Lake County Fair The Lake County Fair is a fanfare event that has been around almost one hundred years. The Lake County Fair, 4-H, and FFA programs have generations of families who believe in the values that these… Read More
Community Gardens Community is where the heart is! A community garden is a place where people come together to grow a variety of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers. There are many benefits to participating in a group garden…. Read More
Generosity Youth need nourishing and supportive relationships and environments for them to develop into healthy and productive adults. 4-H is a positive youth development program that serves young people by providing positive learning environments facilitated by caring adults…. Read More
4-H in Lake County 4-H has been an organization for over 100 years and has become the most prominent youth development organization in the United States. Nationally, 4-H serves more than 6.5 million youth, with over 230,000… Read More
The Lake County 4-H Program uses a variety of approaches to provide educational experiences for youth, one of those experiences is the 4-H Lake County Council. Officers in the 4-H Lake County Council are elected 4-H members who… Read More
Summer camp offers an invaluable experience to youth who attend. According to the American Camping Association camp provides children with an opportunity to discover and explore their interests, values, and talents. Camp delivers positive impacts for youth. Youth… Read More
Summer is here! While children look forward to being out of school, parents are left grasping for ways to keep their children occupied. Summer activity expenses can quickly add up but there are plenty of free or inexpensive… Read More
Showing livestock at the Lake County Fair is an important part of youth development. Youth learn and develop many life skills as they complete their livestock project at the fair and compete amongst their peers. Dominique Palka, Alexander… Read More
Summer is almost here and Lake County 4-H youth are anticipating going to 4-H summer camp. Summer camp offers an invaluable experience to the youth who attend. According to the American Camping Association, the camp provides children with… Read More
Youth are the future, which makes teaching them about the environment and their relationship to nature a top priority for educators. Those who learn about the importance of environmental stewardship can have positive impacts on local, state, national,… Read More
