A 4-H Civics Lesson
Bill Stone, the County Extension Director, wrote an article in 2016 reporting that our youth are out of touch …
Home & Family
Leading for the Next Generation
One of my favorite things about working with the 4-H Youth Development program is the opportunity I have to …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Bullying - Beyond the Classroom
An important key to a great positive youth development program is creating a safe and inclusive youth environment. To …
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 …
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 …
Teens' Journey to Adulthood Changed Dramatically in March
I am at the beach as I write this article considering a recent workshop I attended. Since exercise is …
Congratulations 2020 4-H Graduates
One thing is certain in these very uncertain times, 4-H has some great members moving on into adulthood and …
Public Speaking 2021
For many years 4-H has encouraged millions of youth around the world to become proficient at public speaking. This …
Insects Are Around - What's Bugging You?
Hey Cloverbuds, what different types of animals live around us? In addition to dogs, cats, birds, and squirrels, we share our …
Imagination and Innovation - Maker Spaces
I have been inundated with information of all kinds and hourly my circumstances change. At the point I am …
Make Sure You Count
Welcome to 2020! While the new decade has been a tad chaotic with current events, one thing that happens …
Lee County 4-H Announces Winners
Sadly we were not able to have our 2019 Recognition Banquet for our 4-H members’ achievements last year. Instead, …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
4-H Up Next
- Enroll NOW!!! for 4-H 2020
- 2021 Electric Project Information
- Lee County 4-H Embryology Program
- Lee County 4-H T-shirt order form
- Summer Fun Camp Information
County Extension Programs
Information Portals
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Healthy Homes
- Home Energy Conservation
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Universal Design
- North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
- Opioid Prevention - Empowering Youth and Families
- USDA Rural Development
Publications, Information, and News
Resources
Recent Publications related to Home & Family
Guiding Your Young Children
This factsheet describes different parenting styles and lists suggested measures parents can take to discipline …
4 days ago
Dogs and Turfgrass Interactions
This publication answers common questions dog owners may have about lawn care. Topics include what …
6 days ago
Preschooler Development
This publication describes the physical, emotional and mental changes that preschoolers experience. It provides information …
2 weeks ago — Growing Together
After the Flood: Inspect, Purge, and Disinfect Your Well
This factsheet offers instruction on what to do with your well after a flood.
3 weeks ago — Disaster Recovery
Carolina Lawns: A Guide to Maintaining Quality Turf in the Landscape
This comprehensive guide offers information on different grasses for North Carolina lawns, as well as …
3 weeks ago
Home Composting with Earthworms
Earthworms can turn food scraps into a soil amendment called vermicompost — worm castings — …
6/30/21
What to Do If You Lose Your Job: Preparing for the Search
This factsheet offers information on what to do if you lose your job.
6/24/21 — Take Control for Your Future
