ISU Extension and Outreach - Plymouth County

ISU Extension and Outreach - Plymouth County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects Iowa State University’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning.

This page is managed by the Plymouth County ISU Extension and Outreach Office. Plymouth County ISU Extension and Outreach Office
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the university’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning. This Page is managed by the Plymouth County ISU Extension and Outreach Office. We serve Plymouth County by delivering research-based edu

cation and resources for families, farmers, youth, and communities
Visit our website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/plymouth/
Learn more: https://www.extension.iastate.edu

4-H ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN! It’s officially time to kick off a brand-new 4-H year! Enrollment for the 2026–2027 Plymouth...
09/01/2026

4-H ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!

It’s officially time to kick off a brand-new 4-H year! Enrollment for the 2026–2027 Plymouth County 4-H program year is NOW OPEN in 4-H Online!

Whether you’re returning for another great year or joining us for the very first time, we’re excited to have you!

Enroll today at: v2.4honline.com
Returning families: Use your existing account—please do not create a new one!
New families: Create a new account to get started.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR THE NEW YEAR!

Our communication list has officially switched over! Moving forward, emails, newsletters, reminders, and other 4-H communications will be sent using our 2026–2027 enrollment list. If you haven't enrolled yet, you may miss important information and upcoming opportunities!

Youth must be enrolled and approved in 4-H Online BEFORE participating in any:
County 4-H events
Club meetings
Club activities

This is an important part of our 4-H risk management requirements.

Meeting attendance also does not begin counting toward your 4-H participation requirements until your enrollment has been submitted and approved. The sooner you enroll, the sooner you can officially start your new 4-H year!

Don't wait—get enrolled, get connected, and get ready for another great year of Plymouth County 4-H!

Questions or need help enrolling? Contact the Plymouth County Extension Office at (712) 546-7835. We're happy to help!

09/01/2026

✅ UPDATE: Clover Kids enrollment is officially OPEN!

We experienced a small glitch with the state enrollment system this morning, but everything is now working and ready to go! 🍀

All information is on our website:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/plymouth/clover-kids

Spaces are limited to 20 Clover Kids per group, so don’t wait to register. We can’t wait for another fun year of learning, creating, and making memories together!

Scholarships are available through the Plymouth County 4-H Foundation.

08/31/2026

CLOVER KIDS ENROLLMENT OPENS TOMORROW! 🍀

We are SO excited to kick off another year of Plymouth County Clover Kids! Registration officially opens Tuesday, September 1 at 8:00 AM!🎉

Clover Kids is a fun, hands-on introduction to 4-H for youth in 1st–3rd grade, giving kids the opportunity to learn, create, explore, make new friends, and build confidence along the way!💚

And we’re growing!🎉 Thanks to continued interest throughout Plymouth County, we are excited to offer TWO NEW Clover Kids groups this year!

📅 Meets once a month, October–May
⏰ After school until 5:00 PM
💲 $40 for the entire year
🎓 Open to 1st–3rd graders
🍀 Multiple groups offered throughout Plymouth County
🏠 Homeschool youth are welcome to participate!

Our website has been updated with all 2026–2027 Clover Kids dates, times, locations, and enrollment information, making it easy to find the group that works best for your family and learn exactly how to enroll!

🌐 Visit our website for group details and step-by-step enrollment information:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/plymouth/clover-kids

Groups are limited to 20 youth, so we encourage families to register early! Enrollment closes September 15 or when a group reaches capacity.

We can’t wait to welcome back our returning Clover Kids, meet our new members, and see what this year has in store!🍀

⏰Enrollment opens TOMORROW at 8:00 AM!

Scholarships through the 4-H Foundation are available for families needing assistance with the registration fee, availible on our website through the Clover Kids tab.

ISU Extension and Outreach - Plymouth County & Woodbury County are hitting the TV screen! We had the opportunity to visi...
08/31/2026

ISU Extension and Outreach - Plymouth County & Woodbury County are hitting the TV screen!

We had the opportunity to visit KTIV’s Around Siouxland to talk all things 4-H & Clover Kids. We shared how youth and families can get involved as we kick off a brand-new program year!

4-H Enrollment opens September 1
Clover Kids Enrollment opens September 1
Watch for us on KTIV Around Siouxland on September 6!

We’re excited to spread the word about the incredible opportunities 4-H offers youth—from leadership and STEM to animals, communication, creativity, community service, and SO much more. There truly is something for everyone in 4-H!

