Happy Helpers 4-H Club

01/15/2026

Great meeting last night--glad so many new members and guests could join us! Braxton gave an illustrated talk about his wildlife project and Caden spoke about pinkeye in cattle. Eliza led an "intro to entomology" meeting and then gave a talk about how years in the project helped her get a job with the Colorado Natural Heritage Program during her first semester at CSU. Thanks to everyone who helped with set up, clean up, refreshments, songs, recreation and more!

01/12/2026

01/12/2026

Leavenworth County Cloverbuds had a lot of fun painting pots, filling them with soil and planting seeds at yesterday's meeting. Thank you to everyone who helped!

01/01/2026

12/12/2025

What a festive December meeting! Happy Helpers started by caroling at Vintage Park, then went on to the fairgrounds for their meeting. Members voted to do a model meeting at County Club Day in February, there were two talks on the recent Elite Livestock Judging school and one on the pet project (complete with foster kittens!), a parliamentary tip, games, Candy Bar Exchange and refreshments.

12/09/2025

Happy Helpers members doing one of their favorite service activities—shopping for a local Christmas adopt-a-family program!

12/08/2025

Congrats to Braxton on his wins at this weekend’s Elite Livestock Judging Contest!

12/05/2025

Don't miss the annual Breakfast with the Grinch on Dec. 14! Pancakes & sausage, coffee bar, crafts, a "Letters to Santa" station & more. Message us here if you'd like to buy tickets in advance or make a donation. Proceeds benefit the Leavenworth County 4-H Council, which organizes events and provides scholarships to 4-Hers throughout the county.

12/04/2025

National 4-H Animal Science Career Night!
December 18, 2025

7–8pm EST / 6–7pm CST

FREE for youth in grades 7–13 (ages 12–19)

Join us for an exciting evening with two incredible guest speakers from the animal science industry! Hear real-world career insights, ask questions, and explore future pathways in animal science.

Featured Speakers:
Mr. Jack Ward – Executive Vice President, American Hereford Association

Mr. Sam Cohen – Zoological Supervisor, Busch Gardens (Tampa, FL)

Register by December 17, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up or visit https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Jt5H9mJnKy8En4

Questions? Contact: mb2173@njaes.rutgers.edu

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Happy Helpers!

11/19/2025

Happy fall to the residents of Vintage Park at Tonganoxie from our club members. They had a blast making decorations.