Windsor & Windham County 4-H - Vermont

Are you a 4-H alumni, or do you believe in supporting youth through Positive Youth Development? Do you want to help ensure local 4-Hers have access to opportunities? If you answer yes to any of these, please consider joining the Windham and Windsor 4-H Foundation!
If you'd like to join, or have questions- please email Windham & Windsor 4-H Educator, Amber at: [email protected].

Interested in learning more about the opportunities 4-H can offer? We're looking for youth who are interested in positive youth development AND caring adults who are willing to give their time and talent to help make those opportunities possible! Please consider starting a club- we can help you through the whole process!

To learn more, email Windham/Windsor 4-H Educator, Amber Thibodeau: [email protected]

Volunteering is a work-of-heart! Thanks for all you do!

We see you, 4-H volunteers, and we appreciate you!!

4-H runs on the power of volunteers. This we celebrate the positive impact our Vermont 4-H volunteers make in the lives of kids in our community! Thank you volunteers, we couldn't do this work without you!

https://www.uvm.edu/extension/youth

There's still time to sign up! We'd love to have you join us at the capitol!

Come join us at the State House on April 26, 2024!
4-H members in middle school and high school (6th – 12th grade) are invited to spend a day at the Vermont State Capitol during April vacation. We’ll tour the capitol and the Vermont Supreme Court. We will learn about the legislative process, meet officials, and share our 4-H stories.

After the group program concludes in the afternoon, consider planning to meet with your legislators or visiting the Vermont Historical Society Museum next door!

For more information or to register, visit: https://go.uvm.edu/capitolday

To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Corinne Cooper at the Berlin Extension Office, at (802) 476-2003 or [email protected] by Thursday 4/4/2024 so we may assist you.

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and Jun 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Vermont Extension, Burlington, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension, and U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperating, offer education and employment to everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or familial status. Any reference to commercial products, trade names, or brand names is for information only, and no endorsement or approval is intended.

Consider supporting local youth by joining the Windham and Windsor Counties 4-H Foundation! This opportunity is open to anyone interested in helping to create opportunities for 4-H members and other youth in southeastern Vermont!
Former foundation members and 4-H alumni are especially encouraged to to join!

Calling all Dairy Bowl or Jeopardy competitors, Junior breed association members, 4-H or FFA members, coaches, parents, advisors, leaders, and teachers - this event is for you!

Join us to learn more about how STEM skills fit into dairy farming and other careers in the dairy industry. Questions from the seminar will also be incorporated into the Dairy Bowl and Dairy Jeopardy contests.

Register for the free webinar today at https://events.zoom.us/ev/AoU_WeGlqjpCwa3ZJU1ueIxUGRGLagwJD-cnE6E_h9k017aohYLK~AhBhbyw2KOej1XNgtofdzp1B44-RCNzAUnRGUfbSu-Vluc0ZddIyyuO0Pw

AgroTek Innovation Program for 7th-11th Graders Please submit your application by Sunday, April 7.If you have attended in Agrotek in the past, you will only be considered for an academy in which you have not already participated.Contact Sarah Kleinman with any questions.We invite current 7-11th graders to join us for immersive research experience...

Volunteers, join us tonight! There's still time to register!
Our own 4-H Educator, Amber Thibodeau is presenting!

🌟 Volunteers this is for you! 🌟
All volunteers working with youth are invited to attend our upcoming Volunteer Connection session.
📅 • April 9th: Get ready for some Animal Science and Sportsmanship fun!
And guess what? You'll be connecting with volunteers from all across the Northeast via Zoom! So, get your virtual seats ready because it's going to be a blast! 💥
Session will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. And don't worry about finding the link - we'll send it your way before the session! 📩👀
Register here: http://tinyurl.com/4-HNERV

Thank you to all the youth who participated in this year's Regional Day! It was so great to have so many enthusiastic, and gracious youth participate this year!
Special thanks to Tina and Kassidy Wyman, leaders from River Riders II Club, who judged this year's tabletop exhibits, and to Amber H and Liz Kenton, Brattleboro UVM Extension Staff who judged our posters and photography exhibits. We're thrilled to be sending so many exhibits to this year's State Day, to be held on May 4.

🌟 Volunteers this is for you! 🌟
All volunteers working with youth are invited to attend our upcoming Volunteer Connection session.
📅 • April 9th: Get ready for some Animal Science and Sportsmanship fun!
And guess what? You'll be connecting with volunteers from all across the Northeast via Zoom! So, get your virtual seats ready because it's going to be a blast! 💥
Session will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. And don't worry about finding the link - we'll send it your way before the session! 📩👀
Register here: http://tinyurl.com/4-HNERV

Last call to register, if we don't have enough participants by the end of the week, we'll have to cancel!

https://go.uvm.edu/stemputney

Join us for a STEM Showcase, hosted at the amazing Next Stage Arts Project in Putney!
We look forward to offering two FREE, fun STEM-based workshops for youth in grades 3-8! Youth will get to do both workshops.
Please register here: https://go.uvm.edu/stemputney
Questions? email Windham/Windsor 4-H Educator Amber at: [email protected]

Join us for a STEM Showcase, hosted at the amazing Next Stage Arts Project in Putney!
We look forward to offering two FREE, fun STEM-based workshops for youth in grades 3-8! Youth will get to do both workshops.
Please register here: https://go.uvm.edu/stemputney
Questions? email Windham/Windsor 4-H Educator Amber at: [email protected]

Come join us at the State House on April 26, 2024!
4-H members in middle school and high school (6th – 12th grade) are invited to spend a day at the Vermont State Capitol during April vacation. We’ll tour the capitol and the Vermont Supreme Court. We will learn about the legislative process, meet officials, and share our 4-H stories.
After the group program concludes in the afternoon, consider planning to meet with your legislators or visiting the Vermont Historical Society Museum next door!
For more information or to register, visit: https://go.uvm.edu/capitolday
To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Corinne Cooper at the Berlin Extension Office, at (802) 476-2003 or [email protected] by Thursday 4/4/2024 so we may assist you.
Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and Jun 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Vermont Extension, Burlington, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension, and U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperating, offer education and employment to everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or familial status. Any reference to commercial products, trade names, or brand names is for information only, and no endorsement or approval is intended.

Come join us at the State House on April 26, 2024!
4-H members in middle school and high school (6th – 12th grade) are invited to spend a day at the Vermont State Capitol during April vacation. We’ll tour the capitol and the Vermont Supreme Court. We will learn about the legislative process, meet officials, and share our 4-H stories.

After the group program concludes in the afternoon, consider planning to meet with your legislators or visiting the Vermont Historical Society Museum next door!

For more information or to register, visit: https://go.uvm.edu/capitolday

To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Corinne Cooper at the Berlin Extension Office, at (802) 476-2003 or [email protected] by Thursday 4/4/2024 so we may assist you.

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and Jun 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Vermont Extension, Burlington, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension, and U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperating, offer education and employment to everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or familial status. Any reference to commercial products, trade names, or brand names is for information only, and no endorsement or approval is intended.

Happy Pi Day!

Pi Day is very important to Agriculture!!!

Join us for a STEM Showcase, hosted at the amazing Next Stage Arts Project in Putney!

We look forward to offering two FREE, fun STEM-based workshops for youth in grades 3-8! Youth will get to do both workshops.

Please register here: https://go.uvm.edu/stemputney
Questions? email Windham/Windsor 4-H Educator Amber at: [email protected]

4-H'ers Display Dairy Smarts at Annual Quiz Bowl Randolph Center--The 2024 Central and Southeastern Regional 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl, held March 3 in Randolph Center, provided an opportunity for 4-H’ers to demonstrate their knowledge of everything dairy from breeds and feeds to animal nutrition and anatomy. The Vermont State University,...

It's been a busy month for our 4-Hers! Club members from Windham and Windsor county have participated in Regional Horse Quiz Bowl and Hippology, Regional Dairy Quiz Bowl, and State Working Steer Quiz Bowl!
Thanks to all the club leaders and volunteers, and other 4-H Educators for supporting our youth, and to the 4-H members for taking the challenge and participating!

This Saturday!

Central and Southeastern Regional Dairy Quiz Bowl
Sunday, March 3, 2024

📅 Regional Day for Windham and Windsor Counties will be held on March 30th!
Register by March 7th! 🍀

Join us and learn about all 4-H has to offer!

Earlier this month, Windsor & Windham 4-H Educator, Amber got to meet another club! Green Mountain 4-H club is a Shooting Sports club in Windsor County. Led by Paul Muzzey, these youth get to learn about many different disciplines in shooting sports throughout the year. Amber was impressed with their focus, attention to detail, respect for the range, their equipment, and each other!

🌟 Are you ready for some awesome workshops? 🌟

All volunteers working with youth are invited to attend THREE fantastic online sessions.

📅 Save the dates:
• February 13th: Let's learn how to Be a Positive Communicator!
• March 12th: It's all about Finding Space for Mental Health.
• April 9th: Get ready for some Animal Science and Sportsmanship fun!
And guess what? You'll be connecting with volunteers from all across the Northeast via Zoom! So, get your virtual seats ready because it's going to be a blast! 💥

All sessions will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. And don't worry about finding the link - we'll send it your way before each session! 📩👀

Register here: http://tinyurl.com/4-HNERV

If you would like to participate in Quiz Bowl or Hippology, please register!

The Rutland County 4-H Hippology & Horse Quiz Bowl Competitions will take place Saturday, February 24th at Rutland Town School in Rutland, VT.

All enrolled 4-H youth are invited to join us for a fun, experiential learning opportunity to test their knowledge of horses, horsemanship, equine science, stable management, and more!

Register now at https://go.uvm.edu/4hhorsecomps.

For questions or to request more information, contact Tracey Stubbins, UVM Extension 4-H Educator, at [email protected].

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FREE teen science cafe for youth gr. 7-12
Join us on Saturday, February 10 at UVM for our next teen science cafe. Cafes are planned by teens for teens. You will meet a scientist, learn about their work, and engage in hands-on activities and informal discussions. Plus, we serve free pizza! This month's topic is "AgroTek Innovation." You can learn more and register at www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/announcements

Shop 4-H - Every purchase supports local 4-H kids. The official 4-H store for pins, record book covers, club supplies, educational curriculum, and apparel for youth and adults. Proceeds support the 4-H mission.

For those interested in hippology and horse quiz bowl!

It's back! The 2024 Hippology Academy kicks off on February 17. Topics for this year include toxic plants of the northeast, horse evaluation, feeding myths, soil testing and usage, identifying feeds, and fencing. Content for each topic includes practice tests, slides, and digital learning stations in addition to twice weekly lectures.

There are three enrollment levels to choose from:

1. Bronze: All content listed above, accessible until August 31, 2024.

2. Sliver: Everything included in Bronze, plus can ask teacher questions, participate in discussion board, and have access to course material until November 31, 2024.

3. Gold: Everything included in Silver, plus opportunity to participate in live virtual office hours with instructor (Thursday evenings) and access to course material until December 31, 2024.

Learn more and register here: https://catalog.extension.org/?category=6&keyword=hippology&cond=advand&search=Search

Wishing you and yours a joyful and safe holiday season! We look forward to an exciting year of growth and opportunity in 2024!
Drop your goals for the new year, 4-H or otherwise, in the comments! 🍀