Robeson County 4-H

 The following article was written by our own Wendy Maynor, 4-H Program Associate, for the Robesonian.  For more information you can find the article on the extension website at https://robeson.ces.ncsu.edu/2020/10/4-h-is-the-constant-in-change/ In a world of rapid change young people need the right mix of education and life skills to thrive. We are all adapting to the new normal of using technology to communicate for business and education. A lot of extracurricular activities that we counted on and enjoyed with our children are cancelled, and people are home-bound more than ever. Finding that one thing you can count on right now can be difficult when things are changing at such a rapid pace. Wouldn’t you like to be a part of the one constant? Consider joining the Robeson County 4-H Program. We aren’t cancelling programs; we are adjusting and adapting to the new normal while facing new challenges, which is giving us an opportunity to think outside the box and grow. T...

  NC 4-H Camps Cabin & Lodge Rentals Daily and weekend rentals available November through March Get Outside! Spend a night or weekend at one of our three NC 4-H Camps & Centers. Daily and weekend cabin and lodge rentals are available for your family or group. This is a perfect opportunity to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature. Meals, programs, or services are not provided, as this is self-contained camping. A one week minimum notice is required for reservations. See the information below for more information and pricing. Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center Cabins sleep up to 24 people in bunk beds. Cost is $350 per night. Call (336) 349-9445 for more information or reservations. Learn More » Eastern 4-H Center Cabins sleep up to 24 in bunk beds. Lodge (hotel style) rooms sleep up to 4 in double beds. Cost is $105/night for lodge rooms and $350/night for cabins. Call (252) 797-4800 for more information or reservations. Learn More » Millstone 4-H Camp Cabin...

  Please invite your families to join us for  November's 4-H Grow Box  on plant propagation. Get your 4-H'ers growing succulents, houseplants, airplants, seeds and more. Each box has all youth need to dig in and grow something fun, a  magazine  sharing the activity details (this was last month's), a supplemental  website , a  personalized postcard  celebrating participation in 4-H.  Thanks to Cleveland County Extension's Charlie Godfrey and Julie Flowers and your 4-H'er for helping craft the content in this month's box on plant propagation. If any of y'all have any questions or an interest in customizing this to your county, I am glad to talk further. Thanks! Liz ------------------ The Grow Box A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University.  Science Exploration at Home The Grow Box gives youth and their families the opportunity to explore t...

Youth involved in North Carolina 4-H have an open invitation to attend the second annual 4-H Teen Summit on Social Justice and Teen Advocacy free of charge. The summit is designed and led by teens, with support and partnership from adults. Additional information is provided below.  Happy Friday, Virginia 4-H,   We are excited to invite all senior 4-H members to attend our Second Annual Virginia 4-H Teen Summit focused on Social Justice and Teen Advocacy, November 6-7 and November 13-14, 2020. This year’s event will be virtual via Zoom. This year’s summit will feature a youth and adult panel discussion, engaging activities, and dynamic speakers.  Furthermore, the Summit will be full of learning, exchanging ideas, and growth. All while providing a safe space for youth to critically explore social justice topics, build confidence to take action in their community, and connecting them with experts who are making positive change.  Registration is being collected thro...

  Good morning and happy Halloween week!  We are going to try to keep this from being scary but the end of the month has a lot of program deadlines so if you will forgive us we are going to list them today.  Sort of a plethora of information that we hope you will think is a treat not a trick.  Each of these with more information, and a link to register can be found on our 4-H app under programs.  All of these programs are being held virtually. Pumpkin Palooza -Registration due today Volunteer Training on Kahoot! -Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, October 28 Soil Your Undies -Registration Deadline:  Thursday, October 29, Noon Animal Science (Poultry and Rabbits) Videos Due:   Thursday, October 29 Volunteer of the Year Nominations -Deadline:  Friday, October 30 NC Fall Moving Challenge -Deadline:  Friday, October 30 4-H Ambassador Training -Deadline:  Friday, October 30 Club Leader Attendance Sheets- Due to Wendy Friday, October...

  Fall Edition Leaves are changing. Temperatures are dropping. Fall is here! Take a break from the screens with a  Gr ow Box ! The September/October Grow Box on fall gardening was a hit! Did you miss your chance to get one? Don't wait - the November/December Grow Box is available now! This box will be packed full of activities on propagation. We are shipping your young gardeners succulents to try leaf propagation, seeds to experiment with how to break seed dormancy, houseplant cuttings to root, and so much more! Each box contains the activity materials, a magazine with activity instructions and information, and access to online resources for even more activities. Order your Grow Box today! Holiday Creations at Home A new twist on a beloved JCRA Children’s Program tradition! Let’s celebrate the winter season with crafts from the garden. We will gather fun natural materials from the Arboretum gardens and pack them all up for you to pick up. You prov...

  This is a great program for teachers, youth, and families.  If you are interested please register by noon on October 29.  We will send out the zoom link that afternoon for this fun unveiling of the test results.  You can sign up on our 4-H app under programs look for the Soil Your Undies program and click the registration link.

  Episode 5 is Now Available Our Guest: Adrian Smith Did you know the Museum has our own “Ant-Man”? Meet Dr. Adrian Smith, Head of the Museum’s Evolutionary Biology & Behavior Research Lab. On social media, his exciting videos inspire curiosity and fascination as he provides unique, observable views of insects and their behavior. Join us for this illuminating conversation. Listen Now More about our guest:  Adrian Smith, Ph.D. is an entomologist and media maker. Most days, you can find Adrian working in a glass-walled research lab at the science museum in downtown Raleigh, filming insects. In his research he’s discovered curiosities of the insect world ranging from ants with 200 mph jaw movements to fly maggots that live in dead trees and use their bodies as springs to fling themselves into the air. His more creative work centers on media production and sharing stories about science, discovery, and interesting bugs. At NC State, he teaches media making to scientists in his ...