Mobile County 4-H

🍀Meeting tomorrow night…

Mark your calendars for June 23rd if you are wanting to show hogs this year. Availability is limited so you must attend the meeting (no call ins).

🍉Who’s ready for some Watermelons?!🍉

🍀Come visit Sessions Farm Market for a day of fun, great vendors, and of course, Watermelons!
Come see the Mobile County 4-H booth to get some goodies, learn more about watermelons, and make some cute watermelon fans!🍀

Congratulations to Mobile County students, Addison Ladnier (5th place: Biggest Sunfish 8.5") and Eli Ladnier (3rd place: Biggest Bass 22.5") for participating and placing in the Alabama 4-H Outdoors Statewide Biggest Catch Contest! We are so proud of you!🎣🍀🎣🍀

🥚Mark your calendars! The next Poultry club meeting is coming up! 🐣
🍀We hope you're ready for an "egg-celent" lesson about egg grading and competitions. You don't want to miss it! 🍀

Attention Home Schoolers! We are so excited to be a part of this Expo! Mark your calendars and join us!

📣 Mark your calendars!

The South Alabama Homeschool Expo is coming June 26th!

🎤 Speakers 🦎 Live Animals 💰 4-H "Your Money, Your Life" 🎨 Hands-On Activities 🎓 Colleges & Community Resource vendors 🍧 Coastal Snow Shaved Ice 📚 FREE Book Table 🎁 Giveaways & More!

📅 June 26, 2026 ⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM 📍 Azalea Hills Church, Mobile, AL 🎟️ FREE to Attend!

Families and vendors, sign up today!

Attendees:
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🍀🏕️More 4-H Summer Camp…🍀🏕️

It’s not too late to participate!🍀🎣

ALABAMA 4-H BIGGEST CATCH IS HERE! This virtual fishing and art contest is open to any Alabama youth ages 9–18, now through June 15! 🌟🐟🎣🌞

Here’s how it works: Catch a fish in any Alabama freshwater location. Measure it. Snap a photo (read entry requirements carefully). Submit your entry online.

Compete for the Biggest Catch in bass, sunfish (bream), catfish, and crappie categories, or cast your creativity with the Biggest Fish Art competition by creating artwork featuring a native Alabama darter (see website for species details).

Whether you’re chasing a trophy fish or creating a masterpiece, there’s a way for everyone to join the fun. So grab your rod, gather your friends and family, and get ready to make some fishing memories this summer!

Find the complete contest rules and entry links here: Find the complete contest rules and entry links here: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/4h/4-h-biggest-catch/

🌿🫐 Mobile County 4-H Summer Day Camp Adventure! 🫐🌿

Today was packed with learning, exploration, and outdoor fun for our Mobile County 4-H Summer Day Camp participants!

We began our day at Oak Hill Produce, where campers picked their very own fresh blueberries straight from the bushes. While there, we toured the tree farm and learned about a variety of landscape trees, as well as the garden where fruits and vegetables are grown and sold at the produce market. It was a great opportunity to see the farm-to-table process in action and gain a deeper appreciation for local agriculture.

After our farm visit, we traveled to Fort Homestead Preserve for a picnic lunch and an afternoon of nature-based learning. Campers discovered fascinating facts about Alabama’s six venomous snake species and the important role they play in our ecosystems.

Our Clover Buds enjoyed a nature scavenger hunt, searching for leaves, nests, berries, and signs of wildlife throughout the preserve. They also created their own nature journals to document the interesting plants, animals, and natural wonders they observed along the trails.

Meanwhile, some of our older 4-H’ers participated in hands-on water activities, including bio-stream monitoring in Bell Creek. By searching for macroinvertebrates and other aquatic organisms, they learned how scientists assess water quality and monitor the health of our local watershed.

🌎🍃 Today was a wonderful reminder that some of the best classrooms are found outdoors. Through agriculture, environmental science, and nature exploration, our campers gained new knowledge, built valuable skills, and created lasting memories while discovering the world around them.🍀
We’d like to give a huge shout out to Mr. Brian and Mrs. Christie Keller for sharing their family farm with us today. We would also like to thank our local Extension Agent’s, Ms. Katie, Ms. PB, Ms. Nikki, and Ms. Lucile for everything they did to make today an amazing experience!🍀 Mobile County-Alabama Extension Nikki Cobb - Alabama Extension 

DAY 2:🌞🚣 4-H Summer Camp was packed with adventure, learning, and fun!

We started our morning on the beautiful Coosa River, where our 4-H'ers enjoyed paddleboarding and kayaking while taking in the great outdoors. After our river adventure, we spent some time cooling off and relaxing in the pool while enjoying the gorgeous weather.

Following lunch, campers put their creativity and teamwork to the test as they began building boats in preparation for the afternoon regatta race. We also enjoyed a refreshing Kona Ice treat and learned about the fascinating raptors that call Alabama home.

Next, campers challenged themselves on the rock wall, practicing their climbing skills and encouraging one another to reach new heights. Then it was time for the highly anticipated regatta race to see how well their handmade boats could navigate the water!

After a delicious dinner of chicken tenders, roast turkey, and mashed potatoes, we headed to the field for our final party of camp. Campers enjoyed a super cool foam pit, putt-putt golf, gaga ball, volleyball, and even some exciting mystical creature races!

We wrapped up an incredible day with a dance party, celebrating all the new skills, friendships, and memories made along the way. Day 2 was one for the books! 💚🍀