MINNESOTA 4-H CLOVER UPDATE

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NORTHEAST REGION -- NORTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY May 2019

In This Issue Stay up-to-date with NSL 4-H ................................................................ 2

4-H Federation Meeting ........................................................................ 2

4-H Horse Ambassador Meeting ........................................................... 2

NSL 4-H & Monarch Larva Monitoring Project ....................................... 2

4-H Animal ID Forms Due May 15 ..................................................... 2-3

2019 Engineering and Design Challenge ............................................. 3

4-H Youth Horse Show…………… ........................................... ………..3

Summer 4-H Dog Training ................................................................. 3-4

4-H Healthy Sprouts ............................................................................... 4

4-H Stem Ambassadors ......................................................................... 4

4-H Virginia Grows- summer ............................................................... 4-5

Crow Wing County 4-H Poultry Fun Show ............................................. 5

What’s your spark? ............................................................................. 5-6

Raise your hand for Minnesota 4-H youth! ............................................ 6

Use 4HOnline as a club or project leader .............................................. 6

2019 State Arts-In registration now open! ............................................. 6

4-H Dog SuperSession on May 18 will be super fun ............................. 6

Attend statewide one-day livestock trainings ..........................................

Keep youth safe when participating in summer activities ...................... 7

Above youth learning all about Bees during the NSL 4-H Bees of MN Workshop. Below Trent showing youth how to properly show Poultry during the Poultry Care and Showmanship Clinic

CONTACT US St. Louis County Extension Northland Office Center 307 1st St. South, Room 105 Virginia, MN 55792 218-749-7120 800-450-9777, Ext. 7120 Nicole Kudrle 4-H Program Coordinator Vande422@umn.edu Shirley Lantz Support Staff lantz003@umn.edu www.4-H.umn.edu http://www3.extension.umn.edu/county/st-louis-virginia/4-h www.facebook.com/northstlouis4-H Twitter @nstlouiscount4H Instagram @northstlouiscounty4-H

We would love to share news and pictures from your club or project meetings in the Clover Update. It doesn’t have to be fancy or long. Email your news to the office so we can share your successes with all the clubs in NSL

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Stay up-to-date with NSL 4-H There is always a lot going on in north St. Louis County 4-H. Stay up-to-date by:

- Accessing the County 4-H Calendar- http://z.umn.edu/1czk

- Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/North-St-Louis-County-4-H

- Follow us on Twitter @nstlouiscount4H

- Follow us on Instagram @northstlouiscounty4-H

4-H Federation Meeting

Our next Fedeartion meeting will be Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:30pm. This will be an in person meeting at the Northland

Office Building in Virginia. Fair packets will be available for pick up at this meeting. 4-H Horse Ambassador Meeting All youth in grades 6+ are invited to a Horse Project meeting on Thursday May 2nd from 6-7:30pm at the Cherry School. Youth will be planning summer program opportunities! Parents please drop your 4-H'er off at the front door; a greeter will be identified. NSL 4-H & Monarch Larva Monitoring Project Calling all youth in grades 6 and up to be a Citizen Scientist!

Join us for an afternoon learning about the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project and how you can be a Citizen Scientist. Katie-Lyn from the Monarch Lab will be presenting. In this workshop you will learn about the life cycle and ecology of Monarchs, basic Monarch identification, and migration patterns of Monarchs. These skills will prepare you to participate in the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project, a citizen scientist program! WHEN: Sunday May 19th, 2019 10:00am-4:00pm COST: FREE! Monitoring kits will be available for purchase and include: clipboard with ID guide, life cycle cards, Milkweed Monarchs & More pocket field guide, hand lens, pencil, folding ruler, thermometer, rain gauge and a drawstring bag to keep everything together. Kits cost $35. WHERE: Olcott Park Greenhouse

711 9th AVE W Virginia, MN REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required. Deadline to register is Wednesday May 15th https://goo.gl/forms/6T7oZDnTCPacR0SL2 4-H Animal ID Forms- Due May 15 All 4-H members intending to exhibit dog, horse, lama, sheep, swine, or any livestock projects (Except Market Beef and Market Dairy) in our county fair 4-H classes or any 4-H event, will need to complete the 4-H animal ID paperwork. For more information go to https://z.umn.edu/36du

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Complete the process on your 4HOnline account, or get paper forms online or from the 4-H office. Forms are due May 15. Ear tags are now available in the 4-H office. Cost is $2.00 per ear tag. If you do not own an animal, lease agreements can be used for most situations (may not use for market steers or other market classes that are considered a terminal project). 2019 Engineering Design Challenge The 2019 Minnesota 4-H Engineering Design Challenge is here! This year’s theme, Help a Superhero Save the Planet, is sure to be a fun and challenging opportunity for youth to apply engineering design practices, develop their teamwork and communications skills, and practice problem solving in a creative way. As it has in the past, the challenge will contain a basic task for teams to complete. New for 2019, teams have the option of creating their own two-step challenge! Learn more about the challenge. Youth choose between the Level 1 or Level 2 experience.

• Level 1 is designed for youth in grades 3 through 8 and machine creation focuses on mechanical engineering (simple machines).

