For our dinosaur enthusiasts out there - today (April 18) is National Velociraptor Day! Here's some information about our favorite feathered film stars:
Velociraptor comes from the Latin words for "speedy thief"
These ferocious little beasts were only about 6 ft. long and 33 lbs. as adults, on average
In 2007, researchers discovered that Velociraptors had feathers, and would probably seem like a funny-looking bird to us if they lived today
If the thought of our ancient dino pals gets you excited...you might try a 4-H Poultry project in the future, or even write a short story inspired by the life of a Velociraptor!
Have a ROAR-ing good week! Ashley Shufflebarger, Kody Orr, & Rachael Smith
Marion County 4-H Youth Development Educators
Mini-Marathon 4-H Pit Station | DEADLINE TO REGISTER TODAY!
Grab your 4-H green & Extension gear and join us at the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on May 7th between 5:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.! You are invited to represent Marion County 4-H & Purdue Extension, pass out water/Gatorade, and cheer on nearly 20,000 race participants at our 4-H Pit Station. RSVP at bit.ly/pemcpitstation by April 18th.
Central Indiana's Got Talent | April 30th
Bring your unique talent to the annual 4-H Central Indiana’s Got Talent (CIGT) Virtual Performing Arts Contest. Submit a video entry by April 30th for a chance to win prizes, perform at the Indiana State Fair, and be broadcasted! More information and register here: bit.ly/cigt2022
Register for 4-H Spark Club: Golf | April 28th
Learn the game of golf & practice important life skills on Tuesdays and Thursdays May 3rd - May 19th at Douglass Park golf course. Registration is $15/child. No prior golf experience necessary & equipment can be borrowed. Open to young people in grades 3-12. https://forms.gle/qhcNxiKuB1ZKgnAV9
4-H Summer Camp
Crafts! Swimming! Games! New friends! What more could you ask for? If you're interested in joining kids from Marion, Morgan, Vermillion, Putnam, and Parke Counties at summer camp this year, please email Rachael!
Seeking Cooks & Kitchen Help for 4-H Camps
The West Central Camp Association is seeking cooks and kitchen help for various 4-H camps in June. Please see the Montgomery County Extension website for more information.
Purdue University AgDiscovery Camps
AgDiscovery Camp is a two-week camp designed to help students explore careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness, plant pathology, aquaculture, and much more. See what it's like to live on Purdue University's and discover more about agricultural science through hands-on learning opportunities. Open to students grades 9-12 and free for Marion County 4-H'ers. Contact us if you are interested in applying.
For our dinosaur enthusiasts out there - today (April 18) is National Velociraptor Day! Here's some information about our favorite feathered film stars:
