4-H Notes February 21, 2019

What’s New! Camp TaPaWingo 13th Annual Banquet Saturday, April 13th, 2019 City Limits Bar & Banquet Hall- 3627 County Rd CR, Manitowoc Doors open at 4:30pm – Dinner served at 6:00PM $25.00 Adults $15.00 Youth (ages 4-16) All proceeds go to supporting Camp TaPaWingo educational programming and operation needs! To make your reservation see attached brochure

4-H Dairy Judging 4-H Dairy Judging Kick off meeting will be held on March 11th, at 7:00pm in room 300 at the M.C.OC. We will be talking about the upcoming season and judging the Hoard’s judging contest. Any 4-H members enrolled in the Dairy Project are welcome to join this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Angie Ulness at 913-242-5725.

Ambassador Meeting Cancelled The Ambassadors will not be having their meeting this Sunday, February 17th. It has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 3rd at 3:00pm at 20001 US 151, Valders, WI.

2019 INBOUND PROGRAMS & 2019 JAPAN HOSTING Open your home to an exchange student and open your lives to the world! WI 4-H International Programs provides opportunities for 4-H families and students to host exchange students, and to travel abroad themselves. Each summer, we welcome around 60 international youth delegates who travel to WI to live with a host family and experience every-day life and culture for 4 weeks. This summer, we will be hosting youth delegates from Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Norway. For more information click on the following link 4-H International Exchange Program See attached brochures for more information

Grow a Row Gardening Project If you have a garden, please consider planting an extra row for donation to a local food pantry or to the First Presbyterian Community Meal. If you don’t have a garden but would be willing to tend one, Grow it Forward, LLC has community garden space on South 14th Street near Monroe Elementary available to anyone willing to grow food for donation to First Presbyterian Community Meals or Peter’s Pantry or another donation site. There is additional garden space on Viebahn Street as well. Amber Daugs is CEO of Grow it Forward, so if you are interested, please contact her at amberdaugs@gmail.com

Some pantries have refrigerator space; some don’t. Some are able to take fresh food, and some cannot. If you need help finding a food pantry to accept your donations, please ask Laura Apfelbeck at laura.apfelbeck@ces.uwex.edu . If you’d like to participate, your work could become a part of a state-wide initiative to connect gardeners with individuals on limited incomes, facilitating food rescue and food donation efforts. To be part of the state-wide project, growers would work with Laura Apfelbeck of FoodWIse to document and describe the number of sites and settings where produce was donated, estimate of number of people served by donated produce, as well as measure the total pounds of food donated. Of course you could also enter some of your produce in the Manitowoc County Fair or create a scrapbook documenting your efforts! Contact Laura if you are interested. Ideas: Create a salsa garden with tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro—You could even make & serve your salsa at the Community Meal Plant a pickle garden—cucumbers, dill, garlic, and onions. Maybe even different varieties? Grow an herb garden with dill, basil, cilantro, parsley, sage, chives. Offer recipes to show how to improve food flavor with fresh herbs. Design an Autumn Stew garden with root vegetables: beets, carrots, onions, rutabagas, turnips and potatoes. Perhaps a smoothie garden? Raspberries, strawberries, spinach, kale, carrots, and mint all grow well in Wisconsin.

Food Pantries need your help! We all know that herbs & spices can be used to replace salt and make food tastier, but most food pantries receive few if any herbs and spices. Some don’t even have onions & celery. Food is mighty bland without spices but spices can be expensive. Imagine spaghetti with no garlic or oregano. Chili without chili powder. Sometimes families resort to boxed meals—which are often very high in sodium and fat--because they simply don’t have those extra ingredients.

