Aiken/Edgefield County 4-H

10/30/2026

It was a beautiful afternoon when we arrived at The Old Five Notch Farm with the last rays of warm sun on our shoulders, and by the end of our tour we enjoyed a clear sky full of stars. It was about as magical as a meeting can be. ✨

🌅 Golden hour on the farm
Mary-Jane and Scott welcomed our 4-H crew with so much kindness, and we got to learn how different birds need different kinds of care. Turns out turkeys, guineafowl, chickens, quail, and peafowl... they all have their own ideas about what makes a good day. 🐓🦚

🌾 Living in rhythm with the land
We heard how Mary-Jane and Scott have adjusted their routines to live in harmony with the land and animals they work with. They’ve even taught themselves veterinary care, with help from some wonderful local vets. That’s lifelong learning in action!

🔥 Firelight, s’mores, and good company
As the evening cooled down, we gathered around the fire. Families roasted marshmallows, made s’mores, and made memories. It felt like the perfect way to end our adventure! We’re very glad our families lingered a little longer than usual so we could commune together. 🌟

💚 A thank you from the heart
Thank you, Mary-Jane, Scott, and The Old Five Notch Farm, for sharing your time, your space, and your knowledge with us. Thank you to our families for asking great questions, listening with care, and sticking around for that tender time by the fire.

We hope this visit inspired you to connect with each other, with the land and animals that provide for us, and with the people who steward it so ceaselessly. We are so BLESSED! 🙏

We’re already excited to come back in the spring and see how the farm changes with the seasons. 🌱 Keep an eye on Old Five Notch Farm as they make some new additions to their facility. We’re thrilled to welcome a new partner to Edgefield County 4-H!

10/29/2026

Happy National Cat Day! 🐱 And yes, we’re counting the biggest cat of all.

Our wild mystery has been solved: it’s the TIGER! 🐅

Join us Thursday, November 12 at 6:30pm to kick off the Tigers United chapter of our Forestry Friends club. You’ll meet Dr. Hrish*ta Nagi from Clemson’s Tigers United center and learn how people around the world are working to protect tigers.

🖥️ Join from anywhere on Zoom
🌲 Or join me at an in-person viewing party. The location will be revealed to registered families on November 2.

Not sure how you want to attend yet? No worries! Just register now to secure your spot. 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003785126253?aff=oddtdtcreator

📅 Nov 2: viewing party location revealed

📅 Nov 11: Zoom link sent
📅 Nov 12, 6:30pm: Tigers United!

Sign up soon, and tell a friend. Bonus points if you tell a cat. 💚

10/27/2026

What a great opportunity to support our 4-H members across the river!

17 boxes left to reach our goal!! 🥕🥒🥦Time is running out to purchase a box of fresh Georgia produce. Funds raised benefit Richmond County 4-H and help provide camp and activity scholarships to Richmond County 4-H. Order here by Nov. 2: https://frontdoorproduce.com/products/georgia-4-h-produce-box-fundraiser-richmond-county

10/27/2026

⏰ Last call, Edgefield 4-H! Registration for tomorrow’s Clover Crew farm visit closes TODAY at 12pm. This is our first FIELD TRIP of the season!

We’re touring the “feathers and fiber” operation at Old Five Notch Farm, and we’re covering admission for everyone who registers in advance. 🐑🧶

📅 Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30pm
📍 The Old Five Notch Farm, 50 Old 5 Notch Rd, Edgefield, SC 29824
🎟️ Register by noon: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999264507962?aff=oddtdtcreator

Missed the deadline? You’re still welcome! Just bring $8 per person to the meeting (kids under 3 are free). 🔥 We’ll finish with a fire pit, so bring hotdogs and s’mores supplies if you’d like.

