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Washington State University Extension helps people develop leadership skills and use research-based knowledge to improve their economic sta-tus and quality of life. Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Snohomish County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.

Jana S. FerrisAssociate ProfessorYouth And Families

Remarks from the Park... Kudos We are in the process of re-styling our monthly Cloverleaf newsletter. For that reason, we are suspending the May issue and coming back with a June issue that we hope contains valuable information in a more eye-appealing manner. To fulfill this task, I’d like to ask each club and/or program to recruit a youth member that would be willing to submit an article (once per year) about their club’s activities and ac-complishments for the prior year. And, PICTURES…, we want action pictures of members engaged in learning and demonstrating their projects.

This summer proves to be very busy, and everyone is gearing up for fair. For our livestock program, members will be learning more about the 2016 Evergreen State Fair Youth Market Sale. Stay tuned to the Cloverleaf for further information about sale procedures, policy, and eligibility requirements. I doubt you’ll see many changes, but I’m certain there will be some.

Looking forward to seeing you back here in June….

For all volunteer working to-wards a 2016 Youth Market Sale during the Evergreen State Fair

To all involved in the 2016 Equine-a-Rama, especially Laura Kooistra for her amazing leadership of this event!

To judges and helpers for our March Public Presentation Events, especially Dena Edgecombe for fantastic leadership of these events!

To all volunteers who attended the full-day training in March; it’s great to see all of you work towards providing a better program for our youth!

4-H EVENTS CALENDAR & CLOVERLEAFDon’t forget to submit your dates to the 4-H Office so they can be added to this county 4-H calendar!

Send them to djfoster@wsu.edu

4-H Council Meeting Put it on your calendar.May 13th at 7:00 pm in the Cougar Auditorium in the Education Center building.

Come and join us! We are always looking for new people to become involved!

This is an opportunity to give input on the direction that 4-H takes in Snohomish County.

Other meeting dates are, July 8th, and Oct 14th, be sure to put these dates on your calendar.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommo-dation need to contact Debbie Foster at 600 128th St SE, Everett, WA 98208; 425-357-6044, djfoster@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.

ALL CLOVERLEAF SUBMISSONS NEED TO BE INTO THE OFFICE BY THE 15TH OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO PUBLISHING.

HELP US REDUSE PAPER USE – Help us in finding ways to reduce our paper use in our 4-H programming, this is one of our goals for the year.

Enrolled Volunteers Reporting Your Volunteer Hours

Logon to:

http://ext.wsu.edu/Volunteers/default.aspx

4-H OFFICE NEWS

VOLUNTEER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIESSnohomish County 4-H is proud of the commitment by each and every volunteer to provide a positive experience for youth in our community. All Volunteer Education Training workshops are held at the Extension Education Center, McCollum Park (600 128th SE, Everett) unless otherwise noted.

Please call 425-357-6044 or email: djfoster@wsu.edu to pre-register for the following training opportunities. A minimum of ten participants must pre-register or the class will be cancelled.

Custom Volunteer Education TrainingWorkshops are available.

If you have 10 or more people and you have a place to hold the training, we will come to you!We require a minimum of 10 people to hold

the class.Register Early! ! ! !

------------ 2015 -------------- April 20 7:00-9:00 Build your Resume

May19 7:00-9:00 Working with Youth28 7:00-9:00 Council/Board Officer

ENROLLMENT DEADLINES

March 1st for new clubs. APRIL 1ST for youth and leaders for fair qualifications. The enrollment deadline for fair is yet to be determined! We are working on preparing the database for the printing of club rosters. Please be patient!

Ever wanted to be a scientist? Here’s your chance!Washington State Department of Health is working on a multi-year project to learn more about ticks and tick-bourne disease in Washington State. To help with that project, we have developed an online survey to learn more about dog ticks. It is designed for dog owners, groomers, and boarders to participate.

Check out this news release: http://www.doh.wa.gov/Newsroom/2015NewsReleases/3036NewOnlineTickSurvey

To go directly to the survey: https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/opinio/s?s=DogTick

Teen Opportunities for 2014-15NW Teen Rally Fall 2015 Planning OpportunityWho – 4-H teen’s grades 7th – 12th grade that want to help plan the 2015 NW Teen Rally that will be hosted by Snohomish CountyWhat is it all about? – A weekend get-a-way for educational workshops, meeting youth from other counties, learning more about 4-H, listening to motivational speakers and a whole lot of fun!Want to get involved?Contact – Sabrina Wood aubornroze@gmail.com

Teen Conference, June 28th – 30th 2015Who – Youth in 8th – 12th gradeWhat is it all about? – A three day event to explore career possibilities, have fun and experience college life at the summer Teen conference in Pullman. This event features educational workshops, nationally renowned speakers, college and career information and recreation.Contact – Phoebe Bachleda, 4-H Program Coordinator, bachleda@wsu.edu or 425-357-6007.

