Welcome to Southwind District

As a part of K-State Research and Extension, Southwind District programs present educational information and programming related to agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community vitality.

We serve the people of Allen, Bourbon, Neosho and Woodson Counties and have offices in each of those counties.

Our philosophy is to help people help themselves by taking university knowledge to where people live, work, and play. We work at being responsive to the needs of the people by focusing our resources on providing quality information, education, and problem-solving for real concern. The information we provide is research-based and unbiased.

UPCOMING EVENTS

For more information on these latest events, simply click on the event title.

Southeast Area Livestock Contest-The event will be held at the Allen County Fairgrounds at Riverside Park in Iola, KS and is open to ALL 4-H members. Registration will take place at the Community Building, with a cost of $10 per contestant due at check-in. June 3, 2025, registration from 8:30-9:30 A.M. Contest starts at 10:00 A.M.

2025 Southeast Region 4-H Youth Challenge Day-Anderson Building on Lyon County Fairgrounds, behind the Lyon County Extension Office, located at 2632 W US Hwy 50, Emporia, KS. Thursday, June 12. Registration at 9:30 A.M.

Kids Escape Room Money Mystery-Can you crack the code to the missing millions? Fun challenges with teamwork and problem solving! St. Paul Library. June 23rd @ 1:30P.M. Ages 9-13.

Kids Tropical Day Camp-Allen County 4-H Council tropical day camp for kids! Open to the district! Ages 7-12. Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00-5:00 P.M @ the Southwind District Iola Office Meeting Room, 1006 N State Street, Iola, KS. Registration is required by June 6. REGISTER HERE

Walk With Ease-Designed for people with arthritis or individuals who have been physically in-active. Free program. May 19-June 26 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday's. 10:00-11:00 A.M. Zion Lutheran Family Life Center, Chanute, KS. Register by contacting Lea Kay at 620-224-0182 or lkarleskint@ksu.edu

Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness-Healthy eating and active living for 8-12 year-olds: Six hands on, interactive lessons with food and games. Humboldt Public Library, May 22-23, May 2-30, and June 5-6, 1:30-2:30. Call for more information or to register 620-473-2243.

Culinary Kids Cooking Camp-8 different locations and times!!! Registration is required and space is limited! Call 620-625-8620 for more information. Register HERE online or use the QR code on the flyer!

Help with Food or Medical Assistance-Do you need help with food or medical assistance? We can help you with the forms. Every 1st Thursday of the month, starting April 3, 2025, 1:00-3:00 P.M. Toronto Public Library

OWL Hour-Join us for an hour long social gathering where we will come together to discuss and discover new things and topics. Every 2nd full week of the month, 10:00-11:00 A.M. Location Options-Yates Center, St. Paul, Fort Scott, Iola. Call Hollie @ 620-625-8620 for more information.

Fresh Conversations-A new, or fresh, newsletter each month. Each issue focuses on a current health topic and offers practical tips and sensible solutions of everyday problems. We are offering in-person meetings! 4 Meeting Locations: Fort Scott, Neosho Falls, Toronto, Iola.

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