Hello, everyone!
Tonight is the last County Council meeting of the year, which means it is Graduating Senior night and Elections! Be sure to come and check out what our Seniors have been up to and vote for our upcoming Council officers
We have an ALA meeting tonight, as well, so we'll all be as busy as bees! The fun starts at 6:30 at the Downtown Extension Building.
Hope to see everyone there!
~Amanda
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Trouble in Gotham City? Not for our Brave 4-H Superheroes!
It's a Bird, It's a Plane...It's a Four Leaf Clover, Batman!
Late at night on April 24th, the County Extension Office was attacked by the evil Villain Lokina...luckily, Tarrant County 4-Her's stepped in to take her down!
Lokina's cousin Thoretta sent in a huge storm, and after the heroes waited the worst of it out in the basement, it was an all out battle of Good vs. Evil for the fate of 4-H!With heroic feats of dashing to change into their secret identities, signalling other heroes with Bat-Signals, and helping to put Captain America's shield back together, the heroes overtook the forces of evil, and everyone shared some delicious desserts.
All is well in Tarrant County...for now!
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Spring Fling THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!!!
Four Leaf Clover, Batman! It's a Bird...it's a Plane...it's the SPRING FLING!
For everyone wanting to be a part of a 'Super' fun social event this weekend, have I got a night for you! Our annual Spring Fling is this Friday night!
For everyone wanting to be a part of a 'Super' fun social event this weekend, have I got a night for you! Our annual Spring Fling is this Friday night!
Bat-Time: 7-9 PM
Bat-Channel: The Downtown Extension Office, 5th floor
Bring your capes, masks, and armor, but leave the Kryptonite at home!
There will be a dessert contest (The more creative the better; think Thor's Hammer cake pops or Incredible Edible Hulk cupcakes!) and a costume contest, so be sure to dress up!
Bring friends and a snack to share and it's sure to be an 'Incredible', 'Amazing', and 'Super' night!
Bam, Pow, Kablam,
~Amanda
Monday, April 6, 2015
4th H for Health - Yummy Snacks!
Is your club participating in 4th H for Health? I sure hope so! 4th H for Health is a fantastic challenge spreading in Tarrant County right now! It encourages our 4-H youth (And adults!) to Drink Right, Move More, and Snack Smart!
It's an easy challenge that can be completed in as few as 8 meetings! (Club Meetings, Project Meetings, County Council meetings, etc.)
Here's a link to information about the project as well as a Health Tracker: https://www.edreach2.info/documents/137/4th_H_for_Health_Challenge_Overview_and_Tracker_Jan2015.pdf
As soon as you check off all 16 requirements, turn your form in to the County Office! Everyone who completes the challenge will get a cool prize!
For now, here's some delicious (And nutritious!) snack ideas that you can start offering at club meetings to get your club a head start!
-Chocolate Covered Strawberries
-Orange Slices
-Ants on a Log
-Frozen Grapes
-Cucumber Slices
-Tomatoes
-Frozen Yogurt
-Fruit Smoothies
-Detox/Fruit Infused Water
-Apple Slices
-Cheese Cubes
-Deviled Eggs
-Watermelon
-Banana Bread
And there's tons more you could make! Be sure to have your club stay active at least 15 minutes each meeting, as well, to complete the challenge as quickly as possible.
So what are you waiting for? Get out there and GET HEALTHY!
~Amanda
It's an easy challenge that can be completed in as few as 8 meetings! (Club Meetings, Project Meetings, County Council meetings, etc.)
Here's a link to information about the project as well as a Health Tracker: https://www.edreach2.info/documents/137/4th_H_for_Health_Challenge_Overview_and_Tracker_Jan2015.pdf
As soon as you check off all 16 requirements, turn your form in to the County Office! Everyone who completes the challenge will get a cool prize!
For now, here's some delicious (And nutritious!) snack ideas that you can start offering at club meetings to get your club a head start!
-Chocolate Covered Strawberries
-Orange Slices
-Ants on a Log
-Frozen Grapes
-Cucumber Slices
-Tomatoes
-Frozen Yogurt
-Fruit Smoothies
-Detox/Fruit Infused Water
-Apple Slices
-Cheese Cubes
-Deviled Eggs
-Watermelon
-Banana Bread
And there's tons more you could make! Be sure to have your club stay active at least 15 minutes each meeting, as well, to complete the challenge as quickly as possible.
