THE CLOVER GAZETTE
4-H NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2023

THE MAIN EVENT

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

Saturday, March 11, 2023 

11:00 am - 6:00 pm 

Boulder County Fairground Exhibit Building


Don't miss the annual Boulder County 4-H Family Carnival!  This annual fundraiser will feature more than 25 booths of low-cost, family-friendly games, concessions, small prizes, and a silent auction.  Individual booths are organized and staffed by local youth from area Boulder County 4-H Clubs and will include wholesome, fan-favorite games like a bounce house, ring toss, roping booth, and more.

 

No advance registration is needed, and entry is free.  Upon arrival, families will have the opportunity to purchase tickets that are then used to participate in the various activities.  The public is encouraged to attend, as all proceeds from the events support local 4-H youth programming. 

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization. Fueled by the research-based, university-backed curriculum, 4-H members engage in hands-on learning in the areas of science, healthy living, and food safety.

 

Boulder County 4-H has 25 clubs with more than 500 members and 200 volunteers providing a unique environment where youth can try new things, make new friends, and discover new possibilities. Through 4-H, children explore leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and community service. The values and skills that youth gain as a 4-Her will help them become their best selves today and in the future.


Please help us spread the word. Feel free to share our Facebook Event page!  

COUNCILS AND ACTIVITIES

YOUTH COUNCIL

All 4-H members are encouraged to join. We are always ready to welcome new members! It's not too late.  We hope to see you at our next meeting on March 1, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Natural Resource Building Extension Office Meeting Room . The Executive team will meet at 5:45 pm.

Click HERE for more information on Youth Council. 

4-H ADULT COLLABORATIVE

(FORMERLY THE LEADERS ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL)

We welcome new members all year! The role of the council is to:

This is a great resource if you are a new or seasoned leader. Parents/guardians of youth as well as leaders are welcome. Hope to see you all there! Our next meeting is March 1, 2023– at 6:30 PM (Hybrid) at the Clover Club Room

Click HERE for more information on this group. 

HORSE LEADERS COUNCIL

Boulder County Horse Leader Council is open to:

Membership consists of all leaders enrolled in the Boulder County 4-H program. Our next meeting will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 6:30 pm

Currently virtual meetings - contact Brenda Kwang for Zoom link - bkwang@bouldercounty.org

CLOVER QUESTION OF THE MONTH

CLOVER QUESTION OF THE MONTH

What's up with the 4-H calendar?

Our calendar has our most up-to-date information. Make sure to take advantage of this tool at your disposal. Here is a quick walk-through: 

BOULDER COUNTY FAIR

FAIR BOARD BUZZ

The 2023 Boulder County Fair theme is "Sew Em, Grow Em, Show Em!"   This year's theme is meant to  encourage people to not only attend the fair, but be actively involved by entering something in the fair, as well as honoring our 4-H and FFA youth exhibitors who are working on projects throughout the year to exhibit at the fair.


The 2023 4-H Livestock Schedule and Fairbook is live on the BCF web page at http://www.bouldercountyfair.org, go to Exhibitors, then 4-H and FFA Livestock.  We will continue to update the fair website with each individual species and General projects as those books are finalized.


Nominations are now open for the 2023 Boulder County Fair Family of the Year.  This recognition has been given out since 1956 and honors some of our most involved families.  Past winners have been recognized for their service to 4-H, stewardship, dedication, leadership and involvement in the Boulder County Fair.


Please consider nominating a deserving family, the form can be found on our web page http://www.bouldercountyfair.org under "Fair Family."  Forms are due April 15, 2023.


If you have any questions about this year's fair, feel free to email us at info@bouldercountyfair.org.

FAIR ROYALTY CLINIC

The Boulder County Fair Royalty will host our yearly Royalty Clinic for young ladies interested in learning more about royalty or wanting to run for the 2024 Lady-in-Waiting. The Clinic will be held on March 18, 2023, at the Boulder County Fair Grounds upstairs meeting room from 9 am - 5 pm. The cost is $10.00 per participant and Lunch will be provided. 

To register please email Mandi Larson at Bouldercountyroyalty@gmail.com.


SUMMER  JOB

 BOULDER COUNTY YOUTH CORPS

SUMMER JOB: 

Application Deadline is Friday, March 31.

