Plan, Pack, and Go!
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4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.
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About a month ago we delivered fourteen dozen fertilized eggs and incubators to fourteen elementary classes in Lee County. …
Kids and Screentime During COVID-19
O.K., I’m just going to come right out and admit it, my kids have been watching more television during …
New Club Forming - the 4-H Naturalists
We have had several families over the past couple of years express an interest in a nature club. To …
4-H Germination: Cleaning Out the Seed Shed
I learned something new last week. By the time you read this article Minda Daughtry and I will have …
Sandhills Farm to Table Returns This Spring
One of the things that helps get me through the doldrums of winter is thinking about warmer weather and …
Lee County 4-H 2020 Award Winners!
Quote of the Day: “There is no shortcut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation – veneer isn’t worth anything.” …
How Does Your Generation Define "Good Manners?"
4-H encourages life skill development in every aspect of the program. Life skills include competencies like problem-solving, decision making, …
Set Goals to Make the Best Better
January is the time of year for resolutions and an appropriate opportunity for personal goal setting. For clarification, a …
Setting Goals for the New Year
The New Year is here! Have you decided on a resolution? Often, these yearly goals focus on improving overall …
Bring the Past Into the Present
When you think of Christmases past what first comes to your mind? I asked our 4-H volunteer leaders the …
Helping Your Child Get a Head Start on Reading
If you have young children at home like me, now is a great time for them to get a …
Not Your Mother's Leaf Collection
While my daughter, Katie, and I were going to work today we couldn’t help but notice how beautiful the …
Farm City Week: 4-H Natural Wreath Making
What Time to get creative! Lee County 4-H hosted an outdoor family wreath making workshop as a part of Farm …
Bullying - Beyond the Classroom
An important key to a great positive youth development program is creating a safe and inclusive youth environment. The …
Hunter Safety Tips for the Fall Season
Now that the fall hunting season is upon us, it’s a great time to talk about firearm safety and …
Catch Nature This Fall and Feel Better
This morning my dogs, Lucy and Sparky, and I headed out to the chicken coop to let out my …
Lee County Educator & Curriculum Needs Survey
North Carolina 4-H believes that preparing youth for success and leadership in the global economy is one of our …
Dealing With Sibling Squabbles
If you grew up with a brother or sister like I did, I’m sure you have your share of …
Not All Learning Happens at a Desk
Schools have been in session for over a week now. How are you all doing? My social media news …
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