4-H Tall Ship Sailing

Let’s go sailing! Explore science on a tall ship and learn the basics of sailing into Saginaw Bay! Join Saginaw 4-H for an educational sailing trip this year with Bay Sail in Bay City. 

Once aboard youth will review safety procedures and then rotate through a variety of educational stations like water sampling, knot thing, invasive species, sonar dredges, and analyzing sea life under a microscope. Youth will also learn about navigation buoyancy, weather, and wildlife and wetlands!

Dates: (Three dates to choose from)

--May 20^th (10:00am-1:00pm) YOUTH SAIL

--June 3^rd (10:00am-1:00pm) YOUTH SAIL

--June 8^th (6:00-9:00pm) FAMILY SAIL – Limited to one youth and adult per family

Open to youth ages 8-19. 4-H membership is required.  Youth will be placed in small groups based on age. 

Not a 4-H member? You can sign up for 4-H for FREE and register to attend this event. 

There is no cost to attend. 

Important Note: Space is limited!

Please only register if you are 100% sure you will be attending the 4-H Sailing trip. Registering and not attending limits the participation of others.

If you would like to attend the trip and registration is full, contact gathstac@msu.edu.

Learn more and register at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-sailing-trips-1

Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp

Save the Date!

Calling all 8-12 year olds (and older teen volunteers-teen registration included below) interested in learning how to fish and protect our Great Lakes and

connected waterways!

This June and July from 9a-3p, MSU Extension, 4-H, Michigan Sea Grant, Project FISH and many local partners are hosting fishing camps in Saginaw, Bay, and Arenac counties.



All campers will receive a fishing rod with a reel, tackle box, t-shirt and snacks. Participants will learn about knot tying, tackle crafting, casting, aquatic ecology, angler ethics and more!

Open to 4-H members statewide ages 8-12. Cost is $25 and scholarships are

available. Please note refunds will not be given after registration. Not a 4-H

member? Sign up for 4-H for free! Space is limited!

Camp Dates and Locations:

6/14-15 | Bay City State Park (Bay City, MI)

6/26-27 |River Side Park (Au Gres, MI)

7/19-20 |Haithco Park (Saginaw, MI)

Register:

CURRENT 4-H Members:

·      Log into your account at https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in.

·      SCROLL DOWN to the “Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp” at the bottom of the screen. 

·      Click on blue registration tab to start registration. 

NEW 4-H Members:

·      Create a family profile at https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in  

·      Select the “Specific County – General 4-H Experience”. 

·      Once your 4-H membership is approved (you will receive email notification), log back into your family account at https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in

·      SCROLL DOWN to the “Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp” at the bottom of the screen. 

·      Click on blue registration tab to start registration.

TEENS, are you interested in gaining some leadership skills and helping younger youth at camp? Apply to serve as a Fish Camp Counselor for the Saginaw Bay 4-H Fishing Camp. Counselors can gain service hours from this volunteer experience. Learn more and sign up to help today at https://forms.gle/nPSa4CeuzGvdes56A. You do not need to have fishing experience to be a counselor.

You will need to register as a 4-H member and be in 9th grade - post high

school in the 2022-23 school year to be eligible. 

Have questions or need assistance contact gathstac@msu.edu.

4-H Embryology

Spring is the time when nature “comes back to life” which is the perfect time to teach embryology or the study of the development and hatching of eggs!.

Bring an embryology program to your classroom, afterschool/summer program, or 4-H Club!

Saginaw 4-H is here to help! We have incubators available to lend out to classrooms and 4-H clubs and can provide in-person/virtual instruction (if needed) as well as supplies on a needed basis. 



Fill out the Embryology Program interest form at https://forms.gle/kUdaxCBFr7pagxMi7 or contact gathstac@msu.edu for more information on bringing embryology to your class, afterschool program or other youth group today!

Scholarships Available!

Saginaw 4-H Council

Exciting news!

The Saginaw 4-H Council has updated the scholarship process and wants to support YOU as Saginaw 4-H members in attending 4-H and MSU Extension sponsored events this year. 

With 4-H Exploration Days registration opening just around the corner https://www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_exploration_days/ and many other 4-H workshops and camps coming up this year, know that as a Saginaw 4-H member you are able to apply for funds to attend these events. Many events can be supported up to 50-75% of the total cost.

See the Saginaw 4-H Scholarship webpage for process and application details. 

https://www.canr.msu.edu/saginaw/4-h/scholarships-awards

We hope you will consider these opportunities made possible by generous support from the Saginaw 4-H Council!

