Carlton County 4-H

March:

• 6th - Livestock PDC Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - Carlton Extension Office
• 8th - - 4-H Cloverbud Project Day, 10 to 11:30 a.m. - Carlton County Transportation Building
• 10th - Federation meeting, 6:30 p.m. - Carlton County Extension Office
• 11th - Spring Fundraiser deadline - all forms due to the Carlton Extension Office by 4:00 p.m.

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

The Kwik Trip fundraiser orders are due by March 11 to the Carlton County Extension Office by 4:00 p.m. All submissions must include order forms and payment. Funds raised will support scholarships for state and regional events, helping participants access valuable opportunities. Be sure to submit on time to contribute to this important cause!

Come be a part of the planning process as we organize exciting summer workshops about livestock-related educational events for Carlton County! Join us on March 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Carlton County Extension Office to share ideas, collaborate, and help shape engaging opportunities for our youth. Whether you're passionate about agriculture, education, or simply want to get involved, we’d love to have your input. See you there!

All Kindergartners-2nd graders are invited to participate in 4-H Cloverbud Project Days! Each session will highlight a different 4-H project area and give youth the opportunity to explore and complete a hands-on project, make new friends, and learn new skills.

Join us on Saturday March 8th to learn about fairy gardens! The session runs from 10:00-11:30 am and there is no cost to attend. Join us at the Carlton County Transportation Building, 1630 Co Rd 61, Carlton, MN 55718.

We will be having our bi-monthly Federation meeting on Monday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m. at the Carlton County Extension office. It is VERY important that we have a good representation of 4-H youth and volunteers (including parents!) at Federation meetings. Make your voice heard and attend monthly Federation meetings.

Come join us for a heartwarming afternoon at Interfaith Care Center as we play bingo with the residents! Spend quality time, share some laughs, and brighten someone's day on March 26th at 3:00 p.m. Whether you're a bingo pro or just there for the fun, your presence will make a difference. We can't wait to see you there!

Do you know a college student looking for work experience in the youth development field? We have 4-H summer intern positions available throughout the state of Minnesota for summer 2025. These positions are designed to provide meaningful professional youth development work experience for the student intern working alongside an Extension educator. Positions will begin in mid-May to early June and range from 8-13 weeks. Learn more and apply.

Read the March Extension Connection to learn about upcoming events and connection classes. Join us at the upcoming seed saving workshop and check out family news and events to learn more about topics such as making ends meet, healthy eating patterns and planning for retirement and so much more.

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

General Information: Mandi Haglund, haglu119@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