Macomb MSUE 4-H

The Armada Fair Youth Livestock Auction is August 16, 2024 at 4 p.m. Mark your calendars and come on out and support our hard-working 4-Hers!

Children ages 5-12 are invited to join Macomb County MSU Extension 4-H for A Day in the Garden at the Max Thompson Community Center in Warren from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesdays, July 16-August 27 to learn about gardening practices, basic tool use, crafts, yoga in the garden, health and nutrition, mindfulness and more. Attend one or more sessions.

The $15 per session fee includes lunch and a snack. For more information or to register, visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/ADayInTheGarden2024.

Questions? Contact Macomb County 4-H Program Coordinator Lizz Duran at [email protected] or 586-469-6090.

Pre-order animal shred/bedding for the Armada Fair from the Macomb County 4-H Youth Council:

2024 Macomb 4-H Youth Council Shavings Sale Pre-Order Form The Macomb County 4-H Youth Council will be providing shavings for sale at the Armada Fair this year! Shavings will be sold on Sunday, August 11th (during the time period that animals will be brought in) through the last day of fair (Sunday, August 18th) or until supplies run out. The Youth Council....

UPDATE: The direct link for A Day in the Garden is https://events.anr.msu.edu/ADayInTheGarden2024.

Children ages 5-12 are invited to join Macomb County MSU Extension 4-H for A Day in the Garden at the Max Thompson Community Center in Warren from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesdays, July 16-August 27 to learn about gardening practices, basic tool use, crafts, yoga in the garden, health and nutrition, mindfulness and more. Attend one or more sessions.

The $15 per session fee includes lunch and a snack. For more information or to register, visit https://events.anr.msu.edu and search for the A Day in the Garden event, or use the QR code on the flyer. For more information, contact Macomb County 4-H Program Coordinator Lizz Duran at [email protected] or 586-469-6090.Children

MSU Extension is offering Sparty Summer Camp at the Max Thompson Community Center in Warren from August 5-9, 2024. Campers will meet from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day to experience fun, educational activities in the areas of gardening, health and nutrition, and STEAM. Youth ages 9-12 can sign up for archery. Lunch and snacks are included.

Visit https://events.anr.msu.edu and search for the Sparty Summer Camp event or use the QR code in the flyer. For more information, contact Macomb County 4-H Program Coordinator Lizz Duran at [email protected] or 586-469-6090.

MSU Extension is recruiting teen counselors for its summer programs in Warren. Explore careers and gain experience to add to your resume! Find out more at https://tinyurl.com/4rzdpn9d.

The Macomb County 4-H Youth Council is hosting its annual fundraisers at the Armada Fair. All 4-H clubs participating in the Armada Fair are expected to volunteer for a coffee cart/shaving sales shift, as well as a Still Exhibit Barn shift. Clubs will earn $50 per shift worked. Individual 4-H members and volunteers who would like to volunteer for extra shifts may sign up to do so after their club has signed up. 4-H members who work extra shifts will earn educational dollars to be used for 4-H events such as 4-H Exploration Days, 4-H National Congress, 4-H statewide shows, etc.

Sign up for shifts at https://tinyurl.com/6r8n5hny. The link for Shavings Sale pre-orders will be available soon.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Macomb County 4-H Youth Council adult advisors Cindy Bohm, [email protected], or Elizabeth Moreno, [email protected].

The Armada Fair Poultry and Meat Rabbit Tagging is Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Armada Fairgrounds Barn 16 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. If you have any questions, please reach out to Macomb County 4-H Program Coordinator Rebecca Konarski at [email protected].

Macomb County 4-H has been given a table at the Farmer's Market at the John F. Kennedy Knights of Columbus in Clinton Township. If you or your club are interested in using the table to promote 4-H, talk about your projects, run an activity, sell your 4-H club's products or fundraise for your club, contact Macomb County 4-H Program Coordinator Lizz Duran, 586-469-6090, or Office Manager Carolyn Doak, 586-469-5816.

