‘Tis the season for 4-H

While many of us are making holiday preparations this time of year, our 4-H youth and volunteers are fully engaged in their projects and preparing for various competitions, shows and opportunities in the new year.

Members of the 4-H Green in Me club present the club poster at the 4-H Showcase. [CREDIT: Sarah Davis, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County]

4-H members can choose from more than 50 projects that focus on science, engineering, technology, animals and agriculture, food and nutrition, outdoor adventures, marine science, public speaking, art, and wildlife.

Maggie, a youth member with Sarasota County Extension 4-H shows off her llama at the Sarasota County Agricultural Fair. [CREDIT: Sarah Davis, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County]

This “learn by doing” approach helps youth acquire knowledge, develop life skills, and form attitudes to enable them to become self-directed, productive, and contributing members of society.

4-H has three priority programs: Science, Citizenship & Leadership, and Healthy Living.Some 360 youth in 15 Sarasota County 4-H clubs learn about particular topics and apply them to everyday situations. Through 4-H projects and relationships, youth build better lives and become better stewards, employees, community citizens, and leaders.

Amaryllis, a Sarasota County Extension 4-H member, cuddles with her show cow. [CREDIT: Sarah Davis, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County]

Learn more, support, or volunteer with Sarasota County 4-H today by calling 941-861-5000, emailing 4-H@scgov.net, or visiting our Twin Lakes Park office, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota. Or visit http://sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu/4-H.