Anoka County Extension
Bunker Hills Activities Center
550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW,
Andover,
MN
55304
Anna Gilbertson, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
[email protected], 763-324-3497
Kim Ferguson, Administrative Assistant
[email protected], 763-324-3499
Natalie Boyd, Principal Office & Administrative Specialist
[email protected], 763-324-3496
The duck decoy carving program presented in partnership with Anoka County 4-H & volunteer Dave Jacobs, sponsored in part by the Minnesota Decoy Collectors Association and the MN Decoy and Wildlife Carving Club. As part of this program, youth will learn how to carve, then paint a duck decoy. The finished decoy can be used for hunting or as a piece of art to display. This program runs every Monday from October 5 - March 29. No class on January 18 or February 15.
The duck that we will be carving is the canvasback duck.
About the instructor: Adult 4-H volunteer, Dave Jacobs, will lead this program. Dave has taught youth to carve duck decoys for over five years in in-person formats. To learn more about Dave and carving decoys check out this YouTube video showing a past program. This video also shows what your finished product may look like. ABC Newspaper about Dave and a past program.
$25 (Remainder of fees are being covered by the Minnesota Decoy Collectors Association and the MN Decoy and Wildlife Carving Club.)
Mail to: (Checks payable to Anoka County 4-H.)
Anoka County 4-H
550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
If you prefer to pay by credit card, look for the payment link in the 4-H Online event registration. You can pay for multiple youth in one transaction.
Registration is not complete until payment has been received. Scholarships are available.
Registration closed on Tuesday, September 29. If you are still interested in joining contact Kim to check availability.
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.
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