Calling all Artists

 

Here is a chance to seriously go big and stay home, the Home Store that is.  The Church and Community Center is looking for some inspired artists to transform their home store. See their message below.

Last Call for local artists for our mural project!

We are seeking the help of local artists to transform our Home Store into a beacon of hope. We will be taking submissions for artists in 3 categories.
-Grades 9-12 ($1000 cash prize+materials)
-Collegiate ($2500 cash prize+materials)
-Working/Professional ($5,000 cash prize+materials)

We encourage submissions to reflect the themes of our community!

For more information or to submit, please visit our website https://www.robesontogether.org/mural-contest/! 

All entries must be in by April 1st! 

Art Hub 4-H Club

Thomas outside looking 
at color, and drawing.

 Our newest lineup to the clubs met for the first time last night.  The virtual club has 10 members and is already off to a colorful start.  Meeting virtually the youth had the opportunity to meet each other over padlet prior to the meeting.  During the meeting the learned about primary (red, yellow, and blue) colors and secondary colors (orange, green, purple).  The group played a color scavenger hunt to find items that were either primary or secondary colors.  

Jahari's color submission

At the end of the meeting the artists were commissioned to go outside and see color.  Then sketch out what they see in their sketchbooks, or on a piece of paper, and demonstrate the color they see.  The youth are then asked to put a short video of them explaining their art on the club's Flipgrid page or on their padlet.  They have a week to complete the work.

This club will meet weekly for six weeks.  For more information about this club please contact Wendy Maynor, 4-H Program Associate, at wrmaynor@ncsu.edu.

Thoughts and Prayers for our 4-H Family

 

Beverly Chambers accepting her club's charter seal
at 4-H Appreciation Night in 2017.

Beverly Chambers, a 4-H Volunteer for 22 years and club leader for Spiritual Generations 4-H Club, passed away overnight.  She had been battling COVID and had been hospitalized for more than a month.  

Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, her 4-H family, and all those whose lives she touched.  At this time arrangements have not been announced.  As soon as we know more we will share it with you.  

 

Please remember Beverly's family in your thoughts and prayers.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Hybrid Livestock Science Camp

 

What is NC State’s Hybrid Livestock Science Camp? 

The camp program is designed to have students explore the science (nutrition, genetics, physiology, health, engineering etc.) of animal production.  Participants will engage in laboratory activities at home, watch demonstrations/farm tours, and connect with industry leaders. Throughout the week we also explore the high-demand STEM careers related to animal science, there is a whole world beyond veterinary medicine.

What is the format of the camp? 

The virtual camp program will involve a camp resource page for exploring various animal industries, live virtual meetings, and at home activities. Live programming will occur from approximately 9am to 3pm Monday-Thursday June 28-July 1st. NC State Animal Science and Agricultural Education students serve as counselors and part of the educational team.  There will potentially be a one-day live animal interaction workshop at the end of the camp program July 2 or 3, 2021 (Covid-19 guideline dependent). This workshop would be an opportunity for participants to learn some basic livestock handling and husbandry skills at the E. Carroll Joyner Beef Educational Unit (multiple species of livestock will be included). (Covid testing, symptom monitoring,and Covid risk acknowledgement may be required prior to participation)

Who should apply? 

Any youth ages 15-18 years old who have an interest in animals and science. No prior experience working with livestock animals is required- this is a safe place to explore the animal industries. Applicants should be enthusiastic about exploring opportunities to advance the lives of livestock, discover the science around livestock husbandry, and human-animal interactions.  

What do students gain from participating? 

Camper reflections demonstrate: 1) growth in the detail and precision of scientific management practices that go into caring for livestock, 2) a deeper appreciation for the production livestock species in which they may not have previously had an opportunity to engage with, 3) creation of memories that will last a lifetime, 4) the opening of doors to new careers, and 5) build a network of friends throughout NC State.

Camp Fees/requirements? 

There is no application fee. The virtual camp programming will require participants have access to high-speed internet connections for the 4 full days of camp. The virtual camp will cost $125. The live animal workshop would be an additional $75 fee for selected participants (due at a later time based on Covid-19 guideline updates). 

