Purdue Extension Delaware County 4-H

03/31/2026

Delaware County Purdue Extension Office will be closed Friday, April 3rd, 2026 in observance of Good Friday.
Have a Good Day!

03/27/2026

•March 31 — Beef Meeting, 6:30 PM, Heartland Hall North

April

•April 12 — Junior Leader Meeting (time TBD)
•April 13 — Country Clovers Meeting, 7:00 PM, Gaston Lions Club
•April 13 — Sheep Meeting, 6:00 PM, Community Room
•April 14 — Sewing Meeting, 6:00 PM, Heartland Hall North (All sewing projects)
•April 14 — Rabbit Meeting, 6:00 PM, Memorial Building (Rabbits welcome for tattooing)
•April 14 — 4‑H Council Meeting, 5:30 PM, Heartland Hall Meeting Room
•April 15 — Yorktown 4‑H Club Meeting, 'Community Spotlight', 6:30 PM, YMS Cafeteria
•April 20 — Delaware County YQCA, 6:00 PM, Heartland Hall North
•April 24 — Sheep and Goat Weigh‑In, 6:00–8:00 PM, Goat/Sheep Barn
•April 25 — Beef Weigh‑In/Tagging, 8:00–11:00 AM, Sheep Barn, Delaware CountyFairgrounds (Make‑up: May 2)
•April 27 — Mini Meeting, 6:00 PM, Heartland Hall North
•April 27 — Horse & Pony Unmounted Meeting, 7:00 PM, Heartland Hall Center
•April 27 –- 4H Photography Project @ Heartland Hall Meeting Room 6:00-7:00PM

May

• May 3 — Junior Leader Meeting (time TBD)
• May 5 — Delaware County YQCA, 6:00 PM, Bethel Church, 12110 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN
• May 5 — Sewing Meeting, 6:00 PM, Pizza Hut (North Wheeling)
• May 12 — 4‑H Council Meeting, 5:30 PM, Heartland Hall Meeting Room
• May 18 — Poultry Meeting, 6:00 PM, Heartland Hall North
• May 18 –- 4H Photography Project @ Heartland Hall Meeting Room 6:00-7:00PM
• May 26 — Horse & Pony Halter/Showmanship Workshop, 6:00–7:30 PM, Horse Arena

June

• June 1 — Delaware County YQCA, 6:00 PM, Heartland Hall North
• June 2 — Sheep Meeting, 6:00 PM, Heartland Hall North
• June 6 — Horse & Pony Mounted Workshop, 1:00–2:30 PM, Horse Arena • June 6 –- Poultry Blood Testing in Sheep Barn 9:00-11:00am
• June 8 — Country Clovers Meeting, 7:00 PM, Gaston Lions Club
• June 9 — Rabbit Meeting, 6:00 PM, Shelter House behind Poultry Building (Rabbits welcome for tattooing)
• June 9 — 4‑H Council Meeting, 5:30 PM, Heartland Hall Meeting Room
• June 14 — Junior Leader Meeting (time TBD)
• June 14 — Horse & Pony Mounted Workshop, 3:00–4:30 PM, Horse Arena
• June 17 — Yorktown 4‑H Club Meeting, 'Family Fun Night', 6:30 PM, Eller’s Farm • June 20 –- Poultry Blood Testing in Sheep Barn 9:00-11:00am
• June 22 — Mini Meeting, 6:00 PM, Heartland Hall North
• June 23 — Sewing Meeting, 6:00 PM, Heartland Hall North (All sewing projects)
• June 27 — Horse & Pony Blue Denim Fun Day, 9:00 AM, Horse Arena
• June 29 — Poultry Meeting, 6:00 PM, Heartland Hall North
• June 29 –- 4H Photography Project @ Heartland Hall Meeting Room 6:00-7:00PM
• June 30 — Goat Meeting, 6:00 PM, Goat Barn

July

• July 7 — 4‑H Council Meeting, 5:30 PM, Heartland Hall Meeting Room
• July 7 — Beef Meeting, 6:30 PM, Community Building
• July 7 — Horse & Pony Color Guard Practice, 6:00–7:30 PM, Horse Arena
• July 9 — Horse & Pony Cookout / Grounds Clean Up, 5:00 PM, Horse Arena
• July 11 — Fairgrounds Set‑Up for 4‑H Fair
• July 11 — Delaware County Fair Horse & Pony Show

4‑H Dog Project Obedience Training Workshops

Training workshops begin Tuesday, March 3 and run through July 6.
4H Dog Show – July 16th
Location: Roo’s Holistic Pet Supplies, 3333 N Everbrook Ln, Muncie, IN 47304.