Spice it Up Food Drive, to the rescue! Would your 4-H family or club be willing to collect spices to donate? Please consider hosting a Spice it Up Food Drive. You might buy spices in bulk and package it yourself. Or you could buy spices from the dollar store. Interested? UW-Extension FoodWIse is working with area food pantries to improve heart health and support people with diabetes. Spices truly make an enormous difference in the flavor and appeal of healthy foods. Contact Laura Apfelbeck at laura.apfelbeck@ces.uwex.edu for more information, 920-683-4170 Fresh or frozen celery, peppers, onions. Fresh bulbs or Jars of minced garlic. Dried Spices

Oregano

Black Pepper

Vanilla

Turmeric

Bay Leaf

Dill

Sage

Cumin

Cinnamon

Basil

Thyme

Garlic powder

Black Pepper

Cayenne

Cloves

Ginger

Interested in 4-H Dog Training? Join the 4-H Saturday training program at Manitowoc Kennel Club, 40 Albert Drive, Manitowoc Classes are held the second Saturday of the month on the following dates: February 9 March 9 April 13 May 11 June 15 (third Saturday due to Dog Show) July 13 August 10 September 21 (third Saturday due to Dog Show) October 12 November 9 No Work Shops in December Times for Saturday Training Agility for beginners and advanced: 9:00 – 9:45 Obedience for beginners and advanced: 9:50 – 10:30 All dogs must have a good collar or harness, a 6-foot leash, and bring many dog treats cut into small pieces. Be sure to bring a copy of your dogs Vet Records. For more information, contact: Karen Gengler 920-754-4864 754-4864

Three Free Registered Targhee Sheep to be Awarded to Deserving Youth The U.S. Targhee Sheep Association (USTSA) will again, for the 11th straight year, be offering a free registered Targhee Starter flock to a deserving youth at the 2019 USTSA National Show & Sale in Lodi, Wisconsin, July 18th-20th. For more information see the attached brochure

Market Animal Sale Educational Meeting

Date Time Location Topic Contact 1/7/2019 6:00 PM M.C.O.C

Room 300 1st & 2nd Year

Exhibitor Brian E

920-629-0645 3/09/2019 6:00 PM Equity

Livestock Reedsville

Goat Selection Brian E 920-629-0645

3/19/2019 6:00 PM M.C.O.C Room 300

Raising Lambs Brian E 920-629-0645

4/06/2019 9:00 AM M.C.O.C Room 300

Focus On Hogs

Cheyenne 920-973-7449

6/22/2019 10:00 AM Stoney Acres 15507 CTR K

Reedsville

Beef Showmanship

Brian E 920-629-0645

7/23/2019 6:00 PM M.C.O.C Room 300

Buyers Letters Brian E 920-629-0645

For more information go to: Market Animal Sale Project

Manitowoc County 4-H Alpaca/Llama Project Meeting The first meeting for the Alpaca/Llama Project was held on Sunday, January 27. At the meeting, we discussed scheduled events and the project for the 2019 year. We also toured the ranch and learned about the alpacas on the ranch. The next meeting will be held on Sunday, February 24, from 1 pm to 3 pm. The meeting with be held at London Dairy Alpacas, at 6827 State Hwy 147, Two Rivers. We will learn how to put a halter on the alpacas and begin the halter training with them. Please dress for the weather because part of the meeting we will be working with the alpacas outside. Bring your alpaca/llama project books to the meeting. If you have any questions, please call Kevin Stoer @ 920-793-4165.

Sand Lake Conservation Camp! Students entering grades 6-8 in the fall and have an interest in the outdoors are encouraged to attend this camp! This camp provides positive educational outdoor experiences, fosters an appreciation for nature, and introduces a variety of careers in natural resources and conservation. For more information see the attached brochures

Manitowoc Fairest of the Fair Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Manitowoc County Fairest of the Fair. The selected candidate’s will become the Official Ambassador of Manitowoc County Fair. Other duties will include attending community events, speaking with adult and youth organizations, and making public appearances throughout Manitowoc County to promote the fair. You will also receive a $1,500 Fairest of the Fair Scholarship! Applications are due March 1, 2019 Competition date is March 30, at the UW Green Bay/ Manitowoc Campus, Manitowoc Be a resident of Manitowoc County for one year, a resident of an adjoining county for one year if majority of fair and/or school activities are held in Manitowoc County. Be at least 18 years of age as of January 1, 2020. Possess a valid WI Driver’s License. Reside in WI during the entire term. Candidates are judged on poise, personality, speaking ability and professionalism. Application can be obtained by clicking here: 2019 Manitowoc County Fairest of the Fair application For more information – contact Jennell Shelton at JennellShelton@co.manitowoc.wi.us or 920-683-4378.

2019 Manitowoc County Farm Progress Days Donald R. Peterson Scholarship Available! The Manitowoc County Farm Progress Days Donald R. Peterson Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving individual who has been accepted to a 4-year degree program in an Ag-related field to one of the following universities: UW-River Falls, UW-Madison, UW-Platteville, or UW-Stevens Point. Click on this link to apply: 2019 Donald Peterson Scholarship Application

2019 Manitowoc County University of Wisconsin Agriculture Alumni Association Scholarship Available! The Manitowoc County UW-Agriculture Alumni Association Board is pleased to announce that several scholarships will be available for students from Manitowoc County enrolling in agriculture and life sciences majors at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Platteville, River Falls, Green Bay or Stevens Point. Click on this link to apply: 2019 Alumni Association Scholarship

Camp TaPaWingo Tree and Shrub Sale Are you looking for a place to purchase trees and shrubs this spring? Look no further! Camp TaPaWingo is running their annual tree sale fundraiser to help fulfill your planting needs. A variety of native, disease-resistant species, grown by reputable nurseries in our climate and dug fresh immediately before your tree pick up, are available. They include tamarack, balsam fir, white cedar, red pine, white pine, blue spruce, white spruce, red oak, white oak, sugar maple, black cherry, river birch and red maple. Shrub choices are black chokeberry, button bush, butterfly bush, nannyberry, and red osier dogwood. Deadline to get your order in is March 29th and pick-up is scheduled for the fourth Friday in April, weather permitting, at Camp TaPaWingo. You will receive a post card prior to tree pick notifying you of pick-up date and time. To obtain a copy of an order form, you can go to the following link: 2019 Tree Order Form .

If you have questions about the sale, you can call Wendi Holschbach at (920) 683-4169 or email wendiholschbach@co.manitowoc.wi.us

In Case You Missed It!

4-H Night with the Milwaukee Wave!! An opportunity to attend Milwaukee’s professional indoor soccer team! Saturday, March 23. Tickets include FREE WAVE athletic socks! FREE Josh Lemos Scientist Bobble head to the first 3,000 fans! FREE Post Game Autograph sessions! For more information see attached brochure

Wisconsin 4‐H License Plate is Now Available for your Car, Truck, or Motor Home. This specialty plate is available through the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles and bears the message “4‐H Empowering Youth.” The sale of each license plate will include a monetary contribution to the Wisconsin 4‐H Foundation. This is a great way for 4‐H families, alumni, and supporters to show their 4‐H pride. Half of the proceeds from every plate sale will go back to the county in which the plate was purchased. The other half will be used for state and regional 4‐H programs. Vehicles that qualify for the 4‐H license plate include: Automobiles, Motor homes (annual registration only), Motor trucks: 4,500, 6,000 or 8,000 pounds gross weight including dual purpose farm and dual purpose motor home, and 12,000 pounds gross weight farm truck. Persons requesting Wisconsin 4‐H license plates will pay: The regular registration fee for the vehicle if the current plates expire within three months or the vehicles has no plates. $15 issuance fee or an annual $15 personalized plate fee, if requested. $25 annual donation. The donation may be deductible.

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarships

The Wisconsin 4‐H Foundation will award more than $10,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin students pursuing higher education in 2019. To be considered for financial support, applications must be received by the Wisconsin 4‐H Foundation via email by Friday, March 15, 2019, 5:00 pm. Wisconsin 4‐H Foundation scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance and future educational goals. To be eligible for

Wisconsin 4‐H Foundation scholarships, students must have been a Wisconsin 4‐H member for at least one year; have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled or planning to enroll at a University, College or Technical School during the 2019‐2020 academic school year. How to apply and more information is available at: Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarships .

Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Certification

A Wisconsin 4‐H Shooting Sports Leader may be certified in archery, coordinator, muzzleloader, pistol, rifle, and shotgun disciplines. Leaders may only teach in the discipline in which they are certified. An adult leader cannot provide hands‐on or safety instruction without a certified leader supervising the range. All leaders must first complete one 12‐hour workshop to be certified. After that, you may be eligible to attend a Saturday, eight‐hour range workshop to receive an additional discipline certification. If three years lapse before adding an additional certification, the full 12‐hour certification must be repeated. Only one certification may be obtained at any one certification workshop. Registration details are still being worked out. Check website for more information: WI 4-H Shooting Sports Certification Workshops . The 4‐H Leaders Association will reimburse the registration fee. Upcoming certification workshops: April 5‐6, Columbia County, Winnequah Gun Club, Lodi

2019 Plat Book – Help Needed!

We’re getting started on a new Plat Book to be ready by September of 2019! The Plat Book is a major fundraiser for the Manitowoc County 4-H Leaders Association. We need volunteers that can help with sales, marketing, design, and proofing of the new book. If you have any of these skills or would like to learn some new skills, please contact Manitowoc County 4-H Leaders Association President, Jacque Smith, at jacquesmith80@gmail.com or 920-901-5225.

Got Literature?

4-H Project literature is available for almost every project in 4-H and it is funded by your enrollment fee. If you would like some help with your project, 4-H literature can provide project information, ideas, and direction. To obtain literature for your project, go into your account in 4-H Online and select Participation and then the Project tab. You can then go to Edit for the project you want literature for and select your project material. The literature order for your club will be given to your Main Leader who will bring it to the next club meeting. When you are done with the literature at the end of the year, please return it to your Main Leader, who will bring it to our office and it can be reissued to another 4-H member. Recycling literature helps us keep the program costs down.

Google Calendar

With the start of the new 4-H year, we now have a Google calendar for all county, state, and national 4-H events and activities. Check it out - Manitowoc County 4-H Calendar . If you would like to add a date for a countywide 4-H event, activity, or meeting please send the information to UW-Extension Program Assistant, Wendi Holschbach, at wendiholschbach@co.manitowoc.wi.us. 920.683.4169

Join Manitowoc County 4-H on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/ManitowocCounty4H

Reminder: Deadlines for articles

Updates to the Manitowoc County 4-H website are done on a weekly basis. Please send your updates by Mondays at noon to wendiholschbach@co.manitowoc.wi.us .

If you have specific questions, concerns, or suggestions for our 4-H Youth Development Educator, please send those emails directly to Kevin Palmer at:kevinpalmer@co.manitowoc.wi.us

Camp TaPaWingo’s 13th Annual Banquet

Raffle Variety Pack

For $25, you’ll receive a variety pack

of $25 worth of raffle tickets. The

TaPaWingo packs are to be purchased

the night of the banquet. Please indi-

cate on the reservation form how

many packets you will be purchasing.

The variety pack is a bundle of tick-

ets to use at five specified raffles at

the banquet. TaPaWingo Raffle Variety

packs cannot be used for beverages or

auction items.

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Donations... If you would like to contribute to Camp TaPaWingo’s Banquet, please call Ruth Aebischer at 920-849-9427 or email her at draebischer@outlook.com. Your donations are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

C OME C E LEBRATE . .

There will be a variety of raffles at the

banquet that will appeal to everyone. Do

you feel lucky? Place your name in the adult

door prize box and have a chance to win one

of the door prizes. Kids will also place their

names in the children’s door prize box

where every child wins a prize. If you’re an

avid outdoors person, make sure to visit the

outdoors raffle. If you’re interested in

animals, be sure to check out the project

raffles. Do you like bird watching or

gardening? The backyard raffle will be for

you. There are silent auction items and

many gift baskets. All sales are final.

