Humboldt County 4-H Program
Welcome to the Humboldt County 4-H Website!
The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program engages youth in reaching their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development. UC Cooperative Extension is responsible for administering the Humboldt County 4-H program.
2022-2023 4-H Online Enrollment
Enroll in the Humboldt County 4-H Program through this link! For more information about 4-H check out the rest of the website or call us at (707) 445-7351.
To view updates from previous months please visit the Archived Weekly Updates page.
Weekly Updates 1/30/2023 - 2/5/2023
UC Davis (UC Davis CA & ES Field Day) is hosting the California 4-H State Final contests for Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Judging on March 4th.
502 Broadway, Eureka
For contest information visit the UC Davis Avian Science Notes page. Additional information can be found in the 2023 California 4-H Avian Bowl State Qualifier PDF.
Please RSVP for the Spark Achievement Webinar
Humboldt County 4-H Facebook
Humboldt 4-H Calendar
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Weekly Updates 1/23/23 - 1/29/23

Calling all 4-H'ers! Want to show off your project? Check out the 2023 Georgia Boot Trailblazers contest! Georgia Boot looking for four enthusiastic #4-H’ers to share their 2023 project journeys with the Georgia Boot audience. Don’t miss this chance to win a prize package valued at $500! Apply & learn more on the Georgia Boot 4-H Trailblazers web page.

UC Davis Goat Day "Business and Economics"
January 28, 2023
UC Davis Teaching and Learning Complex
Online Registration & Info on the Goat Day 2023 web page
Join the UC Davis Department of Animal Science and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for UC Davis Goat Day! Online registration ends 1/26/23. Registration available at the event starting at 8am. There will be lots of hands on and in person learning as well as a virtual option.

January Humboldt 4-H Management Team Meeting
A great group at yesterdays Management Team Meeting! This month Bridgeville 4-H gave a Club update and updated the group on Presentation Day. We are looking forward to all the exciting events happening in 4-H this spring!
Del Norte Annual Soup Supper
Another great Soup Supper and Country Auction! A special thanks to our Del Norte volunteers, sponsors, and community for supporting our youth!

Where do the things we eat and use daily come from? Help kids understand how agriculture and the natural world provide us with LOTS of unexpected things. A great activity for learning more about resources and sustainability.

Humboldt County Presentation Day
March 4, 2023
Cuddeback School
Participating in Presentation Day 2023? Learn more about the 2023 Presentation Day Cycle by viewing the digital flyer created by Sonoma County 4-H.
Weekly Updates 1/16/23 - 1/22/23

Congratulations to 4-H Youth in Action Winner, Sruthi Sudarsan!
"Sruthi Sudarsan of Alameda County was named the winner of the 2023 4-H Youth in Action Civic Engagement Pillar Award for her diligent work to provide medical and hygiene supplies and educational services to underprivileged communities in the San Francisco Bay Area." Continue reading Sruthi's story on the 4-H Blog.

“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve." – Martin Luther King Jr. We pledge our hands to larger service to create positive change. How are you pledging your hands to larger service today?
Are you in a sewing or fashion 4-H project? Do you enjoy shopping? Then, consider participating in State Fashion Revue. Check out the slideshow for an overview of the contest categories.

The California 4-H Foundation has openings on its Board of Directors! We are looking for individuals who can work with outside funders to support California 4-H activities and events. Please share! Contact Carolyn Warne at cwarne@ucanr.edu if you are interested.
Pictured: California 4-H Board Member June Coleman & 4-H'er Lily at the Ironstone Concours event.

