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Article ItemTemporary Office Closure , article
Please note that the office will be closed August 14-19, 2023. Click below for more information.
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Article ItemMaster Gardener , article
Plant or gardening question? Please contact our Master Gardener help desk at (703) 228-6414 or mgarlalex@gmail.com
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Article Item2023 4-H Summer Camp , article
Come join our nationally-ranked and accredited 5-day, 4-night 4-H camp in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains (Front Royal, VA) - scenic, quiet, and away from the hustle and bustle of the DC Metro. Click below for dates and registration information.
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Article ItemSoil Test Kits , article
If you are looking for soil test kits, we have plenty in stock outside our office and are available to you during Lee Center open hours.
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Article ItemSummer Camp Counselor Registration Now Open! , article
Apply today to become a 2023 4-H Summer Camp Counselor and receive 100+ volunteer hours. Increase job readiness skills such as leadership, public speaking, self-motivation, and more. Apply before November 18th and receive the early bird rate ($50 savings). The counselor that recruits the most new counselors will have first pick of classes/track! The more counselors we have, the more campers we can take! Please spread the word so we can make this our best year yet! Registration can be found here: https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/faacamp/forms?authuser=0 See our ad on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Alexandria4H
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Article ItemJOIN OUR 4-H CLUBS TODAY! , article
The 4-H Nature and Animal Club is starting! Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of the month at Buddie Ford Nature Center, 7-8pm (ages 9-18). The 4-H Cloverbud Adventrue Club is ready to explore all different topics! Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the John Marshall Libray, 5:30-6:30pm (ages 5-11). Is there a club you're interested in but not listed? Contact Sharon Toth at satoth@vt.edu and learn how we can get one started! There are no limitations to club projects - it can be anime, model trains, dogs, rocketry, theater, robotics, etc. 4-H is opportunity for ALL!