• Level 2 is designed for youth in grades 7 through 12 and involves four categories of engineering: mechanical, chemical, electrical and fluid power.

Teams will compete at the second annual 4-H Engineering Design Challenge State Showcase in early August at a central Minnesota location.

If you are interested in participating or helping to coach a team. Please take a moment to fill out the form at https://goo.gl/forms/cwpn7qCjxKmeLnTD3 Youth 4-H Youth Horse Show Saturday June 15, 2019 Kandiyohi County Fairgrounds in Wilmar, MN ALL 4-H RULES APPLY – Including the helmet and Cloverbud policies Helmets are required for all riding classes (State 4-H Rule) Cost is $25/horse and rider combination plus $3 office fee– unlimited classes or $3/ class plus $3 Office fee per horse – NO OPEN CHECKS! No refunds. For more information go to https://z.umn.edu/youth4-HHorseShow Summer 4-H Dog Training

4-H Dog Training is a great opportunity to train your dog in obedience, showmanship, or agility. You can also participate in the 4-H county or state dog show; but competition is not a requirement. Training is offered in three locations this summer: Embarrass, MN- This is a 10 week summer course open to all 4-H youth. Training occurs on Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm starting May 22nd. The cost is free.

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Ely, MN- This is a summer program open to all 4-H youth of all ability levels. Training occurs on Monday evenings from May-August 6:30-8:00pm. The cost is free. 4-H Healthy Sprouts All youth in grades K-5 are invited to participate in 4-H Healthy Sprouts program at the Minnesota Discovery Center! You will have a chance to care for your very own mini garden plot and explore a variety of “hands on” activities each week including gardening, science, and nutrition. This is a great opportunity to have fun, make new friends, and learn new skills! WHERE Minnesota Discovery Center WHEN Tuesday from 1-3:30pm

June 11, 25 July 9, 16, 30 August 13,27

COST: Free! REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration is required. Deadline to register is Tuesday June 4. To register go to https://forms.gle/Zi4jSMgTMkqkwFZD9 4-H STEM Ambassadors Calling all youth in grades 6 and up to be a Citizen Scientist! Here is an opportunity to expand your leadership skills and to become a scientist. You will have the opportunity to conduct your own research experiment, teach younger youth and explore the world of being a citizen scientist!

WHERE Olcott Park Greenhouse WHEN Weekly on Wednesdays Starting Wednesday June 12 Tentative Schedule June 12 from 10am-4pm June 19 from 1pm-4pm June 26 from 10am-4pm July 10, 17, & 24 from 1-4pm July 31 from 10am-4pm August 7,14 & 21 from 1-4pm August 18- from 10am-4pm

COST: Free! REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration is required. Deadline to register is Tuesday June 4. To register go to https://forms.gle/xs4p9YX3mSaD2uJ4A 4-H Virginia Grows- Summer Gardening All youth in grades K-5 are invited to participate in 4-H Virginia Grows Summer Program at the Olcott Park Greenhouse! You will have a chance to care for your very own mini garden plot and explore a variety of “hands on” activities each week including gardening, science, and nutrition. This is a great opportunity to have fun, make new friends, and learn new skills! WHERE Olcott Park Greenhouse WHEN Weekly on Thursdays from 1-3:00 pm. Starting Thursday June 13

COST: Free! REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration is required. Deadline to register is Tuesday June 4. To

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register go to https://forms.gle/wbFtTEqHbmqoFJVb6 Crow Wing County 4-H Poultry Fun Show Join the Crow Wing County 4-H Poultry Club at the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds for their 4th Annual Poultry Fun Show! Together, youth will have an opportunity to participate in showmanship and exhibit all ages and breeds of birds. This is great practice for the county fair! Date: Saturday, June 8 Location: Crow Wing County Fairgrounds Registration: 9:00am-10:00am Poultry Judging: 10:30am Showmanship directly after judging Entry Fee: $2 per bird ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR: ANY AGE chickens, turkeys, pigeons, duck, geese, etc. ADDITIONAL FUN AWARDS GIVEN FOR: Biggest bird, most beautiful, and others! What’s your spark?

A spark is very special. According to Search Institute, sparks are interests or passions a person carries within that light a fire in their lives. Spark expresses the core of who a person is and how they want to engage with the world around them. It’s what brings joy and hope.

Isn’t that beautiful? I recently rediscovered a TEDTalk by the social scientist Peter Benson. Peter was passionate about empowering youth to thrive. And he was certain that spark is a key factor. “Over the past few years, we’ve asked over seven thousand kids about what gives them joy and energy. What’s going on in those moments when life feels the richest and the fullest with purpose and hope. Their sparks fit into five categories: leading, learning a subject matter, service to the globe, athletics and the creative life.” Doesn’t that sound like 4-H? I often visit clubs, fairs and other 4-H learning experiences. On each visit, I see youth discovering and cultivating their sparks, fanning them into flames that burn bright and warm. And then when caring adults come around our youth to encourage and support those sparks? It’s almost like magic. Here are a couple recent examples.

