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Making a Difference in California Fire Recovery

Who wouldn't want to spend a week at a hotel with a pool? Until last August, I never could have imagined feeling anything but relaxation and happiness at a hotel. But when the Ponderosa Fire started near our family ranch in Feather Falls, my parents, grandparents and I found ourselves evacuated, sitting in our hotel rooms...

Volunteer Appreciation Week 2018: Jaime Burroughs, Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

Volunteers play a vital role in the ongoing growth and development of those in the 4-H Youth Development program. Our volunteers to serve as positive role models and support youth through strong youth-adult partnerships. We are grateful and honored to have their contributions to the University of California 4-H Youth...

Forest Ecology + Field Skills + Camp = An Amazing Experience!

As a 4-H leader participating in the 2018 California 4-H Camping Conference, you can sign up for one, two or three sessions of the Project Learning Tree (PLT) Camp Conference Track to: Explore current issues Investigate as a forester Engage in field studies These sessions will inspire you to create your own version...

A great line-up at the 2018 California 4-H Camping Conference

Every two years, volunteers, youth and staff gather to learn, explore, and connect at the California 4-H Camping Conference. This year it will be held April 6-8 at Camp Redwood Glen in San Mateo County. The gathering has become an anticipated high-point for those involved in the 4-H camp scene. If you're involved in camp,...

California 4-H Youth Summits - Southern Summit

The California 4-H Youth Summits are three day weekend leadership conferences hosted in multiple locations throughout the state. The Southern Youth Summit was held on January 12-14, 2018 at Pathfinder Ranch in Mountain Center, CA. More than 80 youth, ages 11-19, participated at the summit and learned a...

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