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Busy June for 4-H features fundraiser for Ukraine

June has been a busy and fun month for our 4-H members. We have had at least one event happening every day this month. Last week, our 4-H members participated in our Adventure Day Camp. Thir...

DATE: Jun 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

4-H member organizes garage sale to benefit Ukraine

It’s time for spring cleaning and our awesome 4-H member, McKenzie Albright, had a wonderful idea to help you with your spring cleaning and help the residents of Ukraine by hosting a communi...

DATE: Apr 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

4-H members develop many skills through animal projects

Spring is in the air, which means we, at La Plata County 4-H, are gearing up for our spring and summer activities. This month, our members have and will participate in a variety of education...

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Fun activities at 4-H camp also build life skills

La Plata County 4-H County Council is made up of four outstanding youths who represent La Plata County 4-H locally and at the state level. Our council members gain leadership skills through...

DATE: Feb 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Extension Office, Steamworks team up to deliver 100 holiday meals

One of the many things I love about our community is how we all take care of each other. We see this every day in so many ways: from our many nonprofits to the community assistance Facebook...

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

4-H clubs focus on service during season of giving

Every November, I am overwhelmed with a feeling of gratefulness. The month starts off with Veterans Day, a day where we all think about the heroes of our nation and give thanks for their sa...

DATE: Nov 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

La Plata County 4-H adds outdoor survival skills project, talent show

October kicks off the start of our new 4-H year, which means we get to introduce new projects and events. One of our new projects we will be offering is an outdoor survival skills project. ...

DATE: Oct 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

La Plata County 4-H members earn awards at Colorado State Fair

Our 4-H year wraps up at the end of September, which means we get to reflect on the year we had and plan for next year. In August, we held our La Plata County Fair. It was a wonderful week –...

DATE: Sep 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Come to the county fair to celebrate 4-H’ers hard work

Our La Plata County Fair is next week! The official dates are Wednesday, Aug. 11, to Sunday, Aug. 15. The week is packed full of fun for the whole family. Each day, we will have multiple li...

DATE: Aug 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

4-H members put finishing touches on county fair projects

Our La Plata County Fair is next month! It will be held Aug. 11-15 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Our 4-H members, the Fair Board and I are so excited to have our normal scheduled acti...

DATE: Jul 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Hands-on learning drives summer activities at 4-H

June is always an exciting month for our 4-H members. They are finally out of school, and we get to fill the entire month with fun activities. Last week, they participated in our Adventure D...

DATE: Jun 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

College scholarships go to outstanding 4-H members

It’s almost graduation season for our La Plata County high school 4-H members, which means we have the honor of awarding three $650 Higher Education Scholarships to our exceptional members w...

DATE: May 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office