University of Idaho Extension & 4-H in Teton County

05/06/2026

The University of Idaho Extension 4-H Youth Development Program is wanting to hear from 4-H alumni! Comment below, and we'll send you the link to the survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will help us make the best better!

04/24/2026

4-H STEM CORPS INSTRUCTOR WANTED to assist us with youth summer programming for University of Idaho Extension. 25-30 hours per week starting in May; 450 total hours. Living allowance of $6,200; educational award of $1,956.35. Apply by April 27:
https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/4h/opportunities/americorps

or https://www.tetoncountyidaho.gov/job_detail_T21_R55.php

04/22/2026

🌎🌱 Happy Earth Day from University of Idaho Extension and Teton County 4-H! 🌱🌎

We’re excited to invite our community to the 2026 Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25th from 10 AM–1 PM at the Teton County Fairgrounds in Driggs! Hosted by TVCR and Mountain Roots Education

✨ Back by popular demand!
Our 4-H STEAM Club and Cloverbuds will be performing the Earth Day play:
🎭 “The Busy Little Earth Day Farm”

🌿 Stop by the University of Idaho Extension & 4-H booth to:
• Meet and visit with some of our amazing Teton County Master Gardeners
• Explore our 4-H “Food for Thought” STEM Challenge
• Learn simple, meaningful ways to reduce food waste and give back to the Earth
Let’s celebrate, learn, and take action together for a healthier planet. We hope to see you there!

04/18/2026

This week the Governor signed a statewide drought emergency. This allows water users to shift existing water rights to help meet their needs. For instance, if a farmer normally grows crops on two fields, and now knows they will only get half of their normal allotment, they can allow one field to go fallow for the summer, and temporarily shift that water right to allow the full allotment to be used on the second field.

01/16/2026

The University of Idaho Extension's High-Altitude Master Gardener Program with Teton, Valley, and Blaine Counties is open until January 22nd!

Horticulture professionals or home gardeners are invited to take our 2026 Idaho Master Gardener program focused on short-season, high-altitude climates.

This hybrid course includes approximately three hours of coursework per week, with 13 Thursday lunch-hour Zoom meetings (12–1 p.m. MST) from January 29–April 30th, with monthly in-person labs held through September. Learn more and register at:

University of Idaho Extension’s Idaho Master Gardener Program provides gardeners with opportunities to improve their horticultural knowledge and skills as well as serve their communities. “Helping people grow” is the motto of the program. The program is conducted through participating UI Exten...

12/10/2025

📣 Calling Idaho’s Next Generation of Leaders! 🇺🇸✨
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce (GIFCC) and Melaleuca: The Wellness Company are proud to partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the National Civics Bee® to Idaho for the very first time!

This exciting milestone highlights Idaho’s growing commitment to civic education, leadership development, and youth empowerment.

📘 Who Can Participate?
All Idaho students in grades 6–8—public, private, charter, or homeschool—are eligible to compete!

📝 How to Enter:
Students can learn more and submit their applications by February 3, 2026, through the official portal:
👉 https://idahofallschamber.com/national-civics-bee-idaho/

Let’s inspire Idaho youth to use their voices, share their ideas, and help shape the future of our communities. 🌟

12/10/2025

🌍✨ Idaho 4-H Teens, and youth interested in 4-H – Don’t Miss This! ✨🌍

Ever wondered what it’s like to travel abroad through 4-H?
Join us on Zoom to learn about the States’ 4-H International Exchange Program!

🎤 Guest Speaker:
Courtney Reimers – Idaho 4-H International Exchange Program

📅 December 15, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM PST
💻 Virtual on Zoom

Youth ages 13 and older are invited to hear how you can:
✔ Stay with a host family abroad
✔ Experience a new culture
✔ Learn about costs, deadlines, countries, and hosting opportunities
✔ Ask all your questions live!

🔗 Join the Zoom Meeting:
https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85753864952

Passcode: 469438

📱 Scan the QR code in the flyer for easy access!

Come learn how YOU can take part in this amazing global adventure. 🌎🍀