San Juan County 4-H Staff

06/01/2026

🍀 The June 2026 San Juan County 4-H Newsletter is officially here! 🍀

Summer is just around the corner, and we have a jam-packed month of events, deadlines, and fun community fundraisers to keep our youth growing and thriving.

Here is a quick look at what’s inside this month's edition:

🗓️ Important Deadlines: Critical fair registration and animal ownership dates you don't want to miss.

🥞 Community Fun: Details on our upcoming Pancake Fundraiser in partnership with the San Juan County Fair.

🎉 Spring Show Highlights: A recap and big shoutout to everyone who made our recent youth clinics and still-life showcases an incredible success!

📚 Fair Prep Resources: Links to our newly updated Auction Buyers Guide and Still Life Auction Family Guide.

Don't miss out on important updates as we gear up for fair season!

🔗 Read the full newsletter at https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/june-2026-4-h-newsletter/

05/29/2026

🍀 Reminder - Come check out 4-H in action!

Stop by the SJC Fairgrounds this Saturday (May 30) from 10:00 a.m.–Noon to meet local 4-H youth, see their animals, and learn about all the opportunities 4-H offers. We will be in the livestock arena and Marie Boe Building - look for the big 4-H clovers!

Bring your curiosity—we’d love to meet you!

Public hours are 10:00 a.m.–Noon

05/10/2026

Catch us at the Flock & Fiber Festival! 🧶🐑

We’re set up at the Lopez Island Community Center today celebrating all things fiber! Come say hi, check out our display of all the amazing things San Juan County 4-H clubs are doing, and visit the incredible local vendors.

⏰ Event Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on May 10th
👋 Find the 4-H booth on-site until: 1:00 p.m.

Don't miss out on the fun—see you there! 🍀

05/07/2026

4-H Fair Registration will open June 1st and remain open until July 19th.

I will have entry tags ready if you would like to utilize in time for the fair's entry pickup on your island, if you'd like to utilize that service.

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 7, 2026 – The San Juan County Parks & Fair Department is excited to continue offering convenient online pre-registration and multi-island pick-up and drop-off for non‑perishable Fair entries. Online registration opens Wednesday, July 1, and our staff will be traveling t...

05/01/2026

Our May 4‑H Newsletter is live and packed with updates for families and members.

From fair prep and upcoming clinics to deadlines and volunteer opportunities, there’s a lot to know this month.
Read it here: https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/may-2026-4-h-newsletter/

04/22/2026

💚 It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re celebrating the people who make 4-H possible in San Juan County. 💚

4-H in San Juan County is proud to be supported by WSU Extension, but our reach and impact depend on community support. With just one paid staff member, our local 4-H program serves more than 135 youth—made possible through the countless hours volunteered by dedicated adults across the county.

Our volunteers are mentors, leaders, and role models who help youth build skills, confidence, and connections that last a lifetime. We are deeply grateful for the time, energy, and heart they bring to this work.

Interested in making a difference for local youth? We’d love to have you join us. Learn more about becoming a 4-H volunteer here: https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/4h/volunteer-with-4-h/

04/20/2026

💚 Thank You, 4‑H Volunteers! 💚

We are incredibly grateful for the dedicated volunteers who make the WSU Extension 4‑H program possible. Through nearly 50,000 hours of service, you supported almost 9,000 youth, creating meaningful opportunities for learning, leadership, and growth.

Today, youth and adults across Washington are sending heartfelt thanks to their 4‑H volunteers—past and present—for the guidance, encouragement, and care you’ve shared over the years. Your time, passion, and commitment empower young people to learn by doing, build life skills, and become confident leaders.

✨ Join us! Comment below to tag a 4‑H volunteer who has made a difference in your life—and feel free to share a photo or story in the comments to help us celebrate their impact. Thank you for all you do—today and every day! 🌟

WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

04/01/2026

🌷 It's no joke, the April 4‑H Newsletter is here! 🌱

Spring is officially in full swing, and our April edition is packed with upcoming events, service opportunities, Youth Fair details, hands‑on workshops, and important deadlines for families across San Juan County.

Whether you’re a current member, a volunteer, or just curious about what 4‑H is up to — take a look!

👉 https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/april-2026-4-h-newsletter/

We hope to see you at some of our spring activities! 💚

03/27/2026

I had the opportunity to sit in and learn how to broaden the impact of 4-H and the Fair in our community! Thank you to the WSFA and fairs.com for providing this training.

Day 1, Stop #1 of the Washington State Fairs Association YMTD Tour is in the books! 🙌

We kicked things off at the San Juan County Parks & Fair Department, where an incredible group of leaders came together with a shared purpose—committing to strengthen and shape the future of our industry. The energy in the room was inspiring, and the conversations were even more impactful.

This is what it’s all about: connection, leadership, and forward momentum 🎡

We’re just getting started… Day 2, Stop #2 continues tomorrow right here at the San Juan County Fair. Let’s keep building! 💪

03/13/2026

Did you miss the 4‑H animal enrollment deadline for fair but still want to join 4‑H? Great news!

4‑H is so much more than animals — we offer tons of hands‑on, creative, and skill‑building projects for youth between ages 5–18 (as of Oct. 1, 2025).

Explore projects like: 🎨 Arts & Crafts 🧱 Legos & STEM Builds 🔨 Woodworking 🍳 Foods & Cooking 📸 Photography 🌱 Gardening 💻 Technology & Robotics … and more!

Non‑animal project enrollment is open until June 1.

Get started here: https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/4h/to-join/ Or contact Clinton at the Extension Office — we’re happy to help!

Interested in volunteering?
4‑H is always looking for caring adults to lead or assist with both animal and non‑animal projects. If you have a skill or passion to share, we’d love to connect with you! More info can be found here: https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/4h/volunteer-with-4-h/