Penn State Extension - Potter County

08/25/2026

Registration is still open for another week to join 4-H members from across the state for a Nature Journaling event!

Reach out to Spencer at 814-274-8540 or [email protected] for more information.

Do you love exploring outdoors, drawing, writing, or discovering new things?

Youth ages 5-18 are invited to join us for an exciting day of Nature Journaling at the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art in Millersburg, PA! The event will be held on Saturday, September 12.

Whether you're an artist, a nature enthusiast, a curious explorer, or all three, this program offers a unique opportunity to slow down, look closely, and engage with nature in a meaningful way. Every page of your journal will become a record of your own outdoor adventure!

Learn more and register in ZSuite by September 4: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/50908

08/20/2026

Don't forget that all 4-H Award Applications are due on September 1st! Awards can be found on Cloverlink, zSuite, and at the Extension Office.

For more information, reach out to Spencer at 814-274-8540 or [email protected].

08/19/2026

Register today for State Leadership Conference Junior!

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Register for State Leadership Conference Jr!

Join us on October 3 at Penn State's University Park Campus for a day-long workshop that introduces leadership skills to our young, up-and-coming leaders.

This event is open to 4-H'ers ages 10-13. It offers instruction on foundational leadership skills to prepare younger members to take on more roles as they continue to grow in 4-H. Participants will engage in small- and large-group activities and hands-on breakout workshops during the conference.

Register in ZSuite by September 2: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/50776

08/18/2026

Potter County members participating in the shooting sports program should save the date for the statewide shooting sports contest!

It's never too early to plan ahead! Mark your calendars for the PA 4-H Shooting Sports State Contests.

The events will be held on July 17th and 18th, 2027! More information will be released in the coming months.

08/17/2026

Don't forget all 4-H projects and record books are due today!

08/13/2026

Don't forget that all 4-H project and record books are due to the Extension Office by next Monday (August 17th)!

Reach out to Spencer at 814-274-8540 or [email protected] with questions or concerns.

08/12/2026

Registration is now open for the Junior Dairy Show!

Registration is now open for the 2026 Pennsylvania Junior Dairy Show!

The event will be held on Saturday, September 12, at the PA Farm Show Complex. It's open to PA 4-H and FFA members; 4-H Cloverbuds are not eligible. Entries close on August 30, 2026.

Entries are now open at https://2026pajrdairyshow.fairentry.com/

08/11/2026

Do you love exploring outdoors, drawing, writing, or discovering new things?

Youth ages 5-18 are invited to join us for an exciting day of Nature Journaling at the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art in Millersburg, PA! The event will be held on Saturday, September 12.

Whether you're an artist, a nature enthusiast, a curious explorer, or all three, this program offers a unique opportunity to slow down, look closely, and engage with nature in a meaningful way. Every page of your journal will become a record of your own outdoor adventure!

Learn more and register in ZSuite by September 4: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/50908

08/07/2026

Come support our local 4-H and FFA youth tonight at the Junior Livestock Auction at the Potter County Fair!

While you're there, don't forget to see our youth exhibits in the 4-H Building and try a 4-H milkshake.

08/06/2026

Sam Crossley dedicated 40 years of service as a Penn State Extension Agent in Potter County, leaving a lasting impact on the community, colleagues, and the many individuals he served throughout his career. He was a wonderful man and he will be deeply missed.

Samuel M. Crossley, III, 81 Samuel M. Crossley, III, 81, of Sprankle Mills, left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born on December 15, 1944, in Marysville, PA, son of the late Dorothy Pierce and Samuel