4-H Information Session

4-H Information Session

Looking for engaging activities to nurture your children? Find out about opportunities for youth at the 4-H Information session. New groups are starting: a 5-8 year old group, a 9-10 year old group and more. 4-H is open to 5-18 year olds to explore a wide range of topics, from science to plants and animals. The session is Tuesday, September 21 at 6:00 at the Agricultural Conference Center. For more information, contact 264-3061.
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Summer Activities

It's time to sign up for 4-H Super Summer activities. These workshops are designed for 5-12 year olds to engage in fun and learning this summer. We will be exploring science in the kitchen and bath, creepy, crawly creatures, gardening, and other outdoor activities.
For the flyer of summer activities, click onto the Summer Activities blog page.
Participants must pre-register. The registration forms are on the link as well.

June 21-14
Kids in the Garden
Explore the outdoors and all the wonderful things you can find in a garden.

June 28-July 1
Pizza Adventure Week
Local Foods For Local Kids
Search the community for ingredients for pizza and then make your own pizza.

July 6-8
Science Series
Explore the chemistry that is lurking in your household. Make lotion, root beer and pretzels.

July 13-15
Bug Out
Explore the wonderful world of insects

4-H Photography Contest

If you love photography, join in on the state 4-H photography contest. The purpose of the contest is to showcase 4-H'ers photographic accomplishments. Winners will be displayed at various 4-H events.
Contest categories this year include our standard "4-H in Action" and "Nature's
Beauty" categories, with a new category this year of "4-H Family." Each
category will be divided into a Junior (Ages 9-12) and Senior (Ages
13-19) division.
Entries should be brought to the local 4-H office by June 7.
Click Here for more information.

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Outdoor Activities

Looking for something to do? See our page on Outdoor fun

4-H Poultry Group

Love animals? Join the 4-H Poultry club. This group is meeting once a month and exploring the wonderful world of chickens. Learn how to raise chickens, how to care for them and show them, and other things you can do with chickens. Tours and hands-on activities.
The next meeting is Thursday, May 20 at 5:30 at the Agricultural Conference Center.
Regular meeting dates will be established as the group forms.
For more information, contact Eddy Labus at 828-264-3061

Check in out
NC Poultry 4-H and Youth Programs
Embryology
4-H Virtual Farm
Links: All About Chickens
NC Poultry Facebook Page

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Chicken Show

Love chickens? Expand your horizons with the 4-H poultry program. Here's a chance to receive some heritage chicks you can raise. Then, show off your chickens and chicken knowledge.

Avery Agriculture and Horticulture Fair Youth Heritage Chicken Show September 11, 2010

Entry Deadline: May 27 2010 Participation Fee: $20.00 for 4 chicks, money due at pick-up Chick pick-up: June 4, at the Avery County CES Check-in: September 4, Saturday; 8:00am – 12:00pm Location: Avery County Heritage Park, Newland, NC Show: September 11, Saturday; Time: TBA

For details, click HERE.





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4-H Youth Gardening Workshop

Explore the wonders of plants and gardens! In this workshop we will explore flower power and start some sunflower seeds. Attendees and parents will also receive inspiration, resources and ideas for planting a garden at home. The workshop is targeted for 5-12 year olds and will be held at the Agricultural Conference center from 10:00-11:30. To register or for more information, contact Watauga County 4-H at 264-3061.


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