35 scholarships are available for youth from under-represented populations in animal science. Priority will be given to youth from Wake County, Black/Latino/Native American youth, 1st generation college seeking, and/or low-income.

Where can applicants get more information and apply? 

Visit https://cals.ncsu.edu/animal-science/extension/livestock-science-camp/ for pictures, stories, and more information. The application is available through this link until April 1st. Scholarships to assist with camp fees will be available to qualified applicants (scholarship application is embedded in the camp application).

Email: carrie_pickworth@ncsu.edu or livestocksciencecamp@gmail.com or call Dr. Carrie at 919-513-0262 with questions.

NC State, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, and the Livestock Science Camp are committed to supporting diversity engagement. Diversity is about more than just one element of a person’s identity, like race, gender or ethnicity. It’s about inclusion, equity and celebrating differences — as well as similarities. We strive to make this camp a gateway of inclusion for exploring animal science.

Cooking Up Confidence: Science With Your Snacks!

This virtual event, put together by the North Carolina Science Festival & NC State University 4-H program is for families with youth ages 8+. 

Orange dust. Melting coconuts. Explosions. Cupcake holders full of soil.

Strange things indeed are happening in Cloverville.

Sink your teeth into STEM by solving a series of food-related mini-mysteries in this family-focused, hands-on virtual event sponsored by North Carolina 4-H.

Participants will experience the 4-H Healthy Habits program by peeking into the science behind food and bonding together as a family. Families will learn about food safety, food chemistry, and where food comes from. In this program, you will follow a mystery to find clues that unlock new challenges.

On April 13th (from 6-8:30 pm), you will meet with the other Snack Science Sleuths online using Zoom to learn how to play the game and solve the first challenge. Over the next week, your family will complete a series of self-paced investigations using everyday household items and materials posted on a super secret event website. Finally, you will help solve the final challenge with your fellow Snack Science Sleuths at a closing celebration over Zoom on April 20th (from 6-8:30 pm).

Registration Information:

Registration is $5.00 per youth. One Snack Science Sleuth kit will be mailed to each family that registers for this event. Each kit will include one copy of Cooking Up Confidence, a 4-H cookbook, and educational supplies to use during our live Zoom meetings.

Snack Science Sleuth Challenges will require some additional materials that can easily be found around your home. A list with more details will be sent the week before the event begins.

IMPORTANT: If you register for this event by Monday, March 22nd, we guarantee that your kits will arrive prior to this event. For registrations placed after this date, it is not guaranteed that your kits will arrive in time for the live event. However, recordings of this event will be available for you to follow along with your kits at your own pace.

If you are registering as a parent or guardian, please submit one registration per child. Race & Ethnicity data is collected for state and federal reporting procedures.  You can register and pay at this link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cooking-up-confidence-science-with-your-snacks-tickets-141868310937

Gentle Reminder and Update

 

4-H County Activity Day videos are due to Wendy Maynor (wrmaynor@ncsu.edu) or Shea Ann DeJarnette (sadejarn@ncsu.edu) by 1 pm on Saturday, March 13.  

Due to unforeseen circumstances the outdoor cooking portion of 4-H CAD is postponed until later this spring.  We will keep you updated on the rescheduled date.

Turtle Trash Collectors

 

Join the Turtle Trash Collectors and New Hanover County 4-H Friday, March 12th at 12:00 p.m. for a fun virtual program where you will:

• Virtually participate in a simulated sea turtle necropsy (animal dissection)
• Learn how trash can get to the ocean
• See how trash in the ocean can impact sea turtles
• AND learn how we can all help stop marine debris!
Register in advance for this meeting: Friday, March 12th at 12:00 p.m. 
(All ages are welcome! Younger audiences should attend with an adult if possible.)  

Learn how you can participate in the Turtle Trash Collectors and Plastic Ocean project Marine Debris Art Contest following the program!

Questions: Contact J. Scott Enroughty, New Hanover County 4-H Agent.