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Make Your Own Journal

Rainy days make it hard to go outside and enjoy nature, but rainy days still can be fun! On the next rainy day, try making your own journal.  With household materials, you can create a handmade journal.  Journals are a great way to be creative, record observations or, tell your story. You can draw pictures, […]

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Waldo County 4-H Newsletter – June 2020

4-H on the Move A Monthly Newsletter for Waldo County 4-H Members and Volunteers Download the PDF: 4-H on the Move Newsletter Table of Contents Upcoming Dates County News COVID-19 Update Hancock County June Jamboree Waldo County Arts & Crafts Showcase State News COVID-19 Update Virtual 4-H Offerings 2020 Summer Programming 4-H at Home Aquaponics […]

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Backyard Camping

Warmer weather will be here soon and that means that it is time to start planning your camping adventure! Camping is a great way to enjoy nature, learn about environment, and practice outdoor survival skills. If you cannot leave your home, do not worry! Camping can be done right in your backyard, or even your […]

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Family Birding

Finding activities to do while sheltering at home can be as easy as going outside and observing nature, like bird watching. Have you ever had a nap in a hammock or lawn chair and enjoyed the sounds of bird songs? Have you noticed a beautiful bird and wonder what kind of bird it is? In […]

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Fun with Seeds

With warmer, sunnier days, spring is a great time for outdoor fun! Gardening is a great way for families to learn while being outdoors and enjoying nature. All you need is a few seeds, soil, an old egg carton, and water and you can grow fresh vegetables! Growing fresh vegetables teaches kids basic gardening practices […]

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Adopt a Tree Challenge

Do you have any trees in your yard? Have you ever wondered how tall they are? Do you know what kind they are? Did you know that you could measure a tree without having to climb to the top? If you are ready to learn about trees, try the adopt a tree challenge! Adopt a […]

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Waldo County 4-H Newsletter – May 2020

4-H on the Move A Monthly Newsletter for Waldo County 4-H Members and Volunteers Download the PDF: 4-H on the Move Newsletter Table of Contents Upcoming Dates County News COVID-19 Update 4-H Leaders’ Assoc. Congratulations to Public Speaking Contest Participants Club Updates Virtual Club Meetings Make Your Own Mask Activity State News COVID-19 Update Daily […]

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Family Yoga Session

Are you ready for some 4-H fun? We invite you to try holding a family yoga session! Yoga is a great way to improve your health and release stress. It is a fun activity that can be done by kids and adults of all ages. Family Yoga Session Lesson Plan Be sure to share pictures […]

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Make Your Own Masks

Have you seen anyone sporting a stylish cloth mask and wondered how you could get one? We have your answer! Choose any fabric you want and make your own cloth face mask. To learn how to make your own cloth mask view this video from West Virginia 4-H or these instructions from Iowa 4-H. After […]

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Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Do your kids have extra energy being home and inside with nothing to do? Being in the outdoors provides a great learning environment while developing a sense of wonder for both youth and adults. An outdoor scavenger hunt is an easy way to bring outdoor fun to your whole family. Try taking your family and […]

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