Canada
Not Far From the Tree
4-H and One Family’s Strong Roots by Kim Daynard 4-H taught me how to make healthy and tasty whole wheat and pumpernickel breads, properly replace a button, sew a pale yellow jersey shirt from a pattern (which instantly became a…
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An Indescribable Journey – I Hope It Never Ends
Bailey’s Story In January of 2006, I joined the Chilliwack 4-H Dog Club, as what was then called a “pre-club” member, (now we call them Young Farmers). I never could have imagined what a journey it would be for me.…
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A Great Canadian Horse Story
Joie McBryan Like any good story, there needs to have a cast of interesting characters and a great story line. This story has a cast that includes horses, the renowned Canadian RCMP Musical Ride and a group of 4-H members…
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4-H is Great! Cheryl’s Story
4-H has become so important, not to just me, but, to my family, my club, and my community. 4-H gives everyone involved a sense of value and self-appreciation. It allows people to be themselves, to be unique, yet it also…
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Because of 4-H: Sydney’s Story
Being a member for over nine years, I’ve grown up with 4-H and it has made me who I am today. I have worked with a variety of animals and tried my hand at lifeskill projects. 4-H has given me…
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Canada Place Sails of Light Showing their 4-H Colours
This November 1st the beautiful Canada Place Sails of Light will be lighting the night green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day. 4-H Canada would like to thank the administration staff for showing their support and helping to…
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The Peace Bridge lights up in support of Show Your 4-H Colours
This November 2nd the iconic Peace Bridge connecting Fort Erie, On with Buffalo, New York will be lighting in green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours. 4-H Canada would like to thank the Peace Bridge administration team for showing…
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Toronto 3D Signs lights up in support of Show Your 4-H Colours!
This November 1st the iconic 3D Toronto in downtown Toronto will be lighting in green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day. 4-H Canada would like to thank the administration for showing their support and helping to raise the…
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Edmonton’s High Level Bridge Shows its Support for 4-H
This November 1st Edmonton’s High Level Bridge will be lighting in green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day. 4-H Canada would like to thank the administration staff for showing their support and helping to raise the awareness of…
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Calgary’s Reconciliation Bridge lights green
This November 1st Calgary’s Reconciliation Bridge will be lighting in green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day. 4-H Canada would like to thank the administration staff for showing their support and helping to raise the awareness of how…
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B.C Place Stadium showing their 4-H colours
This November 1st BC Place Stadium will be lighting the night green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day. 4-H Canada would like to thank the administration staff for showing their support and helping to raise the awareness of…
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Eat, Sleep, 4-H, Repeat!
4-H Canada, Alberta YAC Rep Cassidy Barnert Looking back, it’s pretty crazy to think that this adventure all started when my parents signed me up for 4-H as a shy little 8-year-old on a very stubborn pony. She was definitely…
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A Snapshot of my 4-H Experience!
In 2015, I was awarded the top 4-H member in Perth County. I was a member for nine years and completed 41 clubs. Attended multiple Go For The Gold competitions both locally and regionally. When I graduated three years ago,…
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Vancouver City Hall Shows its 4-H Colours
This November 1st Vancouver City Hall will be lighting the night green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day. 4-H Canada would like to thank the Mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson, the council and the people of Vancouver for showing…
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Vancouver Science World Dome to Light the Night in Green
This November 1st the Science World Dome in Vancouver will be lighting the night green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day. 4-H Canada would like to thank the administration staff at Science World for showing their support and…
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Town of Whistler Lights up for Show Your 4-H Colours
This November 1st the town of Whistler British Columbia will be lighting the three of its monuments in green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day. 4-H Canada would like to thank the Mayor Nancy Wilhelm-Morden, the council and…
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Niagara Falls to Show their 4-H Colours
This November 2nd Niagara Falls will be lighting the night green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day from 10pm to 10:15 pm. 4-H Canada would like to thank the administration staff at the Niagara Falls Illumination Board for…
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Passion and Enthusiasm for Agriculture
At the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture, we too, believe the best way to learn is “by doing” and are a proud partner with 4H Nova Scotia and 4H Canada. We were thrilled to host the first ever 4-H Canada Science…
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4-H …. A Family Affair
What is 4-H’s recipe for success? Positive Youth Development – the key difference between 4-H and many other youth organizations. It’s the essence of why 4-H leaders and programs have such a profoundly positive impact on members. 4-H allows youth…
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Charlottetown City Hall Green Lighting
This November 1st the great city hall of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island will be lighting in green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day. 4-H Canada would like to thank the Mayor Clifford J. Lee and the entire council…
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4-H and Science – A Perfect Combination!
4-H members display so much curiosity, creativity, and determination in asking, “Why?”. Promoting science in 4-H has allowed me to meet members who want to find solutions and answer questions, challenge themselves to create something new, and dive into a…
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Connecting Science with 4-H and Agriculture
I’m the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for 4-H Canada, and I’ve helped develop communication strategies to promote the great work that 4-H’ers across Canada are doing to help make the world a better place in their own unique way. I…
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Lifetime of Memories & Lessons
I’ve joked before, about how I have been involved with 4-H since I was an infant; my mother, a 4-H alumni from Freetown Harmony 4-H Club on PEI, brought me to my first 4-H event (a dairy show and sale)…
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4-H Canada Head Office
This November 1, 2017, 4-H Canada is calling on all 4-H supporters to celebrate the 4-H movement of responsible, confident and caring Canadian youth interested in making a positive impact in communities across Canada by wearing green and participating in…
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Community Engagement and Communications Pillar
4-H Canada provides opportunities for youth to get involved in their community as active, engaged leaders to help affect positive change within Canada and across the globe. Community engagement means: Effecting positive change in your community and beyond Seeking out…
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Science and Technology Pillar
Description: 4-H’ers are catalysts for change and drivers of innovation in science and technology. Engaging young people in hands-on science and technology-based projects is the focus of this 4-H Canada leadership development pillar. The backbone of these activities will be…
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Environment and Healthy Living Pillar
4-H Canada ensures our programs and activities create opportunities for youth to succeed by letting them focus on exploration and self-discovery. At the heart of the Environment & Healthy Living pillar is: Learning to be stewards of the environment by…
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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Pillar
A century ago, 4-H youth were a strong force within our country’s primary economic sector: agriculture. Today, it’s no different—in fact, the movement has grown and gained a further reach. In recognition of 4-H as a global movement, 4-H Canada has expanded…
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2017 Global 4H Network Summit
This past July, 4-H Canada played host to the world as 500 delegates representing 35 4-H nations gathered in Ottawa for the Global 4-H Network Summit – the biggest global 4-H gathering held on Canadian soil ever. Over four days,…
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