4-H’er of the Month: Gabriel Gierhahn
Category: 4-H & Youth
2021 4-H Holiday Auction
We have exciting news for 2021! The Nassau County 4-H Association has voted to try a 50/50 auction as part of this year’s annual Holiday Celebration. All 4-H members and clubs are encouraged to bring… Read More
Invasion of the Landscape Snatchers: Nandina (Nandina domestica)
Nandina (Nandina domestica) Nandina, or heavenly bamboo, started in the landscape and now appears throughout some of our natural areas. This evergreen shrub grows upright and produces bright red berry clusters, similar to Coral Ardisia…. Read More
Invasion of the Landscape Snatchers: Wild Taro (Colocasia esculenta)
Wild Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Unlike other invasive plants introduced for their ornamental quality, Wild Taro appeared as a potential crop substitute. The U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced it in hopes to develop a substitute for… Read More
Our Landscaping Address
A New Address John Prine, or “The Singing Mailman”, is one of my favorite musicians. The Signing Mailman delivered mail during the day and played music at open mic nights in Chicago. In addition, my… Read More
“Let’s talk about that”: Youth Mental Health First Aid
Mental health in youth is becoming a more common topic for families and professionals. How society, peers, professionals, and even parents handle the conversation with youth will heavily impact successful intervention and recovery. This blog… Read More
2021-2022 the Great 4-H Comeback
In December 2020 we were able to gather for our holiday celebration, but still with limitations. It was the first real moment we could see some light at the end of the tunnel. We pushed… Read More