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April 10, 2018

Please stop by the Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach office Thursday, April 19 for refreshments. We could not do our job without the dedicated volunteers in our community. Not a volunteer? Stop by and we can let you know of the many ways you can help out our community.

April 16, 2018

ISU Extension and Outreach Celebrates Extension Week April 16-21

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week celebrates service for a strong Iowa

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 16-21. We are highlighting Pocahontas County clients and staff this week!

March 7, 2018

"Twelfth" Annual Garden Extravaganza!

Mark Your Calendars for the Pocahontas County Master Gardeners 12th Annual Garden Extravaganza on April 13, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. & April 14, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Expo Center located at the Pocahontas Fairgrounds. The Garden Extravaganza will feature garden plants and décor for sale, door prizes, classes, workshops, and educational handouts.

Returning this year will be a Friday Evening Session 5:00 -7:00 p.m. with wine tasting and appetizers.

On Saturday, the Pocahontas Garden Club will serve coffee and rolls at 9:00 a.m. for a nominal fee and a maid-rite lunch from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. for a small fee. Saturday presentations will be held in the Fair Office at 9:15 a.m. with Duren Watts, Grass Master, Algona and 10:30 a.m. with Neil Peterson, Southern Animal Husbandry, Laos.

February 7, 2018

After School Robots

The winter after school robot club has started building their LegoMindstorms under the direction of Sue Jarvis, Master Robot Volunteer. Due to the generous support of the Pocahontas Community Foundation Grant and the ISU Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County youth in our county will have the opportunity to learn all about robots starting with the DASH robots and the Lego EV3 expansion kits that were purchased with the foundation funds. If you have a child in 4^th through 12^th grade that would join our group please contact the ISU Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County office at 712-335-3103. We will offer programs throughout the year.

February 5, 2018

Arts Affair Registration Now Open!

All youth in 4^th through 12 grade are invited to attend “Arts Affair” Saturday, March 10th! Youth will choose 2 topics to explore for the day. Media Mash Up, Sensational Shibori, Design Dimensions, Decorating Delicacies, Ready, Aim, Shoot, 3,2,1,…..Action. 4-H’ers in Pocahontas County will be reimbursed $22.50 of the $30 fee. Sign up today space is limited!

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