Wayne County 4-H News

The four Energy Express sites in Wayne County are recruiting children for the program. The sites include: Buffalo Elementary, C-K Elementary, East Lynn Elementary, and Fort Gay PreK-8.

The Whites Creek Critters 4-H and Cloverbud Club conducted two spring community service projects this spring. First, the club collected needed items for the Little Victories Animal Rescue Shelter.

Several youth participated in the 2019 State Shooting Sports Weekend in Gilmer County April 5-7, 2019. The youth include (l-r): Chase Smith, Alex Hall, Andrew Kelley, and Breanna Crocket. To learn more about opportunities with the Wayne County 4-H Shooting Sports program, please call our office at 304-272-6839.

Wayne County will host four Energy Express sites this summer and are in need of craft items to help with the program. The following Energy Express sites will accept "found items" during normal school hours. The sites include:

Read below for complete details! Full refunds will be offered through Monday May 20, 2019, at 4 p.m. The deadline to register for 4-H Camp is Tuesday May 28, 2019, at 12 p.m. (noon), or when each camp is full. Check out our helpful hints to register for 4-H Camp this year (scroll to the bottom of the page)!

Wayne County 4-H members should turn in their 4-H Projects by Monday, July 8, into the Extension Office in Wayne. Members should bring the exhibit part of the project to the Wayne County Fair on Monday, July 29, between 4 and 7 p.m., to Exhibit Hall at Camden Park. Here is more information to navigate this aspect of the 4-H program year.

Wayne County 4-H Teens are reminded to turn in their 4-H Charting Projects to the Extension Office no later than Monday, May 6, 2019, at 4 p.m. Charting is a 4-H project focused on personal development for teens in 9th grade and older. If you have questions, please email Julie Tritz, 4-H Extension Agent.