After a couple false starts we are ready to start up a community 4-H club here on the island for our children and youth.
For those who don't know, 4-H is a youth development program sponsored in part by the Ministry of Agriculture. Their motto is "learn by doing" and the '4-H' stands for their pledge:
- My HEAD to clearer thinking,
- My HEART to greater loyalty,
- My HANDS to larger service,
- My HEALTH to better living,
- For my Club, my Community and My Country.
Check out more details here https://www.bc4h.bc.ca/projects/clubs
I’ve completed the 4-H Leadership training and we think we have enough members to get started! You don’t need to have a farm to join, there are lots of opportunities for smaller projects and kids can lease animals as well. Children must be at least five years old to be members.
A representative from 4H BC is willing to come down to Thetis on Thursday September 19th. Please let me know if you’re interested in learning more or attending the information session.
Call or text 250-416-9771 to get more details
Ellen Hrad
