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Our Fair Crash Course: Mesh Wreath Workshop was a huge success! ✨🎀

Participants had a wonderful time learning wreath-making techniques, getting creative with colors and design, and crafting beautiful fair-worthy projects!

A special thank you to Mildred, Karyn, and Carol from Tansi FCE for sharing your talents and leading such a fantastic class. Your patience, creativity, and willingness to teach made this workshop truly special. 💚

📣 Stay tuned for more Fair Crash Courses happening this summer! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and check out our website at cumberland.tennessee.edu for upcoming classes and opportunities. We hope to see you soon! 💚

Worried About Falling? Regain Your Confidence with Matter of Balance!

A fall can change everything—but it doesn't have to. Join Matter of Balance, a proven program designed to help older adults reduce their fear of falling, increase activity levels, and stay independent.

✅ Learn practical strategies to prevent falls
✅ Improve strength and balance
✅ Make your home safer
✅ Connect with others in a supportive environment

📍 The Country Store
1398 Livingston Road, Crossville, TN

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
Beginning July 7 at 9am.

💲 FREE to attend

⚠️ Space is limited and registration is required!

📞 Call Cumberland County Extension at 931-484-6743 to reserve your spot today.

Don't wait until a fall happens—take steps now to stay active, confident, and independent!

Are you ready to sharpen your turf management skills and stay ahead of summer stress? ☀️🌱 Join us for Beat the Heat on the Plateau, a one-day educational program designed specifically for professionals working in turf, lawn, and landscape management.

This program is ideal for:
✔️ Commercial Applicators ✔️ Lawn Care Professionals ✔️ Sports Field Managers ✔️ Golf Course Personnel ✔️ Grounds Managers

Participants will gain practical, research-based knowledge on:
💧 Irrigation auditing & water management
🌿 W**d identification & control strategies
☀️ Turfgrass stress recovery
🛠️ Emerging technologies in turf management

Learn directly from University of Tennessee Extension specialists and industry experts while networking with others in the field. 🌱

Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer!📲

📅 July 15, 2026
📍 Crossville, TN
💲 $95 per person (includes lunch)
⏰ Registration deadline: July 10

Questions? Contact Gregg Upchurch at 931-484-6743 or [email protected].

What an incredible week at the 2026 Tennessee 4-H Academic Conference! 🍀🎓

Our Cumberland County 4-H delegates recently returned from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where they spent the week exploring their project areas through hands-on learning experiences, developing new skills, and connecting with 4-H members from across Tennessee.

Throughout the conference, delegates had the opportunity to learn from university faculty and specialists, explore potential career paths, build friendships, and grow as leaders. The week was filled with learning, fun, and unforgettable memories! 💚🍀

Spots are still available for 4-H Junior High Camp! Don’t miss out on an unforgettable week of fun, friends, and adventure!
Call our office at (931) 484-6743 for more information! We can’t wait to see you at camp! 🍀🏕️

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Jr. High 4-H Camp! 🌞🍀

📅 July 6–10, 2026
📍 Greenville, TN
💲 Cost: $400

Open to Cumberland County 4-H members exiting 6th–8th grade

✏️ Registration is OPEN NOW!
Spots are limited, and registration closes May 22nd — be sure to sign up early to secure your camper’s place!

From high-energy adventures and hands-on activities to team-building experiences and new friendships, Jr. High 4-H Camp is the perfect way to make this summer unforgettable! 🌟🌲

📞 For more information, call 931-484-6743
🌐 Register at: cumberland.tennessee.edu

Eggology Summer School is officially underway! 🥚🐣

What a great first session! Last Friday, our 4-Hers learned all about the life cycle of a chicken, dissected an egg to explore its different parts, and prepared our class eggs for incubation. The countdown to hatch day has officially begun! 🐥✨

A special thank you to volunteer leader Halen Hassler for helping our students carefully set the eggs in the incubator and kick off our hatching journey.

There's still time to join the fun! If your child loves animals, science, and hands-on learning, we'd love to have them join the experience.🍀

📅 Remaining Sessions:
• June 18
• June 26
• July 2

⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Cumberland County Extension Office
💲 Cost: $25

Contact Sophie Hassler at 931-484-6743 or [email protected] for more information or to register!

Our Cumberland County 4-H members recently traveled to Pigeon Forge to participate in the 2026 Eastern Region 4-H Fashion & Design Conference! 👗✨

The experience included a community service project, shopping at Tanger Outlets, a dinner show, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow 4-H members from across Eastern Tennessee. The conference wrapped up with the Fashion Show and Clover Collection Showcase, where participants proudly showcased their hard work, creativity, and talent!💚🍀

Join us for The Ultimate Slime Lab, where creativity and science come together for a squishy, stretchy adventure! Participants will mix up their own custom slime, explore different colors, and discover the science behind how slime works. Everyone will leave with a unique slime creation to take home and enjoy!

💵 $10 cash at the door
🌈 All slime-making supplies provided
👧🧒 Open to 4th–12th grade

Scan the QR code or go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeW4mOX-ZFiI_RB9GUniyYDsU8wbuGCgs6WIlGT4gSUnX_1Wg/viewform to register and save your spot! ✨🧪✨

⏰Thursday, June 25, 2026
10:30 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Cumberland County Extension Office (1398 Livingston Rd)

Our final full day of 4-H Camp was one to remember! 🍀🌟

What an incredible week it has been! From new friendships and exciting adventures to learning new skills and making lifelong memories, our campers have truly made the most of every moment.

We wrapped up our last night together with a dance and movie night, celebrating an amazing week at camp with lots of laughter, smiles, and fun. 💃🕺🎬

A special shoutout to Everett and Jace for earning the Service Award! 🌟 Your willingness to help others, positive attitudes, and dedication to making camp a better place did not go unnoticed. We are so proud of you both!

Now it’s time to pack up, head home, and share all of our camp stories with family and friends. What a fun, unforgettable week!

Until next year, 4-H Camp! 💚🍀

Day 3 at 4-H Camp was full of fun,friendship, and unforgettable memories! 🍀🌟

Our campers enjoyed another exciting day filled with swimming, crafting, friendship games, and plenty of laughter along the way. The fun didn’t stop there we wrapped up the evening with an epic foam party that had everyone smiling! 🏊‍♀️🎨🤝🫧

A special congratulations to Avery for being recognized with the Service Award! 🌟

What an amazing Day 3! We can’t wait to see what adventures tomorrow will bring. 💚🍀