Reservation Form

Camp TaPaWingo will be celebrating

it’s 13th Annual Fundraising Banquet

on April 13th at City Limits. Everyone

is welcome to attend. All proceeds

go to supporting Camp TaPaWingo’s

educational programming and opera-

tional needs. The cost is $25 for

adults and $15 for youth 16 and un-

der. Children under the age of 3 are

free. Admission includes a family

style dinner of chicken and sirloin

tips with all the fixings, and, of

course, a delicious dessert.

Due: Monday, April 1, 2019

Table Captain’s Name _____________________________

Address______________________City_________________

Email_____________________________________________

Phone__________________Cell_______________________

Names of other attendees at the table of 8 (attach another

sheet if needed to list everyone and please indicate ages of

youth attending). Ambassadors, Camp Reps., and 3 yr. olds

cannot be counted in a table of 8 for the discount but can be

seated with the group because seating is assigned. Please

indicate that on the reservation form or attached sheet(s).

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

_____ # of raffle packets purchasing (night of banquet) _____ # of Tables Reserving _____ # of banquet tickets at the cost of $25 each = ………………... $_____________

_____ # of youth (16 and under) tickets at the cost of $15 each = ….. $_____________

_____ # of complimentary tickets for Ambassadors,

Camp Reps., & children 3 & under

Subtotal $_____________

- Discount ($25 for each full table) $_____________

Total amount enclosed $_____________

Mail reservation forms to:

Ruth Aebischer

Camp Banquet Committee Member

W851 Aebischer Road

Chilton, WI 53014

Phone: 920-849-9427

E-mail: draebischer@outlook.com

Fundraising Banquet

Can you find 8 people to fill a table, including

yourself and become a Table Captain? All tick-

ets must be purchased at the same time to re-

ceive a $25 discount for a full table. Also please

submit the name of the Table Captain and the

other table attendees either on the reservation

form or on a separate sheet. NOTE: Ambassa-

dors, camp representatives, and youth (3

years old and younger) cannot be counted

in a table of 8 for a discount. However, they

should be included in the seating with your

group table because seating is assigned.

Ticket Raffles

Table Captains

Open your home to an exchange student and open your lives to the world!

HOSTING PERIOD: 4 weeks from late June to late July for Costa Rica and

Norway; and late July to late August for Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan You can host a youth aged 12-18 or an adult chaperone

Youth have a range of English language abilities, so host families

should be prepared to communicate imaginatively

HOST FAMILY REQUIREMENTS You must have a child of the same gender who is within 3 years of

the hosted youth (children aged 10+ are eligible to host)

Families without children of the appropriate age may host an adult

chaperone

No special activities need to be planned since these youth want to experience American culture, make new friends, and improve their English by staying with your family

This is a voluntary program; no stipend will be provided

You don’t need to be involved with 4-H to host

For more information, visit http://www.states4hexchange.org or contact us by email at exchange@states4h.org or by phone at 1-800-407-3314

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/states4hexchange/ Instagram @states4hinternational

Please note: Host family selection is dependent on completion of an application and screening process as well as student availability and personality compatibility

Host a Japanese, South Korean, Taiwanese, Norwegian, or Costa Rican Youth in Summer 2019 through States’ 4-H International!

Invite an international youth into your home for four weeks and share an American experience. Expand your family’s cultural understanding, learn about new foods and customs, and possibly a new language all while sharing your own. Your children will build lifelong friendships and will gain

new perspectives on their own country too!

States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs

2019 INBOUND PROGRAMS

Host a delegate in your home this summer and give your family a global perspective!

Open your home to an exchange student and open your lives to the world!

