{"id":24735,"date":"2026-04-30T11:41:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/?page_id=24735"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:41:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:41:33","slug":"may-2026-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/may-2026-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2026 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--white wsu-border--add-right wsu-border--color-crimson\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/08\/Combined-WSU-4-H-Logo-Transparent-002-1.png\" alt=\"Washington State 4H Logo\" class=\"wp-image-16517\" width=\"200\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/08\/Combined-WSU-4-H-Logo-Transparent-002-1.png 1250w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/08\/Combined-WSU-4-H-Logo-Transparent-002-1-396x198.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/08\/Combined-WSU-4-H-Logo-Transparent-002-1-792x396.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/08\/Combined-WSU-4-H-Logo-Transparent-002-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center wsu-font-size--xxlarge wsu-spacing-before--sxxsmall\"> Pierce County 4-H<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center  wsu-font-size--xlarge\"> Clover Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">May 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"> <\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-border--color-crimson wsu-position--relative wsu-color-background--white wsu-border--add-right\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/10\/image-66.png\" alt=\"Pierce County Human Services Logo\" class=\"wp-image-19360\" width=\"167\" height=\"67\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"354\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-13.png\" alt=\"4-H Beyond ready - 4-H logo\" class=\"wp-image-25152\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-10 wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--white wsu-border--add-left\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"> Spring Leaders Meeting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spring Leaders Meeting will be Thursday, May 28 at Allmendinger at the WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center (2606 W Pioneer Ave, Puyallup)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schedule:<br>\u2022 6:15 PM \u2013 Doors open. Light dinner will be provided. <br>\u2022 7:00 PM \u2013 General session begins, followed by small\u2011group round\u2011robin discussions on selected topics.                                                                                                                   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each club must have at least one representative present \u2014 a leader, parent, or officer. There is no Zoom option for the Spring Leaders Meeting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">May Fun Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for May Fun Day to  participate in public preliminary presentations, create art projects, explore possible fair exhibits, enjoy a STEM activity, and print and mat photos for fair entry. It\u2019s a fun, hands\u2011on day for everyone<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-28-792x1025.png\" alt=\"Flyer for the May Fun Day on May 30th at the 4-H Office from 9 am - 2 pm\" class=\"wp-image-25228\" width=\"500\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-28-792x1025.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-28-396x512.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-28-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-28-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-28.png 1545w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Register for Preliminary Public Presentations through <a href=\"https:\/\/2026piercepublicpres.4honline.com\">4honline<\/a>.   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datetime=\"2026-05-16\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-month\">\n\t\t\tMay\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-daynum tribe-common-h2 tribe-common-h4--min-medium\">\n\t\t\t16\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/time>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-wrapper tribe-common-g-col\">\n\t\t<article  class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event post-10017753 tribe_events type-tribe_events status-publish hentry tribe_events_cat-4-h\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-details\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-datetime-wrapper tribe-common-b2 tribe-common-b3--min-medium\">\n\t\t<time class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-datetime\" datetime=\"2026-05-16\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-event-date-start\">7:30 am<\/span> - <span class=\"tribe-event-time\">2:00 pm<\/span>\t<\/time>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-title tribe-common-h7\">\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/event\/4-h-may-dog-qualifying-show-2\/\"\n\t\ttitle=\"4-H May Dog Qualifying Show\"\n\t\trel=\"bookmark\"\n\t\tclass=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-title-link tribe-common-anchor-thin\"\n\t>\n\t\t4-H May Dog Qualifying Show\t<\/a>\n<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"tribe-common-g-row tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-row\" >\n\n\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag tribe-common-g-col\">\n\t<time class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-datetime\" datetime=\"2026-05-20\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-month\">\n\t\t\tMay\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-daynum tribe-common-h2 tribe-common-h4--min-medium\">\n\t\t\t20\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/time>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-wrapper tribe-common-g-col\">\n\t\t<article  class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event post-10017880 tribe_events type-tribe_events status-publish hentry tribe_events_cat-4-h\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-details\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-datetime-wrapper tribe-common-b2 tribe-common-b3--min-medium\">\n\t\t<time class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-datetime\" datetime=\"2026-05-20\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-event-date-start\">6:00 pm<\/span> - <span class=\"tribe-event-time\">7:00 pm<\/span>\t<\/time>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-title