University of Minnesota Extension

Minnesota 4-H


Pets Project

Learn about a variety of small pets, such as birds, guinea pigs, iguanas, snakes or frogs. Topics include feeding, housing and daily needs, pet selection, pet body parts identification, pet art, pet communications, handling, genetics and reproduction.

Turtle picture

State & regional events

To view county or local club events, visit the county website.

View all 4-H events

Minnesota State Fair

4-H plays a pivotal role in youth development and public education at the Minnesota State Fair. Over 7,000 4-H youth have the opportunity to interact with the public and educate fairgoers through 4-H exhibits, demonstrations, performances, and 4-H promotion. More info

Pet project resources

Pet Pals

Pet 1 - Pet Pals
Price: $3.95 (40 pages)

Scurrying Ahead

Pet 2 -Scurrying Ahead
Price: $3.95 (40 pages)

Scaling the Heights

Pet 3 -Scaling the Heights
Price: $3.95 (40 pages)


Project Evaluation Sheet

Pets Evaluation Sheet (42 K PDF)

PLUS

Pets PLUS (220 K PDF)

 


4-H Youth Record Keeping

Project leader resources

Pet Helpers Guide

Pet - Helper's Guide
Price: $3.95 (40 pages)

Pet-set of four books

Pet - Set of Four
Price: $15.40 (40 pages each)

Exploring Farm Animals

Exploring Farm Animals - Helper's Guide
Price: $3.95 (40 pages)


Project meeting outlines

Project Meeting Outlines Lesson plans to be used with youth.
Blank Project Meeting Outline (61 K PDF)


Pets Project Meeting Outline (61 K PDF)

Clover Update

 

Project policies

Scholarships & grants

You may qualify for funding for your
4-H project, your club or your university studies. Learn more.


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