Boone County Cooperative Extension Service

Providing our community with programs and information for 4-H Youth Development; Family & Consumer Sciences, Agriculture, Horticulture, and Community Arts.

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Are you interested in #composting at home? We have two upcoming opportunities to learn about this sustainable practice.

Thursday, November 12 from 12 - 1 PM: https://t.co/p8wFe4fmpa

Wednesday, December 1 from 2 - 3 PM:
https://t.co/0HURRp6CET

#Horticulture #Sustainability

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There will be live samples and under-the-microscope views of various common insects that cause trouble for your houseplants. Participants will also take away best practices for protecting their #houseplants from unwanted visitors.
https://t.co/VOybSZPspi

#Horticulture

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Improve your garden from the ground up. Join us Tuesday, November 10 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM to soil science basics and how you can build healthy soils in your garden.

Registration (free) is appreciated: https://t.co/l1kOune6iH

#gardening #Horticulture #soil #CooperativeExtension

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No matter your age its always a good time to make an estate plan. Life takes unexpected turns and the best thing you can do for your loved ones is plan ahead.

Registration (free) is encouraged: https://t.co/u61jkdryno

#EstatePlanning #PlanningAhead #Adulting #AdultingMadeEasy

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Make the #HolidaySeason extra special this year with handmade #GreetingCards. The perfect way to connect to loved ones, friends, and neighbors in a memorable way. Supplies are provided, no experience is necessary.

Registration (free) required: https://t.co/Zb7m6Tlz9m

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Registration for Country Hams this year is all online. Enroll your youth as a general member in 4-H Online https://t.co/UO87SWD4FA
Then register for the 2026-2027 Country Ham Project.

4-H registered youth pay $85.00 (includes 2 hams) due, via check to our office.

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It's shaping up to be a cool and beautiful fall day this Saturday - perfect for viewing some migratory birds along our Nature Center Trails. Join the Northern KY Bird Club this Saturday, November 7 from 8:30 - 10:30 AM.

Registration is appreciated: https://t.co/yTSM1amELv

#Bird

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Are store bought eggs giving you a fright? Join us on November 2 for an Introduction to Backyard# Poultry.

Under the guidance of the UK Poultry Extension Project Manager, participants will learn all about the basics of raising #chickens or other poultry.

https://t.co/EvboedNo2z

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It is a gorgeous time to get out and enjoy nature. Join us for a Fall Tree & Wildflower Hike. On this guided trek we will learn about native plants, fall color, and wildlife.

Please register: https://t.co/CvOeZutWso

#Nature #Wildlife #Fall #Autumn #EnvironmentalEducation

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Join us for a FREE session on the Healing Power of Connection. We will explore how relationships can improve our emotional, mental, and physical well-being.

Please register: https://t.co/3sr4xBY1Qo

#HealthandWellness #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #Wellbeing #Community

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Is your estate plan ready? It can be difficult to think about what will happen after we pass, but ensuring your estate planning is complete is one of the final acts of consideration we can do for our loved ones.

Please register (free): https://t.co/W5zNks6u6a

#Adulting

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Get creative and a little messy with us! This program is open to anyone who has worked with paper mache previously. Participants will be making paper mache birds.

Registration required: https://t.co/ZxPxVxeNGf

#Art #PaperMache #PaperCraft

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Ever thought about what it would be like to have farm fresh eggs at your back door? If you are considering raising chickens in your backyard this program is for you.

Please register (free): https://t.co/EvboedNo2z

#chickens #poultry #eggs #FreshEggs #BackyardChickens

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Gnats driving you insane? Does your #plant have an mystery ailment? Join Melissa Pilcher, Program Assistant for #Horticulture, and get under the microscope to learn about pesky #pests impacting your plant’s health.

Register (free) online at https://t.co/VOybSZPspi

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Ever thought about riding in parades and local competitions? Enjoy collaboration and teamwork?

Join one of our Drill Teams! Both teams are open to Kentucky 4-H youth. Enroll in 4-H and become a Drill Team member at https://t.co/ztHyb935NZ.

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Do you have a spinning wheel that's sitting around unused? If so, please consider donating it to our Community Arts program.

Your wheel could help introduce a new generation of spinners. Please contact Janice, [email protected] or call our office at 859-586-6101. #Spinning

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Hosted by the Boone County 4-H Teen Leadership Club, the Holiday Market is part of the club’s civic engagement project for this program year.

Interested in applying as a vendor? Please fill out our online form: https://t.co/yMck5QlMRX

#HolidayMarket #Community #YouthDevelopment

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Are you interested in planting trees or shrubs this fall?

Please register: https://t.co/kf9gNAHxHN

#Horticulture #Fall #Trees #PlantMoreTrees #PlantingTrees

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Love perennial flowers? Learn all about which bulbs will thrive in our Kentucky gardens and bring you beautiful florals year after year.

Please register: https://t.co/XgAoCZ1TbC

#Horticulture #Flowers #Fall #Gardening

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Learn how to successfully grow this delicious vegetable and never run out of flavor in your kitchen. Participants of this program will have the opportunity to take #garlic home with them to kick-start their growing journey.

Registration is required:
https://t.co/FzdFTCp3LM