WVU Extension Service-Ohio County

05/08/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 4-H Camps!

05/06/2026

We are officially all moved into our new office space!
You can find us in the City-County Building on the fourth floor. Our room number is 406. When you step off of the elevator on the fourth floor, turn right and you will see us at the end of the hallway.
Our physical address is 1500 Chapline Street, Room 406, Wheeling, WV 26003.

05/04/2026

Registration is closing soon for Teen CLOVER! Don't miss out on the chance to get $500 to go towards your community service project!

🌱 **Registration is NOW OPEN for Teen CLOVER Workshops!** 🌱

WVU Extension is launching Teen CLOVER (Community Leaders of the Ohio Valley Enhancing the Region) a new program designed to build youth leadership and empower teens to make a difference in their communities across West Virginia and Ohio.

Through hands-on workshops teens will learn leadership skills, explore community needs, and develop plans for service projects. Participating teams can apply for $500 to bring their ideas to life with funding available for youth-led projects across the region!

👥 Who can join?
Youth-serving groups (3–7 teens + 1–2 adult leaders) from schools, 4-H, scouts, faith-based groups, sports teams, and more.

📍 Workshop Dates & Locations:
• April 20 (5:30–8:00 PM) – New Martinsville
• May 5 (5:30–8:00 PM) – Weirton
• May 9 (10:30 AM–1:00 PM) – Wheeling

🍽️ Meals provided (pre-registration required one week in advance)

👉 Register your group here: https://tinyurl.com/TeenCLOVER

📞 Questions? Call the Ohio County WVU Extension Office at 304-234-3673

Please SHARE with any teens or groups you know who want to make a difference in their community!

04/27/2026

Registration is now open for Try-It-Out Day Camp. Explore fun, hands-on activities and try something new while having a great time!

Registration is NOW OPEN for our 2026 Try-It-Out Day Camp! 🎉

Get ready to dive into something new each day with hands-on, exciting activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity. Whether you're discovering a new hobby or finding your next passion, this camp is all about trying it all!

Join us at Camp Russel in Oglebay
📅 June 8–11
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
👧🧑 Ages 9–12
💲 $75

Spots will fill fast, so sign up now!
🔗 Register here: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/48811

04/26/2026

There’s a spark inside every youth waiting to be discovered. 4-H is here to help them light it.

04/17/2026

Our new home will be on the fourth floor of the City-County Building. While we are making this move, please be patient with us as we may not be answering phone calls at this time. Leave a message, and we will call back as soon as we are available. You can always send us a message here on Facebook, too.

We look forward to seeing you in our new location!

04/16/2026

Registration is open for the Wheeling training for Teen CLOVER. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to win $500 to go towards your community service project!

🌱 **Registration is NOW OPEN for Teen CLOVER Workshops!** 🌱

WVU Extension is launching Teen CLOVER (Community Leaders of the Ohio Valley Enhancing the Region) a new program designed to build youth leadership and empower teens to make a difference in their communities across West Virginia and Ohio.

Through hands-on workshops teens will learn leadership skills, explore community needs, and develop plans for service projects. Participating teams can apply for $500 to bring their ideas to life with funding available for youth-led projects across the region!

👥 Who can join?
Youth-serving groups (3–7 teens + 1–2 adult leaders) from schools, 4-H, scouts, faith-based groups, sports teams, and more.

📍 Workshop Dates & Locations:
• April 20 (5:30–8:00 PM) – New Martinsville
• May 5 (5:30–8:00 PM) – Weirton
• May 9 (10:30 AM–1:00 PM) – Wheeling

🍽️ Meals provided (pre-registration required one week in advance)

👉 Register your group here: https://tinyurl.com/TeenCLOVER

📞 Questions? Call the Ohio County WVU Extension Office at 304-234-3673

Please SHARE with any teens or groups you know who want to make a difference in their community!

04/15/2026

City of Wheeling Tree Board Chair Karen Cox recently led an arborist training program in which students completed 200