tribe-common-h7\">\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/event\/4-h-still-life-superintendents-meeting\/\"\n\t\ttitle=\"4-H Still Life Superintendents Meeting\"\n\t\trel=\"bookmark\"\n\t\tclass=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-title-link tribe-common-anchor-thin\"\n\t>\n\t\t4-H Still Life Superintendents Meeting\t<\/a>\n<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"tribe-common-g-row tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-row\" >\n\n\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag tribe-common-g-col\">\n\t<time class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-datetime\" datetime=\"2026-05-21\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-month\">\n\t\t\tMay\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-daynum tribe-common-h2 tribe-common-h4--min-medium\">\n\t\t\t21\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/time>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-wrapper tribe-common-g-col\">\n\t\t<article  class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event post-10017682 tribe_events type-tribe_events status-publish hentry tribe_events_cat-4-h tribe-recurring-event tribe-recurring-event-parent\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-details\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-datetime-wrapper tribe-common-b2 tribe-common-b3--min-medium\">\n\t\t<time class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-datetime\" datetime=\"2026-05-21\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-event-date-start\">7:00 pm<\/span> - <span class=\"tribe-event-time\">9:00 pm<\/span>\t<\/time>\n\t\n<span class=\"tribe-events-calendar-series-archive__container\">\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/series\/4-h-pierce-county-leaders-council-2\/\"\n\t\ttitle=\"Event Series\"\n\t\tclass=\"tribe-events-calendar-series-archive__link\"\n\t>\n\t\t\n<svg  class=\"tribe-common-c-svgicon tribe-common-c-svgicon--series tribe-events-series-archive__icon\"  width=\"14\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t<title>Event Series<\/title>\n\t<rect x=\"0.5\" y=\"4.5\" width=\"9\" height=\"7\" \/>\n\t<path d=\"M2 2.5H11.5V10\" \/>\n\t<path d=\"M4 0.5H13.5V8\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-title tribe-common-h7\">\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/event\/4-h-pierce-county-leaders-council-3\/2026-05-21\/\"\n\t\ttitle=\"4-H Pierce County Leaders Council\"\n\t\trel=\"bookmark\"\n\t\tclass=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-title-link tribe-common-anchor-thin\"\n\t>\n\t\t4-H Pierce County Leaders Council\t<\/a>\n<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"tribe-common-g-row tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-row\" >\n\n\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag tribe-common-g-col\">\n\t<time class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-datetime\" datetime=\"2026-05-28\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-month\">\n\t\t\tMay\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-daynum tribe-common-h2 tribe-common-h4--min-medium\">\n\t\t\t28\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/time>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-wrapper tribe-common-g-col\">\n\t\t<article  class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event post-10017670 tribe_events type-tribe_events status-publish hentry tribe_events_cat-4-h\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-details\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-datetime-wrapper tribe-common-b2 tribe-common-b3--min-medium\">\n\t\t<time class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-datetime\" datetime=\"2026-05-28\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-event-date-start\">7:00 pm<\/span> - <span class=\"tribe-event-time\">9:00 pm<\/span>\t<\/time>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-title tribe-common-h7\">\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/event\/4-h-spring-leaders-meeting-2\/\"\n\t\ttitle=\"4-H Spring Leaders Meeting\"\n\t\trel=\"bookmark\"\n\t\tclass=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-title-link tribe-common-anchor-thin\"\n\t>\n\t\t4-H Spring Leaders Meeting\t<\/a>\n<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"tribe-common-g-row tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-row\" >\n\n\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag tribe-common-g-col\">\n\t<time class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-datetime\" datetime=\"2026-05-30\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-month\">\n\t\t\tMay\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-daynum tribe-common-h2 tribe-common-h4--min-medium\">\n\t\t\t30\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/time>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-wrapper tribe-common-g-col\">\n\t\t<article  class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event post-10017852 tribe_events type-tribe_events status-publish hentry tribe_events_cat-4-h\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-details\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-datetime-wrapper tribe-common-b2 tribe-common-b3--min-medium\">\n\t\t<time class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-datetime\" datetime=\"2026-05-30\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-event-date-start\">9:00 am<\/span> - <span class=\"tribe-event-time\">1:00 pm<\/span>\t<\/time>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-title tribe-common-h7\">\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/event\/4-h-public-presentation-preliminaries\/\"\n\t\ttitle=\"4-H May Fun Day\"\n\t\trel=\"bookmark\"\n\t\tclass=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-title-link tribe-common-anchor-thin\"\n\t>\n\t\t4-H May Fun Day\t<\/a>\n<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"tribe-common-g-row tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-row\" >\n\n\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag tribe-common-g-col\">\n\t<time class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-datetime\" datetime=\"2026-06-01\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-month\">\n\t\t\tJun\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-daynum tribe-common-h2 tribe-common-h4--min-medium\">\n\t\t\t1\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/time>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-wrapper tribe-common-g-col\">\n\t\t<article  class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event post-10017671 tribe_events type-tribe_events status-publish