During the month of April, Mercer County 4-H “planted” pinwheels in our office gardens to show support for the New Jersey Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, a network of chapters in all 50 states. Unfortunately, not all young people experience childhood like the carefree pinwheel blowing in the wind. The Pinwheels for Prevention® Campaign […]
The Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women, which was established under the Mercer County Department of Human Services in 1976, hosted its annual award ceremony last month to honor those selected for the Young Woman of Achievement Award. The award recognizes the time and dedication of outstanding high school seniors for their volunteer work […]
Each Spring, 4-H club members in counties across New Jersey have an opportunity to practice their public speaking skills at annual 4-H Public Presentation events. This year, Mercer County had many eager participants with interesting and inspiring topics! The life skill of effectively communicating thoughts and ideas publicly is one of the principal objectives of […]
Most people like to be helpful, and when asked to contribute in some way, they often will. This is what 4-Hers experienced on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as members, leaders, parents, and friends came together and organized a fundraiser for the Mercer Street Friends Food Bank. With the support of 4-H program advocates, such […]
In December, three members of the Clever Clovers 4-H Club, including Abby Cappiello, the 2024-2025 Mercer County 4-H Ambassador, joined the Mercer County Board of Agriculture’s monthly meeting to discuss their 4-H animal club. The members shared a slideshow of photos of the events the club has participated in or hosted. They also explained their […]
