Montrose and Ouray 4-H, CSU Extension

Montrose and Ouray 4-H, CSU Extension Welcome to Tri-River Area 4-H! We are part of CSU Cooperative Extension. Learn more about 4-H programs or find out how you can get involved. https://col.st/ll0t3

Who We Are:

4-H’ers across the nation are responding to challenges every day in their communities and their world. With a rich history and an expansive network reaching every corner of the country, 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. More than 6 million 4-H youth in urban neighborhoods, suburban schoolyards and rural farming communities stand out among their peers: buildin

g revolutionary opportunities and implementing community-wide change at an early age. Proven Results:

The 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development, a longitudinal study conducted by the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University, shows youth engaged with 4-H are:

Nearly two times more likely to get better grades in school;
Nearly two times more likely to plan to go to college;
41 percent less likely to engage in risky behaviors; and
25 percent more likely to positively contribute to their families and communities. Unparalleled Reach and Scope:

With 540,000 volunteers, 3,500 professionals, and more than 60 million alumni, the 4-H movement supports young people from elementary school through high school with programs designed to shape future leaders and innovators. Fueled by research-driven programming, 4-H'ers engage in hands-on learning activities in the areas of science, citizenship and healthy living. Leading by Example:

The caring support of adult volunteers and mentors inspires young people in 4-H to work collaboratively, take the lead on their own projects and set and achieve goals with confidence. 4-H’ers chart their own course, explore important issues and define their place in the world. 4-H’ers stand up for themselves and their communities. These pivotal experiences build a foundation of leadership and skills for success in their future careers. An equal access and equal opportunity University.

Heads up, 4-H! The CSU Extension office will be closed tomorrow in observance of Juneteenth. We'll see you all when we r...
06/18/2026

Heads up, 4-H! The CSU Extension office will be closed tomorrow in observance of Juneteenth. We'll see you all when we reopen on Monday!

Do you have questions about how to complete your record book this season? We're having a Record Book Training this month...
06/18/2026

Do you have questions about how to complete your record book this season? We're having a Record Book Training this month for anyone needing to meet requirements from last year or looking for guidance on how to get started! The class will focus on both livestock and general projects.

🍀 Check it out on June 24th, with the general projects section starting at 5:30 PM and the livestock section at 6:30 PM. Please note that the location has changed; it will now take place downstairs in the Pioneer Room at Friendship Hall.

Please join us to learn everything you need to know about one of the program's primary requirements! 📗

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out at 970-249-3935. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

🐎 This special evening will feature renowned horseman Mark Rashid, neuroscientist and horse trainer Dr. Stephen Peters, ...
06/15/2026

🐎 This special evening will feature renowned horseman Mark Rashid, neuroscientist and horse trainer Dr. Stephen Peters, and equine educator Crissi McDonald. Together, they will explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, horsemanship, learning, and communication through the lens of their newest book and decades of combined experience working with horses and people.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from the authors, engage in discussion, ask questions, and participate in a community conversation about what horses can teach us about leadership, connection, learning, and ourselves.

While we would love to welcome people to beautiful Norwood in person, we are also offering a livestream option, making this event accessible to audiences across Colorado and beyond.

🐴 This program is designed for:

- 4-H members and families
- Horse project leaders and volunteers
- Equine enthusiasts
- Trainers and instructors
- Veterinarians and animal professionals
- Educators and lifelong learners
- Anyone interested in the science and art of working with horses

To register, scan the code on the flyer below or click here: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fconversations-with-horses-tickets-1990182101239&data=05%7C02%7Cjaime.goza%40colostate.edu%7Cec7eecb7fbd0471436ec08decb0c1736%7Cafb58802ff7a4bb1ab21367ff2ecfc8b%7C0%7C0%7C639171450114037545%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gvPginjEtCAIc2ZCFHOQeAmrCDMfkPJGSYWu3WOw0Zs%3D&reserved=0

🚨 FAIR ENTRIES ARE DUE TODAY!!!! 🚨Please remember to fill out both the front and back of these forms and bring them to t...
06/12/2026

🚨 FAIR ENTRIES ARE DUE TODAY!!!! 🚨

Please remember to fill out both the front and back of these forms and bring them to the Extension office by 4:30 PM today. If you are showing any projects at fair, these forms are REQUIRED for each project. Your 4-H enrollment and info sheets from tag-in are NOT fair entries.

