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4-H in Santa Barbara County : Page

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Ella Mitchell (part-time).Ella is a 4-H alumni, and enjoys sharing her passion for 4-H with members and volunteers. Key Responsibilities: Volunteer coordination, support, supervision  County 4-H Program policy and complianceProgram growth and expansionContact: enmitchell@ucanr.edu …
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Leaves and twigs make excellent additions to the compost pile. J.C. Lawrence
The Real Dirt: Article

Nurture the Soil

April 7, 2025
By Jeanette Alosi
When is soil more than just dirt?  When you want to grow healthy plants in your yard and garden, the soil is as important a factor as are water and sunlight.  You can improve your soil's ability to support thriving plants of all kinds by protecting it from compaction, amending it with nutrients, and adding…
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4-H in Santa Barbara County : Page

Four Leaf Clover Foundation

The Four Leaf Clover Foundation (FLCF) is an IRC§ 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation created to enhance, encourage and support youth development through the 4-H Youth Development Program in Santa Barbara County.  The current directors are present or former 4-H leaders, parents or alumni. FLCF works…
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4-H in Santa Barbara County : Page

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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4-H in Santa Barbara County : Page

Youth Leadership Committee

Youth Leadership Committee Join the HI 4-H Committee!Are you ready to make a difference in your 4-H community? Be part of the HI 4-H Committee and help plan fun countywide social events that bring clubs together! Support key programs like Exhibit Day and Presentation Day, and be part of the team…
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4-H in Santa Barbara County : Event

4-H Exhibit Day

May 9, 2026

This event has already been put on for the 2025-26 4-H year, but the page will remain active since it is a recurring event.May 8th Set Up Day from 2:00-4:00 PM. Contact Trudy Shank if you are available to assist with setup.Schedule of EventsEvent Code of Conduct/Dress GuidelinesThe Santa Barbara County 4-H…
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4-H in Santa Barbara County : Page

Events & Programs

All promotional flyers will be posted here as 4-H events get scheduled, so they can be easily accessed for publication. To view the details of any specific event, please navigate to its page in the sidebar.
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4-H in Santa Barbara County : Page

Enrollment

 Current 4-H MembersFor projects and events that are continuing past the June 30 4-H year end, current 4-H members and volunteers may continue their participation without re-enrolling. *4-H Members and Volunteers must renew their membership each year to continue to participate in the 4-H program.*New 4…
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4-H in Santa Barbara County : Page

About 4-H

The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program promotes hands-on, experiential learning for all youth ages 5-19. Youth members and adult volunteers from all backgrounds and locations are welcome. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning citizenship, leadership,…
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Bug Squad template. Bumble bee foraging on bull thistle. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Run, Roaches, Run!

April 7, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 A picnic is not a picnic without bugs.Bugs may be "univited guests" at your picnic, but at the campuswide UC Davis Picnic Day, they're celebrities.Yes, celebrities.The UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology (ENT) again will host its fan-favorite roach races at at Briggs Hall on Saturday,…
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