2014 4-H Fall Leaders Day

Fall Day is open to all adult volunteers and those interested in becoming a volunteer. This year the NC Leader’s Fall Day will be held on Saturday, November 8th in Alamance County at Alamance Community College. The purpose of the “Fall Day” is to introduce leaders to new curriculum and provide the opportunity to do hands on workshops with the current 4-H Curriculum. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to meet other 4-H Volunteers from around our district and learn about some great programming. If you are interested in attending, please call 401-8025 by October 24th to register or for additional information.

Service Opportunity: Media Smart Youth Teen Leaders Program - OCT 24, 2014 DEADLINE

Check out NIH’s new #MediaSmartYouth (MSY) Teen Leaders Program! NIH is accepting applications from young adults ages 15 to 20 to carry out MSY, a 10-lesson curriculum that explores media, nutrition, and physical activity. Leaders get community service hours and recognition from the NIH, plus training and $1,000 for program expenses. A great project for 4-H’ers! Applications are due October 24. http://go.usa.gov/pCwY

Cultivate: Crop Science Teen Weekend

October 24-26th, 2014

Boiled peanuts, putting practice and other agronomic mischief will be unfolding at NC State on October 24-26, 2014 for our first ever, inaugural Crop Science Teen Weekend. "Cultivate" is a brand new program that invites High school-aged youth (sophomores, juniors and seniors) to apply for a residential agronomy experience where hands-on opportunities to explore a broad range of Crop Science possibilities will abound.

Youth will delve into the process of breeding and transforming crops, try their hand at growing and harvesting a diverse selection of agronomic commodities, and discover innovative means by which Crop Science is growing a better world. Youth will visit a variety of agriculture field sites, including our NCSU Crops Teaching Garden, Agroecology Student Farm, Lonnie Poole Golf Course or maybe Carter-Finley field and others. Youth will also be introduced to career possibilities, college-making decisions and leadership development and enjoy evening entertainment and team-building activities.

Apply Now!

The cost of the weekend will be $40 with applications due Friday, October 17th. Notification of acceptance will follow shortly thereafter. Youth can apply now at: http://go.ncsu.edu/cultivate or for more information, visit the Cultivate website.

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

National Youth Science Day

Wednesday, October 8^th 

Cost: $10 (includes snack)         

Ages: 7+

This year Surry County 4-H will be participating in an exciting, interactive learning experience that engages thousands of youth across the country in conducting the National Science Experiment. Come design an aerodynamic food transportation device that can deliver a payload of nutritious food to disaster victims. Youth will learn engineering concepts, develop math skills, learn about nutrition and help solve a relevant, global issue. Join us on Wednesday, October 8^th 3:30-5:00 pm at Surry County Cooperative Extension Office.

Please register by Wednesday, October 1^st by calling 401-8025. 

Forestry Contest

Just a reminder that the deadline for registering your teams for the 4-H Forestry Contest is August 29th.  

Detailed information and the registration form can be found on the NEW Extension Forestry Portal

 http://forestry.ces.ncsu.edu/4H

September 13, 2014
Schenck Forest
Raleigh, NC

The contest will begin at 10am and will consist of of:

Tree Identification (live and herbarium specimens - 25 total)
Tree Measurement (15 trees total)
Forest Insect and Disease Identification (10 examples of each)
Compass Traverse

Contest will end by 3pm. 

For more information contact the Extension Office at 336-401-8025

Clover Clips-August 2014

Check out the latest edition of our Clover Clips newsletter! Stay informed of upcoming 4-H club meetings, programs, and fun activities for the whole family! 
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Clover-Clips-Aug-Sept2014-sp.pdf

Project Learning Tree

Check out these upcoming Project Learning Tree Workshops this fall!

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

September 6, 2014
PreK-8 Workshop
Agape Center for EE
Fuquay-Varina, NC
To Register: Mir Youngquist-Thurow  ACEed@agapekurebeach.org  919-552-9421 x 210
Registration Closes August 29
This workshop qualifies for CEU, EE Certification, and SAF Credits

September 19, 2014  **SPECIAL EVENT!**
Southeastern Forests and Climate Change: PLT and PINEMAP
Caraway Camp and Conference Center
Asheboro, NC
To Register:  Renee Strnad  renee_strnad@ncsu.edu  919-515-5518
Registration Closes September 3
This workshop is part of the 3rd Annual Southeastern EE Alliance Conference hosted by Environmental Educators of North Carolina.  There is a $20 workshop fee (includes lunch and materials).
This workshop qualifies for CEU and EE Certification Credits (Criteria I)

September 26, 2014
PreK-8 Workshop
Discovery Place Education Studio
Charlotte, NC
To Register: https://discoveryplace.wufoo.com/forms/project-learning-tree-pre-k-8/
Registration Closes September 12
There is a $35 fee for this workshop (facility, lunch, refreshments)
This workshop qualifies for CEU and EE Certification Credits

September 24, 2014
PreK-8
Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest
Elizabethtown, NC
To Register:  Chris Meggs  chris.meggs@ncagr.gov  910-588-6021
Registration Closes September 15
This workshop qualifies for CEU, EE Certification, and SAF Credits

September 24, 2014
PreK-8
Haw River State Park
Brown Summit, NC
To Register:  Kelley King  kelley.king@ncparks.gov  336-342-6163
Registration Closes September 17
This workshop qualifies for CEU, EE Certification, and SAF Credits

November 11, 2014
PreK-8
Jordan Lake Educational State Forest
Chapel Hill (Chatham County)
To Register:  Diane Steltz  diane.steltz@ncagr.gov  919-542-1154
Registration Closes November 5
This workshop qualifies for CEU, EE Certification, and SAF Credits