All 4-H members are invited to submit entries for the fair theme contest! Entries must be easy to incorporate into a float, banner and other promotional products; not be specific to 4-H and attract all types of visitors to the fair. Submit your theme words and artwork (optional) by March 1 to jajobe@ksu.edu or by […]
All 4-H and FFA youth and adults across Kansas are invited to participate in a full day of learning experiences, Saturday, March 23, in Hays on the Fort Hays State University campus. Load the vehicle and head to Hays for an amazing Super 4-H Saturday. Morning Activities for Youth: starting at 10 a.m. will be […]
Camp! Camp! Camp! I’m extremely excited to announce our camp dates for 2019. ‘Purple Power Pack’ will camp from Saturday, June 8 – Tuesday, June 11, with counselor training Friday, June 7. Summer camp at Rock Springs offers youth 2nd through 7th grade (coming out of) a unique camping experience filled with endless fun and […]
Our 4-H TRIPle E group has entered an agreement with a county in Pennsylvania that has done successful 4-H Exchange Trips for 30+ years. They have made a commitment so far to bring 10 girls & 3 boys + the possibility of a few more, to come here July 2 thru 9, then we will […]
Please encourage 4-Hers 15 years of age and older to apply! Applications are available NOW. Fill one out today by visiting https://www.riley.k-state.edu/4-h/forms-resources/otherresources/index.html. Contact the office if you have any questions. Applications are due back to the Extension office by Monday, April 1, 2019
4-H Families, Discover Days is a great experience for teens! It is May 29-31 at Kansas State University. We encourage you to register soon as classes fill up! Discovery Days is a mini college experience designed for youth who are 13-18 years of age as of January 1. Youth will have the opportunity to select […]
4-Hers, Many of you have inquired about becoming a camp counselor for this upcoming summer. Below you will find the link to the counselor application. Counselor Training: June 7, 2019 – 5:00 pm Camp: June 8 – June 11, 2019 You must have completed 8th grade to be a counselor. You will be notified by […]
4-Hers, Interested in geology? Enrolled in the geology project? Join us at a geology meeting on Wednesday, March 27 at 7 pm at Pottorf Hall (Clover Room). Countywide geology project leader Wally Mack will lead the meeting. Learn more about geology, talk about possible fieldtrips including the state geology field trip later this summer, and […]
Discovery Days 2019 ‘Discover Your Spotlight’ will be May 29-31, 2019. This year the Discovery Days Task Force has made the decision to have Discovery Days become a 3 day, 2 night event. Make sure to check out the website for Discovery Days at http://www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/conferences-events/discovery-days/index.html.
We are currently looking for individuals willing to assist our department chairs at the 2019 Riley County Fair. If this is something you would be interested in please contact Lynne Berry via email at lberry@rileycountyks.gov or call the Extension Office at 785-537-6350.