On June 9, 2021 Washington County 4-H purchased their 4-H Utility trailer. Due to Covid and hurricanes in our area, Utility trailers have been very hard to find and the price had increased tremendously since our 2020 quote. Fortunately for WC 4-H, we were able to find and purchase a utility trailer from G & D Farms in Grove Hill, Alabama. This trailer was found just in time for our office to transport 51 campers luggage and supplies to Columbiana on June 28-30, 2021.
2021
Park Enhancement and Improvement
The landscaping rake is used to keep the picnic area and hiking trails clean and free from debris. The boats are for recreation, for the public to come out with family and friends and enjoy their time in the park.
Conservation Education
Due to Covid-19, we had to get creative in ways to use our grant. Our original purpose was to use our funds for educational lessons used in classrooms across Monroe County in grades K4-4th grade. We were not able to enter the schools this year, so we decided to find a way to reach out to students in different ways. After reaching out to teachers we made “kits” throughout the year that went along with conservation lessons. This included: The Lifecycle of a Butterly (227 kits), The Water Cycle(480 kits) and Seeds(262 kits). We also did an Earth Day Giveaway with activity books and other prizes. Our organization also partnered with the Monroe County Forestry Committee in their FAWN program and donated items for the (250) bags that were given out to the 5th grade students in Monroe County. Over Christmas break we hosted an event called “Christmas at the Conservation Center”. We held 3 different classes for ages Kindergarten-6th grade and had lessons on conservation, experiements, played games, made crafts, etc.
MONROE COUNTY FAWN PROGRAM
This is a great program that each 5th grader in our county looks forward to annually. This year was different, due to Covid and the students not getting to be actively present for FAWN. Our Committee thought outside the box and decided to do a backpack for each student, using many types of materials to educate them about soils, trees, animals and nature.
Helmet Upgrade
The $4,000 allowed us to get 13 brand new F-7 helmets for our football team. The safety of our kids is our number one priority. Thank you so much for being a part of our community and generously helping protect our kids with the best helmets on the market today. The helmets are good for 10 years and will provide the safety needed to compete on an optimal level.
Thanks,
John Carpenter
Fruitdale High School