Gearing Up For National 4-H Week

We are getting ready for National 4-H Week October 5th-11^th, 2025. We are looking forward to amplifying 4-H across NY State and celebrating all things 4-H!

The National 4-H Week toolkit can be found here if you have not already accessed it on the National 4-H site.

October 6^th – Go Green - On Monday of National 4-H Week, Go GREEN and show your 4-H State spirit! A simple, cohesive way for youth, professionals, volunteers, alumni & supporters across the country to celebrate their 4-H programs being Beyond Ready. Wear a green hat, clothing, face paint— anything green goes. Let’s paint the nation GREEN, on Monday, October 6! Share your ‘Go Green’ moment on social and tag National 4-H, NYS 4-H, and use: #4HBeyondReady #National4HWeek

October 9^th – 4-H for Good - On Thursday of National 4-H Week, help us shine a light on all the good that 4-H does! A day to recognize all the 4-H’ers who are doing good and making positive impact by helping their communities and beyond. Share your own story or celebrate someone who is making a difference - another 4-H’er, volunteer or educator We want to know, Thursday, October 9! Share your ‘4-H For Good’ story on social, tag others in your 4-H community, tag National 4-H & NYS 4-H and use: #4HBeyondReady #National4HWeek

We are also looking for a couple of “4-H for Good” stories to share on the NYS 4-H social media pages. To submit a story and photos, please email clivecchi@cornell.edu before October 9th!