Purdue Extension Vanderburgh County 4-H

10/14/2026

🎥 A message from the Purdue 1 crew to Indiana fifth graders!

Purdue alum Jason Williamson will fly aboard Purdue 1, Purdue’s all-Boilermaker suborbital research spaceflight — and he wants to hear from Hoosier fifth graders.

Through the Purdue 1 Indiana Essay Competition, fifth graders are invited to write about how they could use a favorite school subject, hobby or skill to help a space mission crew succeed. One winner from each of Indiana's 92 counties will receive a personalized Purdue 1 mission patch, and if mission conditions permit, winners' names will fly with the crew.

Teachers and parents: Share this video with a fifth grader you know! Essays are due Nov. 30: https://bit.ly/purdue-1-essay

10/13/2026

Vanderburgh County 4-H Members! We need your help! 🍀🤩

Are you proud to be a 4-H member? What is your favorite part of Vanderburgh County 4-H? We are looking for volunteers to be part of our 4-H Clover Carnivals coming up in early November. We need members to help with activities, talk to attendees about 4-H and just share how awesome 4-H is! If you can help, please sign up at https://tinyurl.com/CloverCarnival26 . Information on dates, times, and locations can be found on the flyer. Thanks in advance! 👏

10/09/2026

🌟 Strong communities start with empowered youth. When you visit Casey's this fall, you can help create opportunities for the next generation. Round up your purchase in-store (Sept. 30–Oct. 11) or add a donation to online and app orders (Sept. 30–Oct. 31) to support local 4-H programs. Together, Casey’s and 4-H are investing in young people across rural communities—helping them build the skills and confidence to lead, serve, and thrive.

10/09/2026

🍀💚 National 4-H Week Fill-in-the-Blank! 💚🍀

Complete this sentence in the comments:

"Because of 4-H, I ______."

Maybe you... ⭐ made new friends ⭐ learned a new skill ⭐ gained confidence ⭐ became a leader ⭐ discovered a passion ⭐ stepped outside your comfort zone

There are no wrong answers. We'd love to hear how 4-H has made a difference in your life!



Let's fill the comments with 4-H success stories and inspiration. 💚

10/08/2026

Congratulations to Vanderburgh County 4-H Member, Adam Beyer on being named West Side Nut Club Fall Festival KING earlier this week! Way to go, Adam!

Congrats to the Fall Festival King and Queen, Resurrection’s Adam and Emery!! Way to go!!

10/08/2026

💚🍀 National 4-H Week Parent Appreciation Post 🍀💚

This National 4-H Week, we want to give a special shoutout to our amazing 4-H parents and guardians!

Thank you for the rides to meetings, helping with project work, volunteering at events, cheering from the stands, encouraging your youth to try new things, and supporting them every step of the way.

Because of you, young people have the opportunity to learn, grow, lead, and thrive through 4-H.

👏 Youth: Give a shoutout to a parent, guardian, or family member in the comments and tell us how they've supported your 4-H journey!

10/08/2026

🍂 Calling All 8th-12th Grade 4-H Members! 🍂

Looking for a fun day filled with friends, leadership activities, team-building, food, and dancing? Join us for the Jr. Leader Retreat on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM at the 4-H Center, Wooden & Industrial Buildings!

✨ Leadership Training
✨ Team-Building Activities
✨ Food Provided
✨ Dancing & Fun
✨ Make New Friends from Across the County

Bring:
✅ A lawn chair
✅ A 2-liter to share
✅ Clothes for the weather

Can't stay all day? That's okay! Come when you can!

Register today: http://bit.ly/4jEVCpz

We look forward to seeing everyone on October 24. 🍂

10/08/2026

Thankful Thursday is here! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers, educators, mentors, and leaders who make Indiana 4-H stronger every day. Their encouragement, guidance, and support help young people build confidence, discover new passions, and become . Who has made a difference in your 4-H journey? Give them a shoutout in the comments!

10/07/2026

Why join 4-H? Hear from Vanderburgh County 4-H member, Emma Roemke, about why 4-H means so much to her and the opportunities she has been presented through being a 4-H member.

10/07/2026

🍀💚 National 4-H Week Question of the Day! 💚🍀

If a new member joined 4-H tomorrow, what project would you recommend and why?

🐄 Animal Science 🤖 Robotics 🍳 Foods & Nutrition 🌱 Gardening 🎨 Arts & Crafts 📷 Photography 🧵 Sewing 🧠 STEM 🏹 Shooting Sports ...or something else

Share your recommendation in the comments and tell us what makes that project fun, interesting, or meaningful to you.

Your suggestion might help a future 4-H member discover a new passion!