Karen Gardner Returns to Lead 4-H | Rapid City News

Rapid City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 16, 2026 · 1m

South Dakota 4-H just welcomed back a rising star—Karen Gardner, a former State Ambassador and proud alumna of the program, now stepping into her new role as Field Specialist for Shooting Sports and Outdoor Education in Rapid City. With a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from SDSU, Karen brings deep roots in 4-H and a passion for empowering youth through outdoor education. She’s thrilled to return and is already focused on nurturing talent and creating pathways for the next generation. Her journey embodies 4-H’s power to transform lives—and proves that investing in its own can…