New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
NCC 4-H Public Speaking Contest, Thursday, November 22 at 6:00 pm at the Brandywine Hundred Library Because we hold our competition a little earlier than the rest of the state, we’ve altered the age requirement. Please pay careful attention to Continue reading Public Speaking Contest
Starting a new 4-H year means the Start of a new Calendar! You will be able to find the Calendar on the New Castle County 4-H page. If you have any questions please call the 4-H office at 302-831-8965. 2016-2017 Continue reading 4-H Calendar
National 4-H Week provides a great opportunity to put New Castle County 4-H and your individual club in the spotlight! This year think about how your club can encourage others in the community to become a 4-H member. Believe it Continue reading Window Display and Banner Contest 2016
United Way of Delaware is joining forces with local non-profit organizations (including 4-H) to sponsor Do More – 24. This campaign will take place on Thursday, June 2, 2016. June 2 is your chance to GIVE where you LIVE. Visit Continue reading Do More 24 Movement – June 2, 2016
Delaware State Fair Online Entries Open April 1 It’s that time already! Delaware State Fair online entries for all classes, including livestock open on April 1. Entries close on June 1. Delaware State Fair Livestock Handbook Department Highlights for Continue reading Animal Science Updates
DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship is now accepting applications from children and student groups in grades K-12 to participate in a rain barrel painting contest aimed at educating young Delawareans on the benefits of using rain barrels to reduce rainwater Continue reading Rain Barrel Contest
The NCC Links and Leaders Association graciously donate scholarship funds each year to assist with the costs of state 4-H camp for NCC 4-Hers. The NCC Links also offers a $200 scholarship for Newark Day Camp, in honor of the Continue reading Summer camp scholarships – Due February 15
Good Morning, 4-Hers: All contests originally scheduled for this Saturday, January 23, have been postponed due to the predicted snowfall. This includes: FAVORITE FOODS PHOTOGRAPHY ADULT CASSEROLE COMPETITION FOODS & NUTRITION JUDGING These events have been rescheduled for Saturday, February Continue reading 4-H CONTESTS FOR JANUARY 23 HAVE BEEN POSTPONED!
National 4-H Council has allotted monies to send 3 Delaware 4-H and Healthy Living Ambassadors to the National Youth Summit on Healthy Living. At the National Youth Summit on Healthy Living high school students develop the knowledge and skills to Continue reading 4-H Healthy Living Summit, Applications being accepted
PDF Calendar – December 2015 through February 2016
Woodside Emeralds 4-H Club in Kent County needs our help with donations! They are participating in a year long Code Purple Delaware drive. Code Purple is an emergency system in Delaware that saves the homeless from extreme cold weather conditions. Continue reading Cold Purple Delaware
November is upon us and before we know it, we will be ringing in the 2016! With the New Year knocking at our door, it is time to begin preparing for both the 2016 Leader’s Forum and NCC Winter Workshops. Continue reading NEEDED: workshop topics and instructors
Register using our online registration form by Wednesday, December 9. Online Registration Form Contact Lisa Bishop via e-mail or at (302) 831-8965 with any questions.
4-H Animal Science Updates Provided by Susan Garey, Extension Agent in Animal Science Small Ruminant Health Workshop November 5th As part of a larger small ruminant health grant, please join us on the evening of November 5, 2015 at the Paradee Continue reading Animal Science Updates – November
