4-H News Blast

The News Blast contains information about upcoming events, applications, important dates, program changes, and so much more.  If you would like to submit an article for the News Blast or would like to receive the News Blast as an e-mail please let us know.  The 4-H News Blast is published by Grays Harbor County 4-H staff.  This newsletter is sent electronically to all enrolled 4-H members and volunteers.  Archived versions of the News Blast are available at by request at 360-482-2934

WSU Extension Grays Harbor County 4-H Youth Development News for January 2026

Important Dates – More events and info on Facebook

  • Dec 31: News Blast will only be sent to 4-H members and families who have submitted updated profiles in 4-H Online
  • Feb 2:GH 4-H Horse Council 6:30 pm via Zoom or the WSU Ext. ofc, Elma
  • Feb 7: 4-H Camp Counselor Training, 9 am – 4 pm Panhandle 4-H Camp
  • Feb 10: 4-H Fair Superintendent Soup Social & Mtng, 6:30 pm, WSU Extension office, Elma
  • Feb 16:GH County office Closed in observance of Presidents Day
  • Feb 19: GH 4-H Council Mtng, 6:30 pm, WSU Extension office or Zoom
  • Feb 25: Record Book Workshop, 6 pm, WSU Extension ofc, Elma
  • Mar 2:GH 4-H Horse Council Mandatory Mtng, 6:30 pm via Zoom or the WSU Ext. ofc, Elma
  • Mar 7: 4-H Camp Counselor Training, 9 am – 4 pm WSU Extension ofc, Shelton
  • Mar 7: 4-H Summer Camp Counselor Applications Due to Taylor@wsu.edu
  • Mar 15: Grays Harbor Youth Livestock GHYLA Registration Due to Google Form … link to be shared
  • Mar 15: WSU 4-H Scholarship Due
  • Mar 19: GH 4-H Council Mtng, 6:30 pm, WSU Extension office or Zoom
  • Mar 25: Record Book Workshop, 6 pm, WSU Extension ofc, Elma
  • Apr 1:  4-H Enrollment Due for new members to exhibit 4-H projects at county fair

More information

News Blast Updates

Now that December is wrapped up, the GH 4-H News Blast will only be sent to 4-H members and families who have submitted updated profiles in 4-H Online for the current 4-H year.

Paper Clover Campaign– Thank you!

Thanks to everyone who supported the Winter Paper Clover campaign at Tractor Supply Company, which directly benefits 4‑H youth for 4-H camp and leadership activities.  A big bouquet of clovers to Tractor Supply Company for their continued partnership with 4-H to help our youth become #BeyondReady

4-H Council Meetings – Join Us Digitally or In Person

We would love to have you join us for the next Horse Council meeting at 6:30 pm on Monday, January 5. Join us at the next 4-H Council meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15.

These meetings are the best way to share your ideas, get up to the minute information and help shape the direction of YOUR 4-H program. The meetings will be held in person with the option to join remotely, and you can join us via Zoom or with a phone call if you have a Zoom account by clicking the links above or available on our Facebook page. Connect with Tracie to test the system in advance. 

Archived copies of “Grays Harbor County 4-H News”

4-H News Blast

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Program Contact

Tracie Hanson, 4-H Program Coordinator
Phone Number360-482-2934 Email Address • tracie.hanson@wsu.edu