4-H Youth Development

4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.

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Millstone 4-H Camp Hosts 'Millstone Memories' Virtual Fundraiser

Millstone 4-H Camp has been providing life-changing learning and recreational opportunities for children for over 80 years. Whether it’s …

— 1 week ago, North Carolina 4-H

National 4-H Week Statewide Proclamation

4-H is celebrating National 4-H Week October 3–9, 2021. As part of this celebration, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper …

— 1 week ago, North Carolina 4-H

Closing the Digital Divide Is Important to Teens

The National 4-H Organization has released findings the have made about the importance of teens having internet connectivity. READ …

— 4 weeks ago, Community Development

NC Agriculture Digital Alliance Invites “Ag” Vocates to First Meeting

You are invited to join the first quarterly NC Agriculture Digital Alliance meeting on October 13, 2021, from 1–2:30 …

— 4 weeks ago, Community Development

Close Up of Girl holding Sparkler as background. Asking for 4-H Alumni to share their 4-H Story about how they found their Spark in 4-H.

Are You a 4-H Alumni, Then Share Your Story!

4-H Alumni Stories will be showcased as videos on the North Carolina 4-H Facebook Page throughout National 4-H Week, …

— 1 month ago, North Carolina 4-H

Celebrate National 4‑H Week, October 3–9, Find Your Spark!

Take advantage of this important week to highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in your communities and showcase the incredible …

— 1 month ago, North Carolina 4-H

4-H Agents and Camping Team Recognized for Accomplishments

Jonathon Smith (4-H Agent, Orange County), Angela Brisson (Extension Assistant, NC 4-H Camping), Dave Herpy (NC 4-H Camping Specialist), …

— 1 month ago, North Carolina 4-H

Wasps at Porch Lights

In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …

— 2 months ago, Entomology

Equity in Prevention, registration open now!

Equity in Prevention Lunch and Learn Series

Equity in Prevention: A Live Webinar Series from NC 4-H and RIZE Consultants Join us for our upcoming Equity in …

— 2 months ago, North Carolina 4-H

Betsy-Jeff Penn Is Open for Fall Field Trips

Experiential learning field trips available for 4-H partner schools (public and private), homeschool groups, and church youth groups. Choose …

— 2 months ago, North Carolina 4-H

Multiple Paths to Solve Rural Broadband Access

Ray Zeisz, Senior Director of Technology Infrastructure Lab at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University …

— 2 months ago, Community Development

2020-2021 NC 4-H State Officer Shout Out

As this year’s 4-H Congress comes to a close, delegates are invited to post a shout-out/roar on Padlet. North …

— 3 months ago, North Carolina 4-H

Summer Curriculum Sale!

Need quality curriculum with hands-on activities with digital assets? Buy now and take advantage of our summer sale! Use …

— 3 months ago, North Carolina 4-H

State 4-H Officer Candidate Website

Please take a few minutes and check out the New State 4-H Officer Candidate website. We have five amazing youth …

— 3 months ago, North Carolina 4-H

Portrait photo of Swarnalatha Moparthi and a tobacco field

The PDIC Welcomes a New Lab Member

The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic is happy to announce the arrival of our newest lab member, …

— 3 months ago, Plant Disease and Insect Clinic

New Webinar: Opioid Misuse and Alternative Pain Management

Empowering Youth and Families Program Webinar In this webinar, Dr. Celeste Crawford, a professor in the Department of Addiction and …

— 3 months ago, North Carolina 4-H

Robotics Camp Happening on July 15!

