Exploring Science and Technology

Local youth got a chance to explore science and technology this week at the 4-H summer workshop. First they had to think like a scientist, then design like and engineer. Using the skills they learned each team built a marshmallow catapult. In the afternoon they explored the areas of robotics, crime science and environmental science.

Pickles and Jam!!

We had lots of fun in the Extension kitchen this week! Youth participating in our canning workship learned to make Blueberry Jam and Pickles. I must say the jam was outstanding and so much fun to make! The participants also carefully cut and packed their pickles in hopes of winning a blue ribbon at the fair next week.

Get Ready for the FAIR!

The Madison County Fair is right around the corner (July 12 - 16). ARE YOU READY?? Now is the time to be putting the finishing touches on your artwork, scouting the garden for the perfect vegetables and carefully tending those flowers. Remember that Home, Farm & Garden entries are due July 11 from 4 - 8 PM at the Fairgrounds! For more information check our madisoncountyfairva.com.

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Red, White and Blue All Over!

Our office was bursting with patriotic spirit on Friday! Eleven Cloverbud youth (ages 5 - 8) were participating in our Prep for Patriots workshop. They made firworks t-shirts, star cookies, photo frames and headbands. A great time was had by all!!

Camp is over but the memories will last a lifetime

Thank you to all the campers, teens, adults and summer staffers for a great camp! See you next year!