April 26, 2023
Junior Naturalists creating bonds while exploring nature “It’s all about relationships” is a phrase I have heard often in my life and in many different contexts. From learning to navigate the dynamics of the playground social structure to the practice of diplomacy between my siblings, learning how to have healthy relationships is an essential building […]
February 23, 2023
What is a Spark? The first thing that comes to mind for me is summertime and the sparklers I waved around as a kid at the beach celebrating the fourth of July with family and friends. I’m reminded of the excitement and the anticipation of the bigger fireworks show that would come later. Campfires give […]
February 21, 2023
4-H’ers gather at the future site of the Henderson Interpretive Pollinator garden project located at Conestee Nature ParkPhoto credit: Jill Kreiman South Carolina is known for its rather diverse climate. Days may start with frost on the leaves and by afternoon it is 70 degrees. Humid sub-tropical climate, temperate rainforests and rich coastal marshland provide […]
June 1, 2022
Positive Youth Development (PYD) and the Science of Learning and Development (SoLD); what does it mean and how does it work through 4-H? There is science behind the magic of 4-H! PYD is a theory, a philosophical approach, and an intentional practice. South Carolina 4-H Youth development is evolving and improving its practice of positive […]
