{"id":8286,"date":"2020-02-05T08:54:07","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T13:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/4h-draft\/?page_id=8286"},"modified":"2026-09-11T07:37:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T11:37:41","slug":"rhode-island-4-h","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/4h\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhode Island 4-H"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rhode Island 4-H<\/h1>

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The URI Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Program offers projects, events, and opportunities for children and teens ages 5 to 18. There are also volunteer opportunities for adults. To learn more about joining or volunteering. Click on the get involved tab!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Beyond Ready is a national movement designed to elevate the work 4-H has always done: give youth skills, resilience, and confidence they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. By design, 4-H makes youth Beyond Ready to to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future! Key components of 4-H Beyond Ready Programing: Researched based educational content and techniques to build skills that translate to real world experience, allowing youth ask questions and find the answers using scientific methods and processes. Encouraging youth to try, fail and try again to build resiliency and allow for the creativity that is required for complex problems. Fostering a sense of belonging and connection to there local community. Empowering the youth to be leaders and community change makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Public Speaking Workshop<\/h2>

Hone your speaking skills through interactive games, roleplaying, and activities led by URI communications students!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Public Speaking Contest<\/h2>

Win up $100 in prizes by showing off your public speaking skills and talking about something you love! Receive feedback from URI faculty, communications students, and seasoned public speaking veterans. Bring your friends, club members, and family!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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The Big E 4-H Programs<\/h2>

Each year the New England States come together to produce comprehensive 4-H educational programs at the Eastern States Exposition, better known as The Big E Fair.
RI youth compete to qualify for teams in Dog, Rabbit, Poultry, Sheep, Dairy, Beef, Goats and Horse projects. We also have youth that participate in the New England Center public speaking program. To learn more check out our Big E pages.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Spooky Science Night<\/h2>

Join us for some Halloween fun! This year we hope to have an outdoor Haunted Walk (weather permitting), Trick-or-Treat stations and fun hands-on science experiment stations with URI Students and 4-H Volunteers! We will hold the event rain or shine (just no outside haunted walk if it’s scheduled to rain). Don’t forget to wear your costumes! October 23rd, 7-8:30pm. Pre-registration required by October 16th. NEW- This year we will be at URI’s East Farm<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Welcome Back Day<\/h2>

Celebrate the start of the 4-H year with games, food, and activities out in the garden. Enroll, ask questions, and hang out with friends! Sign up for an optional educational food workshop while you’re here.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Healthy Harvest Day<\/h2>

We\u2019ll start the day harvesting vegetables alongside URI Master Gardeners. Vegetable harvests will do donated to families in need!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Floral Design Workshop<\/h2>

Learn about floral design with master florist and horticulturalist Holly Howard. Youth will learn techniques used in the floral trade and will produce a centerpiece for their Thanksgiving tables!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Greens Workshop<\/h2>

Each winter 4-H members learn the art of wreathmaking at this festive workshop. Utilizing native New England greens, we’ll produce exceptional wreathes while learning horticulture and floral skills. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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4-H Calendar<\/h2>

Forgot to save the date? No worries! Check our 4-H calendar for upcoming events. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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1523<\/span>Youth Attended 4-H Programs in 2025<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
80<\/span>4-H Events and Programs in 2025<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Re-Enroll<\/h2>

Club Leaders: Re-enroll and activate your club for the year!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Partner<\/h2>

Learn various ways in which you may partner with URI 4-H.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Support 4-H<\/h2>

Learn about Rhode Island 4-H Club Foundation, Inc.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Consistent with its public mission, the University of Rhode Island provides equal opportunity and inclusive access to events, services, and programs regardless of protected status.
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If you need a reasonable accommodation or have a question about accessing this event, please call
401.874.2959 or email kstone@uri.edu in advance. For TTY assistance, please call the R.I. Relay Service at 711. We encourage all individuals seeking an accommodation to reach out as early as possible in advance of the event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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