Boulder County, Colo. - Boulder County residents ages 14-17 have until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 31, to apply for summer jobs with the Boulder County Youth Corps. 

The Boulder County Youth Corps program staff is excited to return to the field for the 2023 season! Teens and adults have the opportunity to positively impact the Boulder County community this summer. 

Teams will work 30 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from June 12 to Aug. 2 on a variety of conservation and stewardship projects including trail construction and maintenance, historic preservation, forest thinning, construction and repair of fencing, landscaping, and removal of noxious weeds. 

NEW! Affinity Crews

The Boulder County Youth Corps believes diversity is a key source of strength for our communities and we strive to create a safe and empowering environment for participants from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. A key element of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is fielding single-identity affinity crews to support communities historically underserved in the outdoor space. This year, we will field two affinity crews, an All Girls Crew and a LGBTQ+ Crew. Affinity crews will work on typical Youth Corps projects side-by-side with Corpsmembers and Leaders who share in their identity. 

For more information and to apply, visit boco.org/yc.

4-H NEWS- STATE

STATE 4-H NEWS/EVENTS

INTERESTED IN ROBOTICS?

Are you interested in joining or creating a team? 

Contact our office for more information.  

4-H NEWS- OTHER COUNTIES

REGIONAL 4-H NEWS/EVENTS

GENERAL 4-H NEWS

WORKSHOPS/TRAINING

We have several workshops/training going on the next few months. Check them out! All these events can be found on our Calendar. 

QUICK REMINDER

Reminder: 

If you have chosen the option, “I do not want my child’s picture to be used for promotional efforts” in the 4hOnline enrollment system, it is your responsibility to make sure that your child is not included when pictures are taken at 4-H club, county or state events. 


It is a Boulder County 4-H policy to not use photographs of minors connected with their name or other identification. With more than 500 members and because more people are selecting this option, there is no way we can monitor the use of photographs if your child is in them. 


As you may know, at times, we have a display board at the county fair with pictures of 4-H members and a PowerPoint at Achievement night of members involved in various activities and we like to include as many different youth as possible. We also will be sharing photos on social media. If your child is in a photograph on a 4-H club website, the web master will need to pull those pictures off of the site in order to meet your request. We understand there are some circumstances under which pictures should not be made available to the public, such as custodial issues and adoptions.


Just be aware, we are not able to monitor this, so please make sure your child is not included in any photos taken at 4-H activities.

FREE TOTE?

Hey 4-H Families! March is a great time to recruit and ask friends to join 4-H. Could you and your family use another reusable 4-H tote bag?  Stop by the office to get yours today! Then will you please share the word about how great 4-H is for you and your family? 

YOUTH FEST

Adventure Awaits!   

ARE YOU 11-13?  Then you are invited to...

 

2023 Youth Fest: Your Adventure Awaits!

 

Youth Fest will be March 24- 25, 2023 at the Colorado State Fairgrounds.    

This will be for youth ages 11-13.

  

Registration for Youth Fest will be through 4Honline and is open now.  

Registration Deadline for Boulder County is March 8, 2023.  

Registration fee: $115/ person (youth & adult). This will include hotel and event registration (Saturday lunch, water bottle, and more). 

Chaperones will be needed for this event to drive youth to Pueblo, stay at hotel, and shuttle from hotel to the state fairgrounds.  Please register through 4Honline as well.

2023 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Check out the list of Scholarship available to our graduating 4-H members.  Don't forget about those deadlines! 

https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/4-h-scholarships/

Did you know that every year the Boulder County Fair Jr. Livestock Sale Committee offers college scholarships?

To be eligible, 4-H and FFA exhibitors must have participated in the Jr. Livestock Sale for a minimum of 3 years (and submit an application). That’s it!


Submit your applications (and essay, if applying for the Jerry Hergenreder Memorial Scholarship) by May 1, 2023!


Go to the Boulder County 4-H website or Boulder County Fair Jr. Livestock Sale webpage to find the application form for scholarship requirements and instruction on how to apply.

