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Central Point, OR

Animal Science Leader Meeting for Horse Leaders

Wed, Nov 21, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Animal Science leaders meeting for horse leaders.

Corvallis, OR

OSU Extension CLOSED

Thu, Nov 22, 2018 - Fri, Nov 23, 2018 (All Day)

Our office is closed to observe the Holiday. We will re-open Monday, Nov. 26.

Newport, OR

4-H Fundraiser and Tree Sale

Fri, Nov 23, 2018 3:00 pm - Sun, Dec 16, 2018 7:00 pm

Join Lincoln County 4-H market auction youth, Prime Cuts Ranchers and Surfriders for their inaugural Christmas Tree Sale and Fundraiser.

Tangent, OR

4-H Small Animal Advisory Meeting

Tue, Nov 27, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Linn County 4-H Small Animal Advisory Meeting

Corvallis, OR

4-H New Volunteer/Leader Training *Registration Required

Tue, Nov 27, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Volunteer and create positive life-changing experiences for youth in your community!

Group leaders and youth looking at computer with robotic in foreground

Central Point, OR

Interested in joining 4-H robotics and technology club? Meet at the Extension Office classroom on Tuesday, November 27^th at 6:30 pm to build Lego Robots! We are also looking for volunteer leaders to...

Tangent, OR

4-H Livestock Advisory Meeting

Tue, Nov 27, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Linn County 4-H Livestock Advisory Meeting

Hermiston, OR

Farm Fair 2018

Wed, Nov 28, 2018 8:00 am - Fri, Nov 30, 2018 12:00 pm

Farm Fair is a place where you can come learn about Vegetables, Landscape, Foods, Health and get more Pesticide credits.

Salem, OR

Vineyard Red Blotch Workshop

Thu, Nov 29, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

This workshop will cover information about the impacts of Grapevine Red Blotch associated Virus on vineyards in Oregon.

Tangent, OR

4-H Horse Advisory Meeting

Thu, Nov 29, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Linn County 4-H Horse Advisory Meeting

Silver Lake, OR

North Lake Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

For North Lake 4-H volunteers and other adults working with youth. Provided in partnership with the OSU Lake County Extension Office.

Hillsboro, OR

2108-19 Washington County 4-H Horse Bowl

Sat, Dec 1, 2018 - (All Day)

2018-2019 Washington County 4-H Horse Bowl and Presentations - December 1, 2018 at Washington County Sheriff's Office - Training Rooms

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