Wake County 4-H
Fall 2025 Program Highlights
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Wake County 4-H programs encourage leadership development, community service, civic engagement, and healthy lifestyles for youth to develop skills and lead productive, successful lives.
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Walk for Mental Health |
Saturday, October 4 from 10am - 12pm
Open to all ages, join us for a scenic, accessible walk to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and engage in meaningful dialogue about mental health. Participants can explore educational displays created by 4-H Teen Council members highlighting teen mental health challenges and take part in interactive activities designed to promote understanding and community support.
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| REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
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Now Recruiting: 4-H Civic Engagement Council |
The 4-H Civic Engagement Council is a nonpartisan opportunity for Wake County teens to lead, learn, and engage their community by planning and hosting events like Kids Voting, creating voter guides, and developing outreach that is relevant and accessible for their peers. Many projects also provide service opportunities, giving youth a chance to build leadership skills and practice volunteerism.
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| APPLY NOW ON GOOGLE FORMS
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Boo-nicipality: Kids Voting Family Event
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Saturday, November 1 from 1-4pm
Drop by the Wake County 4-H Extension Office anytime between 1–4 p.m. for some BOO-tastic fall fun! Come in your costume and participate in a variety of fall-themed activities designed to help youth ages 5–17 learn about the election process, how voting works in our municipality, and the basics of civic engagement.
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| REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
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Join Liberation Out Loud (LOL) 4-H Club |
Liberation Out Loud (LOL) is a space for Wake County teens to express themselves, develop leadership skills, and earn community service hours. The club welcomes youth ages 13–19 who are registered in 4-H Online and live in Wake County. Meetings will be held every other Thursday from 5:00–6:30 p.m. at the Green Road Community Library, beginning Oct. 9.
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Bake It Happen 4-H Club for youth ages
8–12 brings together baking enthusiasts of all skill levels to learn new techniques, share recipes, and enjoy hands-on baking projects. Each meeting combines cooking and conversation! Learn more: Bake It Happen Club Website
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Wake Wildlife 4-H Club engages youth in learning about wildlife species, habitats, tree identification, and forestry management while preparing for NC Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) and Forestry
Contests.
Contact: wakewildlife4hclub@gmail.com
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Watershed Poster Contest
The Wake Soil and Water Conservation District invites students in grades 3–5 to participate in this year’s poster contest with the theme “We All Live in a Watershed.” Teachers can register their classes by November 3 and submit one poster per class; contest details and resources are available at wake.gov/postercontest.
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North Carolina Youth Institute
High school students are invited to join the 2026 NC Youth Institute, exploring global food security through research mentoring sessions and hands-on workshops. Participants will develop a research paper and poster and present their work at NC State University in April 2026. Learn more: NCYI
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At the end of summer and the start of the school year, Wake County 4-H has been busy engaging youth in leadership and learning opportunities. The 1st Annual Spark Expo was held at Wake
Tech, giving youth hands-on experiences in STEM, service projects, and a youth panel featuring local leaders, hosted in partnership with SparkNC and Wake County Public Schools. Following that, the 5th Annual Youth Food Security Summit brought together partners from the Poe Center, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, Carolina Hunger Initiative, North Carolina Youth Institute, and more. Youth participated in workshops on gardening, nutrition, marketing, and service planning, and helped pack 200 resource bags for Wake County pantries.
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Download a printable PDF version of our Newsletter to share with your community!
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Extension.
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