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Central Sierra: El Dorado County | 4-H | Low-Down Hoedown Enrollment Night

Oct 3, 2025

FREE EVENT! Come join the fun, meet new friends, and kick off the 2025–2026 4-H year with us! 💚📅 Friday, October 3, 2025🕔 5:00 – 8:00 PM📍 El Dorado County Fairgrounds: Swine Barn 🤝 Club Meet & Greets👕 4-H Swag Sales🍽️ Tri-Tip ($10) or Hot Dog Dinner ($7) - available for pre-purchase HERE📝 4-H…
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CA 4-H State Field Day

May 17, 2025

Sprout into the 4-H'er you were meant to beParticipate in State level contestsConnect with 4-H'ers from across the stateLearn new things at the interactive boothsGet inspired by other contest participantsContinue making the best better in your 4-H career.State Level CompetitionsCompetitions are open to ages…
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2024 Golden Clover Award Winners

June 12, 2025
By Eve S Dowdell
The Golden Clover Awards recognize outstanding 4-H members, volunteers and staff for their contributions to the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program.
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Young Naturalists celebrate Earth Day with lasting impact across California

April 21, 2025
By Ricardo A Vela
A team from UC Environmental Stewards has collaborated with partners from the California Conservation Corps, California 4-H Youth Development, and local community-based organizations to deliver 27 California Naturalist Certification courses connecting young adults ages 18 to 25 with California’s rich natural…
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Civic Engagement

4-H civic engagement programs empower you to be a well-informed citizen who can actively engage in your community and the world. Civic Engagement projects help you learn about civic affairs, build decision-making skills and develop confidence to make a positive impact.
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Projects

A 4-H project is a hands-on way for you to find your "spark" - something that you enjoy doing and that interests you.
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About California 4-H

The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program (California 4-H) is open to all youth ages 5 to 18 in every county in California. California 4-H believes in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. California 4-H…
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