April Newsletter 2026

Farm Day Event 2026

Another Farm Day success—truly one for the books! A big shout-out to all of our incredible 4-H members and dedicated volunteers who showed up to represent and promote our program. It was so inspiring to see our members creating engaging posters, connecting with the community, and sharing their enthusiasm for 4-H with families. Your hard work, creativity, and passion are what make experiences like this so impactful—thank you for helping grow and strengthen our 4-H community!

Marin 4-H members from Indian Valley Club. Representing 4-H in their uniforms and ready to talk about their favorite projects in 4-H!

Marin 4-H members from the San Rafael Club had a wonderful time engaging with the community. Students were excited to meet the friendly hen, soft rabbit, and content turtle, while members proudly shared their knowledge and experiences caring for their animals.

Marin 4-H member shares her love for animals by letting students gently pet her dog, building excitement as she prepares to demonstrate how to complete an agility course.

One of our dedicated Marin 4-H volunteers works one-on-one with a student, teaching them how to sew a basic stitch on a sewing machine and building confidence with every step.

April Calendar of Events &Projects

Be sure to mark your calendars!

• April 1:
• Beginner Machine Sewing (Older Class) at 3:30 p.m.
• Advanced Machine Sewing at 6:00 p.m.
• April 4:
• Floriculture & Archery at 9:00 a.m.
• Community Service Project: Las Gallinas Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt at 9:00 a.m.
• H-Vaqueros Horse Project at 12:00 p.m.
• April 5: Easter 🐣
• April 8:
• Beads, Knots, and Bracelets at 3:30 p.m.
• American Sign Language at 5:30 p.m.
• Beginner/Advanced Crochet with MJ at 7:00 p.m.
• April 6-10: Spring Break
• April 9: STEM at the Libraries- Novato Branch at 4:00 p.m.
• April 10: Spring Break 4-H Day Camp at 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• April 11:
• Regional Presentation Day at 9:00 a.m.
• Shooting Sports – Shotgun at 9:00 a.m.
• April 12: Pollinators and Gardening Project at 12:3o p.m.
• April 13: Art Printing Project at 6:00 p.m.
• April 14: Breeding & Market Sheep and Goat Project at 5:00 p.m.
• April 15: Recycled Art & Fair Projects at 3:30 p.m.
• April 16: Photography Project at 3:30 p.m.
• April 17: Soccer For Success at 4:00 p.m.pm
• April 18:
• Intro to Coding at 10:00am
• H-Lane Vaqueros Horse and Pony Project
• April 22:
• Crochet with Gabriel at 3:30 p.m.
• Novato Community Group Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
• April 23: STEM at the Libraries- Novato Branch at 4:00 p.m.
• April 24: Soccer for Success at 4:00 p.m.
• April 26: Fashion Revue and Favorite Foods Day Event at 2:00 p.m.
• April 27: Small Animal Project at 6:30 p.m.
• April 29: Beginning Machine Sewing Project at 3:30 p.m.

Sneak Peek: May Projects & Events

Here’s a preview of some exciting activities coming up next month!



• May 1: Soccer for Success at 4:00 p.m.
• May 2:
• Floriculture & Archery at 9:00 a.m.
• H-Vaqueros Horse Project at 12:00 p.m.
• Leadership Workshop Presented by Marin County Ambassador Team.
• May 4: Art Printing Project at 6:00 p.m.
• May 5: Cinco de Mayo
• May 6: Novato Community Group Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
• May 7:
• STEM at the Libraries- Novato Branch at 4:00 p.m.
• Photography Project at 3:30 p.m.
• May 8: Soccer for Success at 4:00 p.m.
• May 9: Shooting Sports – Shotgun at 9:00 a.m.
• May 10: Mother's Day
• May 12: Breeding & Market Sheep and Goat Project at 5:00 p.m.
• May 13:
• Recycled Art & Fair Projects at 3:30 p.m.
• Beginner/Advanced Crochet at 7:00 p.m.
• May 14: STEM at the Libraries- Novato Branch at 4:00 p.m.
• May 16:
• West Marin Fair at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Irish Festival Weekend at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• May 17: Irish Festival at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• May 18:
• Small Animal Project at 6:30 p.m.
• West Marin Community Group Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Around the Corner:

Leadership Workshop Saturday May 3, 2026

Join our County Ambassadors for an engaging and interactive Leadership Workshop designed for junior, intermediate and senior members! This event will focus on the importance of leadership within our 4-H community and provide practical ways to get started—whether that’s volunteering for small tasks at 4-H events or stepping into a role as a club officer in your local club or learning about how to become a county ambassador.

Participants can look forward to fun, hands-on activities that build confidence and teamwork, along with a community potluck to connect and share. The location is still being finalized, but we hope to see you there! Please be sure to sign up for the potluck using the SignUpGenius link below and RSVP to let us know if you’ll be able to attend.

West Marin Fair Saturday May 16, 2026

Saturday, May 16th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 14500 Point Reyes–Petaluma Hill Road! This fun-filled community event will feature animal showmanship classes, a BBQ lunch, hands-on activities, and a variety of still exhibits. Entry is just $5 per submission, and attendance is free—bring the whole family for a great day!