COMMUNITY SERVICE


Critters & Creations 4-H Community Service Project


4-H club members sorted & categorized thousands of seeds for the Boulder Public Library on Feb 5th. We picked up multiple crates and boxes of seeds that were all mixed together. We divided them by category for vegetable, herb and flower, then sorted them further by name. Anyone may now stop by the Boulder Public Library to pick up free seeds to plant a complete vegetable garden, an herb garden or even a beautiful flower garden. 


We really enjoyed sorting seeds for so many future gardens and can hardly wait to see the bounty of green coming up all over in Boulder County.


-Critters and Creations 4-H Club 

GENERAL PROJECTS

4-H GENERAL PROJECT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

Please plan to join us if you are interested in helping with a project in the general project areas. Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEocOGuqjMvH9ZfuCfz9mnhrUn_luaeKB-U 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


Contact Faith for more information. 


FOODS AND NUTRITION TIPS

Learning about being healthy in your 4-H foods and nutrition project is a great way to connect beyond your local knowledge.  Annually, the Environmental Working Group (EWG.org) analyzes USDA data to compile its famous Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen lists. These lists outline the fruits and veggies grown with the most (dirty) and least (clean) pesticide usage. Many avoid pesticides as a preventative practice and there is scientific evidence to support that, but instead of focusing on that, another point of consideration is what organic produce has more of. We can pick organic produce for less of the bad and/or for more of the good.  

 

When a plant is growing in the wild and insects attack it, the plant recognizes that injury and produces more vitamins and phytochemicals to heal that wound and deter the insects from eating more. Those vitamins and phytochemicals are plant protection products. They are naturally occurring botanical-pesticides that are nutritive to us. Organic vegetables and fruit are higher in certain antioxidants, flavonoids, and phytochemicals than conventionally grown produce which has pesticide protection so doesn't have to make its own.

 

Don't let these lists discourage you from eating fruits and vegetables though, a conventionally grown strawberry with pesticide residue is still better for you than a strawberry-flavored gummy bear! Filling your plate with a variety of fresh fruits and veggies will always be a cornerstone of good nutrition. 

 

Here are the top 3 items in the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen lists (See the complete lists on https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/)


 


-Erin Williams

4-H Foods and Nutrition Superintendent

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography Workshop


For all you shutterbugs out there, there is a workshop coming up that is designed to help you with your 4-H photography project. We will be doing a combination of indoor and outdoor exercises to build on the skills you have already developed. We will stay at the Fairgrounds.  


The 4-H photography workshop will be held Saturday, April 15th in the Clover Club Room at the Fairgrounds from 9 am to 1 pm. Professional photographer Mandi Larson and 4-H Leader Rich Koopmann will be your guides. The workshop is geared more toward those of you in the earlier years of skill development, but we will let the participants help with the direction of the workshop. 


Bring your camera with a memory card, and any water and snacks. We look forward to seeing you then. 


DOG

DOG NEWS

4-H Dog Training

Training classes for 4-H members enrolled in the dog project will start on Wednesday March 1st in the Exhibit Building and Barn A (Note the location change some nights). The training schedule listing all classes, training topics and times can be found on the 4-H Calendar and the 4-H dog project webpage. Be sure to note your specific classes and times!

State 4-H Dog Expo

Back by popular demand, the 2023 4-H Dog Expo will be held on March 18th in the McKee 4-H Building at The Ranch in Loveland! Bring your dog and join us for a full day of dog learning and fun!  There will be hands-on workshops and try-its for Agility, Showmanship, Obedience and Rally, as well as dog inspections, vet presentations, and demos by the Police K-9 unit and the Larimer Search & Rescue team.  See the attached flyer for more details.  Registration is now open in 4HOnline and the Expo is open to all 4-H Dog Members.  Pre-Registration is required and there is a $5 registration fee. The deadline to register is March 10th  (no day of show entries).  All Dogs must have a current ID in 4HOnline and proof of current Rabies vaccination. Please bring your own lunch and snacks, or plan to go out for lunch. Members will need their dog, a dog crate, water bowl, 6' leash and treats. If you have Dog ID questions, please contact your County Extension Office. If you have questions about the Expo, contact Larimer 4-H (Diane Kern) at 970-498-6016  Hope to see you there!!