Workshop Schedule

• Mini 4‑H Members (Grades K–2): 5:30–6:00 PM
• Traditional 4‑H Members (Grades 3–12): 6:10–6:45 PM
Items to Bring
• 6‑foot leather, fabric, or biothane non‑retractable leash
• Regular dog collar
• 1 cup of soft, pea‑sized treats
• Treat pouch or small container
• Clicker (optional)

Contact Information
Brenda Grice — (765) 730‑1774 — [email protected]
Sarah or Dottie Kreps — (765) 289‑0542 — [email protected]

4‑H Shooting Sports Project Workshops

• May 1 — 5:30–7:30 PM
• May 6 — 5:30–7:30 PM
• May 7 — 5:30–7:30 PM
• May 9 — 9:00–11:30 AM
• May 13 — 5:30–7:30 PM
• May 14 — 5:30–7:30 PM
• May 16 — 9:00–11:30 AM

03/23/2026

Hello All,

The 4-H Photography Project will meet on April 27, May 18, and June 29 all at 6 p.m.in the Heartland Hall Meeting Room.

If you have any questions, please contact your project leader Debra Carpenter at [email protected] or (765) 702-5397.

03/12/2026

03/10/2026

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03/06/2026

Reminder:

March 9 – Poultry Meeting, Heartland Hall, 6 p.m.

For additional information for the 4-H Poultry Project, please contact:
Betsy Ison - [email protected] or 765-716-6026
Tom Ison - [email protected] or 765-618-3052
Macy Norman - [email protected] or 765-716-1897

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03/03/2026

Upcoming 4-H Meeting Dates and Times

March 3 - Sewing Meeting, North Hall– Heartland Hall – 6 p.m., All Sewing projects
March 4 – Yorktown 4-H Club Meeting – “Election of Officers” 6:30 p.m., Yorktown Middle School Cafeteria.
March 8 – Junior Leader Meeting (time and date) – Election of Officers
March 9 – Poultry Meeting, Heartland Hall, 6 p.m.
March 9 - Country Clovers, 7 p.m., Gaston Lions Club
March 10 -4-H Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Heartland Hall Meeting Room
March 31 – Beef Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in Heartland Hall, North
April 12 - Junior Leader Meeting (time and date)
April 13 - Country Clovers, 7 p.m., Gaston Lions Club
April 13 - Sheep Meeting, Community Room, 6pm
April 14 – 6 p.m. Sewing, North Hall– Heartland Hall – 6 p.m., All Sewing projects
April 14 – 6 p.m. – Rabbit Meeting, Memorial Building. Rabbits are welcomed to join us at both meetings for tattooing.
April 14 - 4-H Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Heartland Hall Meeting Room
April 15 - Yorktown 4-H Club Meeting - "Community Spotlight" - 6:30 pm YMS Cafeteria

April 20 - Delaware County YQCA - 6 p.m. Heartland Hall, North
April 24 – Sheep and goat weigh-in from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Goat/Sheep Barn
April 25 – Beef Weigh-In/Tagging, 8-11 a.m., Delaware County Fairgrounds (May 2 – Make up day)
April 27 – Mini Meeting – 6 p.m., Heartland Hall, North
May 3 - Junior Leader Meeting (time and date)
May 5 – Delaware County YQCA- 6 p.m. Bethel Church, 12110 W Bethel, Muncie IN 47304
May 5 – Sewing Meeting - Pizza Hut – North Wheeling, 6 p.m. all sewing projects
May 12 - 4-H Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Heartland Hall Meeting Room
May 18 - Poultry Meeting, Heartland Hall, 6 p.m.
June 1 - Delaware County YQCA - 6 p.m. Heartland Hall, North
June 2 – Sheep Meeting, 6 p.m., Heartland Hall
June 8 - Country Clovers, 7 p.m., Gaston Lions Club
June 9 – 6 p.m. Rabbit Meeting, Meet at Shelter house behind Poultry Building. Rabbits are welcomed to join us at both meetings for tattooing.
June 9 - 4-H Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Heartland Hall Meeting Room
June 14 - Junior Leader Meeting (time and date)
June 17 - Yorktown 4-H Club Meeting - "Family Fun Night" - 6:30pm Eller's Farm, 701 N Co Rd 725 W, Yorktown, IN 47396

