Citizen Community Service

See what Humboldt and Del Norte County 4-H members are doing in their communities!

Million Trees Project: The 4-H Million Trees Project was conceived after a Pacifica 4-Her decided to do something big to help combat global climate change. The goal of this project is to mobilize the approximately 7 million 4-H youth across the U.S. and Canada to participate in this project to plant 1,000,000 trees across the continent to help reduce atmospheric CO₂. Clubs outside of the U.S. and Canada are also invited to participate. For more information go to http://4hmilliontrees.org/

Emerald and All Star: This program is designed to help youth learn about project planning, organization and presentation. The project's purpose is to provide an opportunity for intermediate and senior 4-H members to develop projects in their community, or in 4-H YDP beyond the club level. For more information go to http://www.ca4h.org/Projects/Leadership/EmeraldStar/

Manila Garden Project: The members of the Manila 4-H after school recreation club have started a Needs-Based Garden. 4-H Club members spoke with the community council about their plans, and after drafting a needs-based garden plan with the help of a landscape architect, the Manila Community Services District Board of Directors approved their project. With this new needs-based garden, 4-H Club members plan to teach community members about nutrition, composting and other garden principles.

Other ways to get involved in Citizen Community Service:

California Focus is a unique 4-H Citizenship educational experience that combines hands-on participation in workshops, debates, and simulations with outstanding speakers and visits to historical, cultural, and governmental sites. California's capital city, Sacramento, becomes a "living classroom" for this five-day, action packed adventure that strengthens leadership skills. For more information and for an application go to http://www.ca4h.org/Projects/Citizenship/Focus/CF/

Washington Focus is a unique program, in the Washington, D.C. area, combines visits to historical and cultural attractions with participation in educational workshops and simulations. For more information go to http://www.ca4h.org/Projects/Citizenship/Focus/WF/

State 4-H Citizenship Page: Since its inception, 4-H has placed emphasis on the importance of young people being engaged, well-informed citizens. By connecting to their communities and leaders, youth understand their role in civic affairs and are able to expand their role in decision-making processes. http://www.ca4h.org/Projects/Citizenship/

To report a 4-H community service project or to get additional information about community service events please call the Humboldt County 4-H office at (707) 445-7351 or Del Norte County 4-H office at (707) 474-4711.