Denver Dog Show; Back At It Again

By: Alessia Daelli - 4x4 Dog Club Reporter

 

The Denver Dog Show was from February 17th to the 19th at the National Western Complex. It is Colorado’s largest dog show. This annual show was shut down for three years due to COVID-19. This year coming back strong, there were 1900 dogs and 200 different breeds. We were lucky to have several of our very own members participate in this show, Mandy Roth with Magic, her Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever; Willa Moeller with her terrier pup Winston; and Kyra Cone with her chocolate lab Gracie. New member Moira also attended with her Borzoi. An Afghan Hound took Best in Show, and an Irish Setter won the Junior Showmanship class.

AKC Junior Showmanship is a little bit different from 4-H Showmanship. At an AKC show you can show your purebred dog in a Conformation class and if you have a mixed breed and/or are under 18 you can also show your dog in the Junior Showmanship class. In 4-H you have to take a showmanship test about dog anatomy and traits but not in AKC. The 4-H judge also has a rubric in the ring that they score you off of, different from AKC where the judge picks the dog that was shown and handled the best. There are many differences from 4-H Showmanship and AKC Junior Showmanship but they are both still very fun and exciting!

LIVESTOCK

ANIMAL CARE AND HOUSING FORMS

Forms are now completed in 4-H Online; members must only submit a hard copy of the Animal Care and Housing form by the designated ownership date ONLY if they WILL NOT be housing the animals at the address listed in 4-H online. The hard copy forms must have all appropriate signatures. 

If at any point in the year, a member houses their animals at a different address than listed in their 4-H online profile, they must submit another signed animal care and housing form to the Extension Office. Animal care and housing forms can be found at: Boulder County 4-H Enrollment Page

DAIRY STEER PROGRAM

Boulder County 4-H 2 year Dairy Steer Program (DSP)

The 4-H Dairy Cattle program is offering new classes. It promotes another side of the Dairy project. Learn how this project enters into our food chain other than with milk products.

The dairy sector contributed 5.6 billion pounds (21 percent) of beef to the U.S. commercial beef supply.  Since 2002, the percentage of dairy beef contribution to the total U.S. beef supply has ranged from 18 to 24 percent.

Dairy steers are well known for their ability to produce the highest quality grades of beef

(Prime and High Choice cuts).

See Additional information & rules also on county 

web site. 

Did you know that you can also do the Dairy Cattle Project and learn all the aspects of the dairy industry without you ever having to milk her? 

You can start with a calf and exhibit the same heifer for 2 years (2 fairs) by following the DHRP (Dairy Heifer Replacement Program) rules & guidelines. You will also have an opportunity to sell your heifer through the Livestock Sale once she’s bred (check the rules),  knowing that she will carry on in life as a producing cow. You could even apply to the Ag Youth Loan Program where you can purchase a calf for the 2yr program or you can purchase a bred yearling that you can sell at the 2023 fair. You must have possession & ownership by the last Thursday in April (animal ID deadline) along with turning in the DHRP nomination form to 4-H office. If the idea of selling a dairy heifer interests you, please check out the DHRP rules and guidelines especially prior to purchasing a new heifer for this program. For more information about these programs or on the Dairy Cattle Project itself, even help in finding a dairy heifer, or a bull calf for the new class. Call Tina Pohlmann (303) 828-3789.

PREMISES ID

A Premise ID is required to exhibit at the Boulder County Fair and Colorado State Fair for livestock animals. Premises identification will provide quick and accurate traceability of livestock and locations in the event of an animal health concern, which will help maintain the health of all Colorado livestock. For complete information and instructions, please visit the General Livestock Information page:  https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4-h-livestock-general-information/  

ANIMAL ID

4-H Animal Identification Time 

4-H Online Animal Identification – NOW OPEN!!! – Deadline 4/27 Complete Animal ID information for Non-Market Animals is available on our Boulder County website https:// boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/animalid/  

 

 For Non-Market Animals: In order to declare your project animals in 4-H, all non-market animals (Dairy Cattle, Breeding Beef, Dog, Horse, Dairy Goats, Breeding Goats, Utility Goats, Breeding Sheep, Breeding Swine, Cavy, Cats and Rabbits!) must be identified by the last Thursday in April of the current year on 4-HOnline enrollment. By submitting this form, the member is declaring they have ownership of the animal and are providing primary care of their project.


