Carlton County 4-H

For all of the latest 4-H events and opportunities, please visit our website and look under Events and News for 4-H.

11th - Office Closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

12th - Winter Wreath Fundraiser Due 4:00 p.m. Carlton County Extension Office

21st - Cloverbud & Clover Plus Club 10:00 a.m. Carlton County Transportation Building

26th and 27th - Office Closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

28th - Pick up wreaths Carlton Green House

December 1st - Butter Braid Fundraiser Due 4:00 p.m. Carlton County Extension Office

We’re planning our upcoming project committees and project days, and we need your input!

Please take a moment to fill out our sign‑up form and let us know which opportunities you’re interested in:

• Livestock Project Planning

• Food Revue

• Fashion Revue

• Quilting

• County Ambassadors

Your participation helps us plan fun, meaningful, and educational experiences for everyone.

Click here to fill out the form: https://forms.gle/rXi7tbxBgUDJapgf9

Thank you for supporting our 4‑H program!

This is a reminder that the new 4-H year has started! With that being said youth and volunteers will need to re-enroll in 4-H for the 2026-2027 4-H year.

Families will need to log in to their 4-H online account and will need to update their information as needed! This includes families that recently just enrolled into 4-H! Youth will be unable to participate in 4-H programing including club meetings until they have been re-enrolled!

Carlton County 4-H members will be selling butter braids for a fall fundraiser. Fundraiser packets were mailed out in mid-October. Fundraiser forms and payment are due December 1st to the Carlton County Extension Office. Pick up of items will be December 12th at the Carlton County Extension Office, just in time for the holidays!

If you have any questions please reach out to Katie silta006@umn.edu

Carlton County 4-H will be selling Holiday Wreaths as their Winter Fundraiser. The orders and payment are due November 12th to the Carlton County Extension Office by 4:00 p.m.

Pick-Up Date: November 28th at the Carlton Green House.

All Wreaths must be picked up that day!

We encourage each family to sell 5 Wreaths to help us reach our goal!

Carlton County 4-H will be selling shirts again this year for youth, parents, and grandparents to show their 4-H pride and support our local program!

Orders will be due December 1st, along with Butter Braid orders.

NE 4-H Cloverbud Club – Pumpkin Pie in a Cup

Let’s celebrate the fall season with the NE 4-H Cloverbud Club! Youth in grades K–2 are invited to dive into the exciting world of food and nutrition through making delicious Pumpkin Pie in a Cup!

Youth will learn basic healthy eating habits, practice simple kitchen measuring skills, and construct their very own individual pumpkin pie treats layer by layer.

This session is designed to help young learners build confidence, explore healthy food choices, and express their culinary creativity, all in a welcoming environment.

Meeting Details:

Date: Saturday November 21, 2026 *** Notice the Change in Date

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Location: Carlton County Transportation Building

We can’t wait for you to join the NE 4-H Cloverbud Club for a year of learning and discovery!

The event is free, all materials and a snack are provided.

Learn more at https://z.umn.edu/ne-4h-cloverbud-club

Saturday, November 21st
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Carlton County Transportation Building

Join the Carlton County 4‑H Ambassadors for a fun, hands‑on session where youth will create no‑bake treats while building important kitchen and recipe‑development skills.

During this session, youth will:

1. Learn the components that make up a recipe and why they are important.
2. Test a recipe and identify changes that can be made to improve it.

This event is free, and all materials and a snack are provided.

Who can attend:
Youth in grades 3–5 are invited to participate in the Clover Plus Club.

Cloverbud Club will be happening at the same time so younger members can enjoy their own activities too.

Register and learn more:
Email Katie Diggs to sign up or ask questions.

Gear up for an off-road adventure in Trailblazers: ATV Safety Golden Rules! In this interactive experience, you’ll select your rider and ATV, explore exciting trail challenges, and learn the essential safety rules every responsible rider should know. Test your skills, earn patches along the trail, and become an official Trailblazer as you master safe ATV riding in this interactive experience. Sign up in the CLOVER online learning community and set off for adventure!

The 2026 4-H Outdoor Education Summit will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve in East Bethel. Come for a fun-filled day of project workshops for Cloverbuds through adult volunteers! Sessions will include Cloverbud outdoor day camp, wilderness survival, skull identification, environmental service leadership, and more. Adult sessions include SS&W certification training and curriculum training. Registration is live in 4-H Online. Learn more and register.

Grab your virtual passport and get ready for a 5-week journey around the world! Join us Nov. 17 through Dec. 8 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. as we explore agriculture in Turkey, Ghana, and Mexico. Discover unique crops, farming practices, foods, and traditions while participating in hands-on activities, meeting guest speakers, and connecting with Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors. No passport needed—just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure! Registration deadline: Nov. 5. Learn more and register.

Join UMN Extension for a lambing & kidding workshop Thursday, December 10th in Cloquet at the Cloquet Public Library ( 320 14th St, Cloquet, MN 55720), from 6:00-8:30pm. Anyone who is expecting lambs or kids in the spring is welcome. The workshop will offer a combination of classroom training in what to expect by veterinarians and Extension professionals plus hands-on practice with a lambing and kidding simulator. Any actively enrolled 4-H member that has interest in the workshop is welcome and it is free for them to attend. Pre-registration is required, closing 1 week in advance. Spaces are limited to encourage lots of hands-on experience.

Please register each time for each individual attending.

If you need to register via phone or email, please reach out to Deena at 218-384-8680 or olso7219@umn.edu.

4-H Youth Development: Katie Diggs, silta006@umn.edu

General Information: Deena Olson, olso7219@umn.edu

Email: mnext-Carlton@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu
Location: 317 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, MN, USA
Phone: 218-384-3511
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarltonCounty4H