If you don't have your club leader's signature, no worries; we can put the entry form in their mailbox for you and they will sign it in the office.

📍 You can pick up entry forms at the CSU Extension office. Our new location is 949 N. 2nd Street in Montrose, right next door to Friendship Hall. You can also find division/class information at montrosecountyfairandrodeo.com under Junior Show.

☀ Check out the June newsletter for information on our new location, upcoming events, and resources for the summer! And ...
06/03/2026

☀ Check out the June newsletter for information on our new location, upcoming events, and resources for the summer! And don't forget that Fair Entries are due on June 12th!

Check out this A4 designed by Tri River.

Registration is open for the 2026 Northwest Colorado 4-H & Colorado Mountain College Vet Science Camp, a four-day, hands...
05/28/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Northwest Colorado 4-H & Colorado Mountain College Vet Science Camp, a four-day, hands on camp for Senior 4-H members.

📍 Location: Colorado Mountain College – Spring Valley Campus, Glenwood Springs
📅 Dates: June 28-July 1, 2026
👥 Capacity: Limited to 20 participants
💵 Cost: $200 (includes lodging, meals, and all camp materials)
📝 Registration: Open now in 4HOnline | Closes June 1, 2026

Members will engage in veterinary labs, dissections, clinical skills workshops, guest speaker presentations, and experience college life on campus. Youth will also have the opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork, and problem solving skills.

For any questions, please contact:
- Millie Biggart (Routt County 4-H Livestock Coordinator): [email protected]
- Jessica Russell (Garfield County 4-H Youth Specialist): [email protected]

🐎 Just a reminder that you can find 2026 Horse Show Patterns at the link below, or pick up physical copies at the CSU Ex...
05/19/2026

🐎 Just a reminder that you can find 2026 Horse Show Patterns at the link below, or pick up physical copies at the CSU Extension office!

🎯 Shooting Sports members!Please see the link below for the Garfield County 4-H Memorial Invitational Shoot entry form. ...
05/19/2026

🎯 Shooting Sports members!

Please see the link below for the Garfield County 4-H Memorial Invitational Shoot entry form. We can print a physical copy in the CSU Extension office if needed.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Thank you!

🚨 Check out information for the Uncompahgre Valley Jackpot! 🍀
05/15/2026

🚨 Check out information for the Uncompahgre Valley Jackpot! 🍀

🌿 The NW CO 4-H Expo has been a long-standing tradition since 1969 and was established as a learning experience for 4-H ...
05/14/2026

🌿 The NW CO 4-H Expo has been a long-standing tradition since 1969 and was established as a learning experience for 4-H livestock project members. While the Expo includes showmanship and market classes, it is not a jackpot show. The purpose of Expo is to teach and provide hands-on learning opportunities that help youth develop the skills needed for a successful livestock project at their county fair—truly Learning by Doing.

Continuing this tradition, 4-H members will spend the first day participating in workshops led by clinicians from the livestock, rabbit, and poultry industries. The second day is filled with excitement as youth apply the skills they learned by showing their animals. Members are also welcome to attend simply to observe and learn.

Since COVID, participation in the NW CO 4-H Expo has declined. In an effort to increase numbers and broaden opportunities, we have opened this event to all livestock 4-H members across Colorado. The registration deadline is next Wednesday, June 20, and each species will be capped at 20 participants to ensure adequate space and quality learning experiences.

Address

949 N 2nd Street
Montrose, CO
81401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(970) 249-3935

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