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  1. Master Gardener Volunteers to Hold Summer Program Series!

    Jun. 04, 2025

    Plan to join the Master Gardener Volunteers for their summer program series starting on June 17! All 3 dates will take place at the Friendship Gardens, located at 960 W. Kohler St., Kenton, beginning at 6 p.m. The Friendship Gardens are located behind the former HARCO Workshop building. Parking will available at the gardens. See the flyer below for more details!

  2. Life Skills Judging is July 15th! Schedule your appointment today!

    May. 29, 2025

    Life Skills Judging - July 15, 2025

    Life Skills judging will be held on July 15 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Community Building.  If you aren't sure which category your project falls under, verify that your project is listed on the appointment sign up page before submitting your information. 

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  3. Summer Fitness Schedule Available Now!

    May. 28, 2025

    Join us when you can for a fun summer!

  4. An Evening Garden Affair Date Set for June 23

    May. 27, 2025

    Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers are set to host An Evening Garden Affair on Monday, June 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hardin County Friendship Gardens, located at 960 W. Kohler St. in Kenton, just behind the former HARCO Workshop Building. See the flyer below for details! 

    Please note that there will be overflow parking in the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District parking lot. Simon Kenton School building has a fan but no air conditioning, so please dress accordingly.

  5. Office Closed for Memorial Day on May 26th

    May. 23, 2025

    Our office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26th.

    A voicemail can be left at 419-674-2297. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27 from 8am- 4:30pm. 

    Enjoy the long weekend and stay safe!

  6. Cloverbud Day Camp Date Set for June 25

    May. 20, 2025

    Register NOW for Cloverbud Day Camp by going to http://go.osu.edu/25cloverbudcamp!

    See the flyer below for all of the details 

  7. Reminder - Quality Assurance and EquiSTEP Training Scheduled for Sunday May 18th

    May. 14, 2025

    Attention ALL 4-H and FFA Exhibitors! Quality Assurance is scheduled for Sunday, May 18 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Hardin County Fairgrounds Community Building. All members exhibiting a market or lactating dairy project MUST complete QA to participate in the Hardin County Fair or Ohio State Fair. The last all-county opportunity will take place on Wednesday, June 25 from 6:00-7:00 p.m in the Arts and Crafts Building. QA needs completed 45 days prior to the start of a fair.

  8. 2025 4-H Camp Registration Begins MAY 15TH AT NOON!

    May. 06, 2025

    2025 Hardin County 4-H Camp - July 22-25

    Click here to view the Camp Information Letter!

     

    Camp registration is an ONLINE application form. Registration opens on May 15th at noon!

     

  9. 2025 Chick Order Forms Available Now! Due MAY 22!

    May. 06, 2025

    2025 Chick Order Form

    This year, the OSU Extension Office will again be coordinating a broiler chick purchase for 4-H and FFA members carrying the Broiler/Market Chicken Project. 

    The minimum order is 10 chicks per one exhibitor. If ordering for multiple exhibitors, follow this chart:

  10. Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers Set Date for Annual Plant Sale

    Apr. 29, 2025

    Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 17. The OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will have their annual plant sale from 10 a.m. to noon at the Friendship Gardens. The Friendship Gardens are located behind the former HARCO Workshop building at 960 W. Kohler St. in Kenton. Plan to arrive early as this sale is popular and supplies have run out in years past. Bring friends and family. The event is happening rain or shine!

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