Dear 4-H Families, Fall has finally arrived and brought many 4-H activities!  October 4-H Events include:  National 4-H Week, Window Display Contest, Pumpkin Contest, Talent Show, Animal Science Workshop and STEM Workshop. “Find Your Spark in 4-H” was the theme for the Achievement Event held on September 26.  Tammy Schirmer, Sussex 4-H Link and former […]

Dear 4-H Families, Welcome to a new 4-H Year!  With the new 4-H year starting, there are lots of exciting activities and events to look forward to.  Coming up in September our regular monthly meetings begin again.  We also have the Coastal Cleanup and County Achievement Event. Please help me welcome our new 4-H Administrative […]

Dear 4-H Families, Happy Summer!  This newsletter covers June and July, two busy months in the 4-H World!  How many of you are excited to have 4-H events back in person again?!  I know the 4-H staff is!!! The Delaware State Fair will be held July 22-31.  Volunteers (youth and adults) are needed to help […]

Dear 4-H Families, Happy May! During this month, many holidays will be celebrated:  May Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day.  Many 4-H events and activities are also planned:  Livestock Tagging, Sussex 4-H Links Spring Fair, Virtual Legislative Workshops and more! It was so nice to have a variety of in-person events in […]

Dear 4-H Families, Happy Spring!  Although the weather has had different plans, flowers and trees have started to bloom and it has been good to see some sunshine.  A few special and unique celebrations during this month include:  April Fool’s Day, Easter, Children’s Book Day, World Health Day, National Jelly Bean Day, National Volunteer Week, […]

Dear 4-H Families, What a snowy and rainy February we had!  I know many will agree that they are ready for spring and warmer temperatures. Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 14. Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour and enjoy some extra sunshine! The 4-H world is gearing up with many […]

Dear 4-H Families, February is full of important events:  Black History Month, American Heart Month, 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. 4-H February events include:  Virtual Dairy Judging Training, Virtual State […]

November brings beautiful fall colors and cooler weather. Daylight savings time ends on November 1, so be sure to turn your clocks back! This month also brings Election Day, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Sussex 4-H was busy in October with the following events: National 4-H Week and Yard Sign Contest Canned Food Drive STEM Challenge […]