4-H Youth Development

4-H partnership leads to outdoor school experience for Marion County fifth graders

Many fifth grade students in Marion County have limited access to consistent, hands-on outdoor science learning that connects classroom concepts to local ecosystems. Schools often face constraints related to time, transportation, funding...

Apr 2026 | Impact Story

OSU Extension brings gardens and nutrition to classrooms

Many elementary students in Marion County — especially those in urban or dual-language classrooms — have limited opportunities for hands-on science, nutrition and garden-based learning. By responding to county priorities and ...

Apr 2026 | Impact Story

OSU Extension expands 4-H access across Lane County

Lane County’s size and geography have long limited access to 4-H hands-on learning. For years, many camps, workshops and school programs clustered around Eugene and Springfield, leaving rural communities with fewer opportunities to ...

Mar 2026 | Impact Story

4-H embryology brings hands-on science to Lane County classrooms

Elementary teachers want more hands-on, standards-aligned science experiences, but classrooms often lack the specialized equipment and curriculum needed to teach life science in an engaging, practical way. By expanding a proven, ...

Mar 2026 | Impact Story

4-H partnership builds employability skills with Training for Teens

Research shows that Oregon needs workforce development strategies for youths. According to the 2020 Oregon Workforce and Talent Board report on essential employability skills, youths need soft skills to help them succeed as employees...

Oct 2025 | Impact Story

4-H Questing Clovers Retreat promotes youth inclusivity

4-H is the largest out-of-school youth program in the United States and the only nationwide youth organization administered through land grant universities. In Oregon, 4-H is affiliated with Oregon State University. 4-H Youth ...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story

4-H journaling program connects families with nature

4-H is the largest out-of-school youth program in the United States and the only nationwide youth organization administered through land grant universities. In Oregon, 4-H is affiliated with Oregon State University. 4-H Youth ...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story

Portland teens lead, inspire and grow through 4-H Teens as Teachers

4-H is the largest out-of-school youth program in the United States and the only nationwide youth organization administered through land grant universities. In Oregon, 4-H is affiliated with Oregon State University. 4-H Youth ...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story

Adulting 101 helps Oregon teens build life skills and community

The Oregon State University Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Program serves nearly 25,000 youths statewide, giving young people hands-on learning opportunities in every part of the state. In Lane County, Extension 4-H staff ...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story

New 4-H facilities ensure safety and accessibility for youths in Coos County

4-H is the largest out-of-school youth program in the United States and the only nationwide youth organization administered through land grant universities. In Oregon, 4-H is affiliated with Oregon State University. 4-H Youth ...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story