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Clusters of ripe blueberries hanging on leafy branches

Forsyth County 4-H Annual Plant Presale

Forsyth County 4-H is excited to announce that our annual plant presale will start today and will run until February 25th, 2026. This is an excellent way to support the Forsyth County 4-H program.…

Students looking at seeds and taking notes

Youth Education at the Arboretum Reinforces Science Standards

According to the NC Department of Public Instruction, in the 2022-23 school year, 38% of Forsyth County students were not proficient in science, exceeding the state average of 32%. Field trips are a…

Volunteer teaching students

Youth Education at the Arboretum Reinforces Science Standards

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, was excited to offer the Youth Education Program at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park in April 2023. This was the first time the Program has been…

Volunteers looking at cover crops

Celebrating Our Volunteers During the Month of April

Did you know that April is Volunteer Appreciation Month? National Volunteer Week is also held during the month of April, and this year it will take place during the week of 18th–24th. This is an…

Paper Clover Campaign October 9-20

4-H and Tractor Supply Kick-Off Fall Paper Clover Campaign in Forsyth County, NC

Visit your local Tractor Supply this fall and purchase a paper clover to help Forsyth County 4-H members attend 4-H camps and leadership events.Every year, 4-H’ers in Forsyth County participate in a…

4-H Forestry Team picture

Forsyth 4-H Forestry Team Wins the State Competition; Takes Top Three Individual Spots

Forsyth County had six Juniors (youth ages 9-13) and one Cloverbud (youth ages 5-8) participate in the NC 4-H Forestry Contest. The team of Luke Arrowood, Ethan Cook, Zane Richardson, and Calleigh…