Youth Development

Thriving Forward: Article

Planning Ahead: Considerations for Recruiting Parent Volunteers

April 22, 2025
By Matthew R Rodriguez
Introduction Volunteers play an important role in youth development organizations, such as the 4-H program. In fact, without caring and nurturing volunteers, we would find it very difficult to have a thriving 4-H youth development program. Volunteers are vital to our collective success in supporting our…
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Blog Verde: Article

Young Naturalists celebrate Earth Day with lasting impact across California

April 21, 2025
By Ricardo A Vela
A team from UC Environmental Stewards has collaborated with partners from the California Conservation Corps, California 4-H Youth Development, and local community-based organizations to deliver 27 California Naturalist Certification courses connecting young adults ages 18 to 25 with California’s rich natural…
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Thriving Forward: Article

The Relation between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Developmental Context (Part 3 of Series)

April 17, 2025
By Matthew R Rodriguez, Kaitlyn A Murray, Sally E Neas
IntroductionYouth don’t learn in a vacuum—they learn in different places and with different people. Learning can happen at school, while hanging out with friends at the park, or in a 4-H community club. All of these contexts provide youth with opportunities to interact with others and with their environments…
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California 4-H Grown: Article

4-H Transforms Lives

April 14, 2025
By Suzanne Morikawa
Ashley, one of our California 4-H State Ambassadors, is now a semi-finalist for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation undergaduate scholarship! She attributes this opportunity to her involvement in 4-H. Her TikTok video shares more about her 4-H experience and opportunity, and she wants to especially thank the…
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UCCE Humboldt - Del Norte Counties: Article

Golden Clover Award

April 8, 2025
By Jennifer Steenblock
Recognize outstanding 4-H’ersNominations are now open for the 2025 Golden Clover Awards! We want to recognize outstanding 4-H youth, volunteers and teams in California! We have many categories to consider. Please see the Golden Clover Award page on the Resource Center for full descriptions. Nominations are…
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UCCE Humboldt - Del Norte Counties: Article

Redwood Acres Fair Entries are Live!

April 8, 2025
By Jennifer Steenblock
The Livestock Show dates are June 17-22, 2025 (which are different from the actual Fair dates). Please visit the fair website for the Livestock Exhibitor Guide and the online entry (ShoWorks) link. The Large Market Animal entry deadline is Friday, April 18th at 11:59pm and the Showmanship, Prospect…
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4-H in Santa Barbara County : Page

Resources - Santa Barbara

Whether you’re brushing up on skills, diving into a new project, or planning the ultimate club meeting, we’ve got you covered. We want to provide you with as much 4-H—tools, tips, and resources to help you grow, lead, and make the most of your 4-H adventure.Let’s make this season one to remember—full of…
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4-H SNAC Clubs

4-H Student Nutrition Advisory Committees4-H SNAC (Student Nutrition Advisory Council) Clubs are student-led 4-H clubs that promote leadership skills that focus on healthy living, nutrition, physical activity, cooking, and public speaking.4-H SNAC Club is a way to integrate positive youth development and…
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