Monongalia County 4-H Today

The new 4-H year begins on October 1. For those who have participated before with Monongalia County 4-H, your local agent will send instructions on how to re-enroll your child in ZSuite on October 1. Please do not try and re-enroll until after that date because you will just have to re-do it. 

Several of our community clubs are going to begin meeting and some are delaying their meeting starts. It's recommended you reaching out to your club leaders to see when their first meeting will be held. Monongalia County will hold a countywide Cloverbud (age 5-8) monthly meeting the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m., and a countywide teen leader club (ages 12 and up) that meets monthly on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Extension Office at Mylan Park. Both clubs will begin in October. 

To celebrate National 4-H Week, the Monongalia County 4-H Leaders Association will be hosting a coloring contest for currently enrolled members in Monongalia. The coloring sheet can be downloaded and printed and all entries will be displayed throughout the month of October in the windows of the Main Street Morgantown office on High Street. 

Entries can be scanned to MonongaliaCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu, mailed to: 

Please save the date for a fun afternoon of 4-H activities at our pavilion at the Monongalia County Extension Office/ 4-H Center at Mylan Park. We will be holding a 4-H Clover Kick-off from 2-4:30 p.m. on October 3. We will have lots of fun things planned including stations related to each of the four H’s- head, heart, hands, and health. While you are here, you can get re-enrolled as a member and receive a fun prize. The first 100 4-H aged youth in attendance will receive a prize pack. Masks are required at this event for all in attendance.

If you have questions or need more information, contact Heather at Heather.Tanton@mail.wvu.edu.

Join us on May 23 from 12:30-5:00 p.m., for our first ever Monongalia County 4-H Shooting Sports Fun Day. Participants between the ages of 12 and 21 will learn about safety and proper shooting in three of our most popular 4-H shooting sports disciplines- shotgun, air rifle, and archery.  This event will occur at 4-H Camp Muffly and will be opened to the first 24 who register and will cost $15. 

Masks are required the entire time and parents are not allowed to attend. Those enrolled are required to complete the COVID-19 WVU Extension waiver, as well as the other required forms. Those who register will be invoiced the $15 and will not be considered registered until that fee is collected (scholarships are available).  Registration will close on May 10, 2021. Please note that if WVU Extension limits in person activities, this session may be postponed.

WVU Monongalia County Extension 4-H Program is offering 24 spots for our first ever STEM Saturday for members in 3rd-6th grades. This in person event will take place at the 4-H Center at Mylan Park on May 15 from 2-4 p.m. Participants will take part in a variety of hands-on science activities like rockets, chemistry, physics, and many other fun activities. 

The cost is $10 per member. Masks are required and parents are not allowed to attend. Enrollment will be open to registered 4-H members. Those enrolled are required to complete the COVID-19 WVU Extension waiver, as well as the other required forms. Those who register will be invoiced the non-refundable $10 and will not be considered registered until that fee is collected (scholarships are available).  Registration will close on April 23, 2021. Please note that if WVU Extension limits in person activities, this session may be postponed or activity bags may be distributed in place of the in person activity.

Our monthly 4-H drives have been very successful – thanks to those who dropped off hats, gloves, and scarves in December/ January and food in February! The donations have been greatly appreciated.

Our March drive will benefit Christian Help. Please consider donating towels, unopened toiletries, and cleaning supplies which will be provided to those in need locally.

Please note that the consignment form is electronic this year for this show and auction and is due April 1. 4-H project books are due to the Monongalia County Extension Office on May 28. Livestock exhibitors are required to complete their project book, as well as a record guide that is due within two weeks of the show or sale that the 4-H member participates in. 

If you have questions or need help with your books, let us know. 4-H members are also required to complete online quality assurance training- we will send the details once they are received. Updated information will be shared regarding the Monongalia County 4-H and FFA Show and Sale to held on Saturday, August 21, 2021, in Wadestown. We are hoping to be able to complete farm visits this year and will share information about those at a later date.

Join the WVU Monongalia County Extension Service 4-H Program and get outside and play this Earth Day. Join us at the Marilla Park playground on April 22 from 4-6 p.m. Becca and Heather will be set-up with a fun, hands-on activity and the first 100 families will be provided with a flowering dogwood tree sapling from MonPower. WVU COVID guidelines will be in place during this event. Masks are required.

November is a time to reflect on being thankful for all that we have. Our Clover Challenge this month is to write a thank you card to someone who makes you feel grateful. Post a picture of your note to our WVU Monongalia County Extension Service Facebook page or contact Heather Tanton. We will send you a fun surprise for participating!

One of the best and most enjoyable activities the Monongalia County 4-H program participates in on a county level is walk in the annual Christmas Parade held in downtown Morgantown.