April 17- May 3, Tractor Supply Co. Paper Clover Campaign
Stop by your local TSC store this spring and purchase a paper clover in support of 4-H. Paper clovers can also be purchased online. All proceeds from this fundraiser come back to 4-H, with 90% of the donations directly supporting 4-H youth in Ohio and the remaining 10% supporting national 4-H programs.
April 29, We Grow Scientists (Columbus)—3–7 p.m.
The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) will host the third annual “We Grow Scientists” event at Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory. This afternoon of hands-on learning and activities will showcase the many STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) fields CFAES has to offer and will include a look at the Waterman facilities, such as the Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC). For more information, visit the We Grow Scientists event page.
May 10, Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast (Jefferson)—8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious pancake breakfast at the Jefferson Fire Department. Dine-in and take-out options are available, and all proceeds will benefit the New Valley Livestock 4-H Club. Visit the New Valley Livestock Facebook page for additional details.
May 2, Craft & Vendor Show (Hicksville)—9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come shop from several local crafters and vendors, enjoy a delicious food stand, watch the goat show, and bring the kids for balloon animals as you explore the Defiance County Craft & Vendor Show this spring. Hosted by the Junior and Senior Fair Boards, the event will feature a wide variety of local vendors and crafters. For more information or to learn how to apply to be a vendor, visit the Defiance County 4‑H Facebook page.
May 4–Sept 7, Take Brutus on Your Adventures this Summer
Brutus is packed and ready for travel. Help the Buckeye community get him to all 50 states, 120 countries, and at least 5 continents from Memorial Day to Labor Day! How? Register, print Brutus at home, snap a photo, and share your adventures!
May 17, Toby Trot 5K and Fun Run (Windsor)—7:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Support the Ashtabula County 4-H camp counselors by participating in a 5K or Fun Run through the beautiful Camp Whitewood. Learn more and register today on the Toby Trot sign up page.