Winston County Alabama 4-H

09/04/2026

We ended our week with another successful day of clubs at Double Springs Middle School. Our meeting was with 6th grade today. Check out these awesome groups of officers for the 2026-2027 club year! We are wishing everyone an enjoyable Labor Day weekend! See you in schools once again next week! 🍀

09/03/2026

Something exciting is hatching! Alabama Extension is launching new Facebook and Instagram pages dedicated to all things backyard poultry.
Whether you already have a flock or are planning to start one, follow along for research-based information to help you care for healthy, productive birds.

To celebrate the launch and National Chicken Month, we’re hosting a Backyard Poultry Photo Contest! Share a photo of your favorite hen, prized rooster or entire backyard flock for a chance to win.

How to enter:
-Comment on this post with your photo.
-Follow the new Alabama Extension Backyard Poultry page.
-Like and share this post.
-Don't forget to also follow on Instagram.

Two winners will be selected:
-Judges’ Choice
-People’s Choice, awarded to the eligible photo receiving the most likes

Photos may be submitted from Sept. 1 until noon CDT on Sept. 3. Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. CDT on Sept. 3.

Follow the new Alabama Extension Backyard Poultry pages:
Facebook: Alabama Extension Backyard Poultry
Instagram:

09/03/2026

Winnie and Mrs. Allyson enjoyed spending the day at Addison Elementary School today in the fourth and fifth grade. Officers were elected and kids were given information on upcoming events within 4-H. We look forward to seeing all these kiddos will accomplish this year. 🍀

09/02/2026

Today was the first Winston County 4-H meeting of the new club year! Mrs. Allyson and Winnie had a wonderful morning with the Double Springs Middle School 5th grade crew! Check out these awesome officer teams for the 2026-2027 club year! We look forward to seeing what all you guys accomplish this year! 🍀

See if you guys can find Winnie in each of these photos! 😊

08/31/2026

08/20/2026

There are over a million of deer in Alabama!
And that means LOTS of fawns - your chances of seeing one are fairly high. LEAVE. THEM. ALONE. Just because it's cute doesn't mean it needs you. IT DOESN'T.

* It is normal for fawns to be alone: does leave them alone for much of the time. Even sometimes a whole 24-hour period. Maybe even up against your house. She will NOT return if you are there watching or waiting. LEAVE IT. Do not kidnap fawns!

* It is normal for fawns to be "on the ground." They actually spend their while life there.

* It is okay to put it back if you have already touched/moved the fawn or it has been disturbed by pets. Replace the fawn near where it was found and leave the area. The notion that your scent will keep its mother from caring for it is a myth.

* Take a pic if you must but leave the fawn!

08/19/2026

08/12/2026

So now for the big reveal... Winnie was at the Double Springs mural! 🪿

It is absolutely beautiful, which made it an easy choice for Winnie's first stop on her adventure across Winston County!

The next time you're in Double Springs, be sure to stop by and check it out. It would make a wonderful backdrop for photos, and it is a great way to explore our community!

You can find the mural just down the street from the Winston County Courthouse on your way to the Extension Office.

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08/12/2026

You may be wondering how your child can get involved in Winston County 4-H now that the new school year has begun! We meet with students through their school and register them for 4-H during club meetings. If your child is not enrolled through their school, simply give us a call, and we will be happy to help you get them registered.

In addition to our in-school clubs, Winston County 4-H offers several special interest opportunities for youth ages 9-18, including:

🌲 Forestry Club
⭐ Youth Leadership Council
🦌 Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Club
🎯 Sh***un Club

Participation in these clubs is open to all registered Winston County 4-H members, ages 9 to 18. These programs provide youth with opportunities to develop new skills, build leadership abilities, explore career interests, and make new friends while having fun.

For more information, please contact us at 205-489-5376. Be on the lookout for upcoming meeting announcements and club details. We look forward to another exciting year in Winston County 4-H!

08/12/2026

🌲 Winston County 4-H Forestry Club Interest Meeting 🌲

Winston County 4-H will be hosting its first Special Interest Club meeting of the 2026-2027 club year on September 28, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Winston County Extension Office. This meeting will serve as our Forestry Club Interest Meeting and is open to youth ages 9-18 who are interested in learning more about forests, wildlife, conservation, and natural resources.

Participants must be registered members of Winston County 4-H to attend. Most youth will be enrolled during their school 4-H club meetings in September. If your child is not enrolled through their school, please contact us for information on how to register.

If your child enjoys the outdoors and wants to learn more about forestry and conservation, we would love for them to join us!

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Allyson Evans
Winston County 4-H Agent
📞 205-489-5376
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!