Surry County 4-H

4-H is For You! 4-H is a fun and educational program for children ages 5-18. The 4-H program is the youth component of the N.C. Cooperative Extension, that is dedicated to helping boys and girls develop life skills needed to be contributing members of their communities. Children of all racial, cultural, economic and social backgrounds are welcome to participate in 4-H educational programs. 4-H is open to all kids – you do not have to live on a farm to enjoy 4-H opportunities!

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