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The 4-H Presentation Roadmap: Your Guide to Stepping Into the Spotlight

The 4-H Presentation Roadmap: Your Guide to Stepping Into the Spotlight1. Welcome to the Beyond Ready InitiativeWelcome to your launchpad for success! As part of North Carolina 4-H’s Beyond Ready…

Good Manners Are Not Old-fashioned

I hear it: “Kids these days just don’t have manners.” You might hear it too at the coffee shop, the feed store, or the dinner table after church. As someone who works with young people every day…

Photo of the Regional First Place Dinah Gore Healthy Eating Competition | Lee County 4-H Flavor Fighters.

April 2026 CloverNews

Summer Youth WorkshopEnroll and register under the events tab 4-H Horiticulture Science CampJune 22-26 9 am-Noon $15Ages 9-12 2420 Tramway Rd., SanfordSee a flower up close and personal. Look at the…

Substance Use in Adolescents

When we talk about youth and substance use, it can feel like a distant worry or something that “others’ children” might face. Reported findings from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD)…

Volunteer for 4-H: We Need You!

Most of us would admit we need help at one time or another. Today I am telling anyone who will listen I NEED HELP identifying adults who want to enrich the lives of a group of kids. I am looking for…

Raising Champions: How to Build Good Habits in Your Kids

Building good habits is crucial for success in all areas of life. It's not just about brushing teeth or making the bed; it's about cultivating a mindset of self-discipline, perseverance, and…

SMH

I attended a workshop offered by NC State during one of our annual Extension conferences that stirred my thoughts. The facilitator gave definitions of each generation and a broad description of the…

Lee County EMG Volunteer Class of 2025 Recruitment Poster

Lee County EMG Class of 2025: So, You Want to Be an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer?

So, you want to be an Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer? We are recruiting for the EMG Volunteer Class of 2025! Do you want to learn more about gardening? Do you want to serve your local community…

Showcasing Community Talents, From the Past to the Present

September begins tomorrow! I love this month because it means cooler weather, outdoor living, college football, and the Lee Regional Fair. The “kick-off” of the fair season offers me the perfect…

lee county campers standing at the flag pole of Betsy Jeff Penn

The Role of Outdoor Experiences in Adolescent Development

Parents often find their adolescents glued to screens, immersed in virtual experiences rather than venturing into the great outdoors. The average child spends five to eight hours per day in front of…