NOTE- poultry projects are excluded from 4HOnline animal identification procedures. 


The 4-H Office Staff will also input your information for your market animal projects once they have attended the required in-person animal ID events. 

• County use form (https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/animalid/)- Dairy Cattle ONLY this year 

• Photos to identify your animal 

• Animal identification information/names/tags/etc.  

• Some species- vaccination proof  

• Breed registration forms  

• Brand inspections- beef 

 

 Save the Dates for Market Animal ID! More details will come next Month! We will also set the procedures and details for getting your materials on our website under animal ID. https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/animalid/  


MARKET SWINE ID


In order to nominate market swine and breeding swine for the 2023 Boulder County Fair, youth must do self-tagging and upload into 4HOnline by May 4, 2023, or attend the swine ID Day on May 8, 2023 along with the sheep and market goat tag in.  More details to come on that process.   


Swine Identification forms and tags can be picked up at the 4-H Extension Office (Natural Resource Building) starting April 3, 2023. Our office hours to the public are Monday through Friday from 8:00AM-noon and 1:00-4:30PM. If you need a lunch hour pickup, just let us know ahead of time and we can usually arrange for someone to be here.  


More details on the process and information can be found here when available:  https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/animalid/ 


MARKET GOAT & SHEEP TAG IN

Notification:  TAG-IN, RETINAL SCAN, & WEIGH-IN  

Livestock:  Market Lambs & Market Goats

Where:  Boulder County Fairgrounds, BARN C

When:  Monday, May 8th, 2023, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. (Time spots reserved- see signup sheet)

(https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FABA628A31-20231 )

 Summary: 

We will be utilizing the drive-through process in Barn C. Please be prepared before your arrival.

Required:

Process:


BEEF TAG IN

Beef Tag In:  Information and directions for the Market Beef tag in event on Sunday, March 12th can be found on our 4-H website.

You must PRE-REGISTER for the times slot to minimize wait times. https://tinyurl.com/beeftag2023 

Check out the Beef page of our website for more details as well. https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/livestock/beef/

Don’t forget your check list:

LIVESTOCK E-RECORDS

4-H Livestock E-Records are Available: 

Check out our livestock pages for more information on your 4-H e-records!

 Download them now and start working on them. https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/projects-2/ 


PURCHASING MARKET ANIMALS FOR YOUR 4-H PROJECTS

It's time to think about purchasing your next market animal! When it comes to purchasing animals for a 4-H project, as always, purchasing any animal is up to the family's discretion. Things you may want to consider include: personal finances, current market prices, feed prices, and costs for overall care. 

As we approach the new 4-H year, make sure that you discuss as a family what animal and how many animals you would like to purchase! We recommend consulting the Market Animal Budget Planner to help guide your discussions. 

https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/04/Market-Animal-Budget-Planner.docx  


4-H ANIMAL CARE & MEAT QUALITY ASSURANCE

Colorado 4-H AC & MQA Requirements:  

All first-year members or first year Senior (14yrs or older) participants in a livestock project (including all market, breeding, dairy, poultry, rabbit and cavy, excludes dog, cat and horse) are required to attend an AC & MQA training to be eligible to show or sell at the 2023 Boulder County Fair and Colorado State Fair. This year Boulder County will be hosting a training in person to complete the training.   

Boulder County will be hosting an in-person AC&MQA training on April 24th from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Exhibit Building on the Boulder County Fairgrounds. Families may arrive at any time between 4 and 6 pm to start the training. The training takes about an hour to complete. The training is very interactive. Parents are encouraged to participate in the learning. Please allow the youth the opportunity to show exactly what they know on the test. 

Can’t make the Boulder County MQA training on April 24th?  Other trainings are available in a different 4-H County. Please contact Lisa at the 4-H Office for the information. Plan ahead as there are not many available after April 24th and you may have to drive a few hours.  

Register and let us know you are coming: https://tinyurl.com/Boulder4HACMQA2023


MONDAY NIGHT RIDE OUT

4-H Horse Monday Night Ride outs are Back!