*****Thanks to generous support, this event will now be FREE!***** Email salldixo@ebci-nsn.gov to register! Learn how to program Lego EV3 robots …

— 3 months ago

Moles and Voles, Oh My! — Written By Rob Hawk and updated by Melissa Vaughn and Chumper Walker Woodland or Pine Vole rodent Voles eat roots from garden vegetables, bulbs, and bark. You most likely deal with pine and meadow voles. Meadow voles spend most of their time above ground while pine/woodland voles are more burrow dwelling and usually have an extensive subsurface trail system that is excavated about 1 to 2 inches deep. These burrows open to the surface and often connect to above-ground runways. These burrows are small since voles are the size of plump mice. They can be a serious outdoor pest, damaging the root system on many landscape and garden plants or even girdling trees when feeding on their bark. The best way to control a vole epidemic is to set large spring loaded mice traps baited with apple slices or peanut butter near the tunnels. You can also discourage voles from invading your yard by keeping the grass mowed short and reducing the amount of thatch in the lawn. There are also poisons that can be used to kill voles but one must consider potential risks with pets, children, or non-target animals. Read the label in its entirety before using any vole poison products to avoid illegal usage and/or unintended harms. Mole Moles have large paddle-like forefeet used for digging. Image by Michael David Hill, Wikimedia Moles eat insects, worms, and other invertebrates living in your soil. Moles are not considered rodents. The tell-tale sign of moles is the visible ridges that are seen as a result of tunneling in the lawn. There is a tendency to try to control moles by applying grub killer to your lawn. Sometimes this isn’t a recommended approach since moles eat more than just grubs. The star-nosed mole, found mostly in the mountains and coastal plains, is listed as a NC Special Concern Specie and is protected by law. Reference NC law 15A NCAC 10B .0106 WILDLIFE TAKEN FOR DEPREDATIONS, found on the NCDA website for more info. The eastern mole and the hairy-tailed mole are under consideration for designation as pests. Currently, the use of poison is not labeled for moles in North Carolina. A easy control method is to simply put on your heavy boots and stomp on the ridge tunnels to flatten them. In the meantime, trapping is the recommended avenue for mole control. Article submitted by Chumper Walker, EBCI NC Cooperative Extension Director Original Article by Rob Hawk, Swain and Jackson County NCCE Director

June 2021 EBCI Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Newsletter

Here is the June edition of our Agriculture and Natural Resources newsletter! See the images …

— 4 months ago

Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's Sponsor NC 4-H Nature Adventures Program

On Monday, June 14, 2021, a check for $2,500 was presented to North Carolina 4-H from Bass Pro Shops …

— 4 months ago, North Carolina 4-H

2021 Summer Camp Season Important Information

As we prepare for the return of campers at our three North Carolina 4-H Camps & Centers this summer, …

— 4 months ago, North Carolina 4-H

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Millstone 4-H Camp Hosts 'Millstone Memories' Virtual Fundraiser

National 4-H Week Statewide Proclamation

Closing the Digital Divide Is Important to Teens

NC Agriculture Digital Alliance Invites “Ag” Vocates to First Meeting

Are You a 4-H Alumni, Then Share Your Story!

Celebrate National 4‑H Week, October 3–9, Find Your Spark!

4-H Agents and Camping Team Recognized for Accomplishments

Wasps at Porch Lights

Equity in Prevention Lunch and Learn Series

Betsy-Jeff Penn Is Open for Fall Field Trips

Multiple Paths to Solve Rural Broadband Access

2020-2021 NC 4-H State Officer Shout Out

Summer Curriculum Sale!

State 4-H Officer Candidate Website

The PDIC Welcomes a New Lab Member

New Webinar: Opioid Misuse and Alternative Pain Management

Robotics Camp Happening on July 15!

June 2021 EBCI Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Newsletter

Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's Sponsor NC 4-H Nature Adventures Program

2021 Summer Camp Season Important Information

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Partnerships and Organizations

Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development

Muscadine Grape: Family Activity Guide

Teaching From the Garden: Creating Transformative Learning Landscapes at Schools

Swine Exhibitor's Project Guide (7-8 Years of Age)

Swine Showmanship

Swine Exhibitor's Project Guide (5-6 Years of Age)

Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens

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