Rock County, MN 4-H

10/12/2026

4-H Science Sprouts is back - with a new twist!
Youth in grades 3-5 are invited to explore pumpkins, wheat, and indoor gardening through three fun, hands-on virtual STEM adventures on Oct. 26, Nov. 23, and Dec. 28 from 5:30 to 6 p.m. This virtual learning opportunity is free! Youth who register by Oct. 15 will receive a special supply kit in the mail.

We need your help spreading the word! Please share Science Sprouts with families, clubs, volunteers, and other youth in your county. Use the social media post below, or share it through your county newsletter, email, or social channels. The more we share, the more Minnesota youth we can reach!

Ready-to-share social media post:
What can you discover with a pumpkin, a little curiosity, and some science? Find out with 4-H Science Sprouts! Youth in grades 3-5 are invited to explore pumpkins, wheat, and indoor gardening through three fun, hands-on virtual STEM adventures on Oct. 26, Nov. 23, and Dec. 28 from 5:30 to 6 p.m. This virtual learning opportunity is free! Register by Oct. 15 to receive a special supply kit in the mail. Come curious. Get growing. Explore plant science! Learn more and register:

Back by popular demand: 4-H Science Sprouts is returning this fall with a fresh twist! Join us for three fun, 30-minute virtual sessions on the fourth Monday of the month from October through December.

10/09/2026

Did you know? Minnesota 4-H started in Douglas County! In 1902, T.A. “Dad” Erickson started youth agricultural clubs where youth exhibited their crops at one of the first school fairs! Douglas County 4-H

10/08/2026

Thankful Thursday is here! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers, educators, mentors, and leaders who make Rock County 4-H stronger every day. Their encouragement, guidance, and support help young people build confidence, discover new passions, and become
.

Who made a difference in your 4-H journey? Give them a
shoutout in the comments!

10/08/2026

Rock County youth and volunteers,
It is time to re-enroll!

We are always welcoming new members, please reach out for more information!

https://z.umn.edu/4Henroll26-27

10/06/2026

It's National 4-H Week!
Today is , share yours in the comments!

Here is your Extension Educator, Fraya and Support Staff, Kim in their 4-H Exhibitor PRIME 🍀⚡️

10/05/2026

🍀 Share your GREEN in the comments!

Go GREEN and show your 4-H spirit! Wear a green hat, clothing, face paint - anything green goes. Share your Go Green moment on social and tag National 4-H, Minnesota 4-H, and use

10/04/2026

🍀Happy National 4-H Week!!!!!!🍀

Let’s paint the nation green! We’re kicking off tomorrow with a bold splash of 4-H spirit.

Whether it’s a green hat, shirt, face paint, or even green socks—
show the world you’re !

Snap a pic in your best green, tag , and help
us flood social media with the power of 4-H. Let’s light
up every feed with green!

10/03/2026

We are GOING GREEN on Monday, October 5. See tomorrow's post for details!

10/02/2026

2 Days Until 4-H Week!

Today's what you should know:
The 4-H colors are GREEN and WHITE

09/30/2026

4 days until 4-H Week!

2 facts for you today:

🍀 4-H Slogan: Learn by Doing

🍀 Congress passed the Smith-Lever Act in 1914 creating the cooperative Extension system and officially nationalizing 4-H

Reminder to all past, present and future 4-H'ers to GO GREEN on Monday!