Winston County Alabama 4-H

08/31/2026

08/20/2026

There are over a million of deer in Alabama!
And that means LOTS of fawns - your chances of seeing one are fairly high. LEAVE. THEM. ALONE. Just because it's cute doesn't mean it needs you. IT DOESN'T.

* It is normal for fawns to be alone: does leave them alone for much of the time. Even sometimes a whole 24-hour period. Maybe even up against your house. She will NOT return if you are there watching or waiting. LEAVE IT. Do not kidnap fawns!

* It is normal for fawns to be "on the ground." They actually spend their while life there.

* It is okay to put it back if you have already touched/moved the fawn or it has been disturbed by pets. Replace the fawn near where it was found and leave the area. The notion that your scent will keep its mother from caring for it is a myth.

* Take a pic if you must but leave the fawn!

08/19/2026

08/12/2026

So now for the big reveal... Winnie was at the Double Springs mural! 🪿

It is absolutely beautiful, which made it an easy choice for Winnie's first stop on her adventure across Winston County!

The next time you're in Double Springs, be sure to stop by and check it out. It would make a wonderful backdrop for photos, and it is a great way to explore our community!

You can find the mural just down the street from the Winston County Courthouse on your way to the Extension Office.

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08/12/2026

You may be wondering how your child can get involved in Winston County 4-H now that the new school year has begun! We meet with students through their school and register them for 4-H during club meetings. If your child is not enrolled through their school, simply give us a call, and we will be happy to help you get them registered.

In addition to our in-school clubs, Winston County 4-H offers several special interest opportunities for youth ages 9-18, including:

🌲 Forestry Club
⭐ Youth Leadership Council
🦌 Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Club
🎯 Shotgun Club

Participation in these clubs is open to all registered Winston County 4-H members, ages 9 to 18. These programs provide youth with opportunities to develop new skills, build leadership abilities, explore career interests, and make new friends while having fun.

For more information, please contact us at 205-489-5376. Be on the lookout for upcoming meeting announcements and club details. We look forward to another exciting year in Winston County 4-H!

08/12/2026

🌲 Winston County 4-H Forestry Club Interest Meeting 🌲

Winston County 4-H will be hosting its first Special Interest Club meeting of the 2026-2027 club year on September 28, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Winston County Extension Office. This meeting will serve as our Forestry Club Interest Meeting and is open to youth ages 9-18 who are interested in learning more about forests, wildlife, conservation, and natural resources.

Participants must be registered members of Winston County 4-H to attend. Most youth will be enrolled during their school 4-H club meetings in September. If your child is not enrolled through their school, please contact us for information on how to register.

If your child enjoys the outdoors and wants to learn more about forestry and conservation, we would love for them to join us!

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Allyson Evans
Winston County 4-H Agent
📞 205-489-5376
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/11/2026

Winston County 4-H's very own mascot, Winnie, is out and about in the county today. She is visiting some different areas throughout Winston this week and next before her clubs start in the schools with Mrs. Allyson.
Drop your guess in the comments if you think you know where Winnie is! 😉🍀

08/11/2026

Our September calendar is filling up FAST, and we couldn't be more excited!

A new 4-H year means new adventures, new opportunities, new friendships, and lots of learning along the way. We can't wait to make memories with all of our amazing 4-H members this year!

👇 Drop a comment below and tell us:
1. What are you most excited about this 4-H year?
2. What's your favorite thing about 4-H?

We can't wait to hear from you! 🍀

08/07/2026

Wishing everyone a wonderful first day back to school! We can't wait to be back in the schools this September and see all the exciting things happening in each of our Winston County and Haleyville City schools.

Until then, we hope everyone has an amazing 2026-2027 school year filled with learning, growth, success, and plenty of wonderful memories. We're looking forward to another great year with our students, teachers, staff, and families! 🍀

08/05/2026

Alabama Extension is known for providing education and outreach to the people of Alabama through its offices in all 67 counties. Now, thanks to an expanded partnership with Simply Southern TV, Alabama Extension is also reaching audiences weekly as they tune into the show from the comfort of their homes.

Every episode of the 30-minute show now includes a full segment focused on Alabama Extension programs and educational efforts, covering topics in agriculture, forestry and natural resources, human sciences, 4-H, and urban programs. New episodes for the second half of season 12 began airing in July.

Learn more about the partnership between Simply Southern and Alabama Extension and find viewing times in your area here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6638