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Please see all upcoming activities in 4-H below. If you would like to register, please click on the photo and it will take you to the registration page. 


Cloverleaf Conference, October 13th, 3-8:30 pm at Rock Eagle 4-H Center, image of youth viewing exhibit and participating in team building activities.Join us October 13th, 3-8:30 pm at Rock Eagle 4-H Center for an opportunity to come together and meet new friends. Open to 4th-6th grade 4-Hers, this event is full of fun and new learning experiences. Cost is $30. Registration deadline is Friday, October 2nd.
Image of thank you card. 4-H For a Difference, open to grades 4th-12th. Join us Tuesday, October 20th at the Extension Office.Join us October 20th, 3:30-5pm at the 4-H Office, for our 4-H for a Difference meeting. We will making thank you cards and "Support AG Bags" for our new Ag Facility groundbreaking event.
Image of scarecrow and pumpkins. October meeting for Cloverbuds. Open to all youth K-3rd grade. Let's get ready for fall! Join us for our October Cloverbuds meeting, October 22nd, 3:30-5pm at the 4-H Office.
image of blender with fruit inside and milk being pour in. Milk Make Recipe ContestHave a fun or healthy recipe that includes milk? Submit your recipe to our Milk Make Recipe Contest.
Image of 4-Her'sEach year, every Land Grant University 4-H Department is invited to select and send a delegation of high-school-aged 4-H’ers to Washington, DC, to participate in National 4-H Conference. Conference delegates engage in personal development experiences that increase their knowledge, resources, and skills while they discuss topics affecting youth and 4‑H programming nationwide. Delegates not only learn while at the conference: they are empowered to create positive social change in their communities and have the opportunity to practice and apply their skills in a real-world setting. 4-H’ers arrive in our nation’s capital ready to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, their country, and their world. They choose an important societal topic and, in round table groups, prepare a briefing. During the conference, the groups present their briefing to federal officials at agencies throughout the Washington, D.C. area.
image of peppers and other vegetables. Support Monroe County 4-H and order your Front Door Produce box today.Support Monroe County 4-H and order your Front Door Produce Box today.
Image with Georgia Radon Poster Contest information. Open to all Georgia students ages 9-14. Use art and creativity to raise awareness about radon.Help raise awareness about radon with art and creativity. Create your poster for the the Georgia Radon Poster Contest.
image of people in Halloween costumes. Enjoy a Halloween costume party and games. Wednesday, October 28, 3-6:30pm at the 4-H Office. Open to 4th-12th graders.Join us October 28th for a Halloween Costume Party and games. Dinner included. Opened to 7-12 grade 4-Her's.

Image of garden tools promoting 4-H Green Thumb Club upcoming meetings every Thursday beginning August 6th, 3:30 to 5:00 pm. This event is open to 4th thru 12th graders and families are welcome to help.Join us every Thursday, starting August 6th, 3:30- 5:00 pm at our community garden located at W. King Street behind Frist Baptist Church of Forsyth. This club is open to 4th-12th grade. Families are welcome to help.
Image of cotton. Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging practices are every Thursday, beginning September 3rd, 3:30-4:45pm at the Boys & Girls Club until competition November 9.Join our team and learn learn about cotton as an agricultural commodity and learn skills in becoming a better consumer. Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging practices are every Thursday, beginning September 3rd, 3:30-4:45pm at the Boys & Girls Club until competition November 9.
Image of chalk board and alarm clock. Monroe County 4-H County Council will meet September 30th, 3:00-6:30pm at the 4-H Office.Join us for our County Council meeting September 30th, 3:00-6:30 pm at the 4-H Office. Our meeting will include engaging activities, leadership experiences, and community service opportunities.
Image of can foods. Open to 4th-12th. Submit recipes to 4-H Office by Friday, August 14th.Join us for an exciting opportunity to tackle hunger, showcase your culinary skills, and make a real impact in Georgia. Create a recipe using ingredients commonly found in Georgia Food Banks. Submit recipes to 4-H Office by Friday, August 14th.
image of scarecrow and image of person of youth cooking. Live contests at the Georgia National Fair.Register for the Live Contests at the Georgia National Fair. Register bye Friday, September 11th.
Reminder, Camp Volunteer Meeting, May 14th, 5:30pm at the 4-H OfficeReminder, Camp Volunteer Meeting, May 14th, 5:30pm at the 4-H Office
Image of a backpack and an apple. 4-H For a Difference, join us September 15th, 3:30-5pm at the 4-H Office. We will be helping pack bags for Backpack Buddies this month.Join us for 4-H For a Difference on September 15th, 3:30-5pm at the 4-H Office. We will be helping pack bags for Backpack Buddies this month. Don't miss out on your chance to make a difference.
Image of outside toys and swimming pool toys. Cloverleaf club begins September 22nd, 3:30-5pm at the 4-H Office. We will kick off a new year with a fun Jenga game, then enjoy some outdoor games.September 22nd we will be kicking off a new year of 4-H! Join us for a fun game of Jenga and outdoor games! We will meet at the 4-H Office, 3:30-5pm.
Image of cooking utensils. Mission Make-It- cooking up solutions. Learn about food safety, food science, and food product development September 12 at Rock Eagle. Open to 6th-8th grade youth.Mission Make-It- cooking up solutions. Learn about food safety, food science, and food product development September 12 at Rock Eagle. Open to 6th-8th grade youth.
Image of grill and youth preparing food. Georgia 4-H Food Showcase, Saturday 19th, at Rock Eagle. Egg Chef Contest for 7th-12th grade, Chicken BBQ Contest for 7th-12th grade, and Turkey BBQ Contest -7th-12th grade.Georgia 4-H Food Showcase, Saturday 19th, at Rock Eagle. Egg Chef Contest for 7th-12th grade, Chicken BBQ Contest for 7th-12th grade, and Turkey BBQ Contest -7th-12th grade. Registration deadline for all contests is Monday, August 31st. $23 registration fee and $12.50 chaperone fee.
Image of corn exhibit. Enter the Exhibit Contests at the Georgia National Fair. Registration for contests due Friday, September 11th. 4-H At the Fair, Exhibit Contests. Register for contest by Friday, September 11th. Choose from computer graphic design to dish garden or minibooth and many more exhibit choices.