Charlie, Gabe and Simon are cousins from Wright County. Along with Jessica of Sherburne County, they placed fourth in the National 4-H Avian Bowl, a highly respected knowledge competition. Learning the required subject matter so deeply was this team’s spark, according to their coach Mark. “They competed at a regional and state level to qualify for the national competition. They have been learning and preparing for years.” Briana participated in the 4-H Youth Teaching Youth program, where she learned to deliver lessons on internet safety, nutrition and other healthy living topics. 4-H staff gave Briana, from Washington County, the space and encouragement to explore her interests and discover what brought her joy. She’s now attending U of M Duluth, fanning her

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spark for leadership as a pre-service elementary school teacher and 4-H afterschool volunteer. Briana said, “4-H made me realize how much of a passion I have for teaching.”

Great things happen when young people find their spark and have opportunities to let it grow with the support of caring adult champions. It happens every day in 4-H. And together, we can ensure it happens for every 4-H’er. What is your spark? I hope you are able to name your spark with confidence and pursue it with joy. Take some time this week and ask a young person what their spark is. I hope you will find a way to be that young person’s spark champion. Jennifer A. Skuza, PhD Minnesota 4-H state director

Raise your hand for Minnesota 4-H youth! National 4-H’s Raise Your Hand promotion is running through May 15. Minnesota 4-H alumni and friends are encouraged to visit 4-H.org/RaiseYourHand, fill out the form, and cast their vote for Minnesota to win up to $20,000! It only takes about 2 minutes of your time. Once you have raised you hand, encourage all 4-H alumni and friends to raise theirs. Use 4HOnline as a club or project leader 4HOnline offers an option for screened adult volunteers to have greater access to enrollment data for the club and/or project

they are responsible for leading. To access 4HOnline as a club manager, you must be enrolled as a screened adult volunteer in 4HOnline and be granted access by your county 4-H staff. To learn more and view a helpful video, open up the “Club leaders and project leaders” section of the “Using 4HOnline” web page. 2019 State Arts-In registration now open! Minnesota 4-H State Arts-In is a 22-day intensive arts experience. Youth prepare a musical to perform 3-4 times daily during the Minnesota State Fair. Each year, State Arts-In youth perform at least 35 shows to more than 12,000 audience members in the 4-H building on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. State Arts-In is about:

• Performing arts including singing, dancing, acting, instrumental accompaniment, costume design, set construction and technical work.

• Leadership, goal-setting and teamwork.

Participants continue to work on goals by putting on several daily performances, serving in leadership roles and acting as 4-H representatives to building visitors. Learn more and register. 4-H Dog SuperSession on May 18 will be super fun 4-H Dog SuperSession promises to be a super fun learning experience for all 4-H dog project members. 4-H'ers in third grade and up, their families, trainers, and youth and adult dog project leaders are invited to attend. 4-H Dog Supersession will be held at the Twin Cities Obedience Training Club in Minneapolis on May 18.

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We invite participants to bring their project dogs and practice in obedience, rally, showmanship and agility classes and learn about enjoying their dogs throughout their lives. Presentations from the American Kennel Club will encourage 4-H members to explore barn hunt, disk dog, tricks and dock diving. Super-positive training methods for retrieving, nose work/scent work, grooming, presentations and careers with dogs will also be covered. Registration and payment are due by May 11. Learn more and register. Attend statewide one-day livestock trainings

We have the perfect one-day training for youth who want to learn more about their livestock projects from area experts.

Minnesota 4-H is offering 4-H livestock day camps at six different locations. At each site, we will look in-depth at topics such as fitting and showmanship, animal health and hoof/foot care, nutrition and biosecurity. Participants must choose one species to learn about. The trainings will focus on youth grade 6 and up; younger members will be welcome if they bring a parent or adult chaperone. Camp dates, locations and species to be covered

• May 18: Stearns County Fairgrounds. Poultry, sheep, beef, swine.

• June 11: Wadena County Fairgrounds. Poultry, sheep, beef, market goat.

• June 13: Winona County Fairgrounds. Poultry, sheep, dairy, meat goat.

• June 14: Washington County Fairgrounds. Poultry, sheep, dairy, dairy goat.

• June 17: Martin County Fairgrounds. Poultry, sheep, beef, dairy goat.

• June 28: Lac Qui Parle County Fairgrounds. Poultry, sheep, dairy goat, rabbit.

For full details, visit the event's web page. Keep youth safe when participating in summer activities Summer provides great opportunities for 4-H clubs and groups to enjoy the outdoors through a variety of activities and outings. These activities may also involve varying levels of risk. Ensure 4-H members stay safe by utilizing the keeping youth safe resources: the risk management planning tool, guidelines and policies and individual information sheets. Note the following:

• All youth must be enrolled as 4-H members to participate in these activities and outings.

• Some activities are NOT allowed and some are only allowed if conducted by another entity. Check for these categories in guidelines and policies when planning for summer fun.

Note that special activities insurance must be taken out for some activities that are not covered by AIL Annual Group Accident insurance. These are noted in the guidelines. Work with your 4-H program coordinator to determine if special activities insurance is needed and for all your risk management questions.