Upcoming Events

April 2021

Michigan 4-H State Award Applications

  • April 1 - Deadline to submit State Award Applications for group, senior and junior. 

Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence Award Essays

  • April 1 - Deadline to submit Essays
    • Who: 4-H Youth ages 11 & 12 years old 
    • Submissions can be made by emailing Kelly Stelter, 4-H Program Coordinator at grandtke@msu.edu or dropping off at the Berrien County MSU Extension Office. 

Michigan 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest 

  • April 1, 2021 - Deadline for submissions

JOANN FABRICS & 4-H: Take Home Activity Day

  • April 3, 2021 - ALL DAY 
    • Location: JOANN Fabrics - Benton Harbor, MI 49022
    • Free and open to youth of any age as supplies last
    • Youth will receive a pick up bag of supplies on location that includes a craft aimed at being a starter project as well as coupons. 

Avoiding Money Mishaps 

  • Did you know that 10% of youth under the age of 18 have had their identity stolen? Teens, learn how to protect yourself and your finances. Find out ways to avoid financial scams and common pitfalls by attending an upcoming webinar in April. 
  • April 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., April 13 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. EST., April 21 at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. EST, or April 29 at 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. EST  
  • Register online at:  https://www.canr.msu.edu/4-h-money-smarts/show-your-money-smarts-contest 

4-H Exploration Kits

Berrien County MSU Extension Office Closed 

  • April 6 - 10, 2021 

4-H Horse Leaders Meeting

  • April 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
    • Location: TBD

Exploring with Scientists Series 

  • Exploring with Scientists, an online series, connects upper elementary and middle school students with graduate students conducting ecological research at the Station. Each of the three programs, which will be held on Zoom, will focus on a certain type of animal or insect and touch on how scientists collect data in the field. Participants will be able to submit questions related to natural history, research and science careers.
    • April 8: How do some frogs avoid extinction? With Kyle Jaynes
    • April 22: Do birds avoid noisy habitats? With Elizeth Cinto-Mejía
    • May 6: Where do moths carry pollen? With Alice Puchalsky
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 
  • Location: Via Zoom - Link will be sent with confirmation of registration
  • Open to youth ages 5 - 19 years
  • Register online at: https://birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu/events/exploring-with-scientists-how-do-some-frogs-avoid-extinction-online/ 

Community Service GooseChase Challenge 

Mystery at the Zoo Virtual Clue 

Michigan 4-H Virtual Horse Judging Contest

Michigan 4-H Virtual Hippology Contest 

Michigan 4-H Ride Across the State Challenge 

Michigan 4-H Walk Across the State Challenge

  • April 14 - May 31, 2021 
    • Based on the collective miles traveled by all participants, event organizers will track the virtual progress as we travel across the state of Michigan. Michigan geography, history and fun facts will then be shared with participants via email and social media weekly. Top placing individuals and teams will be recognized. All participants will receive a participation certificate at the end of the challenge no matter the accrued mileage or participation level. 
    • For more information and to register go to: https://events.anr.msu.edu/MI4HDogWalkAcrossOurState/

4-H Coding Weekend

  • April 10, 11, and May 22 & 23, 2021 
    • Location: Via Zoom 
    • Open to youth in grades 9 - 12th 
    • Cost: $150.00 includes tech support and program fees. **Limited number of county scholarships in the amount of $100.00 to go towards the registration cost are available to Berrien County 4-H’ers. Members must be registered in 4-H Online 2.0 to receive scholarship. To inquire/request contact the Berrien County MSU Extension Office.**

    • For more information and to register go to: https://events.anr.msu.edu/4HCodingWeekendWorkshop/

4-H Jedi Training 

  • Do you have what it takes to be a Jedi? Explore the skills of the Jedi through mindfulness, physical activity, and a variety of at home challenges
  • April 12 - May 10, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. EST 
  • Location: Via Zoom 
  • Who: Open to youth ages 7 and Up. 
  • Register online at: https://forms.gle/fakJTvCQUq8geb7q7 

Volunteer Training Toolkit: Parli Pro 

4-H Embryology SPIN Club 

  • Join now and help grow baby chicks during the new 4-H Embryology SPIN Club! The Club has its own incubator and participants will be watching chicks hatch virtually! A FREE learning kit will be mailed directly to participants and is packed full of eggs-tremely fun supplies for club activities will be mailed to each participant. During the 4-H Embryology SPIN Club, we’ll explore parts of a chicken egg, incubator set up, incubation days 1-21 (daily chick development, candling, the hatch!), after the hatch, and chick handling.   
  • April 13 - May 18, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST (On Tuesdays) 
  • Location: Via Zoom - link will be sent in confirmation upon registration submission 
  • Register online by April 11, 2021 at https://events.anr.msu.edu/Embryology4hspinclub/

4-H In the Kitchen - Fortune Cookies 

  • This time, we’re going to use food to predict the future…in a sense.  Participants are going to learn how to craft their very own homemade fortune cookies as well as dispel a few of the myths surrounding the little treat that everyone gets when they visit a Chinese restaurant.
  • April 17, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
  • Location: via Zoom 
  • Register online at: https://events.anr.msu.edu/FortuneCookies/

Show Your Money Smarts Contest

  • Do you want to learn how to avoid financial pitfalls and have an opportunity to win $1000 toward your post-secondary education or up to $250 cash? In this third annual Show Your Money Smarts Contest, Michigan youth age 14-19 will compete in this on-line quiz challenge taking place in April.
  • April 23, 2021 - Deadline to sign up 
  •  Contest details can be found: https://www.canr.msu.edu/4-h-money-smarts/show-your-money-smarts-contest.

