youth 4-H Club
Our 4-H Club is a collaborative effort between New Roots, WVU Extension Services, and Fayette County Schools offering free monthly club meetings for youth ages 9-13. Our club meetings focus on local agriculture and hands-on learning experiences.
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June 26th, 3-5 p.m.
July 31st, 3-5 p.m.
August 28th, 4-6 p.m.
September 25th. 4-6 p.m.
Participants can drop in for one session or attend all sessions free of charge.
Welcome to our 4-H On-Farm Program, which aims to deepen agricultural understanding, expand farm-to-school initiatives, and offer youth a unique opportunity to connect with nature and learn valuable skills through hands-on learning experiences.
Encourage your kids to sign up today and join us in cultivating knowledge, skills, and a love for agriculture.
youth will learn:
Hands-on gardening and harvesting techniques
How to plan and manage a garden
The importance of pollinators and beekeeping
How to cook with fresh, home-grown ingredients
Collaborating in a community setting
The joys and responsibilities of sustainable agriculture
Meeting Descriptions:
Welcome to the farm + Garden Planning
Wednesday, June 26th from 3-5 p.m.
Get a tour of our 82-acre farm, including the production space!
We’ll learn the basics of planning a garden, care for our own 4-H vegetable and herb garden, and help harvest vegetables.
Let’s Learn about BeeKeeping!
Wednesday, September 25th from 4-6 p.m.
During this informative 4-H meeting, kids will learn about beekeeping from our expert partner, Rick Forren, of the Fayette County Beekeepers Association.
They will discover the fascinating world of bees, understand their importance in pollination, and get hands-on experience with beekeeping equipment. This engaging session will highlight bees' vital role in our ecosystem and the basics of caring for a bee colony.
Managing your garden
Wednesday, July 31st from 3-5 p.m.
This week, we will learn essential gardening skills while caring for our community garden plot.
We'll spend time tending to the garden, managing weeds, practicing proper watering techniques, and harvesting delicious raspberries! This hands-on experience will teach the importance of garden maintenance and the joy of growing your own food.
Pizza Night
Wednesday, August 28th from 4-6 p.m.
Kids will harvest fresh tomatoes and basil from our garden and use them to make delicious pizzas in our wood-fired oven.
This hands-on activity will teach gardening skills, the importance of fresh ingredients, and the fun of cooking from scratch! It's a beautiful way to connect with nature and enjoy the fruits of our labor.
what is 4-h?
4‑H is America’s largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people with the “skills to lead for a lifetime.”
The four H’s in 4-H represent the four values members work on through fun and engaging programs: head, heart, hands, and health.
To learn more about 4-H or discover a 4-H club near you, visit the 4-H webpage here.
Questions? Please email Kristi at kristi@newrootscommunityfarm.com