April, 2025
Poultry Quiz Bowl!
Are you ready to test your Poultry knowledge and have a blast? Come to our Quiz Bowl!
Saturday, April 26th (during the Super Saturday event)
In the 4-H Building at ESF
Two sessions: 11:15am and 1:00 pm.
No RSVP needed! No fee to attend! All age groups welcome!
Hope to see you there!
For any questions or concerns, email Joanne Ridout at SnoCoPoultryProgram@gmail.com.
Super Saturday Update!
April 26th is Super Saturday! Organized by the Creative Arts Program and Esprit de Corps 4-H Club, this event gives all 4-H youth the opportunity to try new or favorite projects, at the fairgrounds in Monroe!
Sign up for Pizza lunch fundraiser, if you want!
Try out workshops in Creative Arts, Sewing, Gardening, Mechanical Science, Trains, Technology, Performing Arts, and Archery! Pizza lunch will be available as a fundraiser for the Creative Arts program!
Grant Applications Due 4/30
Does your 4-H club or program need money for something? Equipment? A guest clinician? Biosecurity supplies?
Whatever it is, you can apply for a grant from the 4-H Council! The grants committee will review applications received by April 30th and select awardees the following month.
Visit the 4-H Council Grants page to apply.
Celebrate Earth Week with Free Electronics Recycling Event
On Saturday, April 26, Snohomish County Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and Public Works are hosting a free electronics recycling event at the Evergreen State Fair Park’s Red Lot. Items will be accepted between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (or when the truck is full). Snohomish County is partnering with 3R Technology whose certifications ensure that all environmental and data security aspects are managed to the highest industry standards. Nothing goes to the landfill, and your private information is securely destroyed, for your protection.
- WHAT: Free electronics recycling event
- WHEN: April 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or until the truck is filled
- WHERE: Evergreen State Fair Red Lot – 14405 179th Avenue SE; Monroe, WA 98272
More information and list of items accepted:
Military Teen Adventure Camp – Registration is Open!
Teens aged 13-19 who are dependents of military active duty, guard, reserve, retired, and veteran personnel are invited to register for this unique 4-H affiliated experience. Dr. Hall has won a grant to provide this camp experience for the fifth year! Spread the word! Stipends are provided for travel, and youth come from all over the country.
The goal this year is to welcome as many new youth to the camp as possible.
Find out more and share the news!
Styrofoam Recycling on Saturday
Bring your styrofoam to Carnegie Library in Snohomish for recycling, Saturday, 4/26, from noon to 2 p.m. Details available on Facebook.
Shooting Sports Instructor Trainings
Those 4-H volunteers who wish to undertake certification to become shooting sports instructors have one more opportunity this spring:
May 2-4, in Twisp
Disciplines: Rifle, Shotgun, Archery
Save the Food Fest
Hosted by the ECO and SnapEd departments of WSU Extension, this free event offers workshops that will help you save energy and other resources through food!
Saturday, April 5th, 11-3:00
Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo
Looking for an Earth Day Project?
If your club, program, or other group is looking for a cool project to do in celebration of Earth Day (April 22nd), or whenever(!), Hampton Lumber has an idea for you! They can supply you with free bee hotel kits, so you can improve the lives of pollinators in your own community! Contact Jessica Espy, their outreach coordinator, if interested. JessicaEspy@HamptonLumber.com or 206-305-6838.
Train Show Money for Clubs and Programs!
Remember how hard you worked at the train show in February? All that fundraising supports grants from the 4-H Council!
If your club or program needs financial help to pay for something specific, you can apply for a grant from the 4-H Council! The grants committee will review applications received by April 30th and select awardees the following month.
Visit the 4-H Council Grants page to apply.
March, 2025
March 31st Enrollment Deadline
To be eligible to participate in the Evergreen State 4-H Fair as a youth and to get discounted fair passes as a 4-H adult volunteer, all youth and adult members must be enrolled by the end of March in 4-H Online. Remember, you must re-enroll each year to maintain an active status.
Small Animal Show
The Greensleeves Spring Small Animal Show will be Saturday, March 29th , at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds Display Hall. This year we are adding Poultry Showmanship and a Round Robin Event in addition to our usual cavy and rabbit contests (showmanship, type, and educational opportunities)! Check out our Facebook Event and website for the show catalog. Entries need to be received by March 25th at 9pm!