Boulder County 4-H Horse Leader’s Council is sponsoring Monday Night Ride outs at the Boulder County Fairgrounds again this year. They will start on Monday, March 6th from 5-8 PM. 

These are hosted by the Boulder County 4-H Horse Leader’s Council and some nights will include a clinic starting at 6:00PM. The cost is $10 per participant. 


4-H HIPPOLOGY TEAM

(Mackenzie, Anna, Josie and Joseph at Roundup)

Boulder County 4-H Hippology Team – Stars!

 

The Boulder County 4-H Hippology Team, consisting of Mackenzie Weber, Joseph Schmid, Anna Thomas and Josie Thomas, recently competed in the hippology contest at the National Western Roundup in Denver in January of 2023. After two days of testing, judging and presenting solutions to four team problems, the team was awarded a Reserve Champion, with first place in team problems and second in exam phase, stations and judging. Overall, Mackenzie placed fifth, Joseph seventh (tying for sixth), Anna tenth and Josie eleventh.

(Joseph, Anna, Desi and Mackenzie at AQHA Congress)

The team has had a very successful prior two years, with many high placings as both individuals and as a team. In October 2022, the team of Mackenzie, Joseph, Anna and Desiree Shaklee traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to compete in the AQHA Congress hippology contest. At that contest, the team placed third overall out of a field of fifteen teams. Mackenzie was Reserve Champion individual, Joseph was tenth overall, and Anna was tenth in the judging phase.


(Desi, Mackenzie and Joseph at State Conference)

In June of 2022, the team of Mackenzie, Joseph and Desiree competed in the hippology contest at the Colorado State 4-H Conference, where they were named the State Champion Team. At that contest individual placings were especially impressive with Mackenzie placing first, Desiree second and Joseph third. 


(Joseph, Mackenzie, Sequoia and Jessi)

(Joseph, Jessi, Donna, Mackenzie and Sequoia with their awards

at Arabian Nationals)

In late October 2021 the team of Mackenzie, Joseph, Sequoia Stark and Jessi Jacobucci traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to compete in the Arabian National Horse Show hippology contest. At that contest, the team was again named the Champion team with Mackenzie the Champion individual and Sequoia fifth overall and many individual top-ten placings in each phase of the contest. The win at the Arabian Nationals contest meant each team member was awarded a scholarship and a buckle, plus a scholarship and a jacket for Mackenzie as Champion individual. In addition, the team received a trophy which will be engraved with their names. 


(Joseph, Sequoia and Mackenzie at  the State contest in 2021)


To start this impressive journey, Mackenzie, Joseph and Sequoia competed as individuals at the state hippology contest in 2021. The three were not eligible to compete as a team as Sequoia had already competed at Roundup, and a minimum of three members are needed to compete as a team. When placings were announced, Mackenzie was first, Sequoia third and Joseph fifth, earning them the right to compete at the Arabian Nationals contest.

HORSE JUDGING TEAM

MEETING DATES AND TIME: 

The Horse Judging Team meets every Wednesday evening to learn about what judges are looking for in the various classes, how to judge and score and practice our presentation skills. Enrollment in the Horse Project and horse ownership is NOT required. We welcome interested youth to come join us for a few practices. 

Contact coach Kendra with questions: bouldercountyhorsejudging@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE: 

Benefit Horse Show |  Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 8:00 pm |  Boulder County Fairgrounds

Contact coach Kendra with questions: bouldercountyhorsejudging@gmail.com

SHOOTING SPORTS

SHOOTING SPORTS INFORMATION

2023 Shooting Sports Practices Has Begun

To shoot at the fair shoot-off in any discipline you will need a Safety training and 5 safe practices for each discipline. You will receive a card when you complete a safety meeting. Present your card at each practice to get a signature from a 4-H certified shooting sports leader verifying each of the 5 safe practices. A safety training in each discipline MUST be completed before you can shoot in that discipline. 

.22 Rifle & .22 Pistol

Inside at Longmont Firing Range 10916 CR 5 Longmont 80504 Your guns MUST be cased, & ALL guns MUST have CBI's in place when not firing. Bring safety glasses, ear protection, shooting mat & kneeling rolls if applicable. 

