Agent Letter: February 2016

Dear 4-H Family, February is full of important events:  Black History Month, American Heart Month, Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and President’s Day.  It is important to remember and honor those who have had an impact on our Nation and to show our love and appreciation for others. Sussex 4-H February events include:  State Leader’s Forum, […]

County Updates: February 2016

Sussex 4-H Order of Links Meeting Dates Monday, March 14 at 6:30 pm – Discussing revision of By-laws Monday, April 11 at 6:30 pm   Sussex 4-H Exchange Trip – Female teen participant needed! We have an opening available for one Sussex 4-H female over 14 years old to attend this event. Sussex County 4-H Exchange […]

Sussex 4-H Demonstration Contest 2016

The Demonstration Contest is for the 4-H’er 8 –19 years of age. It gives 4-H’ers the opportunity to share what they have learned from their projects. The demonstration should not be more than 15 minutes in length. 4-H’ers must compete in the county contest to advance to the state contest at the Delaware State Fair. […]

Spring Archery Shoots 2016

The first spring shoot will take place on Sunday, March 6, 2016 – 2:00 p.m. at the REC March 6 is mandatory safety training for this Spring series & the 2015-2016 4-H year for any archer planning on shooting this year. * Please register for this event by Thursday, March 3 * You must be on […]

Jr. Leader Weekend: March 18-20, 2016

Members of Jr. Council will be planning an exciting weekend for 4-H members 13 and older at the 2016 Junior Leader Weekend!  Space is limited so register early.  Cost: $50.00.  Come, help plan Younger Member Weekend, gain new leadership skills, be on the community service team, and have fun and work with Sussex County 4-H teens.  […]

Junior Duck Stamp Program: Entries due March 15, 2016

What is the Junior Duck Stamp Program? “The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program is a dynamic art- and science-based curriculum that teaches wetland and waterfowl conservation to students in kindergarten through high school.The program encourages students to explore their natural world, invites them to investigate biology and wildlife management principles andchallenges them to express and […]

Healthy Living Grab N Go: February 2016

We thought it would be fun to share some “Grab and Go” activities with you, focused on nutrition, fitness and other aspects of health to be used as ice breakers, or lessons for your monthly club meetings.  The plan is to include one “Grab and Go” each month in the newsletter. These are easy to […]