Independence 4-H
"To make the best better"
2023-2024 Projects !
*Adding projects on your county enrollment form does not register you for that project. You must sign-up for the projects at the club level, and after confirmation from the club you can go back and record those projects on your county enrollment form.
2022-23 Independence 4-H
Club Projects
Archery (Shooting Sports): Fall Session
Project Leader: Brian Pittman
Asst. Project Leader: Seeking Adult Volunteer
Teen Leader: Seeking 1-2 volunteers
Dates: 10/14, 10/28, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16, 12/31
Time: 10am-11:30am
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement Here.
Ages: 9 and up. Max: 10 members (per session)
Art Appreciation: Looking at Art
Project Leader: Chelle McDonell
Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10 & 2/24
Time: Mid-day or afternoon, exact time to be determined
Locations: TBD
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement Here.
Ages: all ages
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Arts & Crafts: (Project Closed for 2023)
Project Leader: Maria Casey & Felecia Pederson
Teen Leader: Abbey Casey
Dates:
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11/5: 2:30pm-4:30pm
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12/3: 2pm-4pm
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1/7: 2pm-4pm
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2/11: 2pm-4pm
Location: Youth Ag & Leadership Building, Rohnert Park
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement: Here
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Ages: all ages. Max: Capacity has been reached for 2023
Baking:
Project Leader: Danika Heartt & Eira Klich-Heartt
Teen Leader: Phoenix Heartt-Johnson
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement Here.
Ages: Open to All Ages
Beginning 4-H (Closed for the Year)
Project Leader: Maria Casey
Teen Leader: Abigail Casey
Dates: To Be Announced
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement Here.
Ages: all ages. Max: unlimited
Birds: Backyard Chickens
Project Leader: Jennie Harriman
Teen Leader: Caleb Harriman
Dates: November thru April.
Third Monday of each month unless it is a holiday.
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Location: TBD
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement Here.
Ages: all ages. Max: 10 members
Dogs: Beginning Obedience & Showmanship
Project Leader: Ahnicka Kjaer
Dates: 2nd Sunday of every month, starting in December
Time: 10am-12 noon
Location: TBD -near Sebastopol
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement: To Follow Shortly
Ages: all ages. Max: 8 members
Dogs: Advanced Dog Obedience,Showmanship & Agility
Project Leader: Lenore Ryan
Dates:
Advanced Obedience/Showmanship & Agility
2nd Saturdays of each month from 1pm-3pm
Starting in November 2023 thru May 2024
Time: See Above-Dates
Location: Todd Road, Sebastopol
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement To Follow Shortly
Ages: all ages
Floral (Spring Session - Information to Follow)
Project Leader: Lindsay Maddocks
Teen Leaders: Camille Maddocks
Dates: Spring Project, March - June 2024, Dates to Follow
Time: To Be Announced
Location: TBD
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement To Follow
Ages: all ages
Linoleum Carving & Printing
with North Bay Letterpress Arts (NBLA)
Project Leaders: Chelle McDonell
Teen Leader: TBD
Dates/Time/Location: 10/1 @ 1:30pm-3:30pm at North Bay Letter Arts
10/29 @ 1:30pm-3:30pm at North Bay Letter Arts or TBD Sebastopol
12/3 @ 1:30pm-3:30pm at North Bay Letter Arts
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement Here.
Ages: 10 and up. Max: 10
Mountain Biking
Project Leader: Ron McDonell
Co-Leader: TBD
Junior Leader: Leo McDonell
Dates: To Follow
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement: To Follow
Ages: 8 and up
Presentation Skills Project
Project Leader: Maria Casey
Teen Leader: Abigail Casey
Dates: TBD Begins in October and ends in February
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement: Here
Ages: All Ages
Rabbits
Project Leader: Chelle McDonell
Teen Leader: Clay McDonell
Dates: 10/3, 11/7, 12/5, 1/9, 2/6, 3/5, 4/2, 5/7
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Location: Sebastopol
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement Here.
Ages: all ages
Record Keeping: Record Books
Project Leaders: Maria Casey
Teen Leader: Abigail Casey
Dates: TBD
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A meeting will be held in November, March, April & May
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement: Here
Ages: all ages
Robotics
Project Leader: Rosie Wu
Dates: TBD - (1) Saturday in December 2023
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Location: Rohnert Park
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement: To Follow
Ages: 9 and up (8-year-olds if space allows). Max: 8 members
Sewing
Project Leader: Robin Hobbins
Assistance Project Leader: Maria Casey
Teen Leaders: Ash Hobbins & Sierra Hobbins
Dates: 2/10/2024
Time: 11am-5pm
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement: Here
Ages: all ages
Woodcarving
Project Leader: Chelle McDonell
Dates: 10/15, 11/12, 12/10
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location:
10/15 Meeting: 500 High Street, Sebastopol
11/12 & 12/10 Meetings: Youth Ag & Leadership Building in Rohnert Park
Read the Sonoma County Project Outline and Member Agreement Here.
Ages: 10 and up. Max: 10
Cross Club Projects:
4-H members may participate in projects offered by a neighboring club, county or state if the headquarter club does not offer the 4-H project a member is interested in. The community 4-H club and project adult volunteers in both clubs and 4-H Youth Development Program (YDP) staff in all counties and states involved must approve the participation.
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It is the responsibility of the 4-H member and their parent/guardian to acquire the signatures of the home and host community 4-H club and project adult volunteers. The completed request/agreement form must be returned to the home county 4-H office for verification and approval. The county 4-H YDP will contact the host county 4-H staff for approval.