hentry tribe_events_cat-4-h\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-details\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-datetime-wrapper tribe-common-b2 tribe-common-b3--min-medium\">\n\t\t<time class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-datetime\" datetime=\"2026-06-01\">\n\t\tAll day\t<\/time>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-title tribe-common-h7\">\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/event\/4-h-fair-registration-opens-today\/\"\n\t\ttitle=\"4-H Fair Registration Opens Today\"\n\t\trel=\"bookmark\"\n\t\tclass=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-title-link tribe-common-anchor-thin\"\n\t>\n\t\t4-H Fair Registration Opens Today\t<\/a>\n<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"tribe-common-g-row tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-row\" >\n\n\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag tribe-common-g-col\">\n\t<time class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-datetime\" datetime=\"2026-06-01\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-month\">\n\t\t\tJun\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-date-tag-daynum tribe-common-h2 tribe-common-h4--min-medium\">\n\t\t\t1\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/time>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-wrapper tribe-common-g-col\">\n\t\t<article  class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event post-10015457 tribe_events type-tribe_events status-publish hentry tribe_events_cat-4-h tribe-recurring-event tribe-recurring-event-child\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-details\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-datetime-wrapper tribe-common-b2 tribe-common-b3--min-medium\">\n\t\t<time class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-datetime\" datetime=\"2026-06-01\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-event-date-start\">7:00 pm<\/span> - <span class=\"tribe-event-time\">9:00 pm<\/span>\t<\/time>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-title tribe-common-h7\">\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/event\/dog-leaders-meeting-2026-06-01\/\"\n\t\ttitle=\"4-H Dog Leaders Meeting\"\n\t\trel=\"bookmark\"\n\t\tclass=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__event-title-link tribe-common-anchor-thin\"\n\t>\n\t\t4-H Dog Leaders Meeting\t<\/a>\n<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__view-more tribe-common-b1 tribe-common-b2--min-medium\">\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/events\/\"\n\t\tclass=\"tribe-events-widget-events-list__view-more-link tribe-common-anchor-thin\"\n\t\ttitle=\"View more events.\"\n\t>\n\t\tView Calendar\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-10 wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-border--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white wsu-border--add-right\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Get Ready for Fair Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Pierce County 4-H T-Shirts are Coming!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pierce County 4-H is excited to provide official 4-H t-shirts for all youth exhibiting at the Pierce County Fair, as well as for the leaders who volunteer during the event.  These shirts help us show our county pride and look great in barn photos!  Club leaders will receive order forms from the 4-H office, and they are due back by June 1.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning to exhibit at the fair, please contact your main club leader by May 22 to make sure your name and size of t-shirt you would like is included on the list.  Each barn will be announcing its scheduled day and time for barn photos in your Pierce County 4-H t-shirts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign Through May 3<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-3-792x138.png\" alt=\"Tractor Supply Paper Clover Fundraiser - instore or online.  Shows tags with names that people signed when donating money to the fundraiser\" class=\"wp-image-24898\" width=\"877\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-3-792x138.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-3-396x69.png 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-10-792x987.png\" alt=\"Image from Tractor Supply Paper Clover Fundraiser for 4-H that is happening in their stores from April 17 -  May 3\" class=\"wp-image-24959\" width=\"152\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-10-792x987.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-10-396x494.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-10-768x957.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-10.png 856w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Tractor Supply proudly began their partnership with 4-H in 2010 and has helped raise over $20 million through the Paper Clover fundraisers. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 80,000 students by providing them with hands-on learning experiences through projects in STEM, agriculture, healthy living, and civic engagement.   100% of funds raised  through the two yearly Paper Clover fundraisers (April \/ October)  directly benefit 4-H and the kids and teens they work with &#8211; 90% of donations directly support 4-H youth in the state it was raised, and the remaining 10% supports national 4-H programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-26-792x792.png\" alt=\"Image for WA State 4-H Teen Conference - Picture your Possibilities.  Polaroid Pics with various 4-H projects and the WSU &amp; 4-H logos shown.\" class=\"wp-image-25216\" width=\"245\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-26-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-26-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-26-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-26-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-26.png 1059w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Teen Conference <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Information:<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/image-25.png\" alt=\"4-H Green Clover Logo\" class=\"wp-image-24632\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/image-25.png 435w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/image-25-396x397.