Monmouth County 4-H

12/22/2022

Join the NJ 4-H team for the World Food Prize NJ Youth Institute. It's a great opportunity for youth in grades 9-12 who are interested in exploring topics in food security! Work with a team to learn about food security issues locally and around the world, work with a mentor to write a research paper about a country and topic of your choice and present your research at the World Food Prize NJ Youth Institute held on March 3rd at Rutgers University (New Brunswick campus).

The team will meet virtually on Thursdays from 7-8pm. Sessions are recorded so attendance at all 5 sessions isn't necessary. However, attendance at the March 3rd event is mandatory. Learn more about the event at Rutgers here:
https://www.worldfoodprize.org/en/youth_programs/global_youth_institute/new_jersey/

12/01/2022

Breakfast with Santa this weekend!

11/30/2022

This past weekend was the 101st 4-H National Congress youth leadership conference. Held in Atlanta, Georgia, nearly 800 4-H youth from all over the United States attended.

New Jersey 4-H was represented by 13 outstanding 4-H'ers who, in addition to attending workshops and presentations, also undertook community service projects throughout Atlanta.

Monmouth County 4-H was very well represented! Monmouth 4-H'ers Rose and Suchit attended, and our own 4-H Agent Matt was a chaperone and presenter.

For more information about National 4-H Congress, go to: https://national4-hcongress.com/

If you know of a 4-H youth member who might be interested in attending the 2023 4-H National Congress, reach out to your friends at the Monmouth 4-H office!

11/16/2022

Baird Homestead Tea

Club members prepared 13 dishes in a commercial kitchen to serve November 6 at the Homestead Barn. Funds raised will go to Baird Homestead projects such as the repair and raising of the windmill mid-November and the restoration of the adjacent greenhouse as an educational energy efficient research center.

11/14/2022

Breakfast with Santa!

11/14/2022

4-Hers in grades 4th through 12th want to improve your photography skills? Check out this opportunity!

11/10/2022

This past weekend was the Eastern National Round Up, and 4-H members from NJ (and our own Monmouth County!) were selected to participate. As 4-H Leader Alison Paolello shared, "The kids did great at Round Up finishing 6th!"

The Horse Bowl Top 10 Teams were:
1 North Carolina
2 New York
3 Kentucky
4 Maryland
5 Massachusetts
6 New Jersey
7 Minnesota
8 Vermont
9 Tennessee
10 Illinois

Jacqueline T, Jordan P, Anthony P (all from Monmouth County), and Samantha I (from Atlantic County) made up the New Jersey team.

Courtney Beidelman (also from Atlantic County) was the coach.

The other people are Evelyn B (presentation) and Edward “Alex” M (public speaking) who where representing New Jersey also but from different counties.

Alex was first place and Jordan was second at states for presentations.

Great work to ALL these 4-H'ers on a job VERY well done!!!

11/09/2022

Don't miss out! Register today!!

11/04/2022

Bridge to 4-H Virtual Club - For youth in grades 6 & up

"Bridge to 4-H" began two years ago as a way for youth to continue to get a 4-H experience during pandemic lockdown and grew into a special community of youth in grades 6 & up looking for leadership, healthy living, and life skills programming. Join for one hour a month of interactive Zoom lessons and games! This year's topics include Environmental Science as well as Biological Science, leadership, arts, games and more!

Meetings are 7-8 p.m., virtually:
Nov 10, 2022
Dec 15, 2022
Jan 19, 2023
Feb 16, 2023

Register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/ins94rbb

11/04/2022

Sounds like fun!!

Rescheduled! Join us for a fun program on rabbits! This is open to all NJ 4-H Members.

RCE New Jersey 4-H

11/01/2022

The 4-H STEM Challenge is officially underway!

Hey Monmouth County 4-H!! Are YOU interested in having the 2022 4-H STEM Challenge be a part of one of your upcoming 4-H Club meetings? If so, let Matt or Virginia at the office know - they would love to come out and go through the kit with you and your members!!

The 15th annual 4-H STEM Challenge is officially underway, providing hands-on learning opportunities for kids across the country. This year’s theme focuses on ocean exploration, marine science, and the impact of climate change.

10/31/2022

On Saturday morning at the Monmouth Ag. Building, 4-H'ers Grace (from Ocean County) and Rose (from right here in Monmouth County) taught lessons they learned during the virtual 4-H TRAIL program to members of the 4-H Kindness Club.