Natural Resources2015April 20159 ~ TRIP SIGN-UP MEETING & Monthly MeetingGuest speaker & information on trips scheduled for the following 3 months. (All Invited / 7 PM / Extension Office)

11 ~ Wilderness First AidAcquire the knowledge you need to be safe while out enjoying the wilderness.(Intermediate / Robert & Miles)

18 ~ Boat MaintenanceHelp ready our boats for use. Perform maintenance then practice your boating skills on a local river.(Beginner / Extension Office) / Jonathan)

Event LeadersDottie Nelson 425 485-4736Heidi Hunt 360-794-9675Kathy Rostrom 425-766-3918Lisa Jacobs 425-530-1487Vickie Sawade 425-745-9308

SMALL ANIMAL SHOWS

June 6th Evergreen State Fairgrounds

Snohomish County 4-H 2014-15 Sewing & Needlework Program Schedule

Unless otherwise specified, meetings are at the County Extension Office, 600 128th St. Everett, WA. Directions to the Extension Education Center: From I-5, take Exit #186, 128th St. SW. Turn east and drive 1/2 mile. Turn into McCollum Park and follow the park road to the back of the park. The Ed. Center is the middle building of the office complex at the back of the park.

Sewing & Needlework Program Page 1 of 1

Date All-sewing abilitiesCrochet with Marianne

Hardy, Clothing & Textile Advisor

Medium and Advanced Sewing Abilities

Apr 11 (Saturday) 12-4 pmBotsmith’sClubhouseSnohomish

Mother's Day gift - Jewelry Holder

Instructor: Molly Brusewitz

Water Bottle Holder

Open sew or teen-lead

Apr 19 (Sunday) 1-5pm(Cougar Auditorium)

No Activity No Activity

Tractor Seat Cover(1 of 3)

Instructor: Carla PeeryMay 3 (Sunday) 1-5pm (tentative)

No Activity No ActivityTractor Seat Cover

(2 of 3)Instructor: Carla Peery

May 30 (Saturday) 11-3pm

Father's Day gift - Braided Coaster

Instructor: Patsy Simon

Embellishments Open sew or teen-lead

June 14 (Sunday) 1-5pm

No Activity No ActivityTractor Seat Cover

(3 of 3)Instructor: Carla Peery

TBD CTA Fabric SaleHelp out with prep and clean-up

Public Presentations Schedule2014-2015

Area Level Presentations

Open to all 4-H members who wish to do a public presentation. There are no RSVP’s needed; you will sign in as you arrive.

April 11 – Extension Education Center, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. (NOTE NEW TIME!)

The final dates will be held at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 4-H Building, #501. There will be food drive for both of these evenings; please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Monroe Food Bank.April 22 – Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 4-H Building (#501), 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.April 22 – Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 4-H Building (#501), 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

County Level Presentations

Open to any 4-H member who received at least 2 green ribbons at an area level presentation event. 4-H members, will be given the opportunity to pres-ent in a first come, first heard manner.

May 15 – Extension Education Center 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.May 17 – Extension Education Center 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Public Presentation Judges Needed

Giving feedback to our 4-H youth is important as they work on improving their presentations. If you are willing to “judge” a presentation, or know someone who would like to judge, please contact Dena Edgecombe at dehoneybug@yahoo.com There is a short orientation for judges a few minutes prior to each

Special Announcement:

There will be no May, 2015 Cloverleaf. Look for a new and improved issue on June 1!

2014-2015 Foods WorkshopsApril 11th Yeast Bread: Baked Pretzels @ESF 10am-2pmMay 16th BBQ: Kebabs-Meat, Veggie & Fruit @ Allen Home in Bothell 10am-2pmJune 6th Food Preservation: Jerky demonstration & Dried Apples @ESF 10am-2pm

Fee is $10 per person or $20 per family. Members should bring an apron and a snack.

For more information contact: Selina Maxfield skmaxx02@gmail.com

KEY:ESF=Evergreen State Fairgrounds, MonroeEXT=Extension Office, McCollum ParkAllen Home address:21123 Royal Anne Rd. Bothell, WA. 98021

Matt Hazelbrook Meetings begin at 7:00pmCounty Program Leadersanspeurfarms@gmail.com

Cavy Shows:

Monroe Fairgrounds

Snohomish County 4-H Cavy Program

Extension (behind McCollum Park and Ride)600 128th ST SE, Everett WA 98209

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Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local

Extension office.

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March 28, 2015June 6, 2015

April 16th

June 18th

Cat ProgramCounty 4-H cat meetings are held the first Wed of the month at Snohomish Alfy's at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.

The last clinic will be the Breed I.D. on 6/20/15.