So what are you waiting for? Get out there and GET HEALTHY!
~Amanda
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Fun Project for Clover Kids!
Do your meetings have a bunch of Clover Kids that tend to get a bit bored as the business part of the meeting goes on? Then I have the project for you!
This is a super easy project I found on Pinterest that would be great to keep Clovers occupied during a meeting!
Supplies:
Green Construction Paper
Scissors
Stapler
Markers, glitter, buttons, etc. (Optional)

Instructions:
1. Cut green pieces of paper into 1"x11" strips. You will need five per project.
2. Fold pieces in half (You should now have a 1"x5 1/2" folded over piece.) and crease well.
3. Bend the two ends around to make a heart (Hard to explain, but looking at the picture should help) and staple it together.
4. Repeat step 3 four times.
5. Begin stapling your hearts together to make a clover, but leave the bottom two unattached from each other (Again, the picture helps)
6. Create your stem by taking your last strip of paper, and folding each end over by 5 inches, crease well (So you will see three "Sections" on your strip - 5", 1", 5")
7. Staple the stem between the bottom two leaves.
And there you have it! A super fun project your kids will all enjoy!
If you find your meeting takes longer than these take to make, you can have the kids decorate the strips with their name, their favorite 4-H projects, or anything else they'd like!
This project is awesome because it teaches kids to measure things out, scissor safety, and to use a stapler! (Be sure to help the young ones, though!)
Have a great week!
~Amanda
This is a super easy project I found on Pinterest that would be great to keep Clovers occupied during a meeting!
Supplies:
Green Construction Paper
Scissors
Stapler
Markers, glitter, buttons, etc. (Optional)

Instructions:
1. Cut green pieces of paper into 1"x11" strips. You will need five per project.
2. Fold pieces in half (You should now have a 1"x5 1/2" folded over piece.) and crease well.
3. Bend the two ends around to make a heart (Hard to explain, but looking at the picture should help) and staple it together.
4. Repeat step 3 four times.
5. Begin stapling your hearts together to make a clover, but leave the bottom two unattached from each other (Again, the picture helps)
6. Create your stem by taking your last strip of paper, and folding each end over by 5 inches, crease well (So you will see three "Sections" on your strip - 5", 1", 5")
7. Staple the stem between the bottom two leaves.
And there you have it! A super fun project your kids will all enjoy!
If you find your meeting takes longer than these take to make, you can have the kids decorate the strips with their name, their favorite 4-H projects, or anything else they'd like!
This project is awesome because it teaches kids to measure things out, scissor safety, and to use a stapler! (Be sure to help the young ones, though!)
Have a great week!
~Amanda
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Walk Across Texas - Going Strong!
Walk Across Texas is an 8-Week challenge to get youth and adults up and walking the entire distance of Texas - 830 Miles!
We have 10 Teams completing the challenge in our county, for a total of approximately 80 Youth and Adults.
The program also promotes healthy eating, staying hydrated, proper hygiene, and learning about Health!
If you are interested in finding out more about this challenge or other Healthy Lifestyles projects Tarrant County is participating in, please e-mail tarrantyouthcouncil@gmail.com . I'd be more than happy to help your club become the healthiest it can be!
So cheer on your clubmates or other teams in the county...it's a big challenge, but more than worth it!
~Amanda
We have 10 Teams completing the challenge in our county, for a total of approximately 80 Youth and Adults.
The program also promotes healthy eating, staying hydrated, proper hygiene, and learning about Health!
If you are interested in finding out more about this challenge or other Healthy Lifestyles projects Tarrant County is participating in, please e-mail tarrantyouthcouncil@gmail.com . I'd be more than happy to help your club become the healthiest it can be!
So cheer on your clubmates or other teams in the county...it's a big challenge, but more than worth it!
~Amanda
Monday, February 16, 2015
2014-2015 Tarrant County Officers and Ambassadors
2014-2015
Tarrant
County 4-H Announces
County
Officers & Ambassador Team
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Samantha Mares - Tarrant County 4-H President
and Tarrant County Ambassador. Ms.
Mares, an Arlington resident and high school senior, has been part of 4-H for
six years. Currently serving as
Secretary at the club-level, she also participates on the Tarrant County
Youth Council Board, and serves on the Board of Advisors for the Tedx Youth
at Fort Worth project. A recipient of the
Danforth 4-H award, Ms. Mares’ projects include Wildlife Conservation and
Public Speaking. She plans to major in
Wildlife and Fisheries and minor in Agricultural Communications at Texas
A&M University.
Katie Womble - Tarrant County 4-H Vice President and
Tarrant County Ambassador. Ms.
Womble, a high school junior and a resident of Keller, has been a 4-H member
for seven years. Currently serving as 2nd Vice President at
the club-level, she has held numerous other officer roles through the
years. While Ms. Womble’s leadership
activities consume a great deal of time, her other interests include Clothing
and Textiles. However, her real passion lies in the
Communication/Expressive Arts where she hopes to pursue a career.
Amanda Roach - Tarrant County 4-H
Secretary. In her 10+ year 4-H career, Ms. Roach, a high school
junior, has held various 4-H leadership roles at both the club level and the
Tarrant County level. Ms. Roach, a
North Richland Hills resident, received the 2014 4-H Gold Star award and won
Grand Champion in the Sewing Division at 2014 Tarrant County Junior Livestock
Show. While involved in many projects,
her main projects are Health and Leadership.
Her dream profession is to become a voice-over actress for films or
television.
Patton Maynard, Tarrant County District 4-H
Delegate. Mr. Maynard, a high
school junior and member of the National Junior Honor Society, currently
serves as President of his local club.
A Fort Worth resident and a 4-H member for eight years, Mr. Maynard
has served his club in various leadership roles including: Secretary/Treasurer, Reporter and County
Delegate. In addition, he has
previously served at the county level as the Secretary/Treasurer. His projects include
Communication/Expressive Arts and Rabbits.
Katy Bell, Tarrant County Reporter. Ms. Bell, a high school senior, has been a
4-H member for five years. She is a
resident of Fort Worth. Her leadership
roles at the club-level have included 1st Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer and Council Delegate.
Her projects include Leadership and Food & Nutrition, where she
has won numerous awards in the Cake Decorating category. Ms. Bell plans
to attend Tarleton State University next fall with an eye toward receiving
her teaching degree.
Brandon Denson – Tarrant County 4-H Ambassador. Mr. Denson, an Eagle Scout and recent high
school graduate, is a resident of Fort Worth and has been a 4-H member for
five years. His leadership roles have
included various officer roles within his local club: 1st Vice President, 3rd Vice President, and
Teen Assistant. Mr. Denson’s interests
include Horticulture and Public Speaking.
He is currently pursuing an Associates of Business Management. Mr. Denson plans to join the U.S. Marine
Corps in the near future.
Lauren Hamilton – Tarrant County 4-H Ambassador. Ms. Hamilton, a high school junior residing
in Arlington, has been a 4-H member for five years. Currently serving as Treasurer of her club,
she has held numerous other leadership roles through the years. In addition to her interest in the Clothing
and Textile project, Ms. Hamilton self-leads a project in Photography where
she has won numerous awards at the local, district and state levels. She plans to complete her Associate of Arts
degree with an emphasis in Psychology.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Straight Shooters 4-H Update
Straight Shooters 4-H just completed their Shotgun Project in shooting skeet and trap at Arlington Sportsman’s Club, and three youth competed in the Trap Postal League. On November 9, Straight Shooters held a “Caring for your Firearm Workshop” where participants learned how to care for and clean shotguns and .22 rifles. As a community service project, this fall, they collected items for and assemble 25 Night Night bags to benefit homeless children. Their most recent Straight Shooter business meeting was Thursday, December 4, 2014 and they began their Archery project on December 7, 2014.
Monday, October 27, 2014
County County Costume Party tonight!
Hello, 4-Hers!
Quick last second reminder that tonight is County Council (Begins at 6:30 at the downtown office). If you own a cool costume (Nothing inappropriate, immodest, or scary, of course), feel free to wear it tonight! I know I will!
~Amanda
Quick last second reminder that tonight is County Council (Begins at 6:30 at the downtown office). If you own a cool costume (Nothing inappropriate, immodest, or scary, of course), feel free to wear it tonight! I know I will!
~Amanda
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Texas Wranglers - Food Challenge
In preparation for the upcoming 4-H Food Challenge contest, members of the Texas Wranglers 4-H Club participated in a cooking clinic, hosted at Brio.











