Youth participated in many activities in celebration of National 4-H Week, October 4-8. 4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina and the largest in the nation with six million young people. 4-H in North Carolina has 240,926 members and 21, 221 volunteers. Wilkes County 4-H numbers more than 2,226 members and more than 48 volunteers. Wilkes County 4-H recognized the first baby born at Wilkes Regional Hospital on Monday October 4th as the 4-H baby. Many 4-H club members attended the Commissioner’s meeting Tuesday evening where the Commissioner’s signed a proclamation declaring October 4th – 9th 4-H Week in Wilkes County. 4-H’ers led the pledge to the American Flag and 4-H Flag. Thursday 4-H youth participated in an afternoon of science fun. 4-Her’s nationwide completed the same science experiment entitled 4-H2O for National 4-H Science Day. In the experiment youth were able to visualize the affects of their carbon footprint on water and the environment. Thank you to everyone who supported National 4-H Week by attending the commissioner’s meeting to hear the proclamation of 4-H Week in Wilkes County, and to those who participated in the nationwide science project!
