(Distributed 04/04/12) Students across Louisiana will be engaged in wetlands-related activities during Youth Wetlands Week, which runs April 22-27. Activities will revolve around learning the vital role wetlands play in offering recreational and economic opportunities along with their ecological value such as protection from hurricanes and their ability to improve water quality.

(Distributed 04/03/12) Finishing touches are being made to the 30-acre expansion of LSU AgCenter’s Camp Grant Walker that will give 4-H campers the chance this summer to study wetlands ecosystems, to learn about boating and ATV safety, and to challenge their abilities at fishing, shooting sports and gardening.

(Distributed 03/21/12) Mindy McCallum Brooks does not mind doing the dirty work or any heavy lifting. Because she helps restore wetlands through native vegetation plantings, it is simply part of her job, and she does it very well. For her efforts, Brooks will be one of five recipients of the 2012 Coastal Stewardship Awards presented by the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.

The SET Scene is a quarterly newsletter written and producted by 4-H teen leaders from the State SET Board. Topics include personal testimonials and experiences of 4-H members, details about past and upcoming 4-H SET activities, and information on 4-H SET opportunities on the regional, state and national levels.

(Distributed 2/15/12) DENHAM SPRINGS, La. – For the past 10 years, first- through fifth-grade students at Southside Elementary School have shown their jump rope skills in support of the American Heart Association.

(Distributed 0202/12) Students in Tallulah experience 4-H with a technology twist

The Lighter Side of Seafood is the theme for this years' Great American Seafood Cook Off to be held August 12, 2012, in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can download related information and a registration form here.

In 2010, fifteen 4-H youth from South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana competed against each other when the contest went national. Images from the event are pictured here.

Winning recipes from the 2011 Great American Seafood Cook Off.

The New Orleans Hornets basketball team will host Hoops & Clovers 4-H Night with the Hornets. This is a great oppourtunity for 4-H Club members and their families to attend a professional basketball game featuring the New Orleans Hornets.