Spring Small Animal Show! Save the Date!
The Greensleeves Spring Small Animal Show will be Saturday, March 29th, at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds Display Hall. This year we are adding Poultry type in addition to our usual poultry, cavy, and rabbit contests (showmanship, type, costume, educational opportunities)!
Check out our Facebook Event for more details. Our show catalog and online entry Google Form are posted to our Facebook event page and also located on our club’s website.
Goat/Vet Science Clinic
To all goat and vet science youth: Come learn about Embryo Transfers, detecting when your goats are in estrus, and some common birthing positions at our next goat program, county-wide educational clinic! Tuesday, March 25th at 6:30, in the Longhouse at Evergreen State Fairgrounds. Goat youth, please rsvp to Heather if you are going to make it!
Poultry Judging Contest
Held Saturday, March 29th from 12p (noon) – 2p in the Longhouse at ESF.
Youth who participate in at least two Judging contests receive a Pin award.
Youth who participate in at least two Judging contests will have their highest two scores aggregated. The top two finishers in each age group (Junior, Intermediate, and Senior) will receive a trophy.
New this year– Youth who attend at least two county level events will receive a Poultry Patch.
All awards are handed out at the Poultry Award Ceremony at Fair.
Qualifying Events:
- January 18th Clinic
- March 29th Judging
- June 18th Judging
- Judging Contest during Fair (date still TBD)
Photography Workshops
- Wednesday, March 26th
- Low light/night Photography!
- Virtual classroom portion, followed by experiential photography in downtown Snohomish.
Saturday, March 29th
Horse Photography and How to Mat Photos
Offered as part of Equine-a-Rama
For more info, contact snoco4hphotography@gmail.com or check the FB page for Snohomish County 4-H Photography.
Enroll by March 31st!
Only three more days to get enrolled in 4-H Online if you want to exhibit at fair (youth) or be eligible for those discounted volunteer fair passes (adults).
Youth enrollments need to be submitted by the 31st, but they won’t necessarily be approved by the 31st. Don’t worry about that. We always confirm with the club leader before approving enrollments.
Invitation to Farmer Frog
Farmer Frog, which has hosted some of our 4-H Photography clinics, invites all 4-Hers to an open house and 12th birthday celebration for Farmer Frog’s oldest livestock guardian dog, Sirius.
March 29th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
BearGrass Farm, 11201 Old Snohomish-Monroe Road
Super Saturday! Save the date!
Esprit de Corps and the Creative Arts Program are hosting a Super Saturday on April 26th at the fairgrounds. This is a great opportunity to try out all sorts of 4-H projects you would not normally experience!
If you or someone you know would like to offer a workshop, please contact edc4Hleaders@edc.org .
Woohoo!
It’s almost time to request grant funds from the 4-H Council for your program or club needs. What do you need to enhance your learning in 4-H?
New grant application form coming next week!
Total Lunar Eclipse Next Week
We are in a great location to see this infrequent total lunar eclipse! If we are lucky enough to have a parting of the clouds, or even a clear sky on March 13th, it will be quite the show! More info in the WSU Insider.
4-H Council Meeting
All are welcome to join the next 4-H Council meeting on Wednesday, March 12th, at 7:00 p.m. Revisions to the by-laws will be proposed. Hybrid meeting.
WSU 4-H Scholarships
You’ve seen it in the Tuesday News, but here’s an extra reminder: The deadline to apply for the WSU 4-H scholarship is tomorrow, March 15th.
Community Well-being Survey
Do you have a few minutes (5-ish) to help North Sound Accountable Community of Health understand what helps communities thrive, and what holds them back? They have a survey that is a collaborative effort of public health, community organizations, healthcare, philanthropy, and more. Please share your thoughts if you are able.
Conflict Series
Brand new, 3-part conflict training series premiers Saturday, March 29th at the fairgrounds! See the schedule and sign up. All 4-H adults, whether volunteers or not, are invited to attend.
10 a.m. Conflict Theory
12 noon Conflict Management
2 p.m. Teaching youth to manage conflict
This training coincides with other events taking place at the fairgrounds. Those who are not busy supporting those events are encouraged to attend!