Countywide .22 rifle AND .22 pistol shooting practices are 3:30 to 6:00 PM @ Longmont & BOCO Sheriff's Firing Range 

Air Rifle & Air Pistol

Held on the 2nd Monday until May then twice monthly in Barn A, at the Fairgrounds. Your guns MUST be cased, & ALL guns MUST have CBI's in place when not firing. Bring safety glasses, shooting mat, kneeling roll & bench support if applicable. 

Countywide air rifle AND air pistol shooting practices are 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM in Barn A.

A Sign-up Genius will be sent to all shooters to sign up for each practice.

Archery

For each practice bring, a bow, at least 5 arrows, quiver, arm guard & finger protection or release. Countywide inside practices are offered through April. NEW!! A Sign-up Genius will be sent to all shooters to sign up for each practice. 

Every 2nd Tuesday & 4th Friday at Liberty Firearms 6:00 - 7:30 PM 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd Johnstown 80534 with a $15 range fee for shooters.

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at Empty Quiver 4:30 – 5:45 PM 7180 W 117th Ave #C Broomfield 80020 with a $10 range fee for shooters.

Friday, March 24th Countywide Archery Fun Shoot - Indoor Arena, 5:00 - 7:00 PM 

* Anyone needing any 2023 Safety Class to shoot or to get more information on shooting sports please contact Lisa Wallace

ARCHERY FUN SHOOT

Where: Boulder County Fairgrounds – Indoor Arena, Longmont, CO 

When: March 24th, 5:00-7:00

Who: Anyone who is currently participating in the Archery project or anyone who is interested in learning more about the Archery project. 


What to bring: Your own equipment.  No equipment will be available. 


This fun shoot will count towards one of your five required practices with a certified leader if you have attended the required Safety Meeting prior to the Fun Shoot. If you have not attended a Safety Meeting, it will be considered a “fun shoot” not a practice. Hunter Safety Cards are not required at the fun shoot, but if you already have yours bring it along. It is good practice for the Shoot-Off in July!!!!                                      


We will have prizes for several “Closest to the Pin” contests.                                                      


Hosted by the Boulder County Shooting Sports Council

For additional information contact Lisa Wallace 303-678-6384

STATE LEADER TRAINING DATES (TENTATIVE)

STATE 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS LEADER TRAINING DATES AND INFORMATION YOU NEED:

If you are interested in volunteering as a county 4-H shooting sports leader, you must be certified at a state volunteer training in the discipline you plan to help lead.  Enroll as a 4-H volunteer leader TODAY as it takes several weeks before the training to be approved as a volunteer. 

More information about registrations (deadlines) and other training details will be shared in the coming months. 

All workshops are tentative and may be cancelled or adjusted for reasons including but not limited to low registration numbers, inclement weather, state health department restrictions, etc.

BOULDER COUNTY 4-H

BOULDER COUNTY 4-H EVENT CALENDAR

OUR TeamUp Calendar IS UPDATED OFTEN AND IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND OUR MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION (https://teamup.com/kstehhrw3yyee6xjph) 

DATES TO REMEMBER THIS MONTH

03/01 -4-H Scholarship Deadline

03/01 -Youth Council Meeting

03/01 -4-H Volunteer Networking/Leader Advisory Group Meeting

03/08 -General Projects Advisory Council Meeting (GPAC)

03/10 -Boulder County 4-H Carnival Set Up

03/11  -Boulder County 4-H Carnival

03/12 -Beef Tag-In

03/18 -Livestock Learning Day

03/18 -State 4-H Dog Expo

03/24 -Archery Fun Shoot

03/24  -Youth Fest 2023

03/25  -Youth Fest 2023

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The Clover Gazette 4-H Newsletter is published 11 times a year. News articles are welcomed by members, leaders and clubs!  Please email your articles/entries to Jeannie on or before the 20th of the preceding month. 

Electronic copy only. The Extension staff reserves the right to make any editorial changes deemed necessary.

MEET OUR TEAM

Faith Kroschel

4-H Youth Development/ Outreach County Specialist 

Brenda Kwang 

4-H Youth Development/ Livestock & Animals County Specialist 

Lisa Wallace

 4-H Project Specialist 

Jeannie Torres 

4-H Program Secretary 

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Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations.

CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.

Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

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