Questions, contact gathstac@msu.edu at the Saginaw 4-H office. 

Project R.E.D (Rural Education Day) is coming to Saginaw County!

Save the Date! Students from 4th grade classrooms and homeschool groups across Saginaw County are invited to participate in a Project R.E.D. event this school year!

May 9, 2023 at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth.

Project R.E.D. (Rural Education Day) is a FREE event designed to teach students about agriculture and natural resources in a field trip format. It is designed to bring agriculture and natural resource education to classrooms in a field trip format, to teach youth the importance of agriculture and where their food comes from.

Support 4-H with the TSC Paper Clover Campaign

Tractor Supply Company (TSC) customers across the nation will have the opportunity to support 4-H youth by purchasing a $1 clover at checkouts when shopping both in stores or online from April 26-May 7. To learn more, visit 

www.canr.msu.edu/events/spring-tractor-supply-co-paper-clover-campaign.

4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resource Camp is Now Open

Scholarships are available to attend from the Saginaw 4-H Council. 

More details at https://www.canr.msu.edu/saginaw/4-h/

4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp is an annual three-time national award-winning camp that mixes summer fun and hands-on science education.

The camp will be held July 23-29 on the shores of Lake Esau at Camp Chickagami in Presque Isle. This pre-college program is for teens who will be age 13 to 15 during camp.

During this enriching MSU Extension educational program:

• Campers will increase their science literacy and stewardship as they learn from natural resource experts in fields such as Great Lakes coastal and fisheries management, limnology, wildlife, forestry, geography, geology and environmental education.
• Campers will enjoy exciting natural resources recreation activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, sailing, fossil hunting, archery, photography, and evenings around a campfire.
• First-time campers also go charter fishing and learn to fillet their catch while all campers have fun and make new friends with people from difference backgrounds and areas.

Registration is now open! The registration fee is $500 and includes six nights of lodging, all meals and snacks, a t-shirt and program and activity costs.

Space is limited to 70 campers so register today. For more information and to register, visit www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_great_lakes_natural_resources_camp/.

4-H Day with the Great Lakes Loons

Come out and support 4-H at the Great Lakes Loons game! We will have games, educational pieces, cuddly animals, STEM activities, prizes, and more! Tickets can be purchased at the QR code below, or here: https://fevo.me/loons_4h_day

MI 4-H Day with the Detroit Tigers

Join Michigan 4-H and MSU Extension for a fun day at Comerica Park to watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Seattle Mariners on May 13. Michigan 4-H will be honored as the group charity of the game and 4-H youth, volunteers, staff and their families will enjoy a discounted ticket to the game.

Link to order tickets will be available soon at www.canr.msu.edu/

events/michigan-4-h-day-with-the-detroit-tigers.

A Day in the Life Webinar Series

"Registration is open for "A Day In The Life" 4-H Webinar series. This statewide series will focus on agricultural careers at MSU Extension. Are you animated by Animal Science?

Have a knack for business? Join us for this free, 6-week virtual opportunity! Beginning March 8^th and ending May 17th, this biweekly series will be a great, informational guide into agricultural careers!

Our speakers will describe their typical workday, what internships and guidance led them to their roles, and what their favorite elements of their jobs are. (This series is limited to 4-H youth member ages 12-19​)

*If you are not a 4-H youth member, please register in 4-H Online for this statewide opportunity by selecting Ottawa County 4-H and enrolling in "SPIN Club-A Day In The Life 4-H Webinar Series” then register at https://events.anr.msu.edu/4HCareers/ , for any further questions please contact Samantha Griffin at griff807@msu.edu"

Citizen WA Focus

Learning about our nation’s history empowers today’s youth to forge a brighter future. What better place to do that than Washington, DC! Teens, ages 14-19, are invited to join the Michigan 4-H delegation from June 24^th to 30^th, 2023 for the week-long trip. Experience Washington, DC like never before or ever again. With a tour guide providing background information for many monuments and programs that teach life skills such as civil discourse and critical thinking, youth will be able to use their voice and expand their horizons. Cost is $2000 and 7 meals enroute.

One 2022 delegate put it this way, “CWF was absolutely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! I experienced new places and learned about their importance to our nation’s history. I met 4-Hers from all around the country, discovered differences and similarities between our 4-H experiences, and strengthened my resolve to use my voice to help others.” Here is the National 4-H Website for more information, https://4-h.org/parents/citizenship-washington-focus/ 

To sign up, contact your Saginaw county MSU Extension 4-H Program Coordinator at gathstac@msu.edu or Liana Pepin at deisenro@msu.edu.

