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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.
Submit your essay by clicking on the image.
About the Contest
This year’s essay topic is “The Power of Pollen!”
For this essay, a 4-H student should answer these questions:
- How is pollen important to bees?
- Has pollen been changing in plants and in our landscapes?
- If so, are those changes affecting bees?
- When do you observe the most and least pollen in your colonies and how does that impact their temperament and productivity?
Contest Details and Deadline
- Essays must be submitted by Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Speak to your local Extension Office for assistance with submitting your essay. NOTE: This deadline is earlier than the deadline listed on the Preservation of Honey Bees website to allow time for State-level judging.
- 4-H’ers (4th through 12th grade) are eligible to submit an essay.
- Each 4-H’er may submit one essay.
- Any participant who placed first, second, or third in previous years of the national competition is NOT eligible to enter. Previous state competition winners who did not place nationally remain eligible to enter.
- Results are announced on Thursday, April 30, 2025.
Essay Requirements for State and National Judging:
- Essays must be typed: Times New Roman, double-spaced, and 12pt font.
- Essays must be 750 to 1,000 words. Word count does not include sources, works cited, or the writer’s biographical statement.
- Essays entered must encompass the designated topic only. There will be no exceptions.
- All factual statements and interview references must be cited in a “source” or “bibliography.”
- On a separate page, please include a brief biographical statement of the writer, including mailing address, email address, and phone number.
- The statement "I verify that AI was not used to create this essay" must also be included at the bottom of the essay and signed.
- Essays will be judged on:
- scope of research, 40%
- accuracy, 30%
- creativity, 10%
- conciseness, 10%
- logical development of the topic, 10%.
Awards and Recognition
State and national prizes are offered for this contest.
- For the state contest, cash prizes will be awarded to participants as follows:
- 1st Place – $250
- 2nd Place – $100
- 3rd Place – $50
- For the National Contest:
- The first-place Georgia essay will move on to the national competition and will be eligible for additional prizes and awards.
Join us May 5th at the 4-H Office, 3:30pm - 6pm, for part 2 of our County Council, Life Skill, Financial Literacy meeting. We will also be enjoying dinner together! Register by clicking image.
It's almost summer break! Join our Cloverbuds meeting May 12th at the 4-H Office, 3:30-5pm for fun, hands on fun! Must provide own transportation. Open to K - 3rd grade. Click on picture to register.
Summer Camp Mandatory Meetings. Parents/Guardians must attend. Cloverleaf camp meetings- May 18th at TGS or May 19th at HES 5:30pm.
All Junior Camps- May 20th at the 4-H Office, 5:30pm.
All Senior Camps- May 21st at the 4-H Office, 5:30pm.
Come by the 4-H Office by May 15th to register.
4-H State Horse Show, June 2-6, Class Entries and Educational Contest. Entries due to the Monroe County Extension/4-H Office by Monday, April 27th.
Join us Tuesdays, May 5th and 19th and Sundays, May 3rd & 17th at Creek Moore Equestrian at 3pm. Click on picture to register.
Join us as we grow, nurture, and harvest plants for our community. Our April meetings are Thursday, April 2nd and 23rd from 3:30-5PM. The community garden is located on West King Street behind the First Baptist Church of Forsyth.
Click on the image to register.
You’ve worked hard preparing & presenting your projects at DPA now it’s time to celebrate! When: Friday April 24th from 3:30 - 7pm. 4-H will cover the cost of the ticket, we just ask that you bring your own money for food. Please confirm your participation by Friday, April 17th.
Click on the image to register.
Click on the image to register.
Calling all current 6th graders who have participated in Cloverleaf DPA—or those who are interested in starting Project Achievement! Join us for an Intro to Junior/Senior DPA workshop to learn what to expect as you move into the next level of Project Achievement on Tuesday, April 28th from 3:30 - 5pm at the Monroe County 4-H office.
There are a few differences between Cloverleaf DPA and Junior/Senior DPA. Junior DPA includes creating a portfolio (a record of your 4-H activities and accomplishments throughout the year) and the event becomes a weekend-long experience instead of a single Saturday competition.
During this workshop, we will:
- Explain what Junior/Senior DPA looks like
- Walk through the portfolio process
- Share tips on how to prepare beginning now
This is a great opportunity to get a head start and feel confident about the transition to Junior 4-H Project Achievement!
Join us May 7th, 21st, & 28th, 3:30-5pm for our Green Thumb Club meeting at the Community Garden behind First Baptist Church. Open to 4th - 12th grade. Click on picture to register.
Register May 15th, 8am at the 4-H Office for our Summer Fun events. Spaces are limited!
Reminder, Camp Volunteer Meeting, May 14th, 5:30pm at the 4-H Office
Join us for some community service opportunities! Clubhouse clean up April 21st, 3:30-5pm, and 4-H Vehicle clean up April 29th, 3:30-5pm at the Monroe County 4-H Office. Open to 6th - 12th grade. Click on picture to register.
For more information on auditioning for Clovers & Co. and important date, click image and complete application.