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University on the Prairie
University on the Prairie immerses students entering grades 7-freshman in college in three days of hands-on activities that show youth what they can do with a science education. This exciting science career themed program will be held July 21-23 at the Southwest Research & Outreach Center near Lamberton, MN.
Food, Fun & Fitness
Food, Fun & Fitness is a healthy living program that will run September 1-4 in the Windom FACS room.
Calendar
See what's coming up for Cottonwood County 4-H!
4-H Camp
Minnesota 4-H has extended our in-person cancellation period through the end of June.
The State 4-H Photography Committee would like to invite all 4-H members to participate in a statewide photography scavenger hunt between May 1-15
University of Minnesota Extension has extended its cancellation of in-person events until the end of June. 4-H educators are hard at work creating meaningful learning and leading experiences young people can access from their homes.
Don't miss out on your chance to apply to be a part of the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador team and expand your leadership skills! Youth in grade 10 and up are welcome to apply-applications are due May 11.
Bonus trips to the Minnesota State Fair and State Horse Show recognize excellent local youth development programs. During the COVID-19 restrictions, please consider hosting virtual learning events - all virtual learning that is county planned, presented, and documented will be considered for the bonus trip program!
We are challenging 4-H members to get up, get out and see what's growing! We're asking you to apply science strategies as you observe plants and how they grow.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming 4-H agronomy Zoom webinar training series. These online classes have been created to provide you with ways to enhance your project experience.
For the first time ever, the 2020 Purple Ribbon Auction at the Minnesota State Fair will include the champion and reserve champion market chickens and turkeys!
Are you looking for resources to get you through the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you stressed from being at home? Worried about finances or about having enough food? Extension and each of its Centers have resources compiled on one website.
The Extension web team is conducting a survey of staff, volunteers and website visitors to learn more about how people are using the Extension county websites-submit your feedback today!
Now is the perfect time of year to start your 4-H crop scouting team! Teams should include 3-5 youth (grades seven and up) and two adult coaches. Teams will participate in the 4-H Crop Scouting Competition on July 27 at the Bayer research plot in Benson, Minnesota.
All ages of youth and adults interested in learning about NASA and the Mars rover program are invited to participate in this exciting learning opportunity. Pre-registration is required and space is limited-Sign-up today!
The Engineering Design Challenge is designed for youth in grades 3 and up, the challenge is great for creativity, teamwork, problem solving and idea sharing.
Minnesota 4-H is offering 4-H livestock day camp at two different locations in July. The trainings will focus on youth grade 6 and up, but younger members will be welcome if they bring a parent or adult chaperone. Event and registration due dates vary by location.
Travel the World with our Festival of Nations experience
Explore new cultures, people and places! Register online today and submit your entry by May 9.
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