New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Volunteers for the 36th Annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup have two options to help keep the state’s beaches and waterways free of trash — join the cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 23, or take part in a month-long, statewide cleanup campaign. For both efforts, Continue reading Delaware Coastal Cleanup
Job well done to everyone who came out to give a demonstration! The following qualify to give a demonstration at the State Fair: Category: 336 – Vet Science Elizabeth Handlin 312 – Entomology Liam Aber 330 – Outdoor Adventures Savannah Continue reading Demo Contest Results
CONGRATULATIONS !! The below qualify to participate in the Judging Competitions at the State Fair: Clothing & Textiles: Michaela PatrickElizabeth Handlin Foods: Daisy TimneyClaire SchaedlerChase OldisBrogan RaughleyColby LockridgeSavannah TimneyJoey Ciamaricone Evelyn WitteAnna Schaedler Horticulture: Gabe Trunfio Photography: Liam Aber Wildlife: Continue reading Judging Contest Results
Taylor & Messick 325 Walt Messick Road Harrington, Delaware The Lawn Tractor Driving Contest is designed to give 4-H members an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the areas of lawn care, business management, and lawn and garden Continue reading Lawn Tractor Training
Delaware Cow Camp 2023 Registrations Due June 21st Cow Camp is returning to the Delaware State Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 1st, for a one-day event this year! The day will begin with registration at 9:00 am. Participants should bring their Continue reading Cow Camp
Great Job! 1st Place – Porter Gang 2nd Place – Stump Corner
Delaware 4-H congratulates our 4-H High School Seniors! We are proud of each one of you! All of you have made a positive impact on our program and we look forward to what your future holds! Thank you to all Continue reading Senior Spotlight
We’d like to congratulate our NCC 4-H Member for a job well done! GUERNSEY JUNIOR AND GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW- Pinecrest Acres P Zazz exhibited by Brice Yerkes of Newark, Delaware
If you missed the Clothing, Photography, Horticulture, Wildlife, Wood Sciences or Foods Judging or Demonstration Contests, you can make them up on Tuesday, May 23 at 5:30 pm. Please pre-register.
What can we accomplish in 24 hours? On May 3rd 4-H supporters will join UD Blue Hens and friends through I Heart UD Giving Day to show the power of giving. Please mark your calendars now. Please join us and others to support Continue reading Consider 4-H on I HEART UD Giving Day!
Thursday, May 11, 2023 NCC 4-H Office In a 4-H Demonstration Contest or Illustrated Talks, 4-H youth members demonstrate individually or with another member as a team entry. A topic is chosen from a 4-H project. Props and visual aids are required, Continue reading 2023 Demonstration Contest
Come join new (and seasoned) 4-H volunteers from across Delaware for our annual “4-H New Leader Training” being held on Saturday, May 6th from 9am-Noon at the Kent County Cooperative Extension Office in Dover. Get comfortable with some of the Continue reading New Leader Training
Want to help the environment while improving your physical wellness? Join Delaware 4-H and Consequence of Habit in plogging, an activity that combines jogging and picking up litter. Throughout the year, we are hosting multiple plogging campaigns, where you can Continue reading Plogging for a Purpose Event
Contestants must be 4-H members that are currently enrolled in the Delaware 4-H program. 4-H members must be between the ages of 5-19 years old as of January 1, 2023. Age divisions (age as of Jan 1, 2023) are as Continue reading 2023 Equine Art Contest
Below you can find the show handbook, registration form options and link for online payment (checks accepted as well). The show will be on June 10, 2023 at Dill’s Auction Services in Wyoming, Delaware. The CR FFA Summer Sizzle is Continue reading 3rd Annual CR FFA Summer Sizzle Stock Show
Join DE 4-H on Saturday, April 29 for Ag Day at UD’s Townsend Hall. Rain or Shine. 10 am- 3 pm. This year’s theme of “Ag Around the Corner” puts the spotlight on local farms and wildlife, with a special Continue reading Ag Day
Please join us for Camp Barnes Clean up on Saturday, April 22nd starting at 8:30am at Camp Barnes, 37171 Camp Barnes Rd, Frankford, DE 19945! There are a variety of different jobs that need to be done before camp opens for Continue reading Camp Clean Up
New Castle County 4-H Links Meet and Greet at Dead Presidents!! Join us April 20 from 6-8:30 p.m. More to come!
Calling all high school 4-H members! Starting to apply for a summer job or scholarship but need some assistance? Come and build the skills you need to be ready for your first or next interview. April 6 at 6:30pm – Continue reading Resume Building Workshops
Please sign up for one of the following Judging contests on Monday, April 24 from 4:30-7pm at the New Castle County Extension Office: 461 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE: Wood Science Photography Clothing If you have questions, please reach out to Continue reading Judging Contests
Register for the Animal Judging Contest County qualifiers. You can register for more than 1 contest. If you are under the age of 13, you have the option of competing as a Senior to make you eligible to compete in your Continue reading Animal Judging Contests
