Carson City Cooperative Extension 4-H seeks members who love fun, learning
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 2:36pm
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March 11, 2019 (All day) Carson City 4-H programs, brought to you through the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, have new and on-going project clubs open to area youth ages 5–18.
Carson Clover Buds, for ages 5–8 years of age, takes members on a STEAM learning experience throughout the year. Members can help select their next meeting topic.
Some field trips introduce members to other STEAM activities throughout the area and community service events. The club meets at the UNCE conference room, 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 12, the first Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Bouncing Bunnies 4-H Rabbit club is back and ready to grow. Members aged 7-18 learn how to purchase a rabbit, proper handling, housing, health, breeding and showing.
Members who join within the next month will be eligible to show their rabbit at the Carson City Fair, July 25–28. The club meets once a month, the second Wednesday of each month, at Fuji Park Exhibit Hall from 6:30-8 p.m.
4 Paws 4-H Dog Club guides members in safe dog handling and socialization. Members learn how to care for their dog, obedience, grooming, health, and showing.
Showing includes showmanship, agility and rally. Potential members must have a dog to join. The 4-H Volunteer leader is a local dog trainer with years of experience.
The club meets the first three Thursdays of the month at Fuji Park Exhibit Hall from 6-7 p.m. Please call the UNCE office to be put in contact with the leader, 775 887-2252. Members are encouraged to participate in the dog show that takes place during Carson City Fair.
Carson 4-H Sewing club is ready to teach members all aspects of machine sewing. Members will learn selection of proper sewing tools, working with various types of fabric, how to follow a pattern, using a sewing machine and so much more.
The club meets alternate Saturday mornings from 9:30–11 a.m. at the UNCE conference room, 2621 Northgate Lane, suite 12. Call for meeting dates.
This project club is open to youth ages 9–14 and will take the first 10 who sign up. Members have the opportunity to enter their finished projects in the Carson City Fair.
4-H Garden and Nature Club is looking for members 8–15 who want to get their hands dirty learning how to grow a successful garden. Members will be using an assigned plot at the Community Garden.
Topics include, seed selection and starting, composting, amending soil, water efficient gardening, planting to include native pollinators, interaction with pesky critters, garden maintenance and much more.
The hope is to have produce to show at the Carson City Fair. Call the office 775-887-2252 for questions or to sign up.
Get ready to make new friends and have fun while learning about a project that interests you. Sign up now by calling 775 887-2252.
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