{"id":380,"date":"2025-12-30T17:52:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T17:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/?post_type=offering-cpt&#038;p=380"},"modified":"2026-03-31T23:34:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T23:34:01","slug":"san-luis-valley-4-h","status":"publish","type":"offering-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/offering\/san-luis-valley-4-h\/","title":{"rendered":"San Luis Valley 4-H"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-breadcrumbs alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-section-title-font-size\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\">Growing the Spark<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">4-H Youth Development<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When you join 4-H in the San Luis Valley Area, you are part of the broader Colorado 4-H youth development community, which includes 10,000+ volunteers and more than 1000,000 youth. This gives you opportunities to participate in clubs and other local programs, as well as opportunities at the state and national level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How to get started: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/offering\/san-luis-valley-4-h\/#faq\">FAQ section<\/a><\/strong> for step-by-step instructions on enrolling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/slv-4-h-projects\/\">Explore local projects<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and find what sparks your interest! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/contact\/\">local Extension office<\/a><\/strong> to pay fee and complete the enrollment process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/gunnison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/54084433660_a415e8c121_k.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Four youth wearing 4-H shirts walk outside under trees.\" class=\"wp-image-719 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"faq\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"Overview\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-884087f6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"11c5be47-5624-422c-bfb3-ea71fb064b23-accordion\" id=\"11c5be47-5624-422c-bfb3-ea71fb064b23-accordion-button\">What is 4-H and who can join?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"11c5be47-5624-422c-bfb3-ea71fb064b23-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"11c5be47-5624-422c-bfb3-ea71fb064b23-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>4-H is America\u2019s largest youth development organization\u2014empowering millions of young people across the U.S. with new skills and learning experiences. 4\u2011H serves youth through a network of caring adult volunteers, hands-on projects and programs, and meaningful leadership opportunities. Young people experience 4\u2011H through 4-H clubs, in-school and after-school 4-H programs, 4\u2011H camps, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth who are 8-18 years old are welcome to join 4-H. A youth\u2019s \u201c4-H age\u201d is determined by how old they are on December 31 of the current school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth who are 5-7 years old are eligible for the 4-H&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-project\/4-h-cloverbuds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cloverbuds program<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"a28d3bb7-dc58-4dc0-bed6-09d4f353bb51-accordion\" id=\"a28d3bb7-dc58-4dc0-bed6-09d4f353bb51-accordion-button\">How do I join 4-H in the San Luis Valley Area?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"a28d3bb7-dc58-4dc0-bed6-09d4f353bb51-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"a28d3bb7-dc58-4dc0-bed6-09d4f353bb51-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>The San Luis Valley Area includes Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties. If you live in one of these counties, we can help you join 4-H. Follow these steps to get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/slv-4-h-projects\/\">Explore local projects <\/a><\/strong>and find what sparks your interest! Usually, we recommend that new 4-H members choose one project. Project work mostly takes place in the spring and summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/offering\/san-luis-valley-4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"833\">Browse available 4-H clubs<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and talk with your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/contact\/\">local Extension staff<\/a><\/strong> about which 4-H club might be a good fit for your family. Clubs usually meet once a month during the school year. Smaller project groups may also meet individually. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/v2.4honline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create an online 4-H profile<\/a><\/strong>. Once registered, your new 4-H club will provide additional information about project materials, meetings, events, and other opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pay annual 4-H enrollment fee<\/strong>. Fees are paid at your local Extension Office with cash, check, or card.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions?&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;for more information. Our staff is ready to help!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"5e66a546-d24d-44ce-8dc8-e9337e59e2aa-accordion\" id=\"5e66a546-d24d-44ce-8dc8-e9337e59e2aa-accordion-button\">What is a 4-H project?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"5e66a546-d24d-44ce-8dc8-e9337e59e2aa-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"5e66a546-d24d-44ce-8dc8-e9337e59e2aa-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>A 4\u2011H project is a structured, hands-on learning experience that a 4\u2011H member chooses to work on, in depth, over time, guided by caring adults and built around real\u2011world skills. In addition to the project itself, youth share what they\u2019ve learned through demonstrations, exhibits, presentations, or community service. 4-H projects help young people gain knowledge, skills, and confidence by actively exploring a topic they care about. Key features of a 4\u2011H project include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Youth\u2011chosen:<\/strong> Members select topics that match their interests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experiential:<\/strong> Youth learn through doing, practicing, and reflecting\u2014not just listening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal\u2011oriented:<\/strong> Projects involve setting goals, keeping records, and working toward improvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skill\u2011building:<\/strong> Projects develop technical skills as well as life skills like responsibility, problem\u2011solving, leadership, and communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ongoing:<\/strong> Projects are typically worked on over several months or a year, with increasing levels of challenge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For information on types of projects, see <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/slv-4-h-projects\/\">4-H Projects and Programs<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"3d16cca5-d1f3-4b83-b55d-9a4114c78501-accordion\" id=\"3d16cca5-d1f3-4b83-b55d-9a4114c78501-accordion-button\">What is a 4-H club?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"3d16cca5-d1f3-4b83-b55d-9a4114c78501-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"3d16cca5-d1f3-4b83-b55d-9a4114c78501-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>A 4-H club is one of several 4-H positive youth development programs. Clubs help youth complete their 4-H project requirements and participate in other learning opportunities. Organized 4-H clubs include community clubs, in-school clubs, after-school clubs, and military clubs. Other 4-H programs include school enrichment programs, after-school programs, special interest\/short-term programs, and camping programs. Enrollment, registration, and participation requirements vary by program. 4-H clubs and groups are required to charter each 4-H year, which begins on October 1 and runs through September 30 of the following year. A 4-H community club member must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be of the appropriate 4-H age (8-18 as of December 31 of the current 4-H year)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Note: <\/strong>Cloverbuds are 5-7 years old as of 12\/31 of the current 4-H year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enroll in 4-H via <a href=\"https:\/\/4honline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>4-H Online<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enroll in at least one 4-H project per year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign a 4-H member <a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/4-h-code-of-conduct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Code of Conduct<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay state and local 4-H fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete any additional county level requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"1f27f908-bf5e-41f8-9009-be5f6e25b259-accordion\" id=\"1f27f908-bf5e-41f8-9009-be5f6e25b259-accordion-button\">What is the cost of 4-H membership?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"1f27f908-bf5e-41f8-9009-be5f6e25b259-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"1f27f908-bf5e-41f8-9009-be5f6e25b259-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Membership costs $30 per year. Families with three or more youth enrolled pay a discounted family rate of $50 per family. The annual 4-H enrollment fees include a State 4-H fee, insurance, and project curriculum. There may also be additional project-related costs to participate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-brush-stroke\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);height:40px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb46ffcb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-986cd963 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore 4-H Projects and Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/slv-4-h-projects\/\">View All<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-grid is-layout-grid wp-container-csu-grid-is-layout-785fed55 wp-block-csu-grid-is-layout-grid\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);--grid-columns-desktop:4;--grid-columns-tablet:3;--grid-columns-mobile:2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-tile wp-block-csu-resource-tile\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-csu-tile__image is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/beef_cow_other1.webp\" alt=\"Closeup photo of a cow standing in a field of grass\" class=\"wp-image-654\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/beef_cow_other1.webp 1125w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/beef_cow_other1.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/beef_cow_other1.webp?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/beef_cow_other1.webp?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/beef_cow_other1.webp?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and Warner College of Natural Resources alumnus Joe Sertich, Curator of Dinosaurs Department of Earth Sciences at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science works at a dig site with a team of students from around the country including students from the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. Joe has been granted a unique opportunity to dig at the world-famous \u201cSandy Site\u201d located in the famous Hell Creek Formation of South Dakota. Field participants found beautifully preserved small bones of dinosaurs, turtles, birds, mammals, and pterosaurs in a soft, beach-sand matrix.<br>August 9, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-csu-tile__title has-heading-4-font-size has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-03e3d11bd2a327f8c110d0b51fb9afbe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/slv-4-h-projects\/#Animal-Science\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"406\">Animal Science<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-tile wp-block-csu-resource-tile\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-csu-tile__image is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/art-project.jpg\" alt=\"A group of kids work on a painting project\" class=\"wp-image-789\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/art-project.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/art-project.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/art-project.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/art-project.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/art-project.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/art-project.jpg?resize=1400,933 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/art-project.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/art-project.jpg?resize=1568,1045 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and Warner College of Natural Resources alumnus Joe Sertich, Curator of Dinosaurs Department of Earth Sciences at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science works at a dig site with a team of students from around the country including students from the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. Joe has been granted a unique opportunity to dig at the world-famous \u201cSandy Site\u201d located in the famous Hell Creek Formation of South Dakota. Field participants found beautifully preserved small bones of dinosaurs, turtles, birds, mammals, and pterosaurs in a soft, beach-sand matrix.<br>August 9, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-csu-tile__title has-heading-4-font-size has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-d1794f846d94ced1ca94f1c794ff3f6f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/slv-4-h-projects\/#Communication-and-Leisure-Arts\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"412\">Communication, Arts &amp; Leisure Sciences<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-tile wp-block-csu-resource-tile\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-csu-tile__image is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Youth-Science-and-Engineering.jpg\" alt=\"Two young people in safety glasses work together on a science project\" class=\"wp-image-658\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Youth-Science-and-Engineering.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Youth-Science-and-Engineering.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Youth-Science-and-Engineering.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Youth-Science-and-Engineering.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Youth-Science-and-Engineering.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Youth-Science-and-Engineering.jpg?resize=1400,933 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Youth-Science-and-Engineering.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Youth-Science-and-Engineering.jpg?resize=1568,1045 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and Warner College of Natural Resources alumnus Joe Sertich, Curator of Dinosaurs Department of Earth Sciences at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science works at a dig site with a team of students from around the country including students from the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. Joe has been granted a unique opportunity to dig at the world-famous \u201cSandy Site\u201d located in the famous Hell Creek Formation of South Dakota. Field participants found beautifully preserved small bones of dinosaurs, turtles, birds, mammals, and pterosaurs in a soft, beach-sand matrix.<br>August 9, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-csu-tile__title has-heading-4-font-size has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-b5ad3db7b3c8da8994db73ba3febe8c0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/slv-4-h-projects\/#Mechanical-Sciences\">Mechanical Sciences<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-tile wp-block-csu-resource-tile\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-csu-tile__image is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/co4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/11\/cloverbuds_other5.jpg\" alt=\"A young girl with blonde hair in two buns sits at a table, writing in a notebook. She is wearing a white shirt and green overalls, with open books spread out in front of her in a bright, modern room.\" class=\"wp-image-2131\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and Warner College of Natural Resources alumnus Joe Sertich, Curator of Dinosaurs Department of Earth Sciences at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science works at a dig site with a team of students from around the country including students from the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. Joe has been granted a unique opportunity to dig at the world-famous \u201cSandy Site\u201d located in the famous Hell Creek Formation of South Dakota. Field participants found beautifully preserved small bones of dinosaurs, turtles, birds, mammals, and pterosaurs in a soft, beach-sand matrix.<br>August 9, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-csu-tile__title has-heading-4-font-size has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-2588da175b58401a1ca17c7a07cf643c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/slv-4-h-projects\/#Cloverbuds\">Cloverbuds<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"County-Clubs\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e7a9c26e17c6c015cdfbfee47f7ff9ff\" style=\"min-height:389px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"1000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-636 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/4-H-Clover-BG.png\" style=\"object-position:75% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"75% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/4-H-Clover-BG.png 1366w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/4-H-Clover-BG.png?resize=300,220 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/4-H-Clover-BG.png?resize=768,562 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/4-H-Clover-BG.png?resize=1024,750 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/4-H-Clover-BG.png?resize=600,439 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b18c434324f163687316970ec749b2b0 is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1cefb1b9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">SLV Area Clubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The San Luis Valley Area has several 4-H clubs that coordinate events and help mentor youth members through a variety of 4-H projects. Most clubs meet once a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-70da71f9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/offering\/san-luis-valley-4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\">Find a Club<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/4-H-Youth-Leadership.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"A group of 4-H youth leaders sit at a table during a conference\" class=\"wp-image-663 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/4-H-Youth-Leadership.webp 2000w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/4-H-Youth-Leadership.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/4-H-Youth-Leadership.webp?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/4-H-Youth-Leadership.webp?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/4-H-Youth-Leadership.webp?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/4-H-Youth-Leadership.webp?resize=1400,933 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/4-H-Youth-Leadership.webp?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/4-H-Youth-Leadership.webp?resize=1568,1045 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Youth leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building leadership skills is a core component of the 4\u2011H experience. Members have multiple opportunities to grow as leaders, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>4-H Club Officers<\/strong> &#8211; Each club elects officers who help run meetings and guide club activities. Common officer roles include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, and Council Representatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-H Council Officers<\/strong> &#8211; These youth leaders represent SLV Area 4\u2011H clubs as part of a unified council. They make decisions that shape the local 4\u2011H program and help plan events throughout the year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-H Committee Members<\/strong> &#8211; Youth representatives serve on a variety of committees to provide their perspective and help organize events such as clinics, shows, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-H State Officer<\/strong> &#8211; Senior 4\u2011H members interested in travel, teamwork, and advanced leadership development can run for District or State officer positions. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with peers statewide and strengthen leadership skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4-h-youth-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More about 4-H Youth Leadership<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H volunteers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteers help make up the core of 4-H and are critical to the success of youth members. In Colorado, there are more than 8,000 volunteers who give their time, skills, and talents to help youth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These volunteers serve in a number of capacities. Some choose to help at summer camps, teach a workshop, or lead a club. Others chaperone events, lend their professional skills, develop lessons, or help at the county fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As they provide guidance, experience, and mentorship, 4-H adult volunteers also offer young people another critical component: a healthy adult role model who helps them grow their confidence and explore their dreams for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/contact\/\">Volunteer in SAn Luis Valley<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More About Volunteering in Colorado<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Walking-With-Kids.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"A 4-H adult leader walks with youth through a green grassy field\" class=\"wp-image-662 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Walking-With-Kids.webp 2000w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Walking-With-Kids.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Walking-With-Kids.webp?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Walking-With-Kids.webp?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Walking-With-Kids.webp?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Walking-With-Kids.webp?resize=1400,934 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Walking-With-Kids.webp?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Walking-With-Kids.webp?resize=1568,1046 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-accent-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2f66e314929651e4704c45e31eefbf16 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-pattern-highlight-bar is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29792d7d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/co4h\/4-h-resources\/?order=DESC&amp;orderBy=title&amp;perPage=12&amp;currentPage=1&amp;sites=27&amp;postType=4h-resource-cpt\">Explore all 4-H resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-content-selector--grid wp-block-csu-content-selector\" data-grid-columns=\"4\">\n\n\t\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-1314\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/alcohol-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n\t\t<span class=\"c-card__label\">Resource<\/span>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMember Resources\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tAlcohol Policy\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-1311\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/colorado-4-h-districts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n\t\t<span class=\"c-card__label\">Resource<\/span>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMember Resources\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tColorado 4-H Districts\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-1302\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/district-president-expectations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n\t\t<span class=\"c-card__label\">Resource<\/span>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMember Resources\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tDistrict President Expectations\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-1299\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/state-officer-in-your-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n\t\t<span class=\"c-card__label\">Resource<\/span>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMember Resources\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tState Officer in Your County\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-1296\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/youth-development-policies-and-procedures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n\t\t<span class=\"c-card__label\">Resource<\/span>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMember Resources\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tColorado 4-H Youth Development Policies and Procedures\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-1009\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/colorado-4-h-future-farmers-of-america-memorandum-of-understanding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n\t\t<span class=\"c-card__label\">Resource<\/span>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMember Resources\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tColorado 4-H &amp; FFA Memo of Understanding\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-997\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/4-h-code-of-conduct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n\t\t<span class=\"c-card__label\">Resource<\/span>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMember Resources\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t4-H Code of Conduct\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-994\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/colorado-4-h-dress-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n\t\t<span class=\"c-card__label\">Resource<\/span>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMember Resources\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tColorado 4-H Dress Code\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-accent-5-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e79600f9595a6e849fe0ccfa1f6edde6 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State &amp; County 4-H Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-content-selector--grid wp-block-csu-content-selector\" data-grid-columns=\"4\">\n\n\t\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-841\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/4h-resource\/4-h-scholarships\/\">\n\n\t\t<span class=\"c-card__label\">Resource<\/span>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tState Scholarships\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tState 4-H Scholarships\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-396\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/4h-resource\/slv-4-h-scholar-support\/\">\n\n\t\t<span class=\"c-card__label\">Resource<\/span>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCounty Scholarships\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tSLV 4-H Scholar Support\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-pattern-highlight-bar is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ceead2e9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming 4-H Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/events\/\">View All Events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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