Happy September everyone! Hope you are enjoying a long weekend over this Labor Day. It is Fall and we have several things going on so let's have at it.
-The deadline to register and drop items off for 4-H Artastic is Monday, September 14th at 5 pm. registration can be found on our app under programs or you can click here to register. This year we are excited to let you know that this year those who enter the county 4-H Artastic Competition will also get to enter the State 4-H Arts and Crafts competition. This competition will involve us taking photos of your entry to send to state. We are excited that the state 4-H office is offering this opportunity and look forward to having several items represented at the state level. There is no cost to either competition. If you have questions about this program please contact Wendy Maynor or Shea Ann DeJarnette at Wendy_Maynor@ncsu.edu or Shea_Ann_DeJarnette@ncsu.edu. When you drop off your items Kareis Britt and Christy Prevatte will be able to assist you.
-The deadline for adult 4-H Volunteers to register for training is September 13, 2020. The multi County training will take place September 14 at 6:30 pm over Zoom. This is an important training and can serve as your two hour training requirement per year. Please register on our App under programs or click this link to the online registration. If you have problems with the registration please contact Wendy Maynor at Wendy_Maynor@ncsu.edu or Christy Prevatte at Christy_Prevatte@ncsu.edu or by calling (910) 671-3276.
-We are excited to be offering two virtual environmental education training and curriculum for K-8 teachers. Our local one is called STREAMING with 4-H. this will be based on Project Learning Tree and will include a live virtual field trip, three videos done in connection with Forestry officials, and a natural arts and crafts contest. If you would like to share with your child's teacher or take part in this free training you can register for the training on our app under programs or by clicking on this link. This is a free program being done in connection with New Hanover, and Hoke Counties. For more information please contact Wendy Maynor or Shea Ann DeJarnette at Wendy_Maynor@ncsu.edu or Shea_Ann_DeJarnette@ncsu.edu.
The other virtual learning opportunity being offered to teachers and parents is Nature Adventures. This is a seven part series of 45 minute educational sessions for the fall semester taught by our 4-H camping professionals. This is a free program. The deadline to register is September 18. You can register by clicking this link.
We are eggcited to offer a new opportunity for our Robeson County 4-H youth who raise laying hens. The 4-H Egg-Cellent Egg Contest registration is open to all active 4-H members ages 5-18. This contest will be to collect a dozen brown and or colored eggs by the deadline. The eggs will be turned in and judged for quality interior and exterior and winners in the 8-10, 11-13, and 14-18 age divisions will receive prizes. There will be mandatory virtual training prior to the competition. Youth will also have to complete supplemental components before the November 9 deadline. For more information and to register you can go to the 4-H App under programs. You may also click on this link for more information and register your child by clicking on this link. Please note Robeson County Youth do not need to pay the registration fee. When registering please click on the check or county scholarship option for payment. When registration closes our program will pay the fee.
That is all for this week. Please check our 4-H Calendar which you can locate on our blog as well as on our app for upcoming programs. Also please download the 4-H app on your phone. It is a free download. Just search for "4-H Now!" and when it is download look for Robeson County 4-H.
Hope you have a great week and we are looking forward to seeing all of you soon,
Wendy, Christy, and Shea Ann
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