HOSTING PERIOD: July 21-25(arrival) to August 18-22(departure) • You can host a youth aged 12-18 (most are 12-14) or an adult chaperone • Youth have a range of English language abilities, so host families

should be prepared to communicate imaginatively

HOST FAMILY REQUIREMENTS • You must have a child of the same gender who is within 3 years of

the hosted youth (children aged 10+ are eligible to host)

• Families without children of the appropriate age may host an adult chaperone

• No special activities need to be planned since these youth want to experience American culture, make new friends, and improve their English by staying with your family

• This is a voluntary program; no stipends will be provided • You don’t need to be involved with 4-H to host

For more information, visit http://www.states4Hexchange.org/ or contact your State 4-H Office: Wisconsin 4-H International Programs • WI4HINTERNATIONAL@CES.UWEX.EDU

608.262.2491

Please note: Host family selection is dependent on completion of an application and screening process as well as student availability and personality compatibility

2019 JAPAN HOSTING HOST an international youth delegate and bring the richness of the world to your home!

Host a Japanese Youth in Summer 2019 through States’ 4-H International

“It’s like having a sister I always wanted and a best friend” -States’ 4-H Host Sibling

Mardy Rutledge, Secretary (702) 292-5715 ustargheesheep@gmail.com

U.S. Targhee Sheep Association PO Box 955

Chinook, MT 59523

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

11th Annual U.S. Targhee Sheep Association Starter Flock

Three Free Registered Targhee Sheep to be Awarded to Deserving Youth

The U.S. Targhee Sheep Association (USTSA) will again, for the 11th straight year, be

offering a free registered Targhee Starter flock to a deserving youth at the 2019 USTSA National

Show & Sale in Lodi, Wisconsin, July 18th-20th. In the previous ten years, the generous members of

the USTSA have awarded 16 starter flocks, totaling 52 head of sheep, and have also donated

almost $12,000 towards buyers credits for the award winners to purchase additional sheep at

USTSA national sales. The winner must be present to receive the flock and will be awarded one

(1) ewe lamb, one (1) yearling ewe, and one (1) brood ewe donated by members of the USTSA.

Each animal will be a USTSA registered animal, and at least QR in Scrapie Codon 171 genotype.

The winner will also receive a $150 credit for use toward purchase of additional animals at the

2019 national sale.

Applications, due April 1st, are now available to download at www.ustargheesheep.org

or by contacting Mardy Rutledge at the USTSA office (ustargheesheep@gmail.com or 702-292-

5715). Any young person, ages 9-17, as of January 1, 2019, whose family does not raise Targhee

sheep may apply. Applicants should possess a keen interest in the U.S. sheep industry,

commitment to raising Targhee sheep over time, and a firm belief in the abilities of the breed.

Applicants must demonstrate proof of care, facilities, and transportation. Aside from receiving

the flock of sheep, the winning youth, will be paired with a Targhee breeder living near them

who will act as a mentor. The association is committed to helping the winner succeed.

Targhee sheep are one of the few breeds developed in the United States at the U.S.

Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, Idaho. Withstanding harsh environments and minimal

human intervention, while still producing high quality lamb and wool are hallmark traits of

Targhees. Mothering ability and gentle dispositions are additional positive traits of the breed.

The U.S. Targhee Sheep Association believes in the future. The success the program has

had thus far has only affirmed it is the right thing to do for young people. Please pass the word

along to a young person you know. Visit the USTSA website at www.ustargheesheep.org for

more information.

Mardy Rutledge, Secretary (702) 292-5715 ustargheesheep@gmail.com

U.S. Targhee Sheep Association PO Box 955

Chinook, MT 59523

11th Annual U.S. Targhee Sheep Association Starter Flock

Three Free Registered Targhee Sheep to be Awarded to Deserving Youth

The U.S. Targhee Sheep Association (USTSA) will again, for the 11th straight year, be

offering a free registered Targhee Starter flock to a deserving youth at the 2019 USTSA National

Show & Sale in Lodi, Wisconsin, July 18th-20th. In the previous ten years, the generous members of

the USTSA have awarded 16 starter flocks, totaling 52 head of sheep, and have also donated

almost $12,000 towards buyers credits for the award winners to purchase additional sheep at

USTSA national sales. The winner must be present to receive the flock and will be awarded one

(1) ewe lamb, one (1) yearling ewe, and one (1) brood ewe donated by members of the USTSA.