Upcoming market dates are July 13, August 10, and September 14. The market is open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Host Families Still Needed Now! We need your help matching the Japanese youth coming to Michigan to fulfill their dream of a summer lifetime family experience!

We have nine more Japanese youth participants left and need to place with host families ASAP!!!

A host family needs to complete the States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs online application, have a youth to match (Japanese ages 13-17 years) as a host brother/sister (be within 3 years of age), adults in the home be Michigan 4-H adult Gold Volunteers, participate in an interview and home visit process. Applications to host can be found at www.states4hexchange.org

Questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Michigan 4-H International Exchange Programs Coordinator Janis Brinn [email protected] or Co-Coordinator John Wurm [email protected].

The 2024 Michigan 4-H Horse Show is August 16-18 at MSU in East Lansing. Youth may now register, order t-shirts, enter camping reservations and pay online. Alternates should select the check payment option when registering. Details and instructions have been emailed to Macomb County 4-H Horse Project families.

For more information, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/horses_ponies/registration-information or contact your local MSU Extension 4-H office. In Macomb County, email [email protected] or call 586-469-6431.

Are you ready to level up your kitchen game and impress your friends with some awesome cooking skills? Whether you're new to the kitchen or just looking to pick up some cool tips, MSU Extension's next 101 session, "Cooking Basics," is the perfect opportunity for you!

📅 When? July 10, from 4 to 5 pm
📍 Where? Online and interactive!

In this fun and engaging session, you'll:
🍳 Learn the language of cooking
📖 Master the art of reading recipes
‍🍳 Discover how to be creatively resourceful in the kitchen

Don't miss out on this chance to boost your culinary confidence and have a blast while doing it! Sign up now and let's get cooking! 🔥

👉 Register here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/cookingbasics

Registration for the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase is now open! Michigan State University Extension is excited to partner with the Michigan State Fair again this year on this exciting program for all Michigan youth ages 5-19. The virtual platform provides a great opportunity for youth to exhibit their work in all project areas and apply for $10,000 in scholarships. Learn more about this free event at extension.msu.edu/MSF4HShowcase.

Swine, Sheep, Goat & Prospect Beef tagging is June 2, 2024 at the Armada Fairgrounds in Armada (Swine 8-10:30 a.m. and Sheep, Goat & Prospect Beef 10:30 a.m.-noon).

The Livestock Committee has decided to offer an evening tagging due to many of our 4-H members showing at the Thumb Jackpot on June 2, 2024, This will only be for those attending the Thumb Jackpot & proof of participation will be needed. To take advantage of this optional time, please notify the Livestock Committee at [email protected] by June 1st.

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Macomb County 4-H youth ages 5-19 are invited to explore woodworking with the Macomb County 4-H Youth Council at the VerKuilen Building in Clinton Township on Friday, June 14th. Choose a half-hour time slot between 6 and 8 p.m. Participants will be making a whirligig bird lawn ornament. This is a beginning woodworking project that can be customized.

Register by June 3rd at https://tinyurl.com/3rxcpxkc . The cost is $10 per youth. Please make checks payable to the Macomb County 4-H Youth Council and mail them to 314 Huntington Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043.

Macomb County 4-H Exploration Days participants: If you haven't already, sign up for an event orientation at https://forms.office.com/r/K250AC9kvs. Select either May 23rd in Clinton Township or May 30th in Warren.

If the scheduled dates don't work for you, please indicate it on the form or contact 4-H Program Coordinator Lizz Duran at [email protected] or 586-469-6090.

Join MSU Extension for the Clovers Code 4-H SPIN Club at the Ray Township Library, on June 5, 12 and 26 from 6-8 p.m. Participants ages 7-12 will learn how to code, capture photos and videos, and create art using iPads. It's FREE. Registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/2br7brnv.

UPDATE: The 4-H Exploration Days Orientation in Warren has been rescheduled to May 30th.

