Local teen Brooke Wilson is headed to the National Youth Healthy Living Summit in Washington D.C. Brooke is one of two youth from Indiana who will be attending this event. Brooke has earned this opportunity through her involvement with the Teens As Teachers …
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If you love gardening and would like to share your passion with others, Purdue Extension – Porter County wants you! “We are accepting applications for the fall class, which will be held on Tuesdays from Sept. 5 through Nov. 28,” said Lyndsay Ploehn …
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The Purdue Extension-Porter County Master Gardeners Association (PCMGA) invite individuals, groups or charitable organizations in Porter County and the immediate surrounding area to apply for $1,000 scholarships, $500 Community Service Donations, $250 …
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Work at the direction of the Porter County 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator. Assume primary responsibility for providing recruitment of students, leadership and coordination for 4-H Afterschool Clubs [meeting twice a week] as part of the Porter County …
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It’s time to enroll in 4-H for 2017. Online enrollment for 4-Hers and adult volunteers opens this Saturday, Oct. 1. “Today’s 4-H program isn’t just about cows and cooking as it was when it was founded in the 1900s,” said Joan Grott, Purdue Extension …
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A number of area homeowners are scratching their heads over their blue spruce trees. According to Lyndsay Ploehn, Agriculture and Natural Resources Associate for Purdue Extension – Porter County, people are calling to ask why their trees are losing needles …
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The Purdue Extension-Porter County Master Gardeners Association (PCMGA) invite individuals, groups or charitable organizations in Porter County and the immediate surrounding area to apply for $1,000 scholarships, $500 Community Service Donations, $250 …
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Purdue Extension – Porter County has extended its deadline for the Spring 2016 Master Gardener Course to Monday, January 25. Those interested in becoming Master Gardener volunteers may still apply to participate in the comprehensive training session …
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The holidays are over, and now you can send in that photo you wanted to enter in the gardening photography contest, sponsored by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension and its Porter County Master Gardeners. Your entry will be displayed at the 13th …
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The second annual 4-H 4 Mile Hustle & Kids’ Fun Run is coming soon to the Porter County Fairgrounds; mark your calendars for Saturday, July 25th. The event, hosted by the Porter County 4-H Junior Leaders is being held on the opening weekend of the …
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