Grace and Rose are participants in 4-H TRAIL. Along with other members in this virtual STEP club, they met virtually every other Sunday, November 2021 - May 2022 with youth from Russia where all participants learned about environmental issues, and ways they could teach what they learned to others.

Thank you Grace and Rose (and 4-H Kindness Club!!) for such an outstanding program on Saturday!!

10/28/2022

Baird Homestead 4-H Club invites you to their four-course Farm to Table Tea on November 6.

10/26/2022

Which one do YOU think is the scariest?!

10/19/2022

On Saturday, October 15, nearly forty educators from New Jersey and New York attended the 2022 4-H STEM Challenge workshop at the NYC Aquarium.

Monmouth County 4-H had strong representation! In addition to educators/teachers from Monmouth, our own 4-H Agent Matt Newman was a presenter and Monmouth 4-H Program Associate Virginia Krzyzanowski was a participant!

For more information about the STEM Challenge either feel free to reach out to either Matt or Virginia, or go to: https://4-h.org/parents/4-h-stem-challenge/


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10/19/2022

Monmouth County 4-H was represented at the 2022 4-H STEM Challenge Training that took place this weekend! Not only was our own County Agent Matt Newman one of the facilitators, our 4-H Program Associate Virginia Krzyzanowski was one of the participants!

If you or your club are interested in having Matt or Virginia attend a club meeting to go through the 4-H STEM Challenge activities with your club, reach out to your friendly neighborhood Monmouth Extension Office and they will see what they can do!!

10/19/2022

On October 15, Tails and Trails 4-H Club was on hand to participate in Thompson Park Day!

As 4-H Club Leader Stephanie Paden put it, it was one of those, “I’m so happy we’re able to do this” moments!

Stephanie added that the 4-H'ers all did an incredible job.

Stephanie also added, "4-H family is good for the soul."

Thank you Stephanie and Tails and Trails!!

10/18/2022

4-H Environmental Ambassadors Sophia and Bella took the lead teaching youth about Rutgers' underwater gliders and the important data collected to better understand and protect our ocean.

10/18/2022

Special thanks to World VW for sponsoring the 4-H Explorers of the Deep activities at BB&B.

10/18/2022

Manny and Grandpop Dennis having fun with a shark bite snapshot at the 4-H Explorers of the Deep activity stations at the Master Gardener's Bug, Birds, and Beyond Day.

10/05/2022

Another chance!!!

Come enjoy a free football night with the Scarlet Knights Friday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. Check out the new boardwalk with tons of free activities for the whole family!

The Boardwalk opens at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets will be delivered online Thursday (10/6) by midnight.

If you have any questions please email Yhan Limongi at [email protected]

10/04/2022

The town of Freehold currently has 12 horse sculptures on display and one of them was designed and painted by 4-H Stars and Strides member, Marguerite H! The Borough of Freehold planned the Half Mile of Horses Art Walk to beautify the town, remind everyone of the long history of horses and harness racing associated with Freehold and to encourage people to enjoy the artwork and vote for their favorite. Marguerite’s design was chosen from an open design competition and she is honored to be a part of the Art Walk.

10/03/2022

We are saddened today to hear that Bill "Billy" Potter passed away this weekend. A former 4-H Member, 4-H Volunteer, 4-H Leader, and 4-H parent/grandparent, Bill did it all!

Bill was as thoughtful as he was kind, and could always be counted on to tell a good story or share some sage advice. He will be missed.

All our thoughts are with the Levens/Potter family.

09/28/2022

Have YOU checked out the 2022 4-H STEM Challenge? Not only was it developed right here in New Jersey, but, our own Monmouth County 4-H Agent Matthew Newman was on the design team! At the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County Ag & Master Gardeners Birds Bugs and Beyond event taking place October 8, 2022 at the Monmouth Ag. Building, there will be an opportunity for youth and parents to see first hand what the kit looks like!

We were happy to work work with RU COOL, Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, and the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences - DMCS to bring a training of the Rutgers University 4-H to 4-H county agents throughout NJ last week. Pictured are just some of the authors, science advisors and contributors behind the challenge. (From left to right: Josh Kohut Ph.D, Center for Ocean Observing Leadership, Rutgers University; Janice McDonnell, STEM Agent, Department of 4-H Youth Development; Alesha Vega, Educator and Community Engagement Coordinator, Department of Marine & Coastal Sciences; Marissa Staffen, Rutgers 4-H of Essex/Hudson County 4-H Agent, Department of 4-H Youth Development; Matthew Newman, Monmouth County 4-H Agent, Department of 4-H Youth Development)

To learn more about the and to register for the OCT. 15th PD Workshop for Educators at the New York Aquarium, PLEASE VISIT: https://4hset.rutgers.edu/

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09/26/2022

Dungeons and Dragons enjoyed their first meeting of the new 4-H year!

