06/10/2026
Only a few days left to register for our first 4-H Summer Skills Program! Listed below are the available workshops for our first day. Contact the Extension Office with any questions.
June 15th Workshops:
*Free bike drawing for program attendees who don't own a bike (drawing and registration at event), provided by a grant from the Bitterroot Children's Museum. Free bike helmets provided by Ravalli County Public Health & Bitterroot Health.
-Basic Bicycle Maintenance: Bring your bike (some bikes will be available, please indicate on registration if you will need one) to learn what you need to do to keep your bike rolling! After our snack there will be a bike ride to the bike park (helmet required). Taught by Buck Acosta, owner of the BMX Bike Shop and member of the Elks Club.
-Charcuterie Creations: In this hands-on workshop, participants will use a variety of meats, chesses, fruits, and accompaniments to create a charcuterie board. Participants will gain valuable skills in menu planning, food safety, and budgeting. Creations will be shared and enjoyed for our mid-afternoon program snack! Taught by Sophie Kolb, 4-H & Youth Development Extension Agent.
-Pot Your Own Cactus: Select from the succulents of zebra cactus, cobweb cactus, burro's tail, Tokyo sun stone crop and other fun plants to create and watch your plants grow. Hear a story which explores how animals and plants serve as mirrors to humanity through their eyes. Taught by Kielian DeWitt, Environmental Scientist, and author & illustrator of the children's book A Tale of Tails Well Told.
-Basic Car Maintenance and View Bitterroot Hot Rods: Taught by Jeff Nichols and Nick Nichols, former owner of Hamilton Automotive.
