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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,…

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…

4-H parents and youth posing for a photo at a food drive drop-off location

4-H Food Drive Exceeds Goal!

During the month of March, individuals from all across our community participated in the 4-H "Caring Hearts, Helping Hands Food Drive". Running from March 1st - 31th, there were 7 drop-off spots…

White male teen in green shirt campaigns for district office

Brazik Elected SED 4-H Teen Council VP

Grayson Brazik, son of David and Emily Brazik, was elected the Southeast District vice president of 2023-2024. His slogan, “Pick Your Lucky Clover…Vote Grayson B. for VP” was posted on posters,…

two youth females and one youth male posing

4-H Teens Attend SED 4-H Retreat

This past weekend, several New Hanover teen 4-Hers traveled to Trinity Center in Salter Path to attend the Southeast District4-H Teen Retreat.The retreat is what most may imagine — the beauty of the…

Group of adults and children standing outdoors in a wooded park clearing

4-H Envirothon Club Wins 1st Place at Coastal Envirothon Contest

written by: 4-H Envirothon Club Leader Hannah Bell The 4-H Envirothon Club members competed in the Coastal Envirothon on March 14th at Cool Springs Environmental Education Center. The 4-H Envirothon…

Kitchen Scraps, Celery, Spring onions in windowsill

Eat & Repeat: Kitchen Scrap Gardens

Are you eager to start planting your garden, but don’t have any seeds on hand? Look no further than your kitchen scraps! It is as simple as placing the root end of the vegetable or herb in a dish…

4-H Water Quality Day, March 18, 2023 9am–12pm; Greenfield Lake litter cleanup and water testing

4-H Water Quality Day! Hosted by CFRW

4-H Water Quality Day! hosted by Cape Fear River WatchSaturday, March 18, 20239:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Greenfield Lake Boat House (298 Park St., Wilmington, NC 28401)What will you be doing? Take Water…

Sea turtle underwater with "Winter Fling" event text, Saturday Feb 19 10AM–2PM

SED 4-H Teen "Winter Fling" Event

The Southeast District 4-H Teen Council Officers are excited to host this year's "Winter Fling" event at The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, February 19, 2022…