The anticipation is building for National 4-H Week, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate everything 4-H. Greene County 4-H will observe National 4-H Week this year by showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people and will highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in our community who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them.
The theme of this year’s National 4-H Week is Find Your Spark, which highlights how 4-H encourages youngsters to take part in hands-on learning experiences in areas such as health, science, agriculture and civic engagement. The positive environment provided by 4-H mentors ensures that youngsters in every county and parish in the country ̶ from urban neighborhoods to suburban schoolyards to rural farming communities ̶ are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles and are empowered with the skills to lead in life and career.
During National 4-H Week, Greene County 4-H volunteers and the Greene County Young Leader team will visit Greene County and Paton-Churdan 4th graders to tell them about 4-H and how to join. Club and individual opportunities decorating store windows, a drawing for those who refer a new 4-H member, a drawing for those who wear their 4-H T-shirt, and a pumpkin decorating contest.
“4-H is a great organization to be a part of. We strive to teach leadership and communications skills to our youth for them to better contribute to our community in the future,” said Kayla Willms, Greene County youth & 4-H coordinator.
In Greene County, more than 150 4-H youth, 40 Clover Kid youth and 60 volunteers from the community are involved in 4‑H.
For longer than 100 years, 4‑H has inspired families, shaped careers, and impacted communities. Persons who want more information on the Iowa 4-H Youth Development program can contact the Greene ISU Extension and Outreach office at 515-386-2138 or visit the Iowa 4-H website at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h.
