Members of the Boys and Girls club enjoyed a 4-H art project that really took off during the long days of the pandemic, painting by number! It is a craft that is not only fun, but it also develops fine motor skills & hand-eye coordination. Students sat together and shared the happenings of the day […]
Two hundred ninety-five Mercer County 4th and 5th-grade students participated in the 4-H In-School Public Speaking Program. In the first session of this two-part program, the students learn the basics of public speaking and the three types of presentations: demonstrations, illustrated talks, and performing arts. Then it’s off to researching the topic and preparing for […]
Mercer County 4-H has partnered with Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) for the last ten years to provide Science Saturday programming to Trenton area youth in 4th-7th grades. Each year, the participants receive six sessions of programming, once a month, from October to March, where they learn about science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the scientific method, and […]
In March at Gregory Elementary School, an FCHS Nutrition Educator taught “Food Smarts Kids,” a lesson series that encourages children to eat healthy and increase their physical activity. Fifteen 2nd-grade students participated in the six classes and really enjoyed tasting some new fruits, such as kiwi, papaya, and pomegranate. They also made their own healthy […]
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County hosted organic growers and Extension experts on March 7th. The roundtable event provides an opportunity for growers using organic practices to discuss production and business management priorities with Extension experts. This year the meeting was offered with both in-person attendance and online attendance. Six extension specialists and agents supported […]
