Barnstable County 4-H

🐶 Practice makes paws-itive!

The Salty Pups 4-H Dog Club is getting ready for the Barnstable County Fair, and that means more than training their dogs. Club members recently built their own agility jump, learning teamwork, problem-solving, and responsible animal care along the way.

You can cheer them on during the 4-H Dog Showcase on Thursday, July 23, at 6 p.m. in the Livestock Show Ring!

The Dog Club is just one example of how Barnstable County 4-H helps young people learn by doing. This year, members have also created whimsical Felt Fellows, explored Cape Cod aquaculture, and introduced plant science to classrooms across the Cape through the Sunflower Science program.

Read more about these experiences in our latest blog: https://loom.ly/g8LZbX0

We'll be sharing more stories from Barnstable County 4-H as we count down to the Fair!

4-H families, this one’s for you!

Looking for an easy, meaningful community service activity this spring?

The Dennis Conservation Celebration & Town-Wide Litter Clean-Up is happening Saturday, April 18 from 10 AM–2 PM, and it’s a great fit for 4-H members, clubs, and families to join in.

This isn’t a formal 4-H event, but it’s a perfect way for youth to:
✔️ Get outside and be active
✔️ Give back to their community
✔️ Learn by doing to be Beyond Ready for their future

And bonus… there’s free food, games, and prizes after the clean-up 🎉

📍 Johnny A. Kelley Recreation Area, South Dennis
🗓️ April 18 (rain date April 19)

Learn more and preregister: https://loom.ly/Ct1N5bY

Grab your club, your family, or a few 4-H friends and help Keep Dennis Beautiful 💚

Events for April 2026 Join the Dennis Department of Natural Resources and the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a town wide cleanup from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and then from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM for a community celebration with free food, games, and prizes as well as tabling from local organizations! RSVP here.