Davie County 4-H

08/31/2026

Join Davie County 4-H and the Davie County Public Library on Tuesday, September 8th, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM for our next hands-on STEAM adventure at the library!

Register for this free event here: http://bit.ly/4HSTEAM9

Calling all young scientists and nature lovers to dive into the wild world of bugs and discover why these small creatures play such a huge role in our environment.

During the program, youth will will participate in hands-on activities, explore fascinating facts about different creepy-crawlies, and learn how insects keep our local ecosystem healthy. We will also get a jump start on the upcoming spring season by crafting DIY bee houses for participants to take home. Setting up your bee house early gives local pollinators a cozy shelter ready and waiting for them when warm weather returns.

08/31/2026

FORAGING & TREE ID
Join Nelson Cowden, Shooting Sports Club Leader, for an outdoor adventure! Participants will hunt for wild autumn treats (like hazelnuts, beechnuts, and sweet muscadine grapes) and learn how to identify local tree species.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Tom Cowden Youth Shooting Sports Range (210 Amber Hill Road, Mocksville, NC 27028)
Who Can Attend: Youth ages 5-18 (parents and guardians welcome)

HOW TO REGISTER
Please register through 4-HOnline prior to the event: https://foragingattherange.4honline.com

08/28/2026

Do not miss your chance to show off your skills at the Carolina Classic Fair! Competitive entries are due September 1!

Competitive Entries for the Carolina Classic Fair are officially OPEN!🎡

Now is your chance to be part of the tradition. From livestock and agriculture to fine arts, photography, baking, flowers, woodworking, crafts, and even festive Christmas tree decorating, our competitions celebrate the amazing talents found throughout our community.

Browse the categories, pick your favorites, and submit your entries today. Whether you're competing for the first time or returning to defend your blue ribbon, we can't wait to see what you bring to the Fair!

Who knows? Your next ribbon could be waiting for you. 🏅

📆Deadline to enter is September 1st!

08/27/2026

Highlights from Shotgun Day Camp

Our participants locked in their focus and confidence on the range! Under expert guidance, the participants mastered the core fundamentals of shooting sports including:

- Firearm Safety: Safe handling and essential range protocols
- Technique: Proper stance, firearm mount, and shooting form
- Target Practice: Tracking and shattering moving clay targets

A huge thank you to Nelson and his volunteers with Tom Cowden Youth Shooting Sports for hosting this great experience for our youth! 🍀

08/26/2026

A couple of weeks ago, a few members of our 4-H Teen County Council teamed up with additional high school leaders from across Davie County to host a 2-day STEM Camp for 22 kids ages 6 to 10. Our young scientists spent the camp getting their hands dirty with erupting volcanos, fizzy lava lamps, elephant toothpaste, engineered catapults, balloon-powered cars, custom milk bioplastics, and more!

Thanks to the Davie Community Foundation, this camp was free for every participant. Our teen leaders worked hard to source the funding, plan all the activities, and run the camp from start to finish.

Huge thanks to Mr. King from North Davie for all his help, and to Mrs. Sapp and the team at Cognition Davie for hosting us in their space! We’re so proud of these teen leaders for stepping up, giving back, and inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. Great job, everyone! 🍀

08/21/2026

Congratulations to all of the participants from The Yadkin Valley 4-H Shooting Sports Club at the Regional tournament last weekend!

Thank you to all of the coaches, parents, volunteers, and staff who helped support these youth in the heat. Way to go!

08/18/2026

We are so proud of these participants, and thankful to the volunteers and sponsors that make the Yadkin-Davie Livestock Show possible!

Yesterday and today, Yadkin-Davie 4-H Livestock Show was held with 53 youth from 7 different counties participated! 🐂🐑🐐

We are so thankful for ALL of our wonderful sponsors for our Yadkin-Davie 4-H Livestock Show! With our ever growing program, we need all of the help with can get.

Big thank you to Yadkin and Davie Farm Bureau and Yadkin and Davie AgSouth for being our largest sponsors of the event!

And we could not go without thanking Lone Hickory Arena for letting us use their wonderful facilities!

Also, we couldn’t do this show without our Yadkin-Davie 4-H Livestock Association and agents that help! Thank you for all do the hard work you put into planning this event for our young people.

08/14/2026

Hunting Skills 🎯

Our participants gained hands-on experience while learning the fundamentals of safe hunting practices. They explored the safe handling of shotguns, rifles, and bows while learning about firearm safety, wildlife identification, and responsible hunting practices.

A special thank-you to Nelson and all the volunteers out at Tom Cowden Youth Shooting Sports range for sharing their knowledge and working with our youth throughout the day!

08/13/2026

Grandfather Mountain Trip! 🏔️

Our young explorers enjoyed an exciting trip to Grandfather Mountain, a memorable destination along the Blue Ridge Parkway, rich in history and natural beauty!

Participants explored the exhibits at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery, visited the reptile exhibits, experienced the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge, and discovered the mountain’s wildlife habitats. Thank you Yadkin County 4-H for a fun day!

08/12/2026

Cloverbud Gardening! 🌱

Our young gardeners explored the wonderful world of plants through fun, hands-on activities led by Davie County Master Gardener volunteers and our Horticulture Agent, Susan!

Participants made seed balls, germination necklaces, and sun catchers; completed a nature scavenger hunt; conducted plant experiments; potted plants to take home; and painted with natural plant dyes. They also learned about plant identification, plant uses, and what plants need to grow and thrive. It was a fun-filled experience packed with creativity, learning, and plenty of time outdoors!