ISU Extension and Outreach/4-H Tama County

06/15/2026

📍 Big week alert! Where will Tama County 4-H be?!
This week is PACKED with excitement (and an important reminder 👀) 💚🍀
✨ Don’t miss:
🚨 FAIR ENTRIES DUE!!! (mark those calendars!)
🧱 K-3 Lego Camp
🎭 Pied Piper
🎣 Hooked on Fishing
🏫 Haven Schoolhouse Day Camp
☀️ STC Summer School
🎯 Whether you’re building, fishing, learning, or preparing for fair—you’re part of something BIG!
⏰ Don’t forget those fair entries!

06/14/2026

🚀🌕 Ready to blast off into space science?
At Mission Moon, campers will design, build, test, and problem‑solve through exciting, NASA‑inspired STEM challenges!

📅 June 29 | 10 AM–4 PM | Central Iowa Fairgrounds
Grades: 4–8 | Cost: $40 (financial assistance available through your county)

06/14/2026

🚨 1 DAY LEFT! 🚨
This is your final reminder—get ALL your entries in now!
✔ Livestock
✔ Static exhibits
✔ Everyone in the family
👉 https://tamacountyfair.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/22794

If you have any questions regarding Fair Entry, please contact the Tama County Extension and Outreach Office at 641-484-2703. We will be happy to help in any way we can. It is important that you read all instructions and sections.

06/14/2026

Not all strawberries are created equal. Learn the key differences between June-bearing, everbearing, and day-neutral types and discover which type will give you the harvest and maintenance level you want.

June-bearing, everbearing, and day-neutral strawberries differ in harvest timing, yield, and care. Read on to help you choose the best fit for your needs.

06/13/2026

What is the difference between a trellis, an arbor, and a pergola?

While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they are distinctly different garden features. A trellis is a two-dimensional, vertical support for plants. Arbors are small freestanding archways that can support vining plants and serve as a decorative garden element or gateway. A pergola is a large open air structure used for shade or to create an outdoor room or seating space. The one thing they all have in common is they are great structures for growing vines. Find a great vine for your yard in this article: Perennial Vines for Iowa.
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/perennial-vines-iowa

06/13/2026

📖 + 🍴 = ❤️
Join us for a yummy literacy adventure at Books for Cooks!
Kids will read, cook, taste, and create.
Choose your location!

06/13/2026

🌟 Tama County 4-H Weekly Recap 🌟
Another fun, hands-on week for our 4-H youth!
🏡 On Their Own & Okay built safety and independence skills.
🌱 STC Garden Program taught how seeds grow into plants.
✨ Glow and Grow explored glowing science with games and crafts.
🏫 Haven Schoolhouse brought history to life with a one-room school experience.
🪚 Woodworking Workshop gave youth the chance to safely use a miter saw and build their own wooden shelf!
📚 Plus, we enjoyed visits to Pied Piper and the Dysart Library.
🌮 Worked the Taco Stand at the Gladbrook Corn Carnival!
⏰ Reminder: Fair Entries are due Monday, June 15!
Great job this week, Tama County 4-H! 🎉

06/13/2026

⏰ Only 2 days left!
Get your fair entries finished and submitted!
Don’t forget:
🐄 Livestock
🎨 Non-livestock
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All family members
👉 https://tamacountyfair.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/22794

06/13/2026

Fresh green beans are an Iowa favorite. They are fairly easy to grow and free from most problems. Learn how to plant, care for, and troubleshoot issues to keep your beans productive all season long. Iowa State Extension Yard and Garden
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/growing-green-beans

Discover the many types of beans, including green and wax varieties. Learn planting tips, suggested cultivars, and harvesting advice for a bountiful garden.

06/12/2026

Blue flowers are trending. While blue is considered a rare hue in nature, there are several beautiful blooms you can add to your garden and landscape. Find a perennial, annual, groundcover, bulb, or vine in beautiful blue. Consider a few for containers or accents to celebrate the 4th of July this year.