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Chicks from the embryology enrichment program in New Hanover County

Growing Agriculture Connections, One Chick at a Time

Did you know that the poultry industry is the number one agricultural commodity in North Carolina? This means that poultry production is extremely important for our community to learn about!As part…

Celebrate 75 Years of Natives

Growing up in Wilmington, North Carolina, I always admired the look and feel of our native plants. The light through the longleaf pine canopy, the way wax myrtle holds its ground in wet soil, the…

2026 Summer Fun Program Line-Up

A Summer Packed With Opportunity!Summer Fun Programming is a staple in North Carolina 4-H! Through a wide variety of programs, we provide youth opportunities to serve, learn, and grow during single…

1937 4-H Health Festival in New Hanover County

The Rich History of North Carolina 4-H

4-H began in the early 1900s as a way to bring hands-on learning to young people, especially in rural communities. The four H’s — Head, Heart, Hands, and Health — represent the values that continue…

Gabriella teaching youth participants the key elements to field journaling.

Understanding Nature Through Field Journaling

Biologists have always had a natural itch for classifying and organizing life on Earth. Carl Linnaeus, the father of taxonomy, created binomial nomenclature during the 18th century. Linnaeus was so…

Various Counties Attending the Clover Gala

Exploring the Future at 4-H Congress

Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to attend NC 4-H Congress with one of our local teens. Held annually in Raleigh, Congress brings together 4-H youth from across the state, ages 12 and up,…

Our Scaly Neighbors

The Wonderful World of ReptilesWritten by 4-H Youth Development Agent - Alex EakerPicture this: you’re about 5 inches tall, the sun is scorching down on you and all you can think about is a nice cool…

The darn cutest corn snake you've ever seen

Vote for the Name of Our New 4-H Corn Snake!

Stop by the New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Office and Arboretum during the month of April to vote for a name for our new 4-H corn snake!That's right, we are pleased to welcome our new fiend…

Group of children and adults posing on grass by a basketball hoop outdoors

2024 Reflections: New Hanover County 4-H’s Brightest Moments

2024 Reflections: New Hanover County 4-H’s Brightest MomentsAs we close out an incredible year, the New Hanover County 4-H program is thrilled to gather and reflect on the remarkable accomplishments…

New Hanover County 4-H Awards Night

New Hanover County 4-H would like to invite you and your family to join us on March 1st at 6pm - 7:30pm for a night of fun, ice cream, and a night to recognize the growth and accomplishments for the…