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The San Mateo County Fair is open this year for our 4-Hers to participate in both the livestock show and youth exhibits. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the fair does not have all the animal entries available this year (non-market animals will be missing).
2 sessions of Virtual Summer Camp! Save the Date for two sessions of 4-H Virtual Summer Camp: Session 1: July 19-23 Session 2: August 9-13 Each session has 5 days full of activities, plus a camp t-shirt! Stay tuned for more information!...
As part of our 4-H program, we offer projects through our clubs that focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Healthy Living, Civic Engagement and Leadership areas. Youth members participate by selecting projects that interest them starting in August.
A fantastic new class of Master Food Preservers (MFPs) graduated May 7, 2021 at Elkus Ranch! The volunteers were welcomed to the MFP community and presented with their official aprons, badges, and certificates along with a big round of applause for their accomplishments.
On April 9, 2022, the UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties, participated in the annual Spring Garden Market and Educational Fair held annually at the San Mateo County Event Center.
It has been a wonderful spring at Elkus. School field trips have been booked to capacity, our Sheep to Shawl event and all summer camp sessions are full (sorry if you missed out).
CalFresh Healthy Living Educators introduce sweet bell peppers to Sunshine Garden students Sunshine Gardens Cafeteria Promo Table Sticker for trying something new! On April 22, 2022, CalFresh Healthy Living Educators were happy to resume in-person programming in San Mateo County school cafeterias.
4-H Clubs and Summer Camp were represented at Open House We had a wonderful day at our well attended 4-H Open House on August 27th held at Elkus Ranch.