A big thank you to KTIV for giving us the opportunity to share our 4-H story with Siouxland!

THE COUNTDOWN IS ALMOST OVER! A brand-new year of Plymouth County 4-H begins TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1! Whether you're return...
08/29/2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ALMOST OVER!

A brand-new year of Plymouth County 4-H begins TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1!

Whether you're returning for another year or thinking about giving 4-H a try for the very first time, we can't wait to see what you accomplish in 2026–2027!

Enrollment Opens: September 1 https://4honline.com/ #/landing
Returning families: Use your existing 4-H Online account—do NOT create a new one!
New families: You're invited, too! Create an account and come see what 4-H is all about.

Don't wait to enroll! Beginning September 1, our 4-H communications will transition to the new program year's enrollment list. Getting enrolled early helps make sure you don't miss important newsletters, opportunities, events, and deadlines.

And here's our challenge to our current 4-H families... BRING A FRIEND!

4-H isn't just livestock and agriculture. Photography, visual arts, cooking, STEM, leadership, woodworking, clothing, gardening, animals, and SO much more—there's a place in 4-H for just about every interest.

Tag a family below who needs to join you for the new 4-H year!

New year. New projects. New experiences. New friends.
Plymouth County 4-H enrollment opens SEPTEMBER 1!

THE SEPTEMBER CLOVER CHRONICLE IS HERE! We're getting ready to kick off the 2026–2027 Plymouth County 4-H program year, ...
08/28/2026

THE SEPTEMBER CLOVER CHRONICLE IS HERE!

We're getting ready to kick off the 2026–2027 Plymouth County 4-H program year, and our September newsletter is packed with everything families need to know!

Inside this month's edition you'll find:
4-H & Clover Kids Enrollment — Opens September 1!
Club attendance requirements & important dates
Grand Champion photo information
Record book reminders & updated forms
Our NEW Clover Bunnies Specialty Club
Iowa State Fair results & fair highlights
Plymouth County 4-H club information
…and more!

CURRENT 4-H FAMILIES — PLEASE READ!
This is the LAST communication that will be distributed using our 2025–2026 contact list.

Beginning with the new 4-H year, our newsletters, emails, reminders, and other communications will be sent using the 2026–2027 4-H Online enrollment list. If you haven't re-enrolled, you may miss important information from our office!

Enrollment opens SEPTEMBER 1, so start the new year off strong and get enrolled early!

Returning families: Use your existing 4-H Online account.
New families: Welcome! We'd love to have you join us!

And remember—Plymouth County 4-H is FREE for families thanks to the generous support of our local partners!

Check out the September Clover Chronicle at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/plymouth/newsletters and get ready for another great year of Plymouth County 4-H!

🍀We’re looking for a few amazing people to join our Clover Kids team!🍀As we get ready for another year of Clover Kids, w...
08/20/2026

🍀We’re looking for a few amazing people to join our Clover Kids team!🍀

As we get ready for another year of Clover Kids, we are currently looking for leaders for our Remsen, Akron, and Gehlen groups!

Over the past year, a few of our wonderful longtime leaders have moved on as their Clover Kids grew into 4-H, while others have moved out of the area. We are so thankful for the time they gave to our program, and now we’re looking for some new faces to step into these roles!💚

Clover Kids leaders meet with their group once a month after school until 5:00 PM, October through May. These are paid positions, and we make it as easy as possible for our leaders. We provide curriculum, activities, supplies, snacks and support!! You get to focus on spending a fun, hands-on afternoon with some pretty amazing 1st–3rd graders.🍀

We have been working hard to fill these remaining openings, and with the new Clover Kids year quickly approaching, we would love to have our leaders in place as soon as possible, as sessions start in October.

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Please message our page or call the Plymouth County Extension Office at 712-546-7835 and ask to speak with Emily Nelson.

And please help us spread the word by sharing!💚🍀

🍀Clover Kids enrollment is almost here!🍀Mark your calendars, enrollment opens Tuesday, September 1 at 8:00 AM! 🎉Clover K...
08/17/2026

🍀Clover Kids enrollment is almost here!🍀

Mark your calendars, enrollment opens Tuesday, September 1 at 8:00 AM! 🎉

Clover Kids is a fun, hands-on 4-H program designed especially for 1st–3rd graders in Plymouth County. Through activities, new experiences, and time with friends, Clover Kids helps youth build confidence, practice important life skills, and discover all that 4-H has to offer!

