NEW 4-H Livestock Club

Are you interested in learning about animals? Do you want to know more about showing and judging livestock? Even, if you have no clue but just want to find out more then THIS club is for you. Our first interest meeting will be held Friday, March 4 at 6:30 pm at the Surry County Cooperative Extension Office in Dobson!

Come check it out! Let Whitney know if you have questions!

4-H Camp 2016

This year, Surry County 4‐H is going to Betsy Jeff Penn 4‐H Camp in Reidsville, North Carolina. Mark your calendars today – camp will be the week of July 31 ‐ August 5. 

To learn more about Betsy Jeff Penn, check out their website at http://bjpenn4h.org/. 

Camp is open for youth between the ages of 8 and 14. Reserve your spot today with a $75 deposit and a completed 2016 4‐H enrollment form. 

Traditional Campers (ages 8‐12) camp costs = $420.00. Trekker Campers (ages 13‐14) camp costs = $440.00. Included in these prices are transportation, lodging, meals, all activities, camp store card, and camp T‐shirt. 

Partial scholarships are available, so contact the 4‐H office for an application. All scholarship applications are due to the 4‐H office by February 26, 2016. The deadline for registering is February 26th as well, and the $75 deposit must be received by that date to reserve your spot. For more information, contact the Extension Office at 401-8025.

NC 4-H Photo Contest

Show us your skills! The themes for the 2016 NC 4-H Photo Contest are 4-H in Action, Nature's Beauty, and Animals.  The deadline for submitting photos is May 27th.  

 

The photos need to be sent electronically to:

ken_ellzey@ncsu.edu

All the other rules are posted on the website https://www.cals.ncsu.edu/agcomm/4-HPhoto/index.html 

Project Learning Tree Trainings

February 15, 2016

K-8 Workshop
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Fayetteville, NC
To Register: Bonnie Eamick beamick@capefearbg.org
Registration Deadline: February 10
No charge for materials - a $25 value!

February 19, 2016
K-8 Workshop
Cape Fear Museum Wilmington, NCTo Register: Pepper Hill phill@nhcgov.com  910-798-4386
Registration Deadline: February 12
No charge for materials - a $25 value!

March 19, 2016
K-12 Workshop
Queens University
Charlotte, NC

To Register:  http://e-corps.org/education/ee-workshops-ee-courses/

Registration Deadline: March 14
*There is a $15 fee for this workshop which covers workshop space and lunch
No charge for materials - a $35 value!
Presenting the K-8 Guide and Forests of the World secondary modules

April 16, 2016
K-8 Workshop
Little Creek Recreation Center
Winston-Salem, NC
To Register: Leah Friend Leahf@cityofws.org or 336-734-1215
Registration Deadline: April 8 

No charge for materials - a $25 value!

More Online...  http://forestry.ces.ncsu.edu/events/?search=Project

May 10, Raleigh (Lake Johnson)
April 29, Carolina Beach (Carolina Beach State Park)

Not sure what Project Learning Tree is about? Visit www.plt.org to learn how this resource can help you teach about the built and natural environment. 

Horticultural Science Summer Institute

The Horticultural Science Summer Institute will be July 10-15, 2016 and is sponsored by North Carolina State University and North Carolina Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Program with the Department of Horticultural Science.   High school-aged youth (rising sophomores, juniors and seniors) are invited to apply to a weeklong, residential horticultural experience on the campus of NC State University. 

Youth will have hands-on opportunities to explore a broad range of horticultural possibilities from breeding better fruits and vegetables, growing a diverse selection of woody ornamentals, lengthening the life of cut flowers, learning sustainable production practices and delving into practical and molecular tools that enhance our understanding of plant processes. Participants will visit a variety of horticultural businesses. Youth will also be introduced to career possibilities, college-making decisions and leadership development and enjoy evening entertainment and team-building activities.  

The cost of the institute will be $550 with a $150 deposit due upon application acceptance. All lodging, workshop materials and field trips and most meals are provided. Scholarships may be available. Applications are due Friday, April 15th and notification of acceptance will follow shortly thereafter. 

Please contact Liz Driscoll at liz_driscoll@ncsu.edu or 919.513.7346/ 919.886.3424 with any questions or comments. 

Youth should apply here by Friday, April 15th. For more information visit the HSSI webpage.

NC Beekeeping Essay!

Explore more about the fascinating story of the hardworking honey bee by encouraging your 4-H youth to participate in the North Carolina 4-H Beekeeping Essay contest. The essay provides a platform for youth to creatively express their working knowledge and research of the craft of beekeeping.

This year's theme:“Bees and Pollination. How Important is it?” 

Beekeeping has had is five minutes of fame for the past five years. Now more than ever, people are asking “What will happen if the bees are gone?” Your paper should research and help answer this question.

Survey your community to see what is being done to help honey bees. Include your state in your survey to see if there is a wildflower planting program available or any other program that could aid the honey bee.

Essays are due February 26th at 5pm and should be emailed to Liz Driscoll at liz_driscoll@ncsu.edu

Heart Healthy Valentine's Workshop

Join us for an afternoon of valentine’s fun while learning about how to keep your heart healthy. 
Friday, February 12
3:30-5:00 pm

Snacks and drinks provided.
Ages 5-8!

RSVP to Whitney by Monday, February 8th