The 4-H Poetry Pack

  • Participants will get to learn all about the various forms of poetry and learn how to apply those skills to their own works of poetic art. 
  • April 24, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST 
  • Location: Via Zoom - link will be sent with confirmation upon registering 
  • Register online at: https://events.anr.msu.edu/PoetryPack/

55th Annual Berrien County 4-H Leaders Association, Inc. Meeting 

  • April 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. 
    • Location: Via Zoom 
    • Who: Open to Berrien County 4-H Leaders, Volunteers and Teen Leaders
    • Pre-registration is required to receive the zoom link. Register online through 4-H Online  at: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in 

4-H Leaders Council Meeting

  • April 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
    • Location: Tentatively Via Zoom 

 4-H Volunteer Compliance

  • April 26, 2021 by 5:00 p.m. Deadline for Annual Compliance Completion 
    • For questions or assistance please contact the Berrien County MSU Extension Office at 269.927.5674

Financial Realty Fair

  • Join us on April 28th at 4:00 pm for a real-life simulation activity that will challenge teens to see if they can live within their means on an income of someone just starting out in their career. This interactive financial program is open to high school students or young adults living at home. Throughout the program, there will be many temptations for additional spending, and students must learn to balance their wants and needs to live on their own. Participants will gain budgeting skills as they pay for their housing, utilities, transportation, clothing, food, entertainment and more.
  • Please register at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/reality-fair

 

 

May 2021

4-H Countywide Project - Backyard Birdhouse 

  • May 2, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. EST 
  • Who: Open to youth ages 5 - 7 years old as of January 1 & 4-H Cloverbuds 
    • Adult Assistance is required 
  • Cost: Free
  • Instructor led Zoom - Link will be sent with the registration confirmation 
  • Supplies will be included via a kit for delivery or pick-up
  • Register online through 4-H Online 2.0 in the events section at: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in 

4-H Horse Leaders Meeting

  • May 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
    • TBD

4-H Exploration Kits 

Small Animal Workshop 

  • Want to know more about your animal project? Goats, Poultry, Rabbits and Animal Health will be covered!
  • May 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. EST
  • Online via Zoom - Link will be sent with confirmation of registration 
  • Open to youth ages 5 - 19 years & 4-H Leaders/Parents 
  • Cost: Free
  • Register online at: https://events.anr.msu.edu/SmallAnimalOnlineWorkshop/

World Food Prize - Michigan Youth Institute 

4-H Leaders Council Meeting

  • May 24, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
    • TBD

Caps 4 Benches Last Day to Drop Off 

  • May 30, 2021 by 5:00 p.m. 
    • Last day to drop off caps and lids to be eligible for club & county program. 

Berrien County MSU Extension Office Closed

  • May 31, 2021 - HOLIDAY

Benches for Caps Community Service Project - DROP OFF DEADLINE

  • May 30, 2021 by 5:00 p.m. 
    • Location: Berrien County MSU Extension Office - Benton Harbor, MI 49022

 

June 2021

NEW Member Enrollment Deadline

4-H Horse Leaders Meeting

  • June 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
    • TBD

Benches for Caps Community Service Project - SORTING & WEIGHING DAY

  • June 20, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
    • Location: Berrien County MSU Extension Office - Benton Harbor, MI 49022

4-H Exploration Days 

  • June 21 - 23, 2021 
    • Virtually via Zoom 
    • For more information and to register go to: COMING SOON 

4-H Leaders Council Meeting

  • June 28, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
    • Location: Berrien County MSU Extension Office - Benton Harbor, MI 49022

 

July 2021

Berrien County MSU Extension Office Closed

  • July 5, 2021 -  HOLIDAY

4-H Horse Leaders Meeting

  • July 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
    • Location: Berrien County Youth Fair - Youth Memorial Building - Berrien Springs, MI 

4-H Leaders Council Meeting 

  • July 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
    • Location: Berrien County MSU Extension Office - Benton Harbor, MI 49022

 

August 2021

4-H Horse Leaders Meeting

  • August 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
    • Location: Berrien County Youth Fair - Youth Memorial Building - Berrien Springs, MI 

BCYF - Kid's Activity Day 

  • August 17, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
    • Location: Berrien County Youth Fair - Ag Expo Building

BCYF - Healthy Living Activity Day

  • August 18, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
    • Location: Berrien County Youth Fair - Ag Expo Building

4-H Leaders Council Meeting

  • August 23, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
    • Location: Berrien County MSU Extension Office - Benton Harbor, MI 49022

 

September 2021

4-H Horse Leaders Meeting

  • September 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
    • Location: Berrien County Youth Fair - Youth Memorial Building - Berrien Springs, MI 

Berrien County MSU Extension Office Closed

  • September 6, 2021 - HOLIDAY

Annual Fall Leader Update Training

Annual Fall Leader Update Training

  • September 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. & September 22, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. 

4-H Leaders Council Meeting

  • September 27, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
    • Location: Berrien County MSU Extension Office - Benton Harbor, MI 49022

 

Berrien County 4-H