Clover Kids participate in Clover Kids rabbit show

Washington County Clover Kid second-and third-graders had their time in the show ring Wednesday, July 20, at the Clover Kids Rabbit Show. Washington County 4-H Clover Kids had the opportunity to learn more about the rabbit project through a special mentoring program which then gives them their very own County Fair Rabbit Class.

Interested second-and third-grade Clover Kids were paired with older 4-H rabbit project members. The Clover Kids and mentors met prior to the show. These meetings allowed the 4-H mentor to teach the Clover Kid about rabbits and how to show them. Many of the Clover Kids learned about feeding, showing and proper handling of the rabbits.

During the Washington County Fair rabbit show, the Clover Kids had the opportunity to show one of their mentor?s rabbits. The partnership of the Clover Kids and the 4-H mentors has resulted in a renewed excitement of the rabbit project, new friendships, and a wealth of learning.

Clover Kids participants included: Tess Berdo, Tessa Fishback, Adyson Gerot, Blaine Hodson, Lauren Lukavsky, Paige Malichky, Morgyn Nafziger, Emily Rinner, Hannah Rodgers, Audrey Smith, Oaklee Sobaski, Trevin Sulentich, Allie Wulf. 4-H mentors included: Sophie Bell, Kyleigh Dolan, Haylee Wilson, Ellie Bell, Averi Kron, Lindsey Palmer, Ellie Todd, and Grace Hiller.

4-H Clover Kids are youth in grades kindergarten through third grade. For more information about Clover Kids and 4-H, please contact the Washington County Extension Office, 319/653-4811, or check the web at www.extension.iastate.edu/washington.