Wednesday, August 27, 2014

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

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

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

Monday, August 18, 2014

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