Montcalm County 4-H

08/08/2026

State Representative, Pat Outman visited our office to present a well deserved award, to one of our amazing 4-H teen leaders. Way to go, Mary, and thank you so much, Pat!

Congratulations to Mary Nitengale on being named this year's Earl Peterson 4-H'er of the Year. After 12 years in 4-H, this recognition is well deserved, and I was glad to present her with a Special Tribute recognizing her accomplishment.
In just a few weeks, Mary will be heading to Kansas State University to pursue a degree in education. I wish her nothing but the best as she begins this next chapter, and I have no doubt she will be an amazing teacher.

If you're a parent with young kids, I'd encourage you to look into 4-H. It's about so much more than showing animals, and it teaches responsibility, dedication, leadership, and a strong work ethic. Those are qualities that will benefit young people for the rest of their lives, no matter what path they choose.

And thank you to Sunni Haglund and the MSU Extension for making the introduction and giving me the opportunity to recognize Mary's accomplishment. I also appreciate Sunni snapping this photo.

08/06/2026

08/05/2026

We would like to extend a VERY LARGE THANK YOU, to all who continue to support our county's 4-H program, the Montcalm County MSU-Extension office, and the Montcalm Conservation District.

Your support at the polls allows us to continue to provide youth programming, agricultural education/assistance, resources, and so much more!

We appreciate all of you, and look forward to another 4 years of amazing support!

07/27/2026

We had an amazing time building birdhouses, bird feeders, and bug hotels last week with the Montcalm Conservation District. We would like to send a HUGE thank you to Mark Stephenson for the VERY generous donation of the supplies and your time! We appreciate you so much!

07/27/2026

***ATTENTION*** Montcalm County Fair Livestock Auction Exhibitors:

Livestock Auction checks are ready for pickup. They can be picked up after the MCFAAC meeting on Monday 7/27. Or from 6 to 6:45 in the livestock office on Monday 8/3. Any remaining will be mailed on 8/4.

Please remember to thank your buyers and add a bids!

07/22/2026

Join us Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m. for our first bioblitz at the Comden-Towle Model Forest! A bioblitz is a community science program where participants record as many species in a certain time and place as they can. A bioblitz will allow us to quickly gauge biodiversity and health of the Model Forest.

This is a great way to gain volunteer hours, learn how to identify all sorts of flora and fauna, and practice using the app iNaturalist. We will start with an iNaturalist crash course before using the app to record photo observations. We will end by helping each other identify our findings.

Please download the iNaturalist app and join our project in advance. To join, create a free iNaturalist account and scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/comden-towle-model-forest-bioblitz-august-2026. Another option is to search “Comden-Towle Model Forest BioBlitz August 2026” under the Projects tab on either the app or desktop version.

Snacks will be provided! All ages are welcome. Please dress for the weather.

RSVPs preferred. To RSVP, visit https://www.montcalmcd.org, email [email protected], or call 989-831-4212 x 2136.

07/22/2026

Got a great idea? Learn how to pitch it with confidence!
Join Pitch Perfect: Communicating with Confidence, a FREE interactive Zoom webinar for youth ages 8-19. You'll learn how to craft and deliver:
*Business pitches
*Advocacy pitches
*Career pitches
Best of all, you'll get a chance to practice your own pitch and build real-world communication skills!
📅 Pick a session that works with your schedule:
July 23 at 7:00 p.m. EST and/or July 28 at 6:00 p.m. EST
(Same great content on both dates!)
Register for the webinar at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/pitch-perfect
Thinking about entering the Business Pitch Contest at the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase? This webinar is the perfect place to start!
Contest details: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/michigan4-hbusinesspitchcontest

07/16/2026

We have 6 slots left for this FREE workshop! If you would like to participate and you're not a 4-H Member yet, there is still time to sign up!

Register here: https://1stAIDCPR.4honline.com

❤️ Confidence starts with knowing what to do when every second counts.

The Montcalm County 4-H Program is excited to offer Babysitter's First Aid & CPR Training!

Participants will learn:
✔️ Basic First Aid
✔️ CPR & AED
✔️ Emergency Response Skills

Thanks to the generous support of the Montcalm County 4-H Foundation Endowment Fund, the $30 certification fee is covered for registered 4-H members!

This is an excellent opportunity for youth who babysit, volunteer with younger children, or simply want to build life-saving skills and confidence.

📢 4-H Membership is required, and there are very limited spots.

Register today and invest in skills that can make a difference for a lifetime.

REGISTER HERE: https://1stAIDCPR.4honline.com

07/08/2026

The Dog Committee meeting will be held at the Ash Building, on July 21st at 7:30 pm.