We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow! There will also be a Zoom option for those who choose to join from home. The link has been shared with all community club leaders.
Weekly Updates 1/9/23 - 1/15/23



Lead with purpose! Learn about Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice and how to take action with curriculum from this collection on Shop4-H.
We all experience stress at times. But, stress isn't always bad. Learn to identify sources of stress in your life, discover healthy ways to manage it, and help others overcome their stress.
2023 Engineers Week - Build a Solar Car
Register for the Engineering Week 2023 Challenge by January 29!
Every year the 4-H STEM Education Advisory Committee sponsors a statewide project to celebrate Engineers Week. This year, engage your technical and engineering skills in building a solar car. Order your kit when you register. Build your car at home and be ready to share your creation on Zoom on February 25, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Nominations must be received by February 15, 2023
Weekly Updates 1/2/23 - 1/8/23

Calling all students! 2023 Beef Ambassador Contest will be January 27, 2023 at the Fortuna Monday Club. If interested please contact Sarah Mora sarahmora793@gmail.com for applications! Senior winner receives a $1,000 scholarship! Plus you get to work with a great group of kids.
~Humboldt County Beef Ambassador's Facebook post
Hydesville 4H Community Club Update
"December was an exciting month for our club. We had our Christmas party at Bear River Entertainment Center where all the kids bowled, played arcade games and laser tag. There was an ugly Christmas sweater contest with two winners. A couple weeks later two of our members went shopping for blankets using the funds we made from our November desert auction. We were able to buy 103 blankets that were donated to the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Departments Santa’s Sleigh Program."
~ Paisley Jackson, Club Reporter
Ferndale 4-H Community Club Update
"Ferndale 4-H had their December meeting last month. It was a lot of fun. The first thing we did was the meeting part. We talked about how the tree lighting went and more. Our community pride group sang Christmas carols with the club. All the officers did their amazing reports and the project leaders did there great reports too. After the meeting we had a great Christmas party. We played musical chairs and had cookies and hot chocolate. We hope everyone had a great time!"
~Alexandra Griffith, Club Reporter
After learning how to build a successful workshop, the next step is learning how to deliver it. This workshop will provide the key elements and skills teams need to facilitate an interactive and engaging workshop. Register to get the County Ambassador Essentials Series link.

Ignite 2023 by 4-H is the ULTIMATE teen experience for personal growth, academic exploration and making connections. March 9-12 in Washington, DC. Act fast and secure your spot at Ignite!
Freshwater 4-H Community Club Update
"Freshwater Club had our monthly meeting, talked about different businesses and events that was happening. All the members took home chocolate chip cookies in a jar to make them at home. Our club went Christmas Caroling at Redwood R&R. The bicycle group had their first meeting and Outdoor Aventures met in Ferndale to watch the tractor parade. It was a fun month"
~ Leonardo Freitas, Club Reporter
Weekly Updates 12/26/22 - 1/1/23

2023 Egg Design Submission Call
Parents, do you have egg-loving kids between the ages of 5-18? We’re excited to share an Egg Design Submission opportunity from @IncredibleEgg for kids across the U.S., with selected egg designs featured as part of a special Easter exhibit in 2023. The theme for 2023 Egg Design Submission Call is the “United States of Possibility” and we challenge your kids to show what makes their home state/territory special!

National 4-H Conference is where you can be supported to extend your voice outside of your community. You will be brainstorming on national topics and presenting them to national committees and agencies.


Ready, set, GROW! Join us in Washington, DC March 9-12 for the ultimate teen summit—Ignite by 4-H. Don’t wait! Registration closes Feb 10th. Reserve your spot at Ignite by 4-H today!

There will be an in-person AND virtual option for National Conference this year! Either way, your participation will be meaningful and memorable. Don't miss this opportunity!

Weekly Updates 12/19/22 - 12/25/22

Join the State Leadership Conference Planning Team
Deadline for SLC Planning Team applications is January 30, 2023

2023 4-H Youth Summits!
Only a few days left to order a Youth Summit 2023 t-shirt! Dec. 20 is the last day to order a t-shirt. Register NOW so you can order your Youth Summit shirt!




Registration for The True Leaders in Equity Institute will open in January 2023. Check 4-H.org for details then!