Host a Japanese youth in Summer 2023 through States’ 4-H International!

It is time to “Spring” into action and consider hosting a Japanese youth this summer! Have you considered the summer in Michigan as a great time to share with an international delegate?

Here is a 5 minute video of Michigan 4-H commemorating the summer In-US program Michigan 2022 to enjoy, warm your heart, and spark your consideration to host: https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/t/1_c9zo5rea

Did this inspired you to maybe host in 2023 or do you know of 4-H families in your County? Michigan 4-H will be having 12 Japanese youth and one Chaperone available in 2023 for interested families opening their home and hearts by hosting! 

They tentatively are scheduled to arrive July 22^nd and depart August 17^th. Maybe 15-year-old Hinata would be a good match for a family? She likes shopping, picnics, sports (especially basketball), taking pictures and trying many kinds of foods. Maybe 16-year-old Sota would be a good match for a family? He Likes to play badminton, baseball, travel, watching anime, and play guitar (just a little).

A host family needs to complete the States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs online application, have a youth to match as a host brother/sister (be within 3 years of age), adults be Michigan 4-H adult Gold Volunteers, participate in an interview and home visit process. Applications to host can be found at www.states4hexchange.org

Please feel free to contact Michigan 4-H International Exchange Programs Coordinator Jan Brinn  brinn@msu.edu or Co-Coordinator John Wurm wurmj@msu.edu. 

4-H Military Partnership Scholarships

Michigan 4-H has received funding through the Army 4-H Military Partnership Program to provide scholarships to a Michigan 4-H Camp – 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp!

The camp is held at Camp Chickagami in Presque Isle, near the shores of Lake Huron between Alpena and Rogers City. Young teens have fun and amazing outdoor hands-on learning experiences as they go charter fishing, snorkeling, sailing, hike through forests, wade through wetlands, explore dunes and more! Camp will be held July 23 - 29, 2023 and includes 6 nights of lodging, all meals, snacks, and experiential learning provided by MSUE, MSU Fisheries and Wildlife and MSUE Sea Grant. Camper age is 13-15 and they do not need to be a 4-H’er to attend. 

If you are interested in attending Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp and are an Army-connected youth you can fill out the scholarship application form prior to registering for the camp. Scholarships will be awarded based on application responses. After the allotted scholarships are awarded, remaining applicants will be placed on a wait list.

Checkout the 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp website for more detailed information about the camp experience. Details about the Army Scholarships can be found on the application form. Please contact Michigan 4-H Military Liaison Katelyn Golembiewski with any questions burnska9@msu.edu.

Apply today at https://forms.gle/VEa1K4Y4SsD6BeWV8 .

Rainbow Spartans

Join MI 4-H staff, youth members, volunteers, and community partners as we meet individuals and organizations in the LGBTQIA+ community in the Rainbow Spartans Series! Youth and their families will learn about the LGBTQIA+ community, support networks available, and more during these monthly sessions. Sessions last approximately 1 hour and will feature 1 guest speaker or organization.

Following the presentations, youth participants will be encouraged to ask questions to learn more through a live Q&A with the presenter.

Suggested audience age is 12-19 years. Viewers may watch together with their family if comfortable doing so. This series is open to non-4-H youth and is free of charge. Monthly sessions will be held on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. ET through December.  For more information, check out the Rainbow Spartan Series website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/4-h-hwrh/rainbow-spartans

Discovering Animal Health Through Poultry Science

Want to learn more about animal health and poultry science? Sign-up for this FREE one day workshop June 15, 2023 at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing! You’ll build knowledge about animal health, biosecurity practices to keep you and your animal safe, explore how our immune systems work, and learn about poultry science. A t-shirt, program book, and lunch are included, as well as visiting a poultry facility (transportation provided). Space is limited to the first 25 high school students who register! Scan the QR code for full program details.



Saginaw 4-H & Open Horse Shows

Join Saginaw 4-H for three upcoming OPEN and 4-H horse shows this season at the Saginaw County Fairgrounds!

$5/class or $40/day for 1 participant/class (Each additional horse in any class has to pay $5 for that class)

Show Dates/Times:

May 20 – hosted by the Ready Riders 4-H Club

June 25 – hosted by the Reins on the Road 4-H Club

July 8 – hosted by the Saginaw 4-H Leaders

All shows start at 9:00am.

2023 Showbill and general information can be found at https://www.canr.msu.edu/saginaw/4-h/4-h-horse-shows

Livestock Judging Camp

Looking to sharpen your livestock judging skills? Join us for the NEW Michigan 4-H Livestock Judging Camp on Saturday, June 3^rd!

Registration is now open!

The camp is open to all youth ages 8-19 and their coaches. Find all the details, including the event flyer and registration, here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/mi-4-h-livestock-judging-camp

MI Youth Livestock Conference

Registration is now open for the 2023 Michigan 4-H/FFA State Meats Judging Contest! This fun contest gives youth an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to evaluate carcasses and identify meats.

The contest will take place at the MSU Meat Lab on May 10^th.

Contestants can participate as an individual or as part of a team; check with your local MSU Extension Office to see if your county is sending a team.

Registration information and contest rules can be found at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/2023-michigan-4-h-ffa-state-meats-judging-contest.

Beef Series Part 2

Attention beef and dairy beef exhibitors! Registration for the second part of the Beef Series is now open! This is an in-person only demonstration type of clinic open to any youth currently enrolled in 4-H.

The sessions will feature information, but not limited to, enhancing showmanship skills, seeing a show from a judge's perspective, clipping & fitting, how to be successful at shows, and how to have a successful fair week.

This is a free educational experience that will feature industry professionals where youth will be able to see how and why things are done in the beef show industry.

Participants will be able to ask questions and will be eligible for door prize giveaways. Participants will not bring their own animals. Participants may choose to attend whichever sessions they prefer. The series will be held at the Kent County Fairgrounds on April 16th, May 14th, June 11th, and July 23rd." 

Registration Link: https://events.anr.msu.edu/beefseriesphase2/

MI 4-H State Goat Show

The 2023 Michigan 4-H State Goat Show will be held on Saturday, June 17th at the MSU Pavilion South Barn. We are excited for this show to make its return for the first time since 2019!

Learn more and register at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/2023-michigan-4-h-state-goat-show

4-H Dog Agility Workshop

The Agility Workshop is NOW open for registration. Please note that there are two different sessions. Morning is for beginners, afternoon is for advanced. Dogs MUST be able to work off-leash and have a recall. Space is limited to 20 beginner spots, and 20 advanced spots. Cost is $35.00.

Youth and their canine partners will be working at four different stations: contacts, weaves, tunnels and jumps. There is a QR code on the flyer and the registration link is below.

https://events.anr.msu.edu/AgilityJune2023/

4-H Rabbit Hole Clinic

Down the rabbit hole we go! Join in with your rabbit project in tow for 4-H’s Rabbit Hole Clinic. This event takes place May 6^th at the Alpena County Fairgrounds in the merchants building.

Pre-registration is through 4-H Online. https://v2.4honline.com. This is event is $10.00 at the door and will include lunch. Youth will engage in hands on learning including 9a.-12pm Showmanship. The afternoon youth will have a choices of Rabbit Selection and the ARBA Standard of Perfection, Rabbit Care Including Health, Beginning Rabbit Raising, Raising and Selecting A Meat Pen. Registration is open now and will close May 4^th 2023.

4-H State Dog Show T-Shirt Contest

It is that time again! Start thinking of a design for the 2023 4-H State Dog Show T-shirt contest!

Send your design to schrei61@msu.edu by July 1st!

Canine Camp

The 2023 4-H Canine Camp is now open for registration! Space is limited, and all the information is provided in Events when you register.

A few notes:

You must pay to hold your spot. You may send a check if you don't wish to use a credit card. But, if the camp fills quickly, we will be taking the participants who have paid. Please read the cancellation policy carefully.

Any adult that registers to participate and wants to stay in the adult side of the dorm MUST be a 4-H Gold volunteer. Otherwise, adult participants must dry camp or stay off site overnight.

Youth ages 8-11 may participate but they MUST have a parent or guardian with them all day, and at all sessions/activities for supervision of them and their dog. They will not be allowed to stay overnight, so parents will need to make arrangements for off site lodging. Parents won't need to pay for registration for themselves in this capacity, and will receive all meals and snacks free.

Registration does have limits for participation set up for youth and adults based on bed capacity. If you are only day camping (sleeping off site or dry camping), you will be able to participate as it is bed capacity that is restricting participant numbers.

Dog must have all vaccines by May 18th.

Parent or guardian must sign the Aggressive Dog Policy

This will be an exciting weekend of learning with your canine partner!