✨Exciting news for this year: With so much interest in Clover Kids last year, we’re adding a couple of NEW groups to give even more youth the opportunity to join in the fun!

What does Clover Kids look like?
🍀 Groups meet once a month, October–May
⏰ Meetings are held after school until 5:00 PM (beginning around 3:00–3:30 PM depending on the school)
💲 $40 for the year, which helps cover supplies and expenses for all 8 months of Clover Kids fun!

Clover Kids groups will be available at:
• Akron-Westfield Elementary
• Clark Elementary
• Franklin Elementary
• Gehlen Elementary
• Hinton Elementary
• Kingsley Elementary
• Kluckhohn Elementary
• Remsen Elementary(s)

🏠 Homeschool families are welcome, too! Homeschooled 1st–3rd graders can enroll and choose from any of the available group locations above.

Our groups tend to fill quickly, so be ready when enrollment opens!

📅 Tuesday, September 1
⏰ 8:00 AM

We can’t wait for another year of learning, creating, exploring, and having fun with our Plymouth County Clover Kids!🍀💚

A NEW 4-H YEAR IS ALMOST HERE!Enrollment for the 2026–2027 4-H Program Year opens September 1! We encourage all returnin...
08/13/2026

A NEW 4-H YEAR IS ALMOST HERE!

Enrollment for the 2026–2027 4-H Program Year opens September 1! We encourage all returning families to re-enroll as soon as possible so you don't miss a thing this year!

IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION REMINDER
Our September newsletter will be sent using the current 2025–2026 enrollment contact list. After September 1, future newsletters, emails, files, reminders, and important updates will be sent using the 2026–2027 enrollment list.

Please remember if you don't re-enroll, you won't receive our regular 4-H communications! Youth must be actively enrolled in the current year's 4-H program before participating in 4-H meetings, activities, and programming due to risk management requirements established by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

NEW FOR 2026–2027 — CLOVER BUNNIES SPECIALTY CLUB!
Do you love the rabbit project area? Clover Bunnies is becoming a Specialty 4-H Club!

Clover Bunnies can serve as either a member's primary club OR a secondary club alongside their traditional community club. Members will get hands-on experience and dive deeper into the rabbit project area throughout the year.

Want to see what Clover Bunnies is all about? Come join us and check it out!
First Meeting of the Season
📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Le Mars Convention Center

Questions about 2026–2027 enrollment or Clover Bunnies?
Contact Gabbi at 712-546-7835 or [[email protected]]

Enrollment opens September 1 — don't wait to get re-enrolled!
We can't wait for another great year of Plymouth County 4-H! 💚

Growing More Than a Garden!🌱🍅🌿This spring, ISU Extension and Outreach – Plymouth County and the Le Mars Area Family YMCA...
08/12/2026

Growing More Than a Garden!🌱🍅🌿

This spring, ISU Extension and Outreach – Plymouth County and the Le Mars Area Family YMCA partnered to create the YMCA Teaching Garden. In mid-May, Emily Nelson, K-12 Program Coordinator with ISU Extension and Outreach, and Krista Bolton from the YMCA teamed up to bring this project to life. Thanks to the generous donation of raised garden beds from a YMCA member, along with donations of soil and plants from our community, we were able to plant three thriving raised garden beds!

This week, we celebrated all of that hard work with a Harvest Party! The kids harvested fresh tomatoes and peppers before hopping on the Blender Bike to make delicious homemade salsa.

Along the way, they learned:
🌿 About the many herbs growing in our herb garden by picking and smelling each one.
🍅 The different varieties of tomatoes we grew and which ones make the best salsa.
🫑 About the peppers in our garden and how fresh produce is grown right here in Iowa.

As with any first-year garden, we learned a lot! We discovered ways to improve planting spacing and garden planning for an even better harvest next season. While our harvest may not have been huge, it was incredibly rewarding to enjoy fresh, homegrown salsa made from produce the kids helped grow themselves.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated materials and supported this project. Partnerships like these create hands-on learning experiences that help kids connect with where their food comes from.

Enjoy a few photos from our Harvest Party, along with some snapshots of the garden’s journey from planting day to harvest! 🌱❤️📸

Address

251 12th Street SE
Le Mars, IA
51031

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17125467835

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