Each animal will be a USTSA registered animal, and at least QR in Scrapie Codon 171 genotype.

The winner will also receive a $150 credit for use toward purchase of additional animals at the

2019 national sale.

Applications, due April 1st, are now available to download at www.ustargheesheep.org

or by contacting Mardy Rutledge at the USTSA office (ustargheesheep@gmail.com or 702-292-

5715). Any young person, ages 9-17, as of January 1, 2019, whose family does not raise Targhee

sheep may apply. Applicants should possess a keen interest in the U.S. sheep industry,

commitment to raising Targhee sheep over time, and a firm belief in the abilities of the breed.

Applicants must demonstrate proof of care, facilities, and transportation. Aside from receiving

the flock of sheep, the winning youth, will be paired with a Targhee breeder living near them

who will act as a mentor. The association is committed to helping the winner succeed.

Targhee sheep are one of the few breeds developed in the United States at the U.S.

Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, Idaho. Withstanding harsh environments and minimal

human intervention, while still producing high quality lamb and wool are hallmark traits of

Targhees. Mothering ability and gentle dispositions are additional positive traits of the breed.

The U.S. Targhee Sheep Association believes in the future. The success the program has

had thus far has only affirmed it is the right thing to do for young people. Please pass the word

along to a young person you know. Visit the USTSA website at www.ustargheesheep.org for

more information.

• Find out what it takes to be a DNR

Conservation Warden

• Get an up-close look at amphibians & reptiles in the nature center

• Catch & identify aquatic critters and learn how water quality affects them

• Meet live animals from the Bay Beach

Wildlife Sanctuary of Green Bay and the Raptor Education Group of Antigo

• Learn about Wisconsin’s native fish and how DNR Fisheries Biologists study them

• Hone your teambuilding and problem-solving skills on the challenge course

• Learn about water pollution using a giant water runoff model demonstration

• Compete with other campers in a campfire-building contest

• Play, fish, swim, hike, canoe, kayak, shoot a bow, and more

• Make new friends at the campfire and feast on s’mores & pudgy pies

• Show off your knowledge during “Conservation Camp Jeopardy”

June 19-21, 2019 Camp Bird Youth Camp

N8395 Caldron Falls Road Crivitz, WI 54114

Please contact:

Anne Bartels Information & Education Specialist

Marinette County LWCD 1926 Hall Ave.

Marinette, WI 54143 715-732-7784

abartels@marinettecounty.com

Or

To download camp information and registration forms go to

www.marinettecounty.com and click “Departments” in the top menu.

Go to “Land Information” and select

“Environmental Education” from the left menu or the tab at bottom.

Finally, click “Sand Lake Conservation

Camp” in the menu at left.

Sponsored by:

Marinette County Land & Water Conservation Division

Wisconsin Land & Water Conservation

Association

Sand Lake Conservation Camp takes place at Camp Bird in Marinette County, WI. This camp is situated on scenic 20-acre Sand Lake. A sandy swimming beach, dock, canoes, stream and lake access, hiking trails, nature center, and log cabins are essential to the outdoor experience. For convenience, the camp has full kitchen facilities, showers, flush toilets, and electricity.

14.5 miles west of Crivitz 50 miles east of Antigo

62 miles south of Iron Mountain, MI 66 miles north of Green Bay

Students entering grades 6-8 in the fall and have an interest in the outdoors are encouraged to attend. Both Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula Michigan residents are welcome.

