4-H

Clover Kids make valentines for nursing home residents

Published by editor on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 8:25am

 This month’s Wright County 4-H Clover Kids theme was gifts from the heart. Members met last week and learned about generosity and proper measuring.  Each Clover Kid made two valentine love bugs- one to keep and one to give.  Kids and volunteers made 55 valentines for a nursing home in Belmond.  Kids were very excited to give something to Grandpas and Grandmas in hopes it would bring a smile to their faces. Clover Kids enjoyed story time, snacks, and making a gift jar with ingredients to make homemade white chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. <p>

New County Youth Coordinator at Wright County Extension

Published by editor on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 7:24am

Though she may not be an Iowa native, Krystal Schnabel is not new to youth programs, especially 4-H. She brings her rich 4-H past to her new position as Wright County’s Youth Coordinator based out of the ISU Extension Office in Clarion.

Wright County Extension hosted National 4-H Week Events

Published by editor on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 6:30am

 

First annual Wright County 4-H Fall Festival to take place in Clarion

Published by editor on Wed, 09/15/2021 - 7:09am

 

Wright County 4-H will be hosting the 1st annual Community Fall Festival at Gazebo Park located at 107 Second St NE in Clarion on Sunday, October 3 from 1-4pm. This event is open to the public and will have several hands-on family friendly activities.

Duane Asbe honored at state fair as 4-H Alum of the Day

Published by editor on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 8:35am

Locally, folks know Duane Asbe for many reasons. He’s the mayor of Clarion and works with the Wright County Charitable Foundation as well as with the Iowa Specialty Hospitals Foundation. He has been very involved in the community for the last several decades. But most people might not know that Asbe was an avid 4-Her many years ago and continued to stay active in that organization over the years. Because of his contribution to 4-H and beyond, Asbe was recently honored as a 4-H Alum of the Day by the Iowa 4-H Foundation at the Iowa State Fair. 

Virtual 4-H Baking Workshop held on Saturday, Feb. 20

Published by editor on Wed, 03/03/2021 - 8:59am

 The Wright County 4-H Intermediate Council hosted a virtual, interactive baking workshop for youth Saturday, Feb. 20. The workshop was held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in partnership with Granny’s Mixing Bowl of Clarion. Granny’s Mixing Bowl provided several baking recipes that can be made from scratch for youth to try on their own.  Participants spent the morning learning their way around the kitchen, participating in a Yoga warm up and making their own chocolate chip cookies from scratch.

4-H sewing and knitting workshop hosts 6 Wright County youth

Published by editor on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 8:33am

 

Wright County 4-H hosted a Sewing and Knitting workshop in partnership with Sally’s Sewing Room located in Clarion. The workshop was held at Heartland Museum on February 6. Six youth participants spent the day learning to use a sewing machine, practicing knitting techniques and sewing pillowcases. All participants kept their knitting projects and the pillowcases were donated to the Lotus Community Project in Vincent, Iowa.

Wright County 4-H members and clubs recognized in ceremony

Published by editor on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 10:40am

 

The annual award’s day for the Wright County 4-H program took place on Sunday, November 8 at Memorial Hall in Eagle Grove. For 2020, the program was divided into two different sessions to provide adequate safety and social distancing.

Wright County prepares for National 4-H week October 4-10

Published by editor on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 9:06am

The Wright County 4-H program is preparing for a week of fun to celebrate National 4-H Week October 4-10. Each day of the week will feature a different activity for students, 4-Hers and community members to celebrate the 4-H program in Wright County.
Each day of the week is outlined below:

Sunday STEM day - Can you create your own Rube Goldberg machine? Show them what you got!

Monday Memories - What is your favorite 4-H memory? Share on social media for the chance to win some 4-H swag.

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