Join Franklin County 4-H for a 6-week special interest 4-H club about alpacas and all things wildlife and their habitats.
The club will meet from 4:30pm-6:30pm at Hardly Farm. Youth will get to visit the alpacas and lama each meeting in addition to learning about wildlife and forestry. There will be snacks, hands on activities, and a craft or science experiment each time. Ages: 9 and up Cost: $50 Register online at the following link. go.ncsu.edu/a-to-w-spin-club Deadline to Register is Friday, Feb 7th. CLUB MEETING DATES:- FEB 12-Turtle Tales: Learn about different species of turtles, design and build a turtle shell. Hear from a herpetologist.
- FEB. 19-Animal Appetites: Investigate food preferences for animals and their adaptations for eating. Design a food web for plants and wildlife in Franklin County. Sample foods that people and animals both enjoy.
- MARCH 5-Bird Furniture: Learn the nesting and feeding requirements of local birds. Construct a birdhouse from recycled household items.
- MARCH 12- Fishing Bait: Learn which baits and lures attracts fish. Create and make different types of baits and lures for fish in our area.
- MARCH 19- Nature's Footprints: ID animal tracking and we will make plaster casts. Franklin County Wildlife officer will visit and share their tracking knowledge.
- MARCH 26- Forestry and Packaging: Learn pros and cons to a variety of packaging. Youth will design their own eco-friendly packages.