Each 4-H Exploration Days participant is required to attend ONE event orientation. In Macomb County, choose either May 23rd in Clinton Township or May 30th in Warren. The orientations start at 6:30 p.m.

Please R.S.V.P. online at https://forms.office.com/r/K250AC9kvs .

Can't make either orientation? Please contact Lizz Duran at 586-469-6090 or [email protected] to make other arrangements.

Each 4-H Exploration Days participant is required to attend ONE event orientation. In Macomb County, choose either May 23rd in Clinton Township or May 30th in Warren. The orientations start at 6:30 p.m.

Please R.S.V.P. online at https://forms.office.com/r/K250AC9kvs .
Can't make either orientation? Please contact Lizz Duran at 586-469-6090 or [email protected] to make other arrangements.

Join Michigan 4-H on May 22 at Noon or 7pm for Managing Risk For Volunteers. One of our guiding principles states that youth are physically and emotionally safe; one step in this process is reviewing the media and medical authorization forms for the members engaged in your club. Join us to learn how to access, review, and keep this information safe while serving as a 4-H Volunteer. For more information and registration visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/volunteering/mi-4-h-volunteer-webinar-series

Join the MSU Extension 4-H Rabbitry SPIN Club to learn about the basics of raising rabbits, rabbit breeds, and how to handle a rabbit! Free and open to youth ages 7-12, the club will meet at the Ray Township Library on May 22, 23 and 29 from 6-8 p.m. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/4k2uzw8x.

Macomb County 4-H Families: Join us for the Armada Fair Cleanup at the Armada Fairgrounds in Armada on May 11th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to help ready the grounds and 4-H buildings for the 2024 Armada Fair. For more information, contact the Armada Fair Office at 586-784-5488 or [email protected].

Are you interested in rabbits, knitting, Apple iPads, Mindfulness or Arts & Crafts? Join one of Macomb County's new 4-H SPIN Clubs! Request more information: https://forms.office.com/r/2yRviud0Fq

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center, 65775 Wolcott Road in Ray Township, is in need of volunteers to pull weeds and help prep its garden area for its Spring Festival. Any help volunteers can provide THIS Saturday and Sunday May 11 and May 12 between the hours of 9am and 5pm is appreciated. You can drop in at the Farm Center and ask for Kathleen or Mary on either day. Please call or text 586-246-8603 if you have any questions.

The 2024 Michigan 4-H State Dog Show is now open for registrations! This year's show will take place on August 10th, 2024, at the Michigan State University Pavilion. The show is open to enrolled Cloverbuds, and any Michigan 4-Her age 8-19! To register, visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/2024StateDogShow/. Questions? Please reach out to Kat at [email protected]

The Michigan 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest is June 26, 2024, and registration is now open! While the dates no longer coincide with Michigan Livestock Expo, this contest WILL still count as an educational experience for the MLE Premiere Stockman Award! Find full details, including a link to register, at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-and-ffa-state-livestock-judging-contest-2024

The Spring Paper Clover campaign at Tractor Supply Co. (TSC) has been extended to May 12th. Purchase a Paper Clover for $1 in-store or online to support 4-H. Macomb County has TSC stores in New Haven, Washington and Richmond.

In an effort to reach her environmental project goals, Macomb County 4-H member Nathanya F. will be planting trees with the Warren Parks & Recreation Department at Ridgewood Park in Warren on May 4th at 9 a.m. Any 4-H club or member who would like to take part in this effort to improve our community is welcome to join us. Be sure to bring your own shovel! For more information, contact 4-H Program Coordinator Lizz Duran at [email protected] or 586-469-6090.

UPDATE 5/15/2024: We have a male chaperone!!!

Macomb County desperately needs a male chaperone for seven boys at Exploration Days at MSU in East Lansing from June 19-21. Campus is also looking for someone during that time who can sew and play pickleball. If you or someone you know is available to help, please contact Macomb County 4-H Program Coordinator Lizz Duran at 586-469-6090 or [email protected].

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