UConn 4-H Fairfield County

06/11/2026

Sign up for the Fairfield County 4-H Fair by 6/15 (that's Monday)! All 4-H members and adults attending need to get tickets - adult tickets are free.

https://s.uconn.edu/fc4-hfairtickets

06/10/2026

Don't wait until it's too late! T-Shirt sales will only be open until 6/15. Order yours today when you register for the fair! Youth and adult sizes are available!

https://s.uconn.edu/fc4-Hfairtickets

06/09/2026

Fair Registration is open!

Make sure you sign up for the fair by 6/15. Registration includes fair tickets (parents get in free), lunch order and t-shirt orders (optional), workshop selections and exhibit registration!

When you check out, make sure you pay attention to the extra fees - you don't have to pay for them. Click change and remove the tip. Your total should reflect what you've ordered.

https://s.uconn.edu/fc4-Hfairtickets

Kudos to Sylvie from Cool Creators 4-H club for this awesome fair book cover design!

06/02/2026

If you are interested in judging at the 4-H fair, let us know by filling out this form! s.uconn.edu/fcjudge

05/12/2026

🌲 Ready to recharge, reconnect, and bring fresh ideas back to your classroom or program?
Join us in Norfolk, CT for the “Teach the Teachers” Forestry Educators Retreat: A hands-on weekend designed for teachers, homeschool educators, and non-formal educators who want to deepen their forest and environmental education skills.

✨ Early Bird Pricing has been EXTENDED thanks to additional sponsor support!

🍃 Retreat Highlights:
• Hands-on workshops
• Brainstorming and networking sessions
• Immersive forest experiences
• Inspiration from keynote speaker Ethan Tapper
• A welcoming community of fellow nature lovers and educators
Whether you teach in a classroom, at a nature center, around a campfire, or at the kitchen table, this retreat is for you.

📍 Norfolk, CT
📅 August 14–16, 2026

Reserve your spot today before registration fills!

🌐 s.uconn.edu/forestryretreat

05/05/2026

Planning for 4-H Fair on 7/11/26 At Beardsley Zoo 1875 Noble Ave Bridgeport, Ct 06610

Tonight the Fairfield County 4-H Fair Board accomplished deciding ticket and T-shirt pricing.

If you want to see your design and slogan on a T-shirt and fair book and have a chance to win a free T-shirt and recognition in the book, then send your design and slogan to [email protected] by May 10th.
- Public Relations Committee

05/04/2026

We had a great time at Lachat Town Farm visiting with kids at Ecofest! Visitors created their own wildlife track, explored wildlife s**t, and designed their own bookmarks.

05/04/2026

T-Shirt and Fair Book Cover Contest Entries are due 5/10!

04/22/2026

If you're running around with some extra change today consider donating to UConn Gives!

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UConn Alumni

04/22/2026

Thank you to all of our AMAZING Fairfield County 4-H volunteers! From club leaders, development committee members, judges, and beyond, we could not do it without your dedication and heart!

Whether you judge record books, lead a club of young people or serve on a committee, UConn 4-H thanks all our volunteers for their unwavering commitment to shaping the next generation of youth and preparing them to be Beyond Ready for Work and Life.