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REGISTRATION STILL OPEN! The 4-H Outdoor Wilderness Leadership & Service (OWLS) Program registration is open for the 202...
10/06/2026

REGISTRATION STILL OPEN! The 4-H Outdoor Wilderness Leadership & Service (OWLS) Program registration is open for the 2026-27 cohort! This is a ONE-YEAR adventure-based leadership program designed to provide youth in grades 6 and older with intensive hands-on exploration in an area of interest associated with the outdoors, a Boundary Waters Canoe Area trip, and support to lead a conservation project. The cohort follows the 4-H program year from October 2026 through September 2027. The deadline is October 11, 2026. The cost is $600, which includes two retreats and the canoe trip, and can be paid in installments. More information and dates are available at z.umn.edu/4HOWLS, and registration is through 4-H Online.

2026 ATV Safety Certification TrainingOctober 3, 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Sherburne County Government Center, Elk River, MN....
09/22/2026

2026 ATV Safety Certification Training
October 3, 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Sherburne County Government Center, Elk River, MN.
Registration link https://z.umn.edu/SherCoATV. The deadline is September 25, 2026.

Minnesota 4-H is excited to offer all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety certification training to youth in grades 4 and up who are at least 10 years old. Youth who complete this training will receive their Minnesota DNR ATV Safety Certificate.

Visit the 4-H ATV Safety Program website for program information.
https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-outdoor-education/4-h-atv-safety-program

Learn about proper protective gear, how to safely operate an ATV, and be responsible with the environment while you are riding.

Other counties that are receiving the Community Impact Award are East Ottertail, Brown, Le Sueur, and Washington countie...
09/16/2026

Other counties that are receiving the Community Impact Award are East Ottertail, Brown, Le Sueur, and Washington counties. Congratulations on the work that you have done! Thank you to all local programs for your work and research throughout the year. The judges were amazed at your knowledge and presentations. Keep up the good work! Judges evaluation slips will be sent to local offices with medals and ribbons.

Drum roll please! The 1st place Conservation Exhibit, with $500 and receiving a Community Impact Award is......HOUSTON C...
09/16/2026

Drum roll please! The 1st place Conservation Exhibit, with $500 and receiving a Community Impact Award is......HOUSTON COUNTY! They did a Hooked on Accessibility project! Congratulations!

In 2nd place and $400 for Conservation Exhibits and receiving a Community Impact Award is WADENA COUNTY!
09/16/2026

In 2nd place and $400 for Conservation Exhibits and receiving a Community Impact Award is WADENA COUNTY!

For the 3rd place Conservation Exhibit and $300...Sherburne County and Dandelions!
09/15/2026

For the 3rd place Conservation Exhibit and $300...Sherburne County and Dandelions!

Conservation Exhibit 4th place and earning $200 is CLAY COUNTY and their MN Birch display!
09/15/2026

Conservation Exhibit 4th place and earning $200 is CLAY COUNTY and their MN Birch display!

Conservation Exhibits in 5th place and earning $100 towards their SS&W Program is DAKOTA COUNTY, with their "In the Boun...
09/15/2026

Conservation Exhibits in 5th place and earning $100 towards their SS&W Program is DAKOTA COUNTY, with their "In the Boundary Waters" work!

09/15/2026

While we are working through preliminary scores, let's see the placings for the CONSERVATION and WILDLIFE EXHIBITS!! Are you ready to find out??

09/13/2026

Local programs attending State Shoot - there are a few BB guns that are available for counties looking for additional equipment. Please stop by the Registration Desk tomorrow if you're interested.

Cast Iron participants - check in will happen near the Registration Desk at 730 a.m.

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2660 Fawn Lake Dr NE
East Bethel, MN
55005

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