4-H Newsletters are sent out on the 15th of every month, and include updates on events, deadlines, and information about Countywide 4-H activity. To get this newsletter sent straight to your inbox make sure you are enrolled in 4honline (Link). For a printed copy email email 4h.jefferson@wsu.edu
March 2026 Newsletter Table of Contents:
Upcoming Local 4-H Events
Upcoming Community Events
Upcoming State Events
Upcoming National Events
Volunteer News
Jefferson County Fairgrounds News
Useful Community Information
Stay up to date with all the upcoming 4-H events by checking out our event calendar – linked below. You can subscribe to the calendar by scrolling down to the bottom right hand of the page and clicking on the ‘subscribe’ link. All events are updated monthly by the 15th.
March Fairgrounds Cooking School
On March 4th the Kitchen at the Fairgrounds hosted our newest group – taught by local Chef’s Arran Stark and Nick Harper. They explored all the senses in the kitchen while also learning legitimate knife skills – how to cut julienne, mirepoix and tournet with onion, tomato, peppers and garlic. They then learned how to fuse the flavors and develop their own Salsa recipe, and finally plate the creation in a visually aesthetic manner. The second class was all about putting those knife skills to work making Ratatouille. The series will culminate with a class on the 18th centered on butchering poultry. Arran and Nick hope to expand classes, stay tuned!
4-H Military Teen Adventure Camps
There are a number of wonderful camp options for 4-H’ers who are family members of folks who are or have served in our military.
Washington State University 4-H Military Teen Adventure Camp #1
When: July 6–10, 2026 Where: Eastsound, Washington Number of Participants: 70
Registration: https://extension.wsu.edu/4h/military-teen-adventure-camp/
Join your fellow military teens in Orcas Island, Washington to make new connections and develop your skills with a week of fun and adventure!
At the first session of the Washington State University 4-H Military Teen Adventure Camp, campers will experience high-adventure activities such as archery, bicycle moto crossing (BMXing), climbing, swimming, zip lining, completing ropes courses, and sea kayaking. Lodging accommodations include open-air cabins and yurts. Between adventures, campers enjoy family-style meals, campfires, and other camp traditions.
Washington State University 4-H is the partner in charge of this camp location. For more information, contact Stormy Ingersoll at 4h.militarycamps@wsu.edu or (360) 804-0860.
If you are interested you can learn more about camps in other states here (link).
UPCOMING 4-H EVENTS
Click on the link to go to our events calendar for more information about each event
Cooking School (link) – March 11th 18th at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Paws N Claws Cat Show – March 28th at 10am – Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Spring Fair Planning Meeting (link) – March 11th 2026 – 3:30pm Twin Vista Ranch
Monthly Rabbit Meet Up (link) – March 20th 2026 (3rd Fridays at 4:30) – Twin Vista Ranch Classroom
Port Townsend Farmers Market – Quilcene Wranglers Animal Photo Booth Saturday, April 4, 9am-2pm
Leaders Council Meeting (link)– April 13th – 6:30pm Downstairs WSU Meeting Room
Jefferson County 4-H Leaders Council Scholarship Application Due – May 1st 2026 to Extension Office
Jefferson County Leaders Council Scholarship Application Due – May 1st 2026
Rhododendron Parade – Saturday May 16th 2026
Spring Fair – Public Presentations (link) May 30th 2026 – Twin Vista Ranch
Animal Certificates Due – June 1st 2026
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS:
Connectivity Fair – March 27th – 29th – More Info here (link)
UPCOMING STATE 4-H EVENTS:
Save the Date for Teen Conference!
High-school aged teens (those who have completed 8th grade and up) are encouraged to come to the Pullman Campus of Washington State University in June each year for the Washington State 4-H Teen Conference.
Some highlights include: touring the beautiful Pullman campus of WSU, staying in college dormitories, eating at WSU’s dining center, and attending workshops and tours to highlight career pathways and opportunities. We will include workshops to help youth begin preparing for college applications, scholarship applications, choosing a college major, and choosing a career pathway. We will also have opportunities for leadership development, service projects, team-building activities, and fun!
- Date: June 22-25, 2026
- Location: WSU Pullman Campus
- Ages: High School students who have completed 8th grade through 12th grade
- Registration: Will open in early May via 4-H Online
All event information will be at our Teen Conference webpage.
State 4-H puts out a ‘Tuesday News’ newsletter each week – you can view it at the link below.
UPCOMING NATIONAL 4-H EVENTS:
PYD Academy – Research to REALity: Practical Applications for Beyond Ready February 3 – March 18, 2026
12:00pm – 3:30pm ET Virtual Conference & Immersions (more info at this link)
2027 Youth in Action Scholarship Portal is Open – (more at this link)
VOLUNTEER NEWS:
Report your hours and help us communicate the value of what our Volunteers do to WSU and Jefferson County Government. Follow the link below to make your report digitally. There are also paper forms you can send in at the WSU Jefferson Extension Office.
GivePulse Volunteer Hours Report (link)
Become a Volunteer!
- Complete Background Check (Every 3 years)
- Complete Training: Child First, EP 14, and WA 4-H Volunteer Orientation
- Enroll on 4-H Online
If you have any questions about accessing these training opportunities please reach out to your County Coordinator. You can also find more information on our volunteer page.
Jefferson County 4-H Volunteer Information Page (link)
JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS NEWS:
Next Fair Committee Meeting – 4/2/26 at 6pm at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
The 2026 Fair Theme has been selected from local surveys and polls – make sure to save the date for August 14-16th 2026!
The 4-H Premium Book is available – check it out here (link)
USEFUL COMMUNITY INFORMATION:
Other events that are happening in our Community that might interest you!
Know of an upcoming event that 4-H’ers should know about? Send it to us! 4h.jefferson@wsu.edu