Summer Camp Updates

Camper Registration: Spots still available!

Join Marin 4-H at Camp Tamarancho for an overnight camp experience for one week, June 21st to June 27th

Campers must be 9 years old by June 1, 2026 to attend on their own. Papoose Tribe: kids ages 5-8 years old are welcome too- they'll need to bring an approved adult chaperone along for the fun!

Enjoy lifelong memories, making new friends, arts and crafts, swimming and more!

$675 for current 4-H members and $750 for non-members. Don't wait and register today! Contact the 4-H office for questions about 4-H Summer Camp 415-472-2641

Become a Camp Chaperone Today!

Become a 4-H Camp Chaperone and help make a lasting impact on youth! Volunteering at 4-H camp is a meaningful way to give back while supporting young people as they learn, grow, and build confidence. As a camp chaperone, you’ll help create a safe and fun environment, build strong community connections, serve as a positive role model, and experience the magic of camp alongside the campers. It’s a rewarding opportunity to make a difference while helping youth create lifelong memories. Volunteer today! 🌟

San Francisco North Bay 4-H Summer Academies

Tinker Academy

June 23-26, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Santa Rosa Junior College

$50 | middle schoolers

(entering 6th-9th grades)

A hands-on “maker” academy where middle school youth explore coding, robotics, 3D printing, laser cutting, circuit design, and related making activities. Youth build practical skills while developing confidence, identity as makers, and a stronger sense of belonging in STEM and on a college campus. Funded by Imagine Science.

Contact: Steven Worker at smworker@ucanr.edu

Youth Drone Academy

July 20-24, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Napa Valley College

$0 | teenagers (13-18)

A drone and geospatial academy that sparks teen interest in food and agriculture through hands-on learning and real-world applications. Youth progress from drone fundamentals to a capstone use case, covering equipment setup, safe and legal operations, airspace and chart reading, crew resource management, flight planning, manual and autonomous flight, image capture for mapping, data processing and visualization in ArcGIS. Funded by USDA.

Contact: Suzanne Raudaskoski at suzanne.raudaskoski@countyofnapa.org

Climate Connections Academy

July 13-17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

College of Marin - Indian Valley

$50 | middle schoolers (entering 6th-9th grades)

An environmental education academy that supports youth in seeing themselves as people who belong on a college campus, in nature, and in climate solutions. Participants engage in experiential learning, outdoor labs, guest speakers, and a capstone project that connects local environmental questions to practical action. Funded by Miranda Lux Foundation.

Contact: Kayla Gulick at kgulick@ucanr.edu

Be aware of potential scams targeting our 4-H community. If you receive an email or text message from someone claiming to be a 4-H volunteer, member, or leader asking you to urgently transfer money or make an overdue payment, THIS IS A SCAM. Our volunteers will never request money without first speaking with you directly over the phone or in person.

If something feels off, take a moment to double-check the sender’s email address—scammers often use addresses with slight misspellings or unfamiliar names. Be cautious of unexpected attachments or links, especially if they pressure you to act quickly or provide sensitive information.

Another red flag is unusual payment requests, such as gift cards, wire transfers, or payment apps. When in doubt, do not respond or click anything—instead, independently contact the 4-H office using the official contact information listed on our website to verify the request.

SAVE -THE-DATE: UC ANR Giving Day May 14-15, 2026; noon to noon

In its eighth year as UC ANR’s independent online giving campaign, UC ANR Giving Day will take place from noon to noon on May 14-15, 2026!

Gifts from past campaigns have supported multiple UC ANR programs including UC Master Gardener demonstration gardens, and pop-up tents and collateral materials for outreach events. Contributions have also helped provide 4-H scholarships for registration fees and special events, and the purchase of materials and supplies for member projects.

When you click “GIVE” on our website or go directly to give.ucanr.edu, your gift fund choices appear in the drop-down menus. If you would like to add or change a gift fund, please submit requests to gifts@ucanr.edu by May 1.

For more information, please contact:

Emily Delk

Director of Annual Giving & Donor Stewardship

eddelk@ucanr.edu

916-564-4862

CA State 4-H Announcements

4-H Policy Resource Update

The 2025-2026 4-H Youth Code of Conduct, the Parent, Legal Guardian, Adult Participant Code of Conduct and the 4-H Adult Volunteer Code of Conduct have been revised. The documents have been revised to expand expectations for respectful conduct, conflict resolution, to align to University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Principles of Community, and further clarify prohibited behaviors in the program for the safety of all while participating in California 4-H. The revised documents are to be used going forward during the 2025-2026 4-H program year. 

Get Ready for State Field Day!

This year State Field Day will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026 on the UC Davis campus. Please see the following updates from our awesome volunteer contest leads so you can start preparing to participate. If you have questions about individual contests, please contact the contest lead or the State Field Day coordinator at 4hsfd@ucanr.edu. For more information about State Field Day 2026 visit the website at: UC ANR California 4-H State Field Day.

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To explore the Leslie Carmen 4-H supplies, Inc. website click this link: https://www.4hsupplies.com

Note: 4-H uniform is simply a white button up shirt (short sleeve or long sleeve) not sold at Leslie Carman or Shop 4-H.

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