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Upcoming Events

E.g., Jun 30 2023
May
30

Insect Identification Clinics-What is in the Spring Sweep Net?

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 7:30am
In-person | Entomology Lab, UMass Cranberry Station
Cranberry
Jun
01

Animal Verification Forms Due

Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 4:00pm
Online
Mass 4-H
Animal Verification Forms Lease Forms are also due at the same time. Animal Verification Forms are to be completed for all livestock, dogs, and horses that you plan to show at a 4-H fair, dog academies, and/or Big E 4-H Shows. Note: Lambs and kids born after June 1st are still eligible to show based on your fair’s requirements, but you will still need to file a Verification Form on them once they are born. Verification Forms are due to your county/regional 4-H office by the following dates: • April 10th – Horse (only if planning to show at the Sept. New England 4-H Horse Show at the Big E) • May 1st – Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, and Working Steers • June 1st – Goat, Sheep, Llama, Alpaca and Swine, Dog
Jun
03

UMass Exploring Vet Science Academy

Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 8:00am
In-person | UMass Hadley Farm, 111 North Maple Street, Hadley, MA 01035
Mass 4-H
For 4-H members ages 13-18 years old to explore what a pre-vet student experiences. Learn what it takes to be a veterinarian. Hands-on activities throughout the weekend. You will work with livestock and horses. UMass Amherst faculty member, Katie Beltaire, DVM will lead workshops on birthing, parasites, ultrasounding plus other activities. Meet UMass pre-vet students.
Jun
03

Franklin County 4-H and Open Horse Show

Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 9:00am
In-person | Leverett
Mass 4-H
Franklin County 4-H & Open Horse Show WHEN: Saturday, June 3, 2023, 9:00 am Secretary’s Booth will open at 8:00 am WHERE: Craig Memorial Equestrian Center, 470 Long Plain Rd. Leverett, MA 01054 Judges: Show Judge – Amanda Golembeski Divisions: Lead Line, 4-H Walk Trot, Open Walk Trot, 4-H Junior, Open Junior, 4-H Senior, Open Senior, 4-H Alumni, Adult, 4-H Small Equine, Open Small Equine Food booth will be available on premises! Any Questions? Call/text Ashlea Aubrey: 413-336-0851
Jun
13

Insect Identification Clinics-What is in the Spring Sweep Net?

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 7:30am
In-person | Entomology Lab, UMass Cranberry Station
Cranberry
Jun
14

2023 National Urban Extension Leaders (NUEL) Northeast Regional Conference

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 3:00pm
In-person | UMass Springfield Center
Center for Agriculture Food and the Environment
Jun
14

Career Exploration Series

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 7:00pm
Online
Mass 4-H
UMass Extension Career Exploration Series "What would you do if your best dog ever became paralyzed overnight? Euthanize or make her some wheels to get around while she healed?" ~Leslie Sometimes life throws you a curve and changes the course of your life! During our next Career Exploration Series event, come meet and learn from Leslie Grinnell, President of Eddie’s Wheels. Wednesday, June 14, 2023 7-8 PM via Zoom
Jun
19

Statewide 4-H Discovery Club

Monday, June 19, 2023 - 7:00pm
Online
Mass 4-H
Statewide 4-H Discovery Club New this year! Youth across MA have an opportunity to connect with each other and with 4-H Educators and talented adult volunteers to explore interesting topics and engage in 4-H programs across the state. The 4-H Discovery Club will meet monthly via Zoom and is open to youth who are new to 4-H as well as youth already enrolled in their local clubs throughout the state. For more information on how to join, contact Cynthia Bushey at cabushey@umass.edu. December we will check out the 2023 STEAM Festival so you can work on projects over winter break. January come learn about the Visual Presentation program.
Jun
22

Bogside Workshop

Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 8:00am
In-person | State Bog, UMass Cranberry Station, 1 State Bog Road, East Wareham, MA
Cranberry
Jun
24

State 4-H Horse Show

Saturday, June 24, 2023 - 8:00am
In-person | 3 County Fairgrounds Northampton
Mass 4-H
Save the Dates! State 4-H Horse Show – June 24 & 25 – Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA Western Regional 4-H Horse – September 8-10, 2023 at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, MA Be sure to contact Carrie Sears at ccsears@umass.edu with any animal science questions. See Registration packet for exact time and details

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