June 22 - Mini Meeting – 6 p.m., Heartland Hall, North
June 23 – Sewing Meeting, North Hall– Heartland Hall 6 p.m., All Sewing projects
June 29 - Poultry Meeting, Heartland Hall, 6 p.m.
June 30 – Goat meeting, 6 p.m. in the goat barn
July 7 –4-H Council Meeting, 5:30 pm, Heartland Hall Meeting Room
July 7 – Beef Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in Community Building
July 11 – Fairgrounds set up for 4-H Fair
August 4 or 18 – 4-H Council - let Marsha know which of these dates would work best
September 8 - 4-H Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Heartland Hall Meeting Room
October 6 - 4-H Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Heartland Hall Meeting Room
November 10 - 4-H Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Heartland Hall Meeting Room
4-H Dog Project Obedience Training Workshops
The 4-H Dog Project Obedience Training Workshops will begin on Tuesday, March 3rd, and will run through July 6th. The location is Roo’s Holistic Pet Supplies, 3333 N. Everbrook Ln, Muncie IN 47304.
The 4-H Dog Obedience Show will be held on July 16th at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
Workshop Schedule
• Mini 4-H Members (Grades K–2): 5:30 – 6:00 PM
• Traditional 4-H Members (Grades 3–12): 6:10 – 6:45 PM
We will begin working with dogs on March 3rd and will review project details with members at that time.
Items to Bring
• 6-foot leather, fabric, or biothane non-retractable leash
• Regular dog collar (to be worn by the dog)
• 1 cup of soft, pea-sized treats
• Treat pouch or small container for treats
• Clicker (optional; not required)
Please direct any Dog Obedience questions to:
Brenda Grice - (765) 730-1774 or [email protected]
Sarah or Dottie Kreps - (765) 289-0542 or [email protected]

Horse & Pony

Monday, April 27th – Unmounted Meeting – 7:00 PM – Heartland Hall
Tuesday, May 26th – Halter/Showmanship Workshop – 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Horse Arena
Saturday, June 6th – Mounted Workshop – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Horse Arena
Sunday, June 14th – Mounted Workshop – 3:00-4:30 PM – Horse arena
Saturday, June 27th – Blue Denim Fun Day – 9:00 AM – Horse Arena
Tuesday, July 7th – Color Guard practice – 6:00-7:30 – Horse Arena
Thursday, July 9th – Cookout / Grounds Clean Up – 5:00 PM – Horse Arena
Saturday, July 11th – Delaware County Fair Horse and Pony Show

Below are schedule workshops for the 4-H Shooting Sports Project:
May 1st 5:30pm-7:30pm
May 6th 5:30pm-7:30pm
May 7th 5:30pm-7:30pm
May 9th 9:00am- 11:30am
May 13th 5:30pm-7:30pm
May 14th 5:30pm-7:30pm
May 16th 9:00am- 11:30am

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03/02/2026

Please see below 4-H Beef Project meeting dates and times.

March 31 at 6:30 pm, Heartland Hall-North

April 25 - Beef Weigh-In/Tagging, 8-11 a.m, Delaware County Fairgrounds (May 2, Make-Up day)

July 7 at 6:30 pm Community Building

If you need additional 4-H Beef Project information, please contact:

Ashton Licht, [email protected], 765-729-6037

Adrienne Fisher, [email protected], (317) 512-1853

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02/26/2026

June 30 – Goat meeting, 6 p.m. in the goat barn.

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02/25/2026

UPDATED...

4-H Sheep Project Meeting Dates:

April 13– Sheep Meeting, 6 p.m. Community Room
April 24 – Sheep and goat weigh-in from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Goat/Sheep Barn
June 2 – Sheep Meeting, 6 p.m., Heartland Hall

If you have any questions regardiing the Sheep Project, please contact:

Andrew Eller at [email protected] or 765-465-0488

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