Minnesota 4-H Shooting Sports and Wildlife Program

05/09/2026

SS&W Leaders webinar - 2026 State Shoot - all you need to know! May 12th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Use this link to join the webinar - https://umn.zoom.us/j/97939129300?pwd=UWptZmNzTkEwY2RvOTcxMHpUT1JQQT09. It will be recorded and posted in the June SS&W E-Blast.

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04/27/2026

Tread Lightly! Awareness Course for 4-H Instructors!
April 30, 6:30-8 p.m.
Join Sandi Weiland and Nicole Pokorney, Tread Lightly! Master Tread Trainers, as we bring you this new volunteer training online! Tread Lightly! is an organization that leads a national initiative to promote responsibility when recreating outdoors. We will cover the T.R.E.A.D. Principles - a simple framework designed to help all outdoor enthusiasts minimize their impact on nature while maximizing their enjoyment. We will also cover how to teach the information to your outdoor 4-H project activities. No registration needed, just click the link to join the training. Put on your calendars now! https://umn.zoom.us/j/96322675478?pwd=zN71DaaKECUMhZttCaKnzT8fKzUUb7.1

04/02/2026

2026 ATV Safety Certification Trainings
ADULT LEADER CERTIFICATION - May 2, Sherburne County Fairgrounds
Registration deadline: April 24

Register for 4-H ATV Safety Leader certification! This event is designed for adults who lead or would like to lead Youth ATV Certification Courses. This training will include a Minnesota DNR Certified Volunteer ATV Safety Instructor Training Class, TREADLightly Principles, and additional riding skills and tips.

YOUTH CERTIFICATION TRAINING - May 30, Sherburne County Government Center
Registration deadline: May 23

Minnesota 4-H is excited to offer All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) certification safety training to youth in grades 4 and up who are at least 10 years old. Youth who complete this training will receive their Minnesota DNR ATV Safety Certificate.

Please see the 4-H ATV Safety website for registration information for both opportunities.

Learn about proper protective gear, how to safely operate an ATV, and be responsible with the environment while you are riding.

04/02/2026

Tread Lightly! Training for 4-H Instructors!
April 30, 6:30-8 p.m.

Join Sandi Weiland and Nicole Pokorney, Tread Lightly! Master Tread Trainers, as we bring you this new volunteer training online! Tread Lightly! is an organization that leads a national initiative to promote responsibility when recreating outdoors. We will cover the T.R.E.A.D. Principles - a simple framework designed to help all outdoor enthusiasts minimize their impact on nature while maximizing their enjoyment. We will also cover how to teach the information to your outdoor 4-H project activities. No registration needed, just click the link to join the training. Put on your calendars now! https://umn.zoom.us/j/96322675478?pwd=zN71DaaKECUMhZttCaKnzT8fKzUUb7.1

03/10/2026

TONIGHT!! Starting in January, we will be offering a webinar series for all discipline-certified 4-H instructors! Each month, we will dive into a topic to better engage youth and help build robust SS&W programs. Each month’s webinar will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and will be recorded. Here are the details! Use this link to join - https://umn.zoom.us/j/97939129300....

March 10 - Explore Wildlife Trainings to Incorporate into your Programs
April 21 - How to Support Adaptive Shooting Practices
May 12 - 2026 State Shoot - What You Need to Know

02/04/2026

Starting in January, we will be offering a webinar series for all discipline-certified 4-H instructors! Each month, we will dive into a topic to better engage youth and help build robust SS&W programs. Each month’s webinar will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and will be recorded. Here are the details! Use this link to join - Starting in January, we will be offering a webinar series for all discipline-certified 4-H instructors! Each month, we will dive into a topic to better engage youth and help build robust SS&W programs. Each month’s webinar will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and will be recorded. Here are the details! Use this link to join - https://umn.zoom.us/j/97939129300?pwd=UWptZmNzTkEwY2RvOTcxMHpUT1JQQT09.
February 10 - Tips to Be a Better Coach - Join Level 3 Archery Instructor, Conner Ellinghuysen for tips and best practices to get your youth to their next level of mastery in the Shooting Sports!
March 10 - Explore Wildlife Trainings to Incorporate into your Programs
April 21 - How to Support Adaptive Shooting Practices
May 12 - 2026 State Shoot - What You Need to Know

February 10 - Tips to Be a Better Coach
March 10 - Explore Wildlife Trainings to Incorporate into your Programs
April 21 - How to Support Adaptive Shooting Practices
May 12 - 2026 State Shoot - What You Need to Know

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01/20/2026

TONIGHT! January 20 - Fundraising and Grant Writing
2026 SS&W Leader Webinar Series
Starting in January, we will be offering a webinar series for all discipline certified 4-H instructors! Each month, we will dive into a topic to better engage youth and help build robust SS&W programs. Each month’s webinar will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and will be recorded. Here are the details! Use this link to join the webinar series -

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12/23/2025

We are still looking for a 4-H Outdoor Education summer intern! The position is 40 hours a week and will focus on ATV and outdoor programming, as well as attending the adventure trips to BWCA and Voyageurs National Park. The direct link to the application is https://z.umn.edu/4hsummerintern.

12/04/2025

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/minnesota-state-parks-library-program.html?campaign_name=dec-2025&utm_medium=trailblazer&utm_source=govdelivery

MN DNR is collaborating with regional library systems across the state to provide free seven-day state park passes for library check out, to help eliminate the financial barrier of an entry fee for Minnesotans in low-income communities.

11/23/2025

What an amazing day! We had 81 young people participate in the 3rd annual 4-H Outdoor Education Summit, 11 volunteers certify in SS&W Wildlife discipline and 8 SS&W Ambassadors leading Cloverbuds! Afterwards, 15 4-H OWLS, continued with their fall retreat being supported by the 4-H EAGLES. More pictures to come! Thank you to the staff and volunteers who led the sessions!

11/14/2025

HAWKS (High Adventure Wilderness KidS) Experience!
Youth will travel to Minnesota’s beautiful Voyageurs National Park for a canoe and camping experience! Participants will be expected to join monthly zoom meetings from February through July for trip preparation. This trip will be limited to 13 youth (8th grade + or has completed the 4-H OWLS Program) and total cost is $1000, which includes outfitter guides, equipment, food, lodging, and transportation. Trip dates are August 2-8, 2026. The deadline for registration is January 5 and requires a $350 deposit (additional payments will be $350 due March 15 and $300 due May 15). Register through 4-H Online - there are only 8 spots left!