2012 NC WHEP Contest
It is time to begin registering teams for the North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program (WHEP). The contest will be held on May 5, 2012, at Crowders Mountain State Park in Gaston County. The first place senior team will have the opportunity to represent North Carolina at the National WHEP Invitational in Texas.
Click here to read more about the contest:
Tentative Schedule:
The tentative schedule for Saturday is as follows:
9:00 am ----------Registration
10:00 am ----------Contest Begins
12:00 pm ----------Lunch
12:45 pm ----------Contest Resumes
1:30 pm ----------Scoring and Activities for Contestants
4:30 pm ----------Presentation of Awards
For more information, contact:
Renee Strnad
Extension Forestry Environmental Educator
NC Project Learning Tree Coordinator
renee_strnad@ncsu.edu
919-515-5518
Click here for a registration form
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
4-H Club Officer Training
Save the date: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2012
You are invited to Randolph County 4-H Club Officer Training to be held at the Randolph County Extension Office, 112 W. Walker Avenue, Asheboro.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The offices that will be highlighted include: President, V. President, Secretary, Treasurer and Reporter
We will have a FREE PIZZA LUNCH!
You must register to participate - call us at 318-6000.
For more information, contact Barb at 318-6000.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Clover Classic 4-H Livestock Show
*Clover Classic 4-H Livestock Show*
Forsyth County 4-H is holding an OPEN meat-type doe, ewe and heifer show on March 17 & 18th at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds in Winston-Salem for youth ages 5-18.
For more information and to download entry forms (due Feb. 29th) please visit here.
Please contact April Bowman at april_bowman@ncsu.edu or at 336.703.2855 with questions.
Summer Ventures in Science and Math
Do you know someone who will be a rising Junior or Senior in High School? If so, we would like to announce Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics (SVSM). This is a cost-free, state-funded program for academically talented North Carolina residents who may pursue careers based in science and mathematics. The program brings rising juniors and seniors together in residential settings for intensive study.
Students will be placed in a four week session that, depending on campus site, will start and end between June 17 and August 4.
Click here to learn more.
Click here to apply for the Summer Ventures program.
Students will be placed in a four week session that, depending on campus site, will start and end between June 17 and August 4.
Click here to learn more.
Click here to apply for the Summer Ventures program.
Friday, January 6, 2012
4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference
4-H Club leaders in Randolph County are reminded they have the opportunity to attend the State 4-H Volunteer Leaders Forum to be held February 3 - 5 at Research Triangle Park.
Click here to access the registration form.
Randolph County will pay the way for up to five leaders to attend this conference. During the weekend, leaders will attend workshops and meet with club leaders from across North Carolina.
The workshops are listed here.
Click here for hotel information
Click here for an agenda
For more information contact Barb or Jody at 336-318-6000.
BARB
Click here to access the registration form.
Randolph County will pay the way for up to five leaders to attend this conference. During the weekend, leaders will attend workshops and meet with club leaders from across North Carolina.
The workshops are listed here.
Click here for hotel information
Click here for an agenda
For more information contact Barb or Jody at 336-318-6000.
BARB
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Aquatic Sciences Day Camp
Are you a sophomore or junior in High School, you may be interested in this Day Camp opportunity:
On Saturday, April 21st, 2012, the NC State University Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Program will hold the third annual Aquatic Sciences Day Camp. On the agenda: A day of fun and learning for students to focus on activities and hands-on activities related to aquatic ecology, fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic animal health.
The day camp is taught by NC State University professors and graduate students actively engaged in research and teaching. Participating students will be chosen among highly accomplished and motivated high school students with interests in aquatic ecology, fish biology, aquaculture, conservation biology, veterinary medicine, fisheries management, or related fields. The hands-on experiences and training that participants receive will help them identify career paths, make contacts in the scientific community, and build credentials for a future application to NC State.
Click here to see a flyer!
Click here apply for the camp!
For more information email Dr. Aday at the following email address
Dr. Derek Aday, Department of Biology, NCSU at derek_aday@ncsu.edu
On Saturday, April 21st, 2012, the NC State University Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Program will hold the third annual Aquatic Sciences Day Camp. On the agenda: A day of fun and learning for students to focus on activities and hands-on activities related to aquatic ecology, fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic animal health.
The day camp is taught by NC State University professors and graduate students actively engaged in research and teaching. Participating students will be chosen among highly accomplished and motivated high school students with interests in aquatic ecology, fish biology, aquaculture, conservation biology, veterinary medicine, fisheries management, or related fields. The hands-on experiences and training that participants receive will help them identify career paths, make contacts in the scientific community, and build credentials for a future application to NC State.
Click here to see a flyer!
Click here apply for the camp!
For more information email Dr. Aday at the following email address
Dr. Derek Aday, Department of Biology, NCSU at derek_aday@ncsu.edu
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