09/22/2022

Monmouth 4-H was front and center yesterday in New Jersey 4-H!! The New Jersey Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NJAE4-HYPD) held their annual recognition celebration at the new Winter Run 4-H Activity Center.

As was shared yesterday, it was at the NJAE4-HYPD celebration that Monmouth 4-H volunteer Jane Sims was recognized as 4-H volunteer of the year.

Additionally, Monmouth 4-H volunteer Mark Farrell delivered a stirring inspirational speech that resonated with all those gathered!
And, not to be outdone, Monmouth 4-H volunteer Herb Leven catered the event!

It was a wonderful day to showcase just how active the Monmouth County 4-H program is, and how dedicated our volunteers are!

09/21/2022

Today, the New Jersey Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NJAE4-HYDP) held their annual awards banquet. (Right here in Monmouth County at our new Winter Run 4-H Activity Center!!)

At today's awards reception, our own Monmouth 4-H Volunteer Jane Sims was recognized as the volunteer of the year!!

Please join us in the Monmouth 4-H office in congratulating Jane on this achievement! We're so proud of you, Jane and all you do for all our 4-H youth!!!

09/19/2022

Any plans this coming Saturday? Why not take in some football?!

In addition to football, there are plenty of activities ahead of time for kids, including their new “Boardwalk” area outside the stadium. A ton of fun free games to take part in. The Boardwalk opens at 3PM.

For more information, go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044daaa629abf85-4hfootball

If you have any questions please email Yhan Limongi at [email protected]

09/06/2022

Monmouth County 4-H Members Jordan & Anthony Paolello and Jaqueline Tanzi qualified to represent New Jersey at the Eastern National 4-H Roundup at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center -Louisville, KY on November 4-6, 2022. To raise money for their trip Jordan & Anthony’s father volunteered to create words made from used horseshoes for $12 a letter.

You can email Alison Paolello at [email protected] for more information and to order yours.

Please place your order by October 7.

09/06/2022

Have YOU registered your Cloverbud for the upcoming 4-H Cloverbud Day taking place on October 2nd? Come join the 4-H fun at Bullock Farms for a day of fun and learning!

09/01/2022

Come join the 4-H fun at the beautiful Bullock Farm!

09/01/2022

Come join the 4-H fun at the beautiful Bullock Farm!

08/25/2022

From our Master Gardener friends!

08/24/2022

Photos from Monmouth County 4-H's post

08/24/2022

This past weekend, our club Hearts and Horseshoes attended the 2022 NJ 4-H State Championship Horse Show and wow did they have a great time!

Club leader Renee gave told us all about the event and could not say enough wonderful things. Not only was it amazing to be back in person and be able to see all their friends from other counties, but to see everyone pitch in and help the whole weekend was something else!

"Don't get me wrong I love the pretty ribbons and seeing the kids achieve but for me....my favorite part of states...THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE!"

We are so proud of everyone who participated in the event!

08/03/2022

Photos from Monmouth County 4-H's post

08/03/2022

The 2022 National 4-H STEM Challenge was not only lead by Rutgers 4-H, some of it was created right here in Monmouth County! Our own County 4-H Agent Matt Newman served on the leadership team of the 2022 STEM Challenge!

08/01/2022

There are a lot of pictures to share from last week, but, to get us started, here is an especially special one.

Pictured here is the Potter-Levens family. There are three generations of Monmouth 4-H'ers represented in this picture!

Thank you Potters and Levens for all you've done over the decades for Monmouth 4-H!!!

07/22/2022

Monmouth 4-H's "It's Not Fair!" virtual event

Tonight is Monmouth 4-H's barn pull out/fair set up! We hope to see everyone there at the East Freehold Showgrounds in about an hour.

And, when you get back, reflect on this.., two years ago today, Monmouth 4-H held its first ever (and hopefully ONLY) virtual fair!

To relive the memories (after barn pull out/fair set up, of course), go to: https://youtu.be/ZUb3k9xbSQ4

Because of the global pandemic, there were no county fairs in New Jersey. However, Monmouth 4-H faculty and staff wanted to provide the 4-H youth of Monmout...