Creating the Future of 4-H and Forestry
Emile Gardiner
Research Forester, USDA Forest Service
One of my earliest projects as a young 4-H club member was to make a collection of leaves from trees native to Louisiana. I could not have foreseen that this project, which I began as an elementary school student, would eventually lead to my participation in the 4-H Fores... read more here.
National 4-H Forestry Invitational
The National 4-H Forestry Invitational is the national championship of 4-H forestry! Each year, since 1980, teams of 4-H foresters from all over the United States have come to Jackson's Mill State 4-H Conference Center at Weston, WV, to meet, compete, and have fun! The following pages will help your team prepare and register for the 2012 competition!
Register Here
2012 Competition Dates
Where: Jackson's Mill State 4-H Conference Center- Weston, WV
When: July 22-26, 2012
Who: High School Students (ages 14-18, must be a 4-H member)
Schedule: Download schedule .pdf file here
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