Congratulations to members of the Whites Creek Critters 4-H Club who competed in
the State 4-H Forestry and WHEP (Wildlife Habitat Education Program) Competitions
in late spring. In the State 4-H Forestry Competition, Duke Parsley placed 3rd
and Elijah Parsley placed 4th in the junior division. In the WHEP Competition,
Duke Parsley placed 1st in the state in the junior division and Elijah Parsley
and Josie Parsley tied for 3rd place. We are so proud of their accomplishments!
Wayne County 4-H News
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4-H'er Receives Charting Pin
Please help us congratulate Brenna Barnett, a Wayne County 4-H member who received her 4-H Charting Pin July 16, 2021. 4-H Charting is a personal development program that encourages 4-H'ers to see themselves as they are and to help them plan their personal goals. Brenna successfully completed her 4-H Charting Project, class and interview this summer. She will be a senior this year at Spring Valley High School. Brenna is standing with her mother Tammy Barnett, a 4-H volunteer with the Wayne County 4-H program.
4-H Member is Golden Horseshoe Winner
Please help us congratulate Duke Parsley of the Whites Creek Critters 4-H club who was recently recognized as a Golden Horse Shoe winner from Wayne County. Duke’s parents are Amanda and Duke Parsley of Lavalette. Duke was knighted at a ceremony in Charleston in late June 2021. We are very proud of Duke’s accomplishment!
Highlights from the In-Person 4-H Programs held in June
The WVU Extension Service Wayne County 4-H program directed in-person programs for youth of all ages at two different locations - Camp Mad Anthony Wayne and Cabwaylingo State Forest during the weeks of June 14 and June 21. A total of 42 youth participated in our summer day camp type program. Youth conducted nature hikes and did a wide variety of STEM activities and crafts.
Ambassadors Conduct Community Service Projects
Several of our 4-H Ambassadors spent Thursday June 24 at Cabwaylingo State Forest doing community service projects. Youth picked up trash around the camp grounds and nearby stream, decorated rocks for the Kindness Rock Garden and made bracelets for the local nursing home. Youth also had some fun too making tie dye pillow cases! To learn more about the 4-H Ambassadors, please call our office at 304-272-6839.