Shelby County 4-H

10/28/2026

Congratulations to Shelby County 4-Hers Hannah Yocom, Nick Weis, Zaila Randolph, Aden Massey, Braylin Madison, Samantha Huggins, and Charlotte Bell for being selected to represent Alabama 4-H as State Ambassadors! We are so proud of you!!! 🍀

Alabama 4-H recently selected a new group of 30 young leaders from 22 counties to serve as the 2026-2027 4-H State Ambassadors.

The ambassadors serve as representatives of Alabama 4-H, promoting its programs on the regional, state and national levels. They help plan state-level events, such as the Midwinter Teen Retreat and 4-H’s statewide community service project.

“Through this experience, ambassadors learn how to work as a team, manage their time, communicate effectively and take on real leadership responsibilities,” said Alabama Cooperative Extension System Specialist Joy Scott, one of the advisors of the Alabama 4-H State Ambassadors. “These are skills that extend far beyond 4-H and can be applied in school, future careers and everyday life.”

The ambassadors also assist with 4-H youth councils within their regions. They spend the year immersed in opportunities to gain leadership and organizational skills, as well as meaningful friendships.

To read more about the role, responsibility, and meaning behind being a 4-H State Ambassador, click on the News Link in the Links section of our page.

The following 4-H members will serve as state 4-H ambassadors for the 2026-2027 program year:

Lydia Beth Adams, Marshall County
Charlotte Bell, Shelby County
Sophie Bishop, Tallapoosa County
Caroline Brown, Limestone County
William Burgess, Talladega and Blount Counties
Irish Cain, Cullman County
Gypsi Rose Crowder, Baldwin County
Abigail Davidson, Russell County
Tycen Gordon, Walker County
Hope Hill, Clay County
Samantha Huggins, Shelby County
Madisyn King, Dallas County
Jaxson Lopez, Marion County
Braylin Madison, Shelby County
Aden Massey, Shelby County
Brianna McCollum, Clay County
Colton Naylor, Morgan County
Avery Owens, Washington County
Zaila Randolph, Shelby County
Ellis Reed, Lee County
Alyssa Rios, Marengo County
Aubree Roper, Etowah County
Colton Siggers, Tallapoosa County
Rachel Sloughfy, Calhoun County
Rebecca Stewart, Walker County
Brea Swindall, Pike County
Nick Weis, Shelby County
Ellie West, Jackson County
Hannah Yocom, Shelby County
Kyzer Zeunges, Chambers County

10/09/2026

Take a few moments now to prepare.

As Tropical Storm Isaias, pronounced ees-ah-EE-ahs, develops in the Gulf, Alabama Extension encourages everyone to review hurricane preparations at home, at work, and on the farm.

Review emergency plans and confirm important contacts.
Take steps to protect your family, property, and important records.
Prepare livestock, crops, and farm equipment.
After the storm, stay clear of fallen trees, loose debris, and downed power lines.

Monitor updates from the National Hurricane Center and your local National Weather Service office, and follow instructions from local emergency officials.

Find preparedness resources through Alabama Extension’s Alabama Ready initiative: https://www.aces.edu/go/4522

10/07/2026

10/05/2026

🌿💚Kicking off National 4-H Week with “hands to larger service”! 💚🌿

Members of the Shelby County Youth Leadership Council and the Great Outdoors Club kicked off National 4-H Week by putting the words of the 4-H Pledge into action: “hands to larger service.” 🙌🍀

Our youth spent time cleaning up a local creek trail in Shelby County, giving back to their community while caring for the environment. Their hard work is a wonderful example of 4-H youth leading through service and making a difference right here at home! 🌎🌱

Here’s to a week of service, leadership, and making the best better! 💚

10/02/2026

09/29/2026

A big thank you to John DeLoach with DeLoach Farms for spending time with our 4-H Agriculture Club today and teaching our members how to pull strawberry beds! We’re grateful for the opportunity for our youth to learn directly from a local farmer. 🚜

We also want to thank the Shelby County Farmers Federation for their support in making this agriculture club possible. Your investment in our youth and Alabama agriculture is helping create meaningful learning opportunities and inspire the next generation of farmers and agricultural leaders. 🌾❤️

09/18/2026

🎭✨ What a great first meeting for the 4-H Drama Club yesterday! We’re already off and running with the beginning preparations for this year’s play, The Wizard of Oz! 🌈🧙‍♀️🍀

08/16/2026

Some of our Shelby County 4-H Youth Council members had a great time volunteering today at the annual Miracle League Bowling Tournament! 🎳🍀

They helped support a wonderful cause while raising money to make a difference in the lives of others. We’re so proud of our 4-H members for giving back and serving their community! 🙌✨

08/11/2026

🐝🌻 POLLINATOR PALOOZA IS COMING! 🦋🌼

We’re buzzing with excitement to announce that the Shelby County Extension Office is participating in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census! 🌎🐝

Join us on Friday, August 21, beginning at 3:30 p.m. for Pollinator Palooza, a fun-filled afternoon for ALL ages! 🎉

We’ll become citizen scientists as we observe, count, and celebrate the incredible pollinators that help our gardens, farms, and ecosystems thrive. 🌸🔎

✨ What’s happening at Pollinator Palooza?
🐝 Learn more about our amazing pollinators
🌼 Participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census
🎯 Play Pollinator Bingo
👧🧒 Enjoy fun activities for kids

🎁 Have a chance to win a prize or two!

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, a curious kid, a nature lover, or just want to spend some time discovering the tiny creatures that keep our world blooming, there’s a place for you at Pollinator Palooza! 🌻

📅 Friday, September 21
⏰ Beginning at 3:30 p.m.
📍 Shelby County Extension Office

Come count some bugs, learn something new, and celebrate the pollinators that make our world a little more colorful! 🐝💛

Bring your curiosity. We’ll bring the pollinators! 🌸🔎