King County 4-H

01/26/2026

High school seniors, don't forget to apply for the King County 4-H Scholarship!

🍀Open to all King County 4-H members who are high school seniors or recent graduates, and who have been active in the program for at least three years.
🍀Applications open February 12th, 2026
🍀Applications are due April 1, 2026 by 9:59 PM

To apply:
🍀Submit an application packet through 4-H Online containing your resume, essay, academic transcript and two letters of recommendation.
🍀Be sure to include information about your academic achievements, 4-H involvement, and future goals.

https://2026kingcoscholarship.4honline.com/ #/public/ins_1l/evt_7r

01/26/2026

State 4-H Equine Science & Horsemanship Series - January 26th at 630 pm

You can register for our 4-H Equine Science & Horsemanship Series on our WSU 4-H website, click on Events and choose the Horsemanship Series to register for all sessions this year. https://extension.wsu.edu/4h/

Fill out the registration form below and we will send you the link to participate.
We will meet on the fourth Monday of each month (October 2025 through March 2026) at 6:30 pm. Please feel free to join us for all dates - or any dates that work for your schedule. We will not be recording this series.

This series is open to all and hosted by WSU Extension and the WA State 4-H Equine Program.

01/15/2026

A great resource from Spokane County 4-H!

We hope everyone is having a good 4-H Year so far with their clubs!
Need help getting your clubs on a productive and fun timeline?
One option for you is this:
Start with an engaging pre-meeting that is engaging conversation of all!
Then, your can get down to business!
Create an agenda led by officers, and have the group decisions voted on at this time.
Then a little recreation time. A fun and interactive time that will allow bonding and memories built!
If you have the ability to have an educational section, it is always a great option! Videos, guest speakers, or demonstrations are such a fun way to learn!

This is only ONE WAY your club meetings can go. We love to see and hear from everyone's different experiences and learning how your club flourishes!

01/14/2026

01/14/2026

While Mel Hamre '54 visited the majority of our nation’s land-grant universities throughout his life, WSU was always his favorite. When asked why, he replied, “Because I’m a Coug.” 🐾

Were it not for a and the part-time student job he had at the audio-visual center in Holland Library, Mel would not have been able to attend what was then Washington State College in 1950.

He never forgot that these opportunities were what made it possible for him to obtain a college education. Wanting to give others that same chance, Mel generously supported many areas of WSU over his 40 years of giving, ultimately making the WSU Foundation a beneficiary of his estate plans.

While Mel passed away during the summer of 2025 at age 92, he will continue to have a lasting impact through his planned gifts to:

💌 Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU

💌 Washington State University Libraries Pullman

💌 WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

💌 WSU College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences

Read more about Hamre's full life and love for education. ⬇️

https://foundation.wsu.edu/2026/01/08/remembering-mel-hamre-a-beloved-cougar/

01/14/2026

Save the Date - 4-H Teens Helping Teens - Recruiting new members today
Thursday, January 15th 430 - 530 pm

Open to all current WSU 4-H Intermediate and Senior members. Want to make a difference with other teens?
Promote mental health
Raise awareness & prevent su***de
Create real human connection
Work with teens across WA

Join the 4-H Teens Helping Teens!
For more information contact us at: [email protected]

Zoom meeting details: Thurs, Jan 15th 430 - 530 pm
Sign in at Zoom at:
bit.ly/44RuSKg

WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local Extension office or to the WSU Center for Human Rights.

01/08/2026

Teen opportunity!

WSU 4-H Teen Conference Planning Team - Opportunity for Teens!

Are you interested in joining our planning team as a Teen Conference Facilitator for the 2026 Washington State 4-H Teen Conference? Our first meeting will be via Zoom on January 11th at 5pm. At that meeting we will choose a monthly meeting time that works for the group who wishes to participate.

Requirements for this participation in this leadership role: will have completed 8th grade by Summer 2026, attendance at most planning meetings and ability to arrive in Pullman the day before Teen Conference for training as a conference facilitator.

Dates for the 2026 conference are June 22-25, 2026 in Pullman, WA. Our facilitator team will arrive on June 21st, 2026.

If you are interested, please email Kelly Stewart at [email protected] to get added to our email list and receive a link for the meeting.

01/08/2026

2026 4-H Know your Government Registration opens Friday, January 9th

Are you ready to discover how government works firsthand? Registration for the 2026 Know Your Government (KYG) Conference officially opens tomorrow, January 9th!

Join us at The Evergreen State College for an immersive experience in leadership, the legislative system, and civic engagement. Due to ongoing campus renovations, space is strictly limited this year. We are capping youth registrations at 70 delegates, so be sure to sign up early to secure your spot!

Quick Facts:
Dates: February 13–16, 2026
Location: The Evergreen State College
Cost: $330 per person (includes lodging)

Deadline: Registration closes January 23rd, or when spots are full!

🔗 Register Here: https://kyg2026.4honline.com

Don't miss out on this opportunity to find your voice and lead the way!

Please reach out to your local extension office with any questions.

WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all
without discrimination (See WSU Executive Policy #15). Concerns regarding
potential discrimination may be reported through your local WSU Extension office
or directly to the WSU Compliance and Civil Rights (CCR) office, web:
https://ccr.wsu.edu, email: [email protected], phone: 509-335-8288.

01/07/2026

01/07/2026

4-H Scholarship applications now open through March 15th!

WSU 4-H Scholarship Applications - open now!

Hey 12th graders! The 4-H Scholarship application is now live!

Check out our website page for requirements and details on how to apply at http://bit.ly/4bl4nko

Applications must be submitted in 4-H Online by March 15th. Don't wait!
Complete Scholarship application: https://bit.ly/3Lu2mbf

01/06/2026

King County Livestock Judging Meeting THIS Saturday, January 10th, 2:00PM at the Enumclaw Library.

Come check out this new program for our county and learn how you can be involved. Open to intermediate and senior members. Bring a friend!

For more information contact Susan McFarland at [email protected]

(please note this is instead of the January 20th date published in the December newsletter)