4-H Youth Development Program
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Disturbance. In ecological terms, when a wildfire rages across wild lands, there is a disturbance - a change in the environmental conditions that disrupts the functioning of an ecosystem. The process by which an ecosystem changes over time following a disruption is known as ecological succession, and it takes a very long...
College applications and college scholarships all are looking for a good essay, an interesting story and a catchy topic. As a 4-Her who was has been active for 9 years in El Sereno's beekeeping project, I had lots of options to create a buzz with.
We are able to continually move our 4-H program forward because of the work of 4-H volunteers. Youth and adult volunteers serve on club, county, Area, and State level committees to plan and organize 4-H events and activities. Advisory Committees help shape 4-H. Youth and adult 4-H volunteers impact 4-H...
See how we're growing True Leaders in our Annual Report.
Young people in 4-H are uniquely prepared to step up
to the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Through hands-on learning and positive youth-adult partnerships, youth acquire knowledge and develop life skills that enable them to find and focus their energy into their passions while also giving back to the community.
The 4-H Youth Development Program in California is open to young people and adult volunteers from all backgrounds and locations in California.
Review the 4-H Strategic Plan for 2018 to 2028
State Leadership Conference (SLC)
July 18-21 at UC Davis
Late Registration is open until Monday, June 17.
4-H Horse Classic
State Championship Horse Show and Horse Bowl
June 27-30, 2019
Brookside Equestrian Park, Elk Grove, CA
For all horse lovers! Come to the 4-H Horse Classic to watch top competitors in various contests during the State Championship Horse Show.
See the Horse Classic event page for schedule details.
e4: The Volunteer Retreat
Don't miss a deadline!
Early Bird registration for e4: The Volunteer Retreat
Date: June 30, 2019
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