4-H Science Adventures

 

Recently Richmond County 4-H partnered with local professionals in various fields to offer 4-H Science Adventures for all the 5^th grade students in the county.  4-H Science Adventures is geared towards giving teachers and students a day of learning about natural resources and the environment in the natural beauty of Millstone 4-H Camp. 

650 students participated in the program with 100% of reporting teachers stating that both student’s scientific knowledge and skills were enhanced.  100% of reporting teachers noted improvements in class participation, goal setting, problem solving and critical thinking skills throughout the day.  Youth also participated in the National 4-H Science Day Experiment 4-H2O.  The Experiment helped youth to realize that actions we take can affect the world around us. 

Numerous volunteers make 4-H Science Adventures possible by donating nearly 250 hours of service to the students of Richmond County, valued at over $5,000. Volunteers include:  Brad Allen and Matt Gordon with the NC Forest Service, David Auman, Jeff Smart and William Trivette from the Beekeepers Association, Victoria Hudson with Environmental Health, Krista Long with Morrow Mountain State Park, Jackie McAuley with Soil & Water, Jeremy Martin and Mark Thompson with Sandhills Research Station, the staff of Weymouth Woods State Park, Cathy Brown, Tiffanee Conrad-Acuña, Shea Ann DeJarnette and Lauren Irby with NC Cooperation Extension.  Special thanks also goes to one of our own Goat Showmen, Sarah Maske, for letting us borrow your goat for the event.  Special thanks to these amazing people and to the United Way of Richmond county for providing monetary support for 4-H programs.