See you at the farm! 💚

10/26/2026

We had such a wonderful time joining the Augusta-Aiken Audubon Society on Sunday for their Birding 101 event at Silver Bluff Audubon Center and Sanctuary. 🐦

We learned alongside some great guests, including SC DNR, Wild Birds Unlimited, and the wonderful stewards of the land where we gathered. A local falconer also stopped by to teach us about raptors and falconry, and about why these birds are such skilled hunters of small game! It was so cool to see these amazing animals up close. What a blessing!

Thank you to Heather from the Audubon Society for inviting 4-H to be part of this day! We met some youth who learned how the shape of a bird’s beak relates to how it finds or catches food. We’re excited to lead this lesson in more 4-H spaces this year as we keep learning about and loving the natural world around us.

It’s migration season, so our bird list from the morning was pretty stellar, even on a windy day! We heard woodpeckers, saw some tiny little songbirds, and even the wonderful waterfowl of the Savannah River.

We hope to host programs at Silver Bluff soon. Comment below if you’d like to see a 4-H bird walk on the books! 💚

10/26/2026

Edgefield Clover Crew is heading to the farm! 🐑🧶

Join us for a special meeting at Old Five Notch Farm, where the owners will give us a tour of their “feathers and fiber” operation.

📅 Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30pm
📍 The Old Five Notch Farm, 50 Old 5 Notch Rd, Edgefield, SC 29824
🎟️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999264507962?aff=oddtdtcreator

****⏰ Register by Tuesday, October 27 at 12pm!****
I never like to charge for 4-H meetings if I can help it, so we’re using county funds to pay admission for everyone who registers in advance. We’re getting a discounted rate of $8 per attendee, and kids under 3 get in free. Registered families will receive a permission slip to complete and bring with them!

If you don’t register by the deadline, please bring your admission cost to the meeting location.

🔥 After the tour, we’ll gather around the fire pit! Families are welcome to bring hotdogs and s’mores supplies to enjoy together.

💚 If you’d like to make a donation to our 4-H club out of love for our program, we’ll have an option available at the meeting. We can't wait to enjoy this field trip with our 4-H family!

10/26/2026

Get your gardening gloves ready, Aiken County 4-H! 🌱🍀

Join us for a special Clover Crew meeting with some very special guests: our Aiken County Master Gardeners! These wonderful volunteers care deeply about our planet and its plants, and they love 4-H, too. They’re excited to share their expertise as we take ownership and pride in managing one section of our office garden.

If you’ve seen the garden outside the Aiken office, you know it’s beautifully tended and full of flowers and herbs. Even in the middle of fall, we’re already getting excited for the 2027 growing season! 🌸🌿

📅 Saturday, November 7 at 10:30am
📍 Aiken County Cooperative Extension Office, 1555 Richland Ave. E., Aiken, SC
🎟️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aiken-county-4-h-clover-crew-2026-2027-tickets-1999264711571

This meeting is open to all 4-H members, regardless of county! Please register in advance so we have enough supplies and volunteers for everyone. 💚

10/25/2026

Two more squares just unlocked on our wild puzzle! 🧩👀

Take a look at what’s coming into focus, and here are your new clues:
🌿 It’s an apex predator and a master of camouflage.
🌏 It’s one of the most endangered big cats on Earth.

Think you know what’s hiding behind the squares? Drop your guess in the comments. 👇 Next week, we reveal everything.

📅 Save the date: November 12 at 6:30pm

10/25/2026

Drawing is delayed since the fair didn’t open until 12. We will go live at 2pm now for the drawing!

10/23/2026

Something wild is headed to 4-H. 👀

Here are your clues:
🐾 It has stripes, but it’s not a zebra.
🌏 It lives a very long way from Edgefield and Aiken.
🔬 Someone who spends her days protecting it will be joining us.

Mark your calendar: November 12 at 6:30pm.

Join us on Zoom from anywhere, or come view this special guest at our viewing party in person at a secret location! The spot is revealed only to those who register. 💫

Think you’ve got it figured out? Drop your guess in the comments. 👇 Registration link coming soon!