Savannah Valley District

The Clover Connection, Summer 2026

Dawn Stuckey, Senior Agent, Hampton County 4-H Youth Development Agent Hampton County 4-H Programs: Hampton County 4-H Jr. Leadership program is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cohort. The Jr. Leadership program is designed to expose high school sophomores and juniors to potential careers in Hampton County. Through site visits and meetings with professionals, students have […]

4-H Tower Building Activity

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Jasper County This activity was conducted at the Agape Family Life Center in Hardeeville, SC. Each team was tasked with building a tower using only the materials provided to them.  All teams received the same materials (spaghetti, gumdrops, and tape).  The tower had to be free-standing, and no […]

Apple/Grape Jelly Workshop

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Jasper County Beaufort County Family Community Leaders (FCL) participated in a workshop on June 12, 2026, focused on making Apple and Grape jelly.  Jellies are usually made by cooking fruit juice with sugar. Jelly should be clear or translucent and firm enough to hold its shape when turned out […]

Celebrating Success and Looking Ahead in Berkeley County 

Lina Prillaman, Berkeley County 4-H Agent Berkeley County 4-H has a lot to celebrate! Earlier this year, members of the Best of Berkeley Club represented our county at the South Carolina 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) State Competition and achieved outstanding results.  The Best of Berkeley Club placed 2nd Overall in the Junior Team Division (ages 9–13). […]

Celebrating Wild at Webb Camp

Covering Barnwell, Bamberg and Allendale Counties Wild at Webb 2026 Wild at Webb 2026 provided youth ages 9-13 with an exciting week of outdoor adventure, learning, and personal growth. Held Monday, June 8th through Friday, June 12th, the camp offered participants a variety of hands-on experiences designed to build skills, confidence, and appreciation for the […]

A Letter from your Beaufort 4-H Agent

Meghan Barkley-Waller, 4-H Youth Development Agent Dear 4-H Families and Volunteers, It has been a true privilege to serve as the Beaufort County 4-H Agent over the past several years. I am incredibly grateful for the experiences, friendships, and memories we have shared through our many 4-H adventures. As I prepare to begin a new […]

4-H Clover Contact

Dawn Stuckey, Senior Agent By Dawn Stuckey, Senior Agent 4-H agents in neighboring counties are working hard to keep 4-H going in multiple counties as we fill vacant positions. We welcome Lina Prillaman to Berkeley County as the 4-H Youth Development agent. She is a life-long 4-H’er and brings great ideas from her work in […]

Color Your Plate! Eat More Vegetables and Fruits

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Jasper County Eating more vegetables and fruits may lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, and cancer, and help with weight control.  Fill half your plate with vegetables and fruits. Youth attending the Agape Family Life Center in Hardeeville, SC, participated in a session on the importance of […]

Lend a Helping Hand to Bluebirds

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University With all the winter weather conditions of late, it is not too early to be thinking of spring! The Eastern Bluebird is one of South Carolina’s most colorful year-round feathered residents and is often referred to as a harbinger of spring. Early settlers called them the “blue […]

Caring for your Poinsettia

Glen Payne, Urban Horticulture Agent for Beaufort County and Felicia C. Cunningham, Jasper County 4-H Agent Mr. Glen Payne, Urban Horticulture Agent, presented information to the Beaufort Family and Community Leaders (FCL) group on caring for your Poinsettia on November 14, 2025.      Mr. Payne also highlighted how to water them, the different colors they can […]