Wild West District-K-State Research & Extension

Stevens County Horse Practice is canceled due to all the rain.

Please note that the next First Friday E-Call will be on the second Friday in July (July 12) at 9:30am. This month we will host Ben Wi******er, Rural Sociologist at the University of Minnesota to discuss Moving In, Moving Out, Moving Over the Future of Housing Supply. Register now at https://ksre-learn.com/ecall

Kansas Community Empowerment

Come by the K-State Research and Extension office in Seward County for a FREE seedling starter pack today! Lots of other seeds to choose from.

Packs include:
- Seed Starter mix bag (1)
- mini pots (3 individual or 1 set)
- 10 packs of seeds of your choice

***FIRST COME FIRST SERVE, ONE KIT PER PATRON***

Thank you Walmart Supercenter in Liberal, KS for your generous donations to KSRE Wild West District!

Sheep Showmanship Clinic was a great success! Thank you to Frank Swan for the amazing knowledge in preparation for the fair!

Succulents and Cacti have been popular as houseplants for decades but did you know they also make great landscape plants? Join Calla Edwards, Butler County K-State Research and Extension Horticulture Agent, on Wednesday, July 3rd at noon to learn how to care for your indoor and outdoor succulents along with some cool plants you can try around your home. 🌵

Please register for this free Zoom Webinar at: https://ksre-learn.com/KStateGardenHour. A recording of the webinar will be shared on our YouTube channel after the event.

Wild West District 4-H'ers are welcome to join us for DICED! A friendly 4-H Cooking Competition on July 3rd at the Satanta High School FCS Room. Register by age group by following the link below.

Senior Registration (14-18 years old)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1REXNgSSeTPUHRUj05hnJyugEufaaEFkHnrpzokhjg1g/edit?usp=drive_web

Intermediate Registration (10-13 years old)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1trO8OgERfNVeT32aoSen5BGpBeNIAZWUykPJxcRPy1o/edit?usp=drive_web

Junior Registration (7-9 years old)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zw2dh9Bx1AYEKROVTLMFQZOU2aSY0fBbK2dgQYtIIyw/edit?usp=drive_web

You can find the latest blog "Outdoor Play and You!" by Summer Stafford, Wild West District Community Wellness Agent by following the link

https://blogs.k-state.edu/wildwestdistrict/

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Discovery Days 2024 was held last Wednesday to Friday. During this time, Kansas 4-H youth had the opportunity to participate in hands-on sessions learning skills to use in 4-H, their personal life, college, and their future careers. 🍀

Check out the new blog by Pat Burt, Wild West District Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent "Is My Water Safe?"

https://blogs.k-state.edu/wildwestdistrict/

This week say Wild West District 4-H'ers and staff at Camp Lakeside with our 7-9 year olds. A great time was had by all. The 10-13 year olds are there now getting ready for a very hot camp!

We’ve paired up with the Liberal Rec Department to encourage you and your family to get out and play and enjoy the local parks!

Our Liberal Parks Passport is now available for pickup at the following locations:
-K-State Research and Extension Seward County Extension Office
- Liberal Recreation Department
- Liberal Memorial Library
- Baker Arts Center

Just grab a card, visit each park, snap some pics while you’re there and once you’ve visited all the parks listed, return your card and digital photo proof to our office at 1081 Stadium Road in Liberal for a prize!

**One card and one prize per household**

All counties are welcome to participate, other district location passports to follow soon!

Creative Cooks will be held on Wednesday, June 19th at the Liberal Recreation Center. It is a District-wide competition open to any age 4-H'er.

Creative Cooks is a hands-on foods contest for 4-H’ers that emphasizes food safety, proper place settings, nutrition knowledge, and delicious food!

Sign up by following the link or calling the Stevens County Extension Office at 620-544-4359
https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_249Bm75w9pRPvtc

Join Wild West District Agent Nancy Honig on Thursday, June 27th at the Liberal Memorial Library for a Charcuterie class. Learn how to make beautiful charcuterie boards and enjoy a delicious tasting!

Register by following the link
https://lmlibrary.libcal.com/event/12539710

Calling all youth in 6th grade and above! You're invited to join Rylee Fann and Kara Kunselman to make CANDY 🍬 Two locations! Check out the links to RSVP today

Stevens County RSVP by following the link
https://forms.gle/QuyhP7GKfhGSczaT7

Haskell County RSVP by following the link
https://forms.gle/jDibUj5zwatHHDsk8

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We’ve paired up with the Liberal Rec Department to encourage you and your family to get out and play and enjoy the local parks!

Our Liberal Parks Passport is now available for pick up at the following locations:
-K-State Research and Extension office (Seward)
- Liberal Recreation Department
- Liberal Memorial Library
- Baker Arts Center

Just grab a card, visit each park, snap some pics while you’re there and once you’ve visited all the parks listed, return your card and digital photo proof to our office at 1081 Stadium Road in Liberal for a prize!

**One card and one prize per household**

All counties welcome to participate, other district location passports to follow soon!

🪴 Discovery Days at the K-State University Campus in Manhattan is underway! There are five 4-H'ers from the Wild West District attending! 🍀

Join Wild West District Agent Nancy Honig on June 27th at the Liberal Memorial Library for a Charcuterie class. Learn how to make beautiful charcuterie boards and enjoy a delicious tasting!

Register by following the link
https://lmlibrary.libcal.com/event/12539710

Hope you can join Ron Honig tomorrow at Liberal Memorial Library over the lunch hour

Creative Cooks will be held on Wednesday, June 19th at the Liberal Recreation Center.

Creative Cooks is a hands-on foods contest for 4-H’ers that emphasizes food safety, proper place settings, nutrition knowledge, and delicious food!

Sign up by following the link or calling the Stevens County Extension Office at 620-544-4359
https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_249Bm75w9pRPvtc

Join Wild West District Horticulture Agent Ron Honig for a Vegetable Gardening Essentials Workshop on Wednesday, June 5th over the lunch hour at the Liberal Memorial Library.

For questions call (620)544-4359

Join Wild West District Horticulture Agent Ron Honig for a Vegetable Gardening Essentials Workshop on Monday, June 3rd over the Stanton County Public Library lunch hour.

For questions call (620)544-4359

An opportunity for all livestock hoof trimming. Be sure to RSVP if you are interested.

See flyer for more details

Light up your Saturday at Baker Arts Center’s Electric Bike Parade! We’ll see you there!⚡️⚡️

Don't forget this Saturday! 🚲✨
Light up the night at the Electric Bike Ride Parade! 💡🌟
Gather your friends, family, and your brightest LED decorations for a community bike ride. LED lights will also be available for purchase!

🌳Check out the latest blog "A June Checklist of Lawn Chores" by Ron Honig, Wild West District Horticulture Agent by following the link. 🌿

https://blogs.k-state.edu/wildwestdistrict/

The Wild West District 4-H'ers had a great night shearing sheep last night!
A huge thank you to Amanda Rowzee for donating her time and expertise to our 4-Hers.

Our 4-H summer interns, Kara Kunselman & Rylee Fann, attended training this week to learn about the curriculum they will teach youth this summer. The 4-H summer engagement grant partners with the Kansas Department of Education and Kansas 4-H to provide summer programming.

Watch our page for events coming soon!! We hope you can join them throughout the Wild West District this summer!

Reminder!

Don't forget to sign up for our upcoming babysitting clinic, next Friday, June 7th from 9am to 2pm at the Haskell County Ambulance building! Anyone from surrounding counties may register as well.

This is an amazing class full of invaluable information. We hope to see you there!

Register by scanning the QR code or follow this link>>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/babysitting-clinic-haskell-co-tickets-905393635737

(If you have a child who is under 12, but close in age and would like to take the class, please contact our office!)