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4-H Electric Workshop

Join us for a 4-H Electric Workshop where youth will explore the basics of electricity through hands-on activities and learning fun skills! This workshop is perfect for youth who love STEM, building,…

A sign reading "Try a Sweet Potato 'Natures Dirt Candy'"

Candy or Sweetpotato?

This was so successful last year, we did it again. Our N.C. Cooperative ExtensionBrunswick County Center team and 4-H members participated in the recent Brunswick County Fall Festival. While all the…

A woman helps two young girls fill out a worksheet.

Camp Cook Play

EFNEP Brings Camp Cook Play to Southeastern YMCA Campers at Barn at Rock Creek This summer, more than 75 Southeastern YMCA campers and staff took part in Camp Cook Play, a hands-on nutrition and…

Building Leaders and Community: Highlights From This Year’s 4-H Summer Camps

This summer, 84 youth from across Brunswick County dove into fun and educational experiences during the 2025 4-H Summer Day Camps. Through four themed camps—Beach, Art, STEM, and Livestock—youth…

Mrs. Angie Shares the Power of Vegetables Through Reading, Movement, and Cooking

Mrs. Angie, our EFNEP Nutrition Educator, will be busy this June helping children and families learn about the importance of vegetables through fun and engaging activities at local libraries and food…

Lincoln Elementary students wearing their EFNEP draw-string bags after completing Eat Smart, Move More & Camp Cook Play

Local Educator Inspires Healthy Habits Through EFNEP’s Camp Cook Play Program

LaGronda Mitchell, after-school instructor and cafeteria staff member at Lincoln Elementary YMCA southeastern, is making a big impact in the lives of local youth through hands-on nutrition education.…

EFNEP Educator Angie Lawrence with Chef John LaTour group photo with 4-H Youth in Action

EFNEP Empowering Families to Reduce Sodium Intake

In alignment with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommend limiting sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day for individuals aged 14 and older, the Expanded Food and…

2025 Adult Spring Class

Looking to learn new skills, improve your health, and connect with others? Our 2025 Adult Spring Classes, offered through the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), provide practical,…

EFNEP for Kids & Adults

April is a wonderful time to start a home garden with children, as it aligns with both National Garden Month and the Week of the Young Child (April 5th – 11th), making it the perfect opportunity to…

Children and teens gathered around a table sorting picture cards and a booklet.

4‑H Youth in Action Club During National Nutrition Week

City of Northwest, NC – The 4‑H Youth in Action Club is marking National Nutrition Week in a unique way by immersing themselves in the 4‑H Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).…