Bees, Butterflies, and Soils 4-H Curriculum Workshop

Hands-on NC 4-H training featuring pollinators, soils, plants, Farm-to-School, and ready-to-use experiential activities. Dive into an action-packed, immersive training with NC 4-H Extension Specialist, Liz Driscoll, designed to equip NC 4-H educators with dynamic, experiential activities that bring pollinators, soils, and plants to life for youth. • Morning: Pollinator Discovery in Action Step directly into the shoes of your youth learners to experience three core NC 4-H curricula: Busy Bees, Hive Helpers, and Winged Wonders. Explore habitats, trace life cycles, and discuss stewardship strategies. Plus, gain exclusive early access to a brand-new pollinator garden design activity. • Lunch: The "Salad Celebration" & Farm-to-School Taste experiential learning in action during an interactive Soil Solutions "salad celebration." Network with fellow educators to brainstorm actionable Farm-to-School partnerships and youth engagement ideas. • Afternoon: Soil & Plant Science Hands-On Dig deep into plant growth and development through the Soil Solutions curriculum. Experience the experiments, soil investigations, and active inquiry techniques you can take straight back to your county programs.