 Space still available
for Oakland County 4-H Horse Camp, 6/17-21 at Springfield Oaks County Park
Space is limited in the barn and is first come, first
serve. Please contact Debbie Morgan ASAP if
interested at morga194@anr.msu.edu or
248-858-0894.
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 Tollgate Farm 4-H Club Spring Travels!
Tollgate Farm 4-H Club has been very busy this spring –
making many visits throughout the community promoting their club and 4-H!
- On 4/28 they made their way to the fairgrounds in Davisburg
for weigh-in and Discovery Day with their market lambs and goat kids!
- The following Sunday, 5/6 club members, Tollgate lambs and goat
kids spent the day at a charitable event in Milford for Kids Kicking Cancer
where they brightened the lives of so many!
- Most recently the Tollgate Farm 4-H Club setup a farm stand
at the Wixom Founders Day Festival on Sunday,
5/20/2108 in Gibson Park. Members
sold Tollgate maple syrup, seedlings, granola, fruit leather and of course goat
milk soap! Members participated in the
fun and Aaron Hutka earned 1st place in the pie eating contest!
The Oakland County 4-H Fashion Show is an opportunity for youth to showcase their skills in making and selecting fashionable attire.
CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS
This year's show was on May 11th held at Waterford Central UMC and hosted by the Jayno 4-H Club. Over 30 different outfits and wearable fashions were on display.
The purpose of the Fashion Show is to help 4-H'ers in Personal Appearance Project areas receive recognition for their efforts in the project and to give them experience modeling before an audience.
Personal Appearance projects have been expanded from the definition given to the original "sewing" projects to include the "total look". This look can include such diverse aspects as health, nutrition and exercise, as well as clothing construction or purchasing and coordinating outfits.
As in all 4-H projects, personal appearance encompasses many aspects of youth life skill development. By building self-esteem and self-confidence, a 4-H'er is able to move into other challenges with a greater chance of success.
The garments were judged in 3 categories: Buymanship, Construction, and Wearables.
If you are interested in participating or learning more about the Fashion Show next year please email Jason Scott at jscott@msu.edu.
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Cloverbud Camp Save The Date
Registration will be opening soon for the 4th
Annual 4-H Cloverbud Camp. This year’s camp will be held August 15 – 17 at the
Lookout Lodge in Waterford Oaks County Park from 9:00 – 3:00 each day. The cost
will be $35 per day. This program is designed for 4-Hers ages 5 – 8 explore
their surroundings and try new activities. This year’s camp will feature tie
dye, live animals, trips to Paradise Peninsula Playscape, and other activities as
well. Look for the registration link on Facebook and in your emails in the
upcoming weeks!
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Excerpts from the Oakland County Blog
"On May 23rd, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners showcased county government in action to area high school students during their annual Youth in Government Day. Civic engagement was the priority for the day as students engaged in critical thinking exercises and learned about the different departments in county government and how they support the community.
The event, which drew more than 100 high school students from across the county, featured speakers, mock debates, a courtroom visit, and engaging demonstrations centered on Oakland County’s role in the lives of its citizens.
Commissioner Shelley Goodman Taub opened the event with a warm welcome for the students and a brief presentation on the three branches of government. Students then heard from representatives and officials with experience across the branches of government, including Deputy County Executive/CIO Phil Bertolini, Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds Lisa Brown, Treasurer Andy Meisner, Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash, and a Panel of Commissioners."
To read more CLICK HERE!
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Hello
Teachers,
MSU
Tollgate Farm is reaching out to innovative elementary and middle school teachers
to let you know about a special opportunity taking place at the farm this
summer.
We hope
you’ll join us for Teaching Science Outdoors, a three day professional
development workshop which will guide teachers through sharing the scientific
process in an outdoor setting and provide best practices to meet
expectations set forth by the Next Generation Science Standards.
Join us
for this time of exploration and discovery as Dr. Norm Lownds of the MSU
Children’s Garden and Yu Man Lee of the Michigan Natural Features Inventory
model co-creative science learning in the field. Time will be spent in the
living laboratory of the farm, traversing the fields and forest using
principles of investigation, data collection and analysis, and inquiry learning
to help you make science come alive for your students.
Please share this
opportunity with every K-8 teacher and school you think may be interested.
Teaching teams are encouraged but not required. Financial aid is available
through the financial aid process on our website.
For more information
or to register, go to:
https://events.anr.msu.edu/MSUTollgateTeachingScienceOutdoors/
Questions? Please
contact Ellen Koehler, Education
Coordinator koehle43@anr.msu.edu - 248-347-0269 ext. 227 or Mike
Mathis, Education Director mathismi@anr.msu.edu - 248-347-0269 ext 235.
We
hope to see you at the farm this summer for Teaching Science Outdoors.
 Starry Night
on the Farm - Summer Solstice
Friday, June 22 – Saturday, June 23
Overnight learning adventure at MSU
Tollgate Farm for kids ages 5 -12 and their parents, grandparents, guardians.
Come celebrate the advent of summer at
our Starry Night on the Farm!
- Experience
the arrival of summer on the farm
- Investigate
the night sky with astronomy club
- Enjoy
hands-on astronomy learning activities
- Play
large group games on the hill
- Roast
s’mores around the fire
- Camp
under the black walnut tree
- Wake
to farm fresh breakfast in the historic barn
- Help
with morning animal chores
Leave with new friends and good memories
of your Starry Night on the Farm!
Arrival: 6:00 pm Friday evening
Departure: Noon Saturday
Cost: $ 45/adult, $ 40 per child, group discounts
https://events.anr.msu.edu/TollgateStarryNightontheFarm2018/
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 RECORDS, FORMS AND APPLICATIONS FOR THE FAIR
Record books, forms and applications are available on our website: Oakfair.org Forms are located on the participate tab of the website.
HOW TO ENTER FOR FAIR
You must enter on line using our website: Oakfair.org . Online registration payments may be made by credit card, cash or check.Entries must be received in the Fair Office by June 1, 2018 to avoid any late fees. If you do not have access to the internet, you may come to the fair office and use the computers in the office. Evening hours will be available by appointment
REGISTRATION/PAYMENT DEADLINES
- June 1, 2018 entries must be received in the Fair Office to avoid a late fee.
- June 2-8, 2018 online entries received and accepted in the Fair Office with a $40.00 late fee.
- June 8, 2017 last date entries will be received and accepted.
- June 8, 2017 by 4:00 PM last date payments will be accepted for all registrations. Postmarks will not be used to determine if your payment is on time
MEGA PASS, GRANDSTAND ARENA PASS , AND PARKING PASS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
- Mega Pass: $60.00 if purchased by July 1, 2018. $70.00 if purchased after July 1, 2018.
- Grandstand Pass: $30.00 per person, good for all Grandstand Shows, sale ends July 8th
- Parking Pass: $35 if purchased by June 8. $45 after June 8.
IMPORTANT DATES
- July 3, 2018 Barn Set Up
- June 30, 2018 Exhibit Hall project check in, See Check In Schedule for Exceptions
- July 6, 2018 Poultry Auction Birds check in
- July 7 & 8, 2018 Livestock check in
- July 8, 2018 Rabbit check in
- July 10, 2018 All other poultry check in
Livestock
Each exhibitor that sells at the 2018 Auction will be expected to work prior to the Fair on Fairground projects for 2 hours at scheduled work sessions.
Work dates and times are:
- June 9, 2018: 10 am-2 pm
- June 10, 2018: 12pm-4 pm
- June 30, 2018: 10 am-2 pm
- July 1, 2018: 12 pm-4 pm
All Market Auction Entries are now in Department 11.
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