Please plan on attending at least one of these clinics for it is a requirement for fair. These are all held at the WSU Snohomish County Extension Education Center

Please pre-register so we know how many are coming to the event.

Contact: Candi Burke 360-794-4274 or equine_rider@hotmail.com

Livestock Judges and future Judges, Take note: You will need to earn two blue ribbons from livestock judging in the course of this year from a qualifying competition coming into the Evergreen Fair and get a blue at Evergreen to qualify to be on the county team to go to State competition. LIVESTOCK JUDGING TRAINING AND EVENTS Training: March 24th, at 6:30-8:30pm Stanwood High School in Room 482 (Mr. Carlson's classroom). The closest parking lot is on the Northeast corner of the campus. The youth that went to the Western National Stock Show for a livestock judging field trip will be sharing their experiences. We will practice judging hogs, sheep, and market steers in preparation for going to the March 28th judging contest. Judging Event: March 28th, Saturday, North Central Washington Jr. Livestock Show, Moses Lake fairgrounds, 8:00 am registration. Judging at 8:30am. IMPORTANT: I will drive a van over and those Intermediates or Seniors who want to go should contact me especially if you want a ride. Let me know if you plan to be there. We will warm up as a group about 7:15/7:30am. I will send an email of trip details to those who are going. Training: April 8th, at 6:30 to 8:30pm, at Arlington High School, FFA class room D117. Park in back by the greenhouse. Focus will be on goats, heifers and grading livestock. Judging Event: April 18th, Saturday, Puyallup Spring Fair, 8:00am registration. We will meet at 7:00am in the Large Arena to go warm up as a group. Contact me if you need a ride. I will need to know who plans to go so our County 4-H office can get you (and if need be a parent) in free. Training: May 30th, at 4:00 to 6:00pm, Stanwood Camano Community Fairground. This will be in conjunction with the Sheep School & Shearing Workshop. Focus will be on sheep. We will have some lambs to practice judging. This will be an excellent hands on training. Judging Event: June 5th, Friday, Puget Sound Jr. Livestock Show, Skagit County fairgrounds, Mount Vernon, 8:30am registration. Judging Event: Stanwood Camano Community Fair, August 2nd, Morning. A warmup training will be conducted prior to the judging contest. Judging Event: Skagit County Fair, August 12th, P.M. Time - ? (see fair schedule) Training: August 19th, Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30pm, WSU Extension, Everett, Evergreen Room. Focus will be on oral reasons preparation and practice. Judging Event: Northwest Washington State Fair, Lynden, August 22nd, A.M. Time - ? (see fair schedule) Judging Event: Evergreen State Fair. August 27th. A.M. Time - ? (see fair schedule) Questions contact: Marlin Newhouse at 425-770-2407 or marlin.newhouse6@frontier.com

Livestock Judging Classes~

State Qualifying Judging Events

NOTE: Youth must earn two blue ribbons from a livestock judging listed below to qualify for the Snohomish County 4-H Livestock Team that will compete at the State 4-H Fair

BEEF PROGRAM

June 23 Prepare for Fair, 7:00 pm Extension Education Center. This is your opportunity to receive help with your record books and completing your entry for fair. You will need to have animal birthdates and a list of the classes you will be entering for fair.

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER WITH DEBBIE FOSTER SNOCO4HBEEF@GMAIL.COM OR 360-668-8232

Beef clinic in Snohomish on the 9th of May, it will run from 9-4. Bring your cattle as we will work on grooming, leading, arena skills and more! The farm has an indoor and out-door arena so come rain or shine. If you do not have an animal let us know and we will ar-range to have one there for you to work with. Bring a sack lunch. Please RSVP to Beth at blackangus66@hotmail.com to let us know how many will be there and for address and trailer parking directions. If you would like to help with clinic planning and teaching, please let us know.

Drop Spindle Basics RescheduledMay 31 (Sunday) 1-3pm and June 14 (Sunday) 1-3pmBarn Place 16708 140th Pl NE Woodinville, WAOpen to 4-H youth involved in Sewing, Alpacas, Goats, Rabbits, Sheep as well as interested parents, leaders, and volunteers

Open to all age levels. Primary & Jr – a parent must stay During this two-part workshop, our guest instructor, Tara Hernandez, will discuss the history of spinning and teach us to spin on a drop spindle, including fiber preparation, kinds of fiber, and plying.

There will be a supply fee for this workshop series of $11*.Additional spindles can be pre-ordered for $7. Additional fiber will be available for purchase from the instructor; cash or PayPal preferred, checks ok.* Spindle can be sold back to the instructor at the end of the workshop if youth does not want to keep it to do more spinning.

RSVP & payment due by May 15 but please don’t wait until the last minute.To enroll: RSVP to vickie@wrenware.com; address to send payment will be given in confirmation email.Maximum 15 participants (plus interested parents & volunteers), minimum 4.