Six people pose in front of a large 4-H clover backdrop, with the woman at center holding the 2025 North Carolina 4-H Outstanding Citizen Alumni Award plaque.

2026 North Carolina 4-H Alumni and Adult Award Nominations Now Open

North Carolina 4-H — Published - September 9, 2026 Read
Small dish of a reddish brown powdery spice are surrounded by ingredients like cinnamon and ginger as well as decorative pumpkins.

Homemade Gifts for the Holidays

Published - October 27, 2026 Read
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Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Cost

Published - October 8, 2026 Read

News From Dare County Center

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Farewell Kim Armstrong, Administrative Assistant

Published - September 29, 2026

$4 for 4-H, October 4-8
$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Healthy Family Trip Snacks

Published - September 9, 2026

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Dare County 4-H Horse Bowl & Hippology Team 2026-2027 Information

Published - September 8, 2026

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Kaleidoscope Online Project Record Virtual Help Sessions

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Davidson County Center
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NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Become Pollinator Ambassadors

Published - August 18, 2026

From: NC State Extension
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Let’s Save on School Lunches

Published - August 5, 2026

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Beating the Heat This Summer

Published - July 29, 2026

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Ask A Master Gardener Wednesday | Oct 28 | 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM Dare County Arboretum and Teaching Garden, 008165006, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, USA
Sandy Spurs 4-H Horse Club Halloween Party Thursday | Oct 29 | 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Ask A Master Gardener Monday | Nov 02 | 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM N.C. Cooperative Extension - Dare County Center, 517 Budleigh St, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
Ask A Master Gardener Wednesday | Nov 04 | 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM Dare County Arboretum and Teaching Garden, 008165006, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, USA
Library Gardening Series- Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomes Wednesday | Nov 04 | 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM 400 Mustian St, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, USA
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Honoring the Hands That Lead: Why Recognizing Youth Development Volunteers Matters!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Share Your Passion: Call for Workshop Presenters at the 2027 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.
4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A three-dimensional green silhouette of North Carolina featuring the white “$4 for 4-H” campaign logo and 4-H clover emblem. A large three-dimensional yellow starburst appears behind the state against a dark green background.
$4 for 4-H Reaches All 100 Counties

Published - October 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
University, 4-H and FFA representatives cut red, blue and green ribbons outside the entrance of the new CALS Extension Building as North Carolina 4-H and FFA state officers hold them.
New Home, Same Mission.

Published - September 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Jonas Pak-Lin smiles at the camera in a dark suit, white dress shirt and bright blue tie, set against a layered green, teal, white and yellow graphic background.
North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A 4-H member paints a large green 4-H clover emblem on a white fabric banner spread across the grass.
Celebrate National 4-H Week 2026

Published - September 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A young woman wearing a green blazer stands next to a woman wearing a white blazer who is holding an award plaque.
North Carolina 4-H Alumni Honored for ‘Making the Best Better’

Published - August 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Virtual Help Sessions Offered for Online Project Records

Published - August 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
The five 2026-2027 State 4-H Council officers wearing green jackets pose together in front of a stone wall, greenery and a waterfall.
Five Youth Leaders, One Year of Connection

Published - August 15, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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