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/image-25-198x198.png 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Date: June 22-25, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: WSU Pullman Campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ages: High School students who have completed 8<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;grade through 12<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;grade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration \u2013 Will open in early May via 4-H Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">  Two Specialized Judge Training Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in supporting youth and learning how 4-H fair judging works? Join us for 2 different judges training happening in May.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"198\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-24-198x198.png\" alt=\"Sewing and General textile entries shwo at the Pierce County Fair.\" class=\"wp-image-25176\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">General Textile Entries, Fashion Revue and Creative Consumer of Fashion.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Training will happen on Friday, May 15, at the Waller Road Grange (2708 E. 64th St.  Tacoma) Starting time is approximately 10:15.   This training is part of the clothing and textile advisor regular meeting so start time may vary from 10:15 &#8211; 10:30.  Training lasts 60 &#8211; 90 minutes.  If you are interested &#8211; contact <a href=\"mailto:dozaline@hotmail.com\">Laura Mendoza<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Still Entry Judges Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a04-H Still Entry Judges Training on\u00a0May 30 from 9:30 AM \u2013 3:00 PM\u00a0at the WSU\u00a0Puyallup Research Center, Allmendinger Room\u00a0(2606 W Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98371).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-22-792x1056.png\" alt=\"Table setting activity at the fair - theme cats.\" class=\"wp-image-25174\" width=\"156\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-22-792x1056.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-22-396x528.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-22-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-22-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-22.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This introductory course will prepare you to become a&nbsp;registered WA 4-H judge&nbsp;in&nbsp;Photography, Posters, Presentations, Food Activities, or Textile Arts. It is open to current 4-H volunteers, parents, and anyone in the community interested in judging at shows or fairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Judge\u2019s Training Highlights<\/strong>                                                                                                                                                                   &#8211; 4-H Judging Principles (Danish system, working with youth, scorecards)                                                                                        &#8211; Hands-on workshops in your chosen area                                                                                                                &#8211; Knowledge check and mock judging                                                                                                                                          &#8211; Networking with other judges and instructors<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-23-792x594.png\" alt=\"still life exhibits\/photographs hanging up at the Pierce County Fair.\" class=\"wp-image-25175\" width=\"199\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-23-792x594.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-23-396x297.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-23-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-23.png 992w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Fees and Support<\/strong> &#8211; $25 Full day (become a registered judge, includes lunch) $10 partial day\/learning only (no lunch)  Cost a barrier?  Attend at no cost or pay what you can afford &#8211; no questions asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/event\/4-h-still-entry-judges-training-westside\">Register for the Judge\u2019s Training<\/a> today! After training you will receive an email with a link to pay via Square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">New STEM Project with Summer Kickoff Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pierce County 4\u2011H is excited to invite all members to a hands\u2011on STEM interest event on&nbsp;June 6&nbsp;at the <a href=\"https:\/\/puyallup.wsu.edu\/documents\/2015\/08\/campus-parking-map.pdf\/\">Puyallup Conference Room<\/a> at WSU Puyallup. During this kickoff session, participants will have the opportunity to&nbsp;build and launch their own water rocket, using 2\u2011liter soda bottles and compressed\u2011water propulsion. It\u2019s a fun and engaging way for youth to explore physics, engineering, and the excitement of STEM in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following this summer event, the STEM Project Club will begin meeting regularly in the fall. Meetings will be held&nbsp;on the first Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Pierce County 4\u2011H Office, 3602 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth interested in joining the project and adults interested in helping lead &#8211; RSVP to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mike.seiber@wsu.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:mike.seiber@wsu.edu\">Mike Seiber<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Pierce County 4-H Dog Project \u2013 T-Shirt Design Submissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to submit designs for this year\u2019s Dog Project Fair T\u2011Shirt! The 2026 theme is \u201cPirates of the FaiRibbean.\u201d Participants in the dog project are invited to submit a drawing that features dogs along with the theme, including the text: Pierce County 4\u2011H Dog Project 2026. Submissions can be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:blondeegirlrn@yahoo.com\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:blondeegirlrn@yahoo.com\">Heather Soliday<\/a> by May 16th (be sure to include \u201c4-H t-shirt submission\u201d in the subject line) or designs may also be turned in at the first qualifying show on May 16th; please bring them in a page protector or file folder to keep them safe and unbent. We also ask that you avoid using Sharpie, as it can bleed through. All submissions will be returned at the second qualifying show on June 27th. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online voting will take place May 18\u2013June 18, and a link will be sent to you. After June 18, the winner will be notified and the website will open for orders. If you have any questions, please contact <a href=\"mailto:blondeegirlrn@gmail.com\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:blondeegirlrn@gmail.com\">Heather Soliday.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that entries can also be entered in the Fair under Dog Art and displayed in the dog barn, allowing you to earn premium points as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/308851-792x594.jpg\" alt=\"Graham Cracker volunteers at the Pierce County Volunteer Recognition Brunch\" class=\"wp-image-25156\" width=\"286\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/308851-792x594.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/308851-396x297.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/308851-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/308851-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/308851.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/308931-792x1057.jpg\" alt=\"2 Volunteers that received the Golden Service and Silver Service awards ath the Pierce County Volunteer Recognition.\" class=\"wp-image-25157\" width=\"161\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/308931-792x1057.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/308931-396x528.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/308931-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/308931-1151x1536.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/308931.jpg 1535w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pierce County Volunteer Recognition <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We recently had the honor of recognizing several 4\u2011H volunteers who were nominated for Pierce County Government Volunteer Awards.  We appreciate the time, commitment, and dedication each of you contributes to our program.  Thank you for everything you do to support 4-H!<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Golden Service &#8211; Julie Kennedy &#8211; Thanks for 40 years of volunteering!  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silver Service &#8211; Laura Mendoza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honorable Mention Adults &#8211; Amber Benjamin, Sherrie Henke, Laurie Horn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outstanding Adults &#8211; Cody Briggs, Faith Gage, Kathy Hansen, Kimberly Herring, Jennifer Hess, Chelsea Hogerhuis, Tara Larsen, Kaitlin Lawson, Alicia Deery, Michelle Norvell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special Achievement &#8211; Loli Mahoney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outstanding Groups &#8211; 4-H of the Upper Nisqually and Graham Crackers 4-H Club    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-10 wsu-row--quarters\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-85\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-14-792x594.png\" alt=\"Volunteers that were nominated for recognition at the Pierce County Volunteers Recognition Brunch.\" class=\"wp-image-25154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-14-792x594.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-14-396x297.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-14-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-14-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-14-2048x1536.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-85\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-18-792x594.png\" alt=\"Volunteers that were nominated for recognition at the Pierce County Volunteers Recognition Brunch.\" class=\"wp-image-25165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-18-792x594.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-18-396x297.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-18-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-18.png 1379w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-85\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch7a-792x594.jpeg\" alt=\"Volunteers that were nominated for recognition at the Pierce County Volunteers Recognition Brunch.\" class=\"wp-image-25167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch7a-792x594.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch7a-396x297.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch7a-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch7a-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch7a.jpeg 2014w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-85\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch3a-792x594.jpeg\" alt=\"Volunteers that were nominated for recognition at the Pierce County Volunteers Recognition Brunch.\" class=\"wp-image-25168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch3a-792x594.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch3a-396x297.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch3a-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch3a-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch3a-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-10 wsu-row--quarters\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch6-792x594.jpeg\" alt=\"Volunteers that were nominated for recognition at the Pierce County Volunteers Recognition Brunch.\" class=\"wp-image-25163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch6-792x594.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch6-396x297.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch6-768x576.jpeg 768w, 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https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch2a-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch2a-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch2a-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-border--add-bottom wsu-border--color-crimson wsu-color-background--gray-85\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Thank you for your    volunteer service!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-85\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch5-792x594.jpeg\" alt=\"Volunteers that were nominated for recognition at the Pierce County Volunteers Recognition Brunch.\" class=\"wp-image-25160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch5-792x594.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch5-396x297.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch5-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch5-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Rec-Brunch5-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"117\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/image-28-792x117.png\" alt=\"The 4-H Icon\" class=\"wp-image-24635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/image-28-792x117.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/image-28-396x59.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/image-28-768x113.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/image-28-1536x227.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/image-28-2048x303.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Upcoming Project Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Jewelry Making Workshop <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready to design, create, and sparkle! Join us on Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 am for a fun, hands\u2011on jewelry\u2011making workshop perfect for kids and teens. No experience needed \u2014 just bring your imagination!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This workshop is a great chance to explore your creativity and make something totally unique. All supplies are provided, so come ready to create and take home your own handmade treasures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The workshop will be held at a volunteer\u2019s home. The exact address will be shared when you RSVP by June 6 to <a href=\"mailto:shelley.friend@wsu.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:shelley.friend@wsu.edu\">Shelley<\/a>. The location is in the Waller Road \/ 72nd Street area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Interested in a welded Steel Art Project?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact 4-H Volunteer: Mike Craig \u2013 253\u2011606\u20114549 (please leave a message)<br>Participants must be registered 4\u2011H members and must enter their project in the Pierce County Fair. All projects are taught one\u2011on\u2011one, giving each member personalized guidance. Mike has been a dedicated 4\u2011H volunteer for more than 25 years and is excited to help you learn and grow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"> Self Determined Gardening Project  Learning Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"95\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-5.png\" alt=\"QR code for Pierce County Extension Master Gardeners workshops\" class=\"wp-image-24944\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If your 4\u2011H member is 5\u201311 years old (children as young as 3 may join) and interested in gardening, the WSU Pierce County Extension Master Gardeners offer free activities they can attend. A parent or guardian must accompany each child. Registration starts at 9:30 am, and activities begin at 10 am.  These events take place at the Puyallup Demonstration Garden, 2607 W. Pioneer, Puyallup, WA.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"136\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-6.png\" alt=\"Fence with plants around it.\" class=\"wp-image-24945\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>May 30 &#8211; Planning your Garden &#8211; Learn what plants can be started now and plan for coming seasonal  plantings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 6 &#8211; Worm University &#8211; Visit the worm colony and learn their secrets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 20 &#8211; Hummingbirds &#8211; Welcome to the living jewels of the bird world that pollinate our gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 25 &#8211; Summer Fest &#8211; Plants talk &#8211; Investigate how plants communicate with their environment and each other<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 8 &#8211; Dinosaurs &#8211; Learn which plants are left from the dinosaur age and design your own garden for tiny dinosaurs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 22 &#8211; Tiny Wonders &#8211; Use magnifiers and microscopes to observe what is hiding in our garden world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 26 &#8211; Fall Fest: Seed Saving &#8211; Learn about  and collect seed from plants to save for future planting.                                                                                                   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also some learning opportunities available at the Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor.  These workshops are 10:30 am &#8211; 12:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>May 16   Ready Set, Grow &#8211; Learn the essentials of good gardening.  They will plant their own flower containers and vegetable seeds to take home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> July 18 &#8211; Fairies &amp; Gnomes &#8211; Learn about the magic of gardening and make your own &#8220;fairy garden&#8221; in a pot to take home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 19 &#8211; Harvest Festivities &#8211; Come share in Fall garden related activities and enjoy some of the bounty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Fair Exhibit Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">4-H Science, Technology, Engineering &amp; Math Division<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer technology exhibits at the Pierce County Fair let 4\u2011H members showcase digital creativity, from greeting cards and certificates to flyers, pamphlets, calendars, slideshows, computer games created or any other items listed in the exhibitors guide. If you\u2019ve created any of these projects, 4\u2011H has a category where you can enter and share your tech skills!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Two entries per Lot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All items entered must include a 3\u201d x 5\u201d card or small informational display describing the item, how it was made, computer programs used, and what the maker learned while creating the item.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other entries can be made in 4-H In Action and Educational Displays (Posters).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-27-792x720.png\" alt=\"screenshot of a page on computer technology from the Pierce County Fair Guide\" class=\"wp-image-25224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-27-792x720.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-27-396x360.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-27-768x698.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-27-1536x1397.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/image-27.png 1623w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upcoming Project Opportunities Jewelry Making Workshop Get ready to design, create, and sparkle! 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