Register at:

https://events.anr.msu.edu/CanineCamp2023/

Saginaw 4-H Council

May 4: Saginaw 4-H Council Meeting 7:00pm

This INPERSON meeting will take place at the Saginaw 4-H Office at 723 Emerson St. Saginaw MI 48607

Please consider attending these monthly meetings to help plan and offer events and learning opportunities for youth in Saginaw county. Help is needed! Use your skills to help with fundraising and scholarships, youth recognition, planning youth camps, clinics, leadership events and more!

4-H youth can be and are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to sign up for officer positions and attend meetings. Youth participation in a 4-H council is a great way to learn leadership skills guided by adult mentors, make connections and friendships, and even build your portfolio!

Questions, contact the Saginaw 4-H office at gathstac@msu.edu or call 989-907-6500

Saginaw 4-H Horse Council

May 15: Saginaw 4-H Horse Council Meeting at 7:00pm (Hybrid-Zoom and In-person)

All are welcomed and youth are encouraged to attend. 

If you are interested contact gathstac@msu.edu for more information.

Join a Saginaw 4-H Planning Committee!

You are invited! We are excited to share that the Saginaw 4-H Council has formed three planning committees to offer a variety of 4-H events across the county in the upcoming months.

If you are interested in getting involved with or supporting 4-H this is a great opportunity! Have a busy schedule but want to help? No problem! There are a variety of flexible opportunities for you to be involved. Choose what works for your schedule!

The committees are open to all Saginaw 4-H volunteers and members and include the following:

• Awards Committee (4-H member recognition and celebration)

Contact: Jenny Specht (4-H Council VP) at lemonfish30@yahoo.com

• Parade Committee (4-H celebration)

Contact: Jenny Specht (4-H Council VP) at lemonfish30@yahoo.com



• Youth Fun Day Committee (4-H social event)

Contact: Jenny Specht (4-H Council VP) at lemonfish30@yahoo.com

If you are interested in joining a committee or learning more about meeting schedules, please contact the committee members listed above or join us at the next Saginaw 4-H Council meeting.

We hope you will consider joining us and supporting Saginaw 4-H members with these special events! For general questions or assistance, you can also contact gathstac@msu.edu at the 4-H office for more information.

Michigan 4-H Foundation opens 2023-24 grant cycle

Awarded annually, the Michigan 4-H Foundation recently opened their grant and award opportunities for the 2023-2024 season. Open to 4-H volunteer leaders, members and staff, the grants and awards support local 4-H clubs and county programs, as well as recognize members of the 4-H community. All applications are due June 1.

Opportunities include: 

 ° Michigan 4-H Legacy Grants of $1,000. These grants are awarded to support development of a new program or initiative or to strengthen, enhance or expand a current program that is making a difference.

Volunteering in 4-H and Volunteer Screening for Adults



Adapted from: www.canr.msu.edu/resources/tips-for-purchasing-and-bringing-home-livestock

Acquiring new stock is exciting whether you are building your herd or flock or purchasing your annual 4-H project. These tips will help manage their health and safety by making sure you know what to ask before purchasing and how to prepare to bring livestock home. 

Assessing Animal Health and Treatment Documentation

When purchasing animals, you should know their history. Ask the following questions:

·When was the animal born?

·What specific vaccinations has the animal been given and when were they given?

·If necessary, was the animal properly castrated and what method was used?

·Have any other treatments been administered to the animal? If so, what is the slaughter withdrawal for the drugs given?

·Have any of the animals on the farm been ill or shown symptoms of illness?

·If acquiring a market animal, what is the approximate weight?

Considerations as You Bring Animals Home

Transporting. Secure a trailer. If you do not own a trailer, make arrangements with someone who can transport animals for you. Be prepared to pay someone to provide transportation, as a courtesy.

Unloading. Make sure that your facility is ready to house your new animals before they arrive. Have a pen identified for new animals to go into with fresh water and appropriate feed. (Feed should be similar to their previous diet; changing to a new diet should be done over a period of time.) Have a clear and direct path to the animals’ new pen from the trailer. Make sure that all gates are open or closed, as appropriate, and secured.

Settling in. Quarantine, or separate, new animals for a minimum of 21 days. At minimum, try to avoid nose-to-nose contact, and comingling feeding and watering. Minimize stress on new animals during the quarantine period. If after 21 days, the newly acquired animals have not shown any symptoms of illness, it should be safe to comingle them into your existing herd or flock.

Comingling. Since each species has a social hierarchy, observe animals during comingling and separate if there is risk of injury. Over the course of a day, the herd or flock should settle into a routine that includes the new animals.