{"id":13995,"date":"2026-03-02T15:32:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T23:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/?page_id=13995"},"modified":"2026-03-02T15:32:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T23:32:42","slug":"march-2026-4-h-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/march-2026-4-h-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"March 2026 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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March 2026
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\r\n\t\t\tSan Juan County 4-H Animal Project Enrollment Deadline. 4-H members wishing to exhibit an animal at the San Juan County Fair must be enrolled in\u00a04-H Online<\/a>\u00a0by this date.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n
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\r\n\t\t\tRegistration for the Whatcom County Youth Fair<\/a> is set to close.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n
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Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Ag Summit Youth Track Recap<\/h2>\n\n\n
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On Saturday, February 28th, thirteen youth from across the San Juan Islands gathered at Friday Harbor High School to explore various facets of agriculture through hands-on workshops hosted by dedicated community members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The morning kicked off with high-energy challenge games, many of which were led by the youth themselves. Participants then transitioned into a “Dream Garden” and milk-jug seed-starting workshop, graciously hosted by our wonderful San Juan County Master Gardeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After lunch, the energy stayed high with four interactive afternoon sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Ag Waste to Art:<\/strong> Led by Sonora and Kimberly, youth created vibrant collages using recycled feed bags, baling twine, and burlap. This year\u2019s theme was the “Year of the Horse.” Keep an eye out for these pieces\u2014they will be laminated and displayed during the County Fair!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Worm Bins:<\/strong> Led by Leslie and Trinity, this workshop taught youth all about worm habitats and diets. Each participant even built their own in-ground worm bin to take home for their own gardens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Chick Hatching:<\/strong> Led by Clinton, with expert help from 4-H members James, Sebastian, Amelia, Kaylee, and Evan. With two live chicks in an incubator as the stars of the show, the group had a great discussion regarding hatching, brooding, and raising poultry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Thank a Local Farmer:<\/strong> Led by Kathryn, this station gave youth the chance to write thank-you cards to our local producers. The group discussed the elements of a thoughtful note and the diversity of farms within our county. A LEGO building station was also provided as a creative decompression activity to wrap up a long day of learning.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n
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