EastHills 4-H Two members of EastHills made a movie for Presentation Day about the Great Pacific Gyre, outlining how plastic makes its way to the ocean, and some of the harmful effects. Here is a link to the new movie "A Day in the Life of a Plastic Botttle" done by Walden Smith and Jack Boreczky:
A Day in the Life of a Plastic Bottle
Or just watch it here:
Resources and Links
4-H USA
An interactive 4-H online community and a resource for 4-H information. At 4-H USA you can connect with others to share stories and get new ideas.
About 4-H from the National 4-H Headquarters
Learn more about 4-H -- including its history; lore; exceptional 4-H programs that have impacted the lives of young people, their lives, and communities; and find out about 4-H golbal extension and exchange.
University of California 4-H Youth Development Program
LOTS of information about the California 4-H Youth Development Program -- General information, statewide calendar, breaking news and so much more...
University of California 4-H Agriculture and Natural Resources
The Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) is a statewide network of University of California researchers and educators dedicated to the creation, development and application of knowledge in agricultural, natural and human resources.
Access a wide variety of 4-H forms in electronic format -- including Record Book forms, enrollment forms, officer manuals and forms, application and registration forms
4-H Record Books
4-H Record Books serve a variety of purposes -- allowing members to reflect on their yearly work completed, maintaining records of project and club work, demonstrating growth, and measuring achievements across their years in 4-H. Learn more here.
Alameda County Extension Office
Contact information for the Alameda County 4-H Advisor and Coordinator
Alameda County Fair
Links to the Alameda County Fairgrounds year-round Web site and the Alameda County Fair Web site