Legacy 4-H Projects
Adult Leader: Kirk McDonald Project Objective: Learn how to save money while shopping. You’ll learn how to compare prices, test for quality, and make purchases based on given facts and research. You will also improve your money management skills, smart purchasing skills, and decision-making skills. Equipment/Cost: TBD for Project Meetings; Competitions have an entry fee […]
Project Objective: Explore the exciting world of plants, insects, water, soil, and ecology. Learn about Texas native plants, compost & how worms and pollinators are important garden friends. Grow fruits/vegetables you can eat.
HIPPOLOGY Adult Leader: Heather Jones / texasponygirl@yahoo.com Project Objective: Hippology is “the study of the horse”. This is a horse knowledge competition. You do not need to own a horse to participate. As a team or individual you will compete by completing a written test, an ID station, and a team/hands-on Q&A portion– all related […]
Adult Leader: Project Objective: Designed to help you explore the opportunities available in photography. Whether you’re just starting with figuring out your camera or working on advanced techniques, you can grow in the photography project. The photography project also offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills and help others through community service. Equipment /Cost: Camera (point […]
Project Objective: Learn how to be a good consumer when purchasing clothes, and the art of creating clothing, accessories, and much more. Cost: Competition costs if applicable General Project Meetings and Competition Preparation: General Project Meetings: Topics include being a smart consumer when purchasing clothing, storyboard and upcycling items for a new purpose. Community Service Projects: […]
Adult Leaders: Kathrin Esposito / kathrin.esposito@gmail.com Marie Rathgeb / marierathgeb@yahoo.com Project Objective: This project aims to help 4-H members gain confidence speaking in front of groups, peers, and adults by practicing in different ways, providing a stress free environment to allow 4-H members at all levels of experience an opportunity to practice public speaking, and […]
Adult Leaders: Bill Esposito / billespo1@gmail.com Project Objective: Learn about the culinary, nutritional, and scientific aspects of food while having fun! We encourage 4-Hers to try new foods and to get into the kitchen to cook for themselves. There are numerous opportunities for career exploration, community service, and competition. Equipment/Cost: TBD for Project Meetings; Competitions […]
Adult Leader: Kathrin Esposito / kathrin.esposito@gmail.com Project Objective: This project will introduce 4-H members with limited horse experience to horse basics – grooming, saddling, breeds, safety, etc; give 4-H members an opportunity for hands-on experience with horses, and expose 4-H members to the Horse opportunities offered within 4-H. Equipment/Cost: $15 per 4-H member (at the last […]