The fee for camp is $100 per student*. It covers food, lodging, instruction, tee-shirt, and educational materials (please make checks out to “LWCD - Conservation Camp”). Once we receive registration & payment, campers receive an immediate confirmation letter, followed by more information in late May/early June. *$100 if postmarked on or before May 22nd, and $150 if postmarked after May 22nd. Registrations not accepted after June 3rd and space is limited. Our department offers several scholarships for Marinette County residents. If interested, write a 200-300 word essay titled "Why I Want to Participate in Conservation Camp." Winners will be chosen based on the content of their essay. Application is required – see below! Please send essays, along with all signed registration materials, by April 19, 2019 to Anne Bartels (see back of brochure for address). Please include your name, address, & telephone number. Winners will be notified by May 10th. If you live outside of Marinette County, check with your local county land conservation office, 4H, local sportsmen’s clubs, and veterans groups. They may also offer scholarships.

This camp provides positive educational outdoor experiences, fosters an appreciation for nature, and introduces a variety of careers in natural resources and conservation. Professionals & volunteers from various agencies present programs on topics like wildlife, habitat, water quality, fisheries, orienteering, trapping, outdoor recreation safety, camping skills, and canoeing. They also serve as overnight staff and cabin leaders. Campers make new friends, participate in hands-on activities and learn new things, practice social & leadership skills, enjoy the outdoors, and just have fun! Here are some comments from previous participants:

“Very fun, you can count on me being

there next year!” “I think this is the best camp I went to.” “This was my first time coming here and

it was a blast!” “I had lots of fun and made friends.” “The cook’s food was awesome.”

Join us in 2019 at Sand Lake Conservation Camp!

2019 Sand Lake Conservation Camp Schedule Tentative and subject to change

Wednesday, June 19 9:00 a.m. – Staff Meeting 10:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Camper sign-in 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. – Welcome & Rules by Camp Director, Staff, & Camp Caretaker 12:00-12:40 – Lunch 12:50-1:40 – Cabin Time: settle & unpack/cabin social time/rules/camp tour 1:45-2:45 – Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Program 3:00-3:50 – Activity Choice 4:00-5:00 – Activity Choice 5:10-5:50 – Dinner 6:00-6:55 – Free Time (swimming, canoeing, cabins, recreation hall, fishing, etc.) 7:00-7:55 – Activity Choice 8:00-9:00 – Evening Presentation – DNR Conservation Warden 9:00-10:00 – Campfire & S’mores 10:00-10:45 – Cabin time (socialize, showers, get ready for bed, etc.) 11:00 – Lights Out Thursday, June 20 7:30-8:00 a.m. – Breakfast 8:10-9:00 – Activity Choice 9:10-10:00 – Activity Choice 10:10-11:00 – Water Works, Aquatic Studies, Herptiles, Cabin Time (socialize, hike, games, rest, etc.) 11:10-12:00 – Water Works, Aquatic Studies, Herptiles, Cabin Time 12:00-12:40 p.m. – Lunch 12:40-2:50 – Free time (swimming, canoeing, cabins, recreation hall, fishing, etc.) 3:00-3:50 – Water Works, Aquatic Studies, Herptiles, Cabin Time 4:00-4:50 – Water Works, Aquatic Studies, Herptiles, Cabin Time

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Thursday, June 20 - continued 5:00-5:30 – Dinner 5:40-7:30 – Free time (swimming, canoeing, cabins, recreation hall, fishing) & offsite fishing trip (Campers who choose the offsite fishing trip - choice on registration form, space is limited - will be going offsite right after dinner, and gone during free time; will return before evening programs) 7:40-8:10 – Campfire Building Contest 8:10-9:00 – Evening Presentation – DNR Fisheries Biologist 9:00-10:00 – Campfire & Pudgy pies 10:00-10:45 – Cabin time (to cabins; socialize, showers, pack up, etc.) 11:00 – Lights Out Friday, June 21 7:30-8:00 a.m. – Breakfast 8:10-9:15 – Scavenger Hunt 9:30-10:15 – Luggage & cabin/camp cleanup 10:15-11:15 – Conservation Camp “Jeopardy!” 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. – Lunch & Awards/Goodbyes 1:00 p.m. – Camper pick-up