ISU Extension and Outreach/4-H Tama County

06/08/2026

🚀🌕 Ready to blast off into space science?
At Mission Moon, campers will design, build, test, and problem‑solve through exciting, NASA‑inspired STEM challenges!

📅 June 29 | 10 AM–4 PM | Central Iowa Fairgrounds
Grades: 4–8 | Cost: $40 (financial assistance available through your county)

06/08/2026

📍 So many ways to 4-H this week—where will we see YOU?!
Get ready for a FULL week of action! 💥🍀
✨ Check it out:
📚 Dysart Library visit (10:15 AM)
💡 “On Their Own & Okay”
🌱 STC Garden time
🎭 Pied Piper
🌟 Glow & Grow – Toledo
🔨 Woodworking Workshop
🌮 Taco Stand at Corn Carnival
🏫 Haven Schoolhouse Day Camp
🔥 From building projects to serving tacos to learning new skills—there’s something for everyone!
🙋‍♀️ Drop a 👍 if you’re joining us this week!

06/07/2026

🧱🚀 Older LEGO lovers, this one’s for you!
Build big, build bold at 4–6 LEGO Camp.
📅 June 23 | 9 AM–3 PM | Tama Co. Extension Office
Grades: 4–6 | Cost: $25

06/07/2026

Fair season is getting close!!! 🎡
That means it’s time to get your entries submitted ✅
🗓 Deadline: June 15th
👉 https://tamacountyfair.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/22794
We can’t wait to see everything you bring to the fair this year! 💥

If you have any questions regarding Fair Entry, please contact the Tama County Extension and Outreach Office at 641-484-2703. We will be happy to help in any way we can. It is important that you read all instructions and sections.

06/06/2026

Just a few days until the next Tama Mobile Food Pantry on June 10.

06/06/2026

🔥 Tama County 4‑H Summer Camps = hands‑on fun + new skills + lifelong memories! 🔥
So many great options — LEGO, Critter Camp, Art, Fishing, Baking, Soccer, Books for Cooks, and more!
Spots are limited… grab your favorites while you can! 🚀
👉 See ALL camp flyers here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/tama/youth-programs
👉 Register online or scan the QR code!

06/06/2026

Your donations go directly to local food pantries serving families across Tama County. Fresh produce is one of the most requested items — and often the hardest to keep stocked.
Grow a little extra. Share a lot of hope. 💛

06/06/2026

📚🍳 Where reading meets delicious fun!
At Books for Cooks, kids bring stories to life through hands-on cooking.
📅 June 25 (Traer Library) OR June 26 (Toledo Library)
Grades: K–5 | Cost: $20

06/06/2026

🍩 Happy National Donut Day!
Celebrate with something sweet—maybe even try a homemade, healthier version! 😄
Check out simple, budget-friendly recipes from Iowa State Extension & Outreach:
👉 https://spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu/recipes/ [spendsmart...astate.edu]
Baked treats can be a great way to enjoy your favorites with a healthier twist 💡
What’s your favorite kind of donut? ⬇️🍩

06/05/2026

🌎 Happy World Environment Day! 🌱
Every small action makes a difference—plant a tree, conserve water, or care for your local environment 💧🌿
Looking for ideas? Check out tips from Iowa State Extension:
👉 https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/conservation-practices-garden-and-landscape [yardandgar...astate.edu]
Let’s work together to keep our communities healthy and thriving! 💚

Conservation begins at home, and our gardens and landscapes offer some of the most immediate opportunities for the average gardener to support the environment. By working with local conditions, we create landscapes that thrive with fewer inputs and contribute (even if in a small way) to healthier ec...