Youth Development

The 29th Annual California 4-H (CA 4-H) Horse Classic Show is where 4-H members can demonstrate their horsemanship skills and equine knowledge. This event is the State Qualifier for equine education contests as well as a showcase for a variety of horse show classes.

The California 4-H State Ambassadors will be presenting the results from the 2025 State Field Day contests, live on the California 4-H YouTube channel. Log in and cheer on our 4-H competitors!

 Explore math activities in a hands-on way that can make them fun and exciting. Dive into shapes, Mӧbius strips, stitching curves, Sierpinski triangles, and the Koch snowflake. You'll get to try out these activities yourself and see how math can be incorporated into your STEM projects in a fun way…

4-H State Presentations are being offered both virtually and in-person. Prequalification at Regional Presentations is required. Register for all contests on the main State Field Day registration. Virtual Presentations also have an additional registration form for time slots.

The annual California 4-H State Field Day event connects 4-H members, families and volunteers for a full day of State-level contests. 4-H'ers can connect with other members from across the state, learn new things at the interactive booths, and get inspired by other contest participants.

Full course website: https://calnat.ucanr.edu/Take_a_class/four_rivers_natural_history_association/ Explore Grasslands Ecosystems & Climate Resilience in the Central Valley! Join this Climate Stewards Course to deepen your understanding of local ecosystems and climate impacts.

Full course website: https://calnat.ucanr.edu/Take_a_class/Conservation_Society_of_California_and_Oakland_Zoo/ This UC California Naturalist Course will focus on the local watersheds. Alameda Creek Watershed and surrounding natural areas in addition to the Arroyo Viejo Watershed.

Full course website: http://calnat.ucanr.edu/Take_a_class/ARNHA/ The Effie Yeaw Nature Center offers the California Naturalist certification class in Carmichael (Sacramento County).

This event is now full. Registration has closed. When: January 24-26, 2025 Hours: Friday, January 24: 12pm-4pm Saturday, January 25: 8am-4pm Sunday, January 26: 8am-12pm Where: UC Hopland Research and Extension Center. 4070 University Road, Hopland, CA 95449.