SDSU Extension 4-H Minnehaha County

11/04/2026

Don't forget! Recognition Event is Sunday at 2pm at our office, 4101 W. 38th St, Suite 103, Sioux Falls.
Bring a snack or a dessert to share as we celebrate our youth and volunteers!

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10/28/2026

Check out our November newsletter, full of important reminders, dates, and more!

10/28/2026

Conserve with Crayons is a newly established nonprofit inspiring the next generation of conservationists through creativity, education, and engagement. They are hosting free, national conservation-themed coloring contests for children ages 18 and under, with a new contest every three months. Children ages 5 and under will color a template, while ages 6-18 will color freely using their imaginations and information from the fact sheets provided.
Templates can be located on the website here: https://www.conservewithcrayons.org/current-contest The first contest topic is wetland conservation starting on November 1, 2026 with $1,500 of prizes. They will also be offering free member only contests scattered throughout the year that will challenge kids in a different way than coloring. Go to Conservewithcrayons.org to learn more and pass along to anyone with kids and families for this great opportunity. See less

Ages 6–18: Download the blank template and use the fact sheet to create your own original, hand-drawn artwork from scratch

10/26/2026

Oh my gourd, these are cute. 🎃 Bring a little 4-H to your front porch this Halloween with our free 4-H pumpkin stencils!

Pick your favorite, grab a pumpkin and get carving. Then show us your masterpiece! Click here: https://bit.ly/4BoZDFf 🍀

10/21/2026

Want to be in-the-know about 4-H events, opportunities, and announcements?

Join the Everything Friday listerv! 📧

This weekly email is great for deadline reminders and learning about other opportunities across the state! We highly recommend that all 4-H families and volunteers sign up for this email so that they don't miss these opportunities in 4-H and beyond!🍀

🔗Link to sign up: https://sdstateoira.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9STL1XLiYOpmlPE

10/20/2026

Join the South Dakota 4-H and SDSU School of American and Global Studies for a day of learning how your voice matters in local governments. Youth will explore how local government operates through hands-on activities, real-world simulations, and conversations with community leaders.

When: November 7th 10:00 - 2:30 PM
Where: Mitchell, SD

https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/your-town-your-voice-public-service-and-civic-engagement-south-dakota-youth

Registration is $5 per participant and limited to 25 participants aged 13-18. Registration deadline is November 2nd.

10/14/2026

Don't forget to submit Record Books to our office by Oct. 26th

10/13/2026

THIS SATURDAY: Kick off the 4-H year with Youth Livestock Literacy at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds (27711 HWY 17, Lennox) on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9:30 a.m. Attendees will learn about calf health and beef carcass quality using cupcakes! Join us for an hour of learning and fun! Arrive from 9-9:30 a.m. We will start promptly at 9:30.

10/12/2026

Today is the day!! We will be at the Minnehaha County 4-H office from 3pm-6pm!

TODAY's THE DAY: Minnehaha & Lincoln counties will host a Consumer Decision Making, Family & Consumer Sciences Skillathon and Horticulture Skillathon on Monday, Oct. 12 from 3-6 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Sioux Falls Regional Office (4101 W. 38th St., Sioux Falls). Come check it out!

10/11/2026

We will be closed Monday October 12th for Indigenous People's Day