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The winner will receive $20 & poster will be framed & displayed at the Ouachita 4-H office! Due Dec. 2 at the 4-H office.
• Must be on any size piece of true sketch paper
• Crayons or colored pencils only
• Be creative & incorporate 4 different farm animals of your choice & a 4-H clover
• Include name, grade & school on back left corner
Join Ouachita 4-H Shooting Sports! You must be 9 years old in 4th grade by January 1, 2027 & you must join 4-H. Shooting Sports registration fees are $50 per child. 4-H dues are $10. Practice dates will be posted soon. Registration form can be found at Ouachita 4-H Shooting Sports or go to our webpage at lsuagcenter.com/Ouachita, click on 4-H, then click on Shooting Sports, then Ouachita 4-H Shooting Sports. This year we will offer Archery, Shotgun, .22 Rifle, & Pistol.
Join us each month to learn about rabbits & prepare for shows. Gain knowledge from other youth with experience. We will meet at the 4-H office on the following dates:
November 2026
December 2026
4th-8th graders, join us for a festive & cozy Christmas Pajama Party. Wear your favorite PJs, grab some hot cocoa, & get ready for an afternoon of holiday games & fun! Monday, December 21, 1-4pm! Email questions to [email protected]
Start getting into the holiday spirit one stitch at a time! This month's Sewing for Service project is creating Christmas Trees for nursing home residents. Your handmade gift can brighten someone's season.
Contact Info
Ouachita Parish 4-H
704 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
Phone: (318) 323-2251
Fax: (318) 387-9376
https://lsuagcenter.com/ouachita/4-h
Bethany Corona, 4-H Agent
[email protected]
Sidney Spinks, 4-H Agent
[email protected]
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Ouachita 4-H
Ouachita 4-H Shooting Sports
Visit our website:
www.LSUAgCenter.com
Mike Salassi, Interim LSU Vice President for Agriculture
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center; Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station; Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service; LSU College of Agriculture
The LSU AgCenter and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.
Fall Foods Fest Cookery Contest: Monday, November 30, 2026, 704 Cypress St., West Monroe. Check in: 5:15-5:30 pm. Awards Begin: 7 pm. Members bring a prepared dish on ice, & garnish, to be judged for prizes!
Dish Categories:
Members can choose 1 category or all 9, but only 1 dish per category. 4-H’ers with winning dishes will compete against other parishes in the Area 4-H Commodity Cookery Contest February 11, 2027 in Winnsboro. Category specific rules are posted on our website: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/parishes/ouachita/features/4-h/awards under Awards & Contests.
Come join in the fun for an introductory session to crochet! Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 1pm-3pm at the 4-H office. Call 318-323-2251 or email [email protected] to register.
6th-12th Graders, come join Ouachita 4-H Jr. Leaders monthly for service-learning, leadership, food, & fun! Come when you can – no pressure! We will meet each month at the 4-H office, so save the dates! 6th-8th grades meet 5-6:30pm & 9th-12th grades meet 6-7:30pm. Join us for our Friendsgiving activities in November. Bring a sponsored item!
Become a Ouachita 4-H King, Queen, Prince, or Princess by collecting votes (donations) from now until the deadline. The Krewe Court is presented at a coronation ceremony (January 15) & will ride in the Krewe De Riviere Parade (January 30). See your club leader, call the 4-H office, or check our Facebook page for registration form, rules, & regulations!
A free club for students in Ouachita Parish ages 5-8 (as of Jan. 1, 2027). Learn about the 6 pillars of character & make a small craft! Located at the 4-H office (704 Cypress St., West Monroe), 1-2pm on the dates below.
Join us to take photos & learn about photography! Led by West Monroe Mayor, Staci Mitchell, we will meet at Black Bayou Wildlife Refuge Tuesday, Nov. 3, 9-11 am. Call to register: 318-323-2251.
Come join us November 11, 9-11:30 am at the Ouachita 4-H Office. Learn basic sewing skills while meeting new friends & making holiday crafts. Call to register: 318-323-2251. For grades 4-12.
Ouachita Innovators is the new name for our 4-H Stem Team this year. Monthly practices will be held for Juniors (grades 4-7) & Seniors (grades 8-12). On each of the practice dates below, Jr. eSports & Sr. Robotics will meet 4-5pm, & Jr. Robotics & Sr. eSports will meet 5-6pm. All practices will be held at the 4-H office auditorium (704 Cypress St., West Monroe).
For children ages 3-6 with a focus on agriculture & animals. Located at the Caboose Shelter on the following dates & times:
Come & make an upcycled T-shirt pillow! No sewing required! We have some t-shirts available (supplies limited) or bring your own t-shirt to upcycle. December 22, 2026, 3-4pm. Please RSVP to the 4-H office (318-323-2251). Questions can be emailed to [email protected]
Welcome Back to 4-H! We are ready for a new & exciting year! 4-H is a club for boys & girls ages 9 to 19. For detailed information & online enrollment instructions, please visit our website, How Do I Join 4-H? To enroll/re-enroll: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
The general 4-H enrollment fee for 2026-2027 is $10. Note: If a club is available at your school, please follow the school club leader’s enrollment guidelines. If there isn’t a club at your school or if you homeschool, you may still join 4-H as a Member-At-Large & participate in all 4-H activities. Just call or come by the 4-H office for details or enroll online! You can even pay your dues online!
Come join the Ouachita 4-H Zoo Club! Join us for an exciting day filled with animals, community service, & unforgettable memories! Zoo Club will meet at Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo (1405 Bernstein Park Rd., Monroe). Meeting point is right inside the front gate.
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