Dragons characters, write their own yule-tide adventures, and use their d20 die to bring some festive cheer to the holiday season.
Participants will also have the chance to win some awesome holiday and D&D-themed door prizes.
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Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshop
Jeddo, MI - Must be Gold Volunteer before getting certified.
Register by December 15
Interested in leading shooting sports with a 4-H club? Become a Certified Instructor at this one-day, hybrid workshop!
Only 4-H certified instructors can lead live-fire, on-range shooting and archery experiences for youth in the 4-H Shooting Sports program. Participants will learn about the Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports’ mission and policies as well as our unique program focus on positive youth development. Other key concepts covered include risk management, safety, specific equipment use and care, teaching methods to help youth take their first shot, range set-up and more. Discussions will also include how to develop, expand and maintain local 4-H Shooting Sports clubs. Sessions are taught by 4-H volunteers who have successfully lead clubs at the local level and have completed additional training to deliver workshop content.
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Wild Spartans: Working Towards a Career as a Wildlife Biologist
6:30-7:30 pm | Zoom
Pre-registration Required.
Join 4-H staff as we take a look into life working with fisheries and wildlife! This month’s 4-H Wild Spartans Series will soar the skies and explore waters and woods along the edge of Lake Superior in search of the many species that call them home. Turtles, and deer, and geese, oh my!
Join us on Tuesday, January 10th at 6:30pm EST for “Working Towards a Career as a Wildlife Biologist”. You will meet Erin Johnston, Wildlife Biologist- Wildlife & Habitat Section Lead, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Natural Resources Department. We will talk to a biologist about researching, managing, and protecting species with cultural significance. You will learn about her field work, and the education and career path she followed to get there. Youth will be encouraged to ask questions to learn more through a live Q&A. This free series is open to 4-H and non-4-H youth ages 12-19 years. Monthly sessions will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm EST.
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4-H In the Kitchen: Isekai Edition
Register by January 11.
A grand journey awaits you! Whether you will set out in a giant mech suit, atop a mystical kitsune, or with a band of misfits that are the best friends you’ve ever had, you’re going to need food along the way. Mason County 4-H is proud to announce their 4-H in the Kitchen: Isekai Edition where we will explore the world of Japanese Anime and Manga. Isekai is a sub-genre of anime in which a central character is taken from their world and transported to a strange new one, such as Alice going to Wonderland. In this workshop, participants will get the chance to learn how to prepare a pair of dishes from two popular anime franchises, Ranma ½ and Fairy Tail. While preparing the dishes, participants will get to learn about Japanese culture and find out about many exciting opportunities coming up in the Michigan 4-H Youth Exchange Program.
We will be hosting four sessions in total. On January 16th and 18th, participants will get to learn how to make Fairy Tail’s Sabo Noodles and on January 23rd and 25th, participants will get to learn how to make Okonomiyaki from Ranma ½, a savory pancake that is quite popular in Japan. All sessions will take place from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, in-person or on zoom.
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Michigan 4-H Horse Judges and Show Volunteers Conference
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State 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show
The State 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show will be held on January 28, 2023, at the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing.
This one-day event is open to participants ages 8 to 19. Participants must enter the day of the show.
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Michigan 4-H Horse Judging Workshop and Mini Contest
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Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training - Paw Paw |
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Michigan 4-H Day at the Breslin: Spartans Women's Basketball vs Penn State
Free tickets for the 4-H community. Reservations available mid-December.
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Michigan 4-H Animal Science Career Quest
4-H Animal Science Career Quest will make its return February 18th & 19th, 2023! This event gives youth an opportunity to explore the many career options that are available within the fields of animal science and veterinary medicine, as well as the MSU programs that will help get them there.
Please save the date for this event and keep an eye out for registration information!
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Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference
The Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference returns March 3-5, 2023 to the Ralph A. MacMullen Conference Center in Roscommon. This conference is for 4-H youth and volunteers engaged in the dairy cattle project who want to take a deeper dive into the topic of dairy cattle nutrition. MSU faculty and students, as well as industry partners, will lead hands-on educational sessions for participants.
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Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training - Roscommon |
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Michigan 4-H Hippology Contest |
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Michigan 4-H State Dog Program Workshop |
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Michigan 4-H Hairy Horse Show |
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Michigan 4-H / FFA Horse Judging Contest |
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SW Michigan 4-H Regional Shooting Sports Tournament |
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Michigan 4-H State Goat Show |
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Michigan 4-H Exploration Days |
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Michigan 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp |
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