In today’s world, it’s easier than ever to travel to new places and talk to new people, and yet paradoxically, it’s common to feel isolated from our closest neighbors.
But in the Wyoming 4-H program, watching out for those around you is still a cultural norm.
From the ground up, community service is part of the DNA of 4-H. Across the country, this organization is sustained by adult volunteers who serve as mentors, teach real-world skills, and organize events like county fair.

We’ve had unusually warm and dry weather in many parts of Wyoming this fall and winter. If this trend continues and brings with it our typical western region yo-yoing temperatures (warmer spells followed by deep freeze events), we are likely to see a variety of effects on plants as spring and summer roll around. Here are some issues you might encounter this spring and summer and what, if anything, you can do about them.