Becker County 4-H Clover Connection
April 2024 Vol 2 Issue 15
Become a Maker at Makerspace Monthly!
Becker County 4-H is hosting a new opportunity for all young makers. Makerspace Monthly is a monthly meeting/clinic where we focus on making something. In May we'll be making beautiful pictures during our Photography Clinic. Due to the generous support of the Lakes Area Quilt Guild we will be adding a bonus 3-day clinic to Makerspace Monthly, make a pillow case, quilted table runner, and quilted blanket at our Quilt Clinic. The 3 day quilt clinic will be June 24, 25, 26. You can register for the Photography Clinic, the Quilt Clinic, or both! Register here: https://makermonthly.4honline.com
- Photography Clinic- Location TBA - 5/25/24
- *Bonus* Quilting Clinic- Location: Trinity Lutheran in DL- 6/24/24-6/26/24
Join us at 4-H Camp!
Summer is the time for camp! Youth in northwest Minnesota have three options for 4-H overnight camps this summer. Youth are invited to attend all three or to choose one that best suits your individual needs!
At 4-H overnight camp, campers will discover and create cool things, participate in hands-on educational activities, and make great friends from around the region. 4-H Camps are led and guided by trained youth leaders and adults who supervise all activities and ensure that camp is the best possible experience it can be.
4-H camps are a great opportunity to meet new friends, try new activities in a safe environment and explore 4-H project areas through hands-on learning! Register today for a 4-H Overnight Camp experience. For details on NW camps visit the links below!
4-H Make-N-Take Day
Join Us for the Morning at the 2024 4-H Make-n-Take Day!
- Who? Everyone grades K-6!
- What? Fun, hands-on activities. Including cooking, arts and crafts, and more!
- When? 10am-noon, June 29
- Where? 150 Richwood Rd. Detroit Lakes MN
Register https://makentake.4honline.com
Led by the Becker County 4-H Ambassadors
Animal ID Deadline- May 15 / Animal Weigh-In- May 18
If you are showing market goat, sheep, or swine at the county fair, please bring your animals to this weigh in. If you do not bring your animal, please contact the project leader(s) to set up a time for a home visit or alternative to verify the animals are properly ID’d.
- Why participate?
- Your market animal’s Rate of Gain needs to be determined for the Livestock Auction Record
- Rate of Gain recognition and awards will be given at the fair
- Proper identification of your market animal needs to be verified
- Why is rate of gain important?
- Faster growth means that the animal achieves market weight in the shortest amount of time using the least amount of feed so that the highest price can be received. In most livestock species, the most cost-efficient feed conversion and the highest average daily gain are the primary factors determining efficiency of production.
Summer Dog Training Sessions
Tuesday Nights, 6:00pm
@ Becker Co. Fairgrounds Open Class Building
- May 28: Introductions
- June 4: Obedience & Showmanship
- June 11: Obedience & Showmanship
- June 18: Obedience & Showmanship
- June 25: Obedience, Showmanship, & Rally
- July 2: Obedience, Showmanship, & Rally
- July 9: Obedience, Showmanship, & Rally
- July 16: Obedience, Showmanship, & Rally
- July 23: Mock Show and Make up Week
July 27, 2024 – Dog Show @the Becker County Fairgrounds
Contacts: Jess Honer (218) 841-8055 Kathy Pederson (218) 234-0731
Archery Project Meeting Schedule
Sunday evenings from 6-8 pm (unless otherwise noted)
at the Heart of Lakes Bowhunters Range (29544 170th St Detroit Lakes, MN 56501)
- June 2, 9, 16, & 23
- July 7, 14, 21, & 28
- August 18 & 25*
(*August dates are those for those competing in the State Shooting Sports Tournament)
Youth must have completed 4th grade or up to participate. Please bring safety glasses.
If you have questions, please contact:
Tom Kleven 701-238-0782
TJ Schauer 701-238-5838
Register now for State Arts-In!
Youth who have completed 9th grade - 1 year post high school — Come together in August with other teens from across the state. 22 days go by fast as we put together a show (build the set, make the costumes, play in the band, or be on stage)! Experience life at the Minnesota State Fair and discover more of what you are capable of! Register by June 30 for a special discount! Learn more and register.
Ag Academy: Passion to Career
Learn from college professors and industry leaders in this 3-day, 2-night camp exploring agriculture careers at Minnesota State University and South Central College in Mankato. Camp will take place June 20-22 and is open to youth in grades 7-11. Registration deadline: May 31. Learn more and register.
Sign Up For YELLO
Register by May 10 for four days of learning and leadership. This year the State Ambassadors are excited to host youth in grades 7+ at the University of Minnesota-Morris June 12-15. YELLO is a great opportunity for leadership, team building, and meeting youth from across the state! Learn more and register.
SuperSession: A 4-H Dog Project training workshop
Supersession 2024 will be held at the Wadena County Fairgrounds on June 1. We’ll have hands-on classes for 4-H youth and their dogs in all areas of the 4-H Dog Project, offered by 4-H leaders who are also dog training experts outside of 4-H. It will be a wonderful opportunity to learn from top notch trainers. All dog project members are invited to attend. Learn more and register.