Outdoor Adventure - Hiking: Also known as the Encinitas Nature Group (ENT), our group's goal is to accquaint people with nature that is in Encinitas. We go on hikes in various parts of Encinitas and learn about the different types of plants. For each hike we pick a plant or animal of the day, and learn specifically about that plant or animal. This project is for 4-Hers of all ages. To learn more about this project click on this link: clubs.ca4h.org
Therapeutic Animals: Shares pets with nursing homes and other facilities - approved pets only, participants can use Judy Pedery-Edwards', the project leader, animals.
Poultry Group: Learning the animal husbandry of chickens, preparing for the Del Mar Fair and various other competitions in our area.
Rabbit Group: Rabbit care and showmanship preparation, including grooming.
Arts and Crafts Group: This project will explore paper mache, sand casting and fiber arts, including a colbortive quilt making project to be entered in the San Diego County Fair. This project is open to all ages, however parent participation is necessary for primary members.
Horse and Pony Group: The horse and pony project has many events throughout the year. Owning or leasing a horse is not required to participate in this project, but we do not have horses that project members may borrow or ride to participate in the riding events. We will attend some of these as a group and others the members may choose to attend on their own. Members attending with a horse must be able to handle their horse in difficult situations and/or have a parent who can do so in the event of an emergency or extended situation.
Dairy Goat Group: We will cover information about caring for dairy goats and showing them at the Del Mar Fair.
Dog Care and Training: This project works with dog grooming, safety, health and showmanship skills. Members need not own a dog to participate as the Project Leader brings her trained dogs to all meetings. Once members learn basic dog handling skills, they may have the option of bringing their own dog. For additional information on this project click visit the dog project web site.
Market Lamb Group: In this group, you raise a market lamb to show at the San Diego County Fair. This also includes marketing to buyers and learning showmanship skills. You must be 9 years old as of January 1st, 2010 in order to show at the fair.
Fiber Arts - Sewing With Wool Group: This is a project for members who would like to make the goal of participating in the Wool and Ewe class at the fair. If finished in time, participation at Arts & Design Day is possible.
SET Group: The 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) initiative is the 4-H program's response to our nation's and state's concern for improving human capacity and workforce abilities in the areas of science, engineering, and engineering (SET). It combines non-formal education with hands-on inquiry-based learning, in a youth development context, to increase literacy and engage youth in improving their knowledge, skills and abilities in science, engineering and technology.
Market Goat Group: In this group, you will raise a market goat to show at the San Diego County Fair. This also includes marketing to buyers and learning showmanship skills. You must be 9 years old as of January 1st, 2010 in order to show at the fair.
Public Speaking: This would be instruction on parliamentary procedure for more effective leadership at meetings. Learning to speak and lead effectively, to think on your feet, work a room, stuff like that.
New Projects for 2009: Descriptions coming soon!
Beekeeping:
Heritage Turkeys:
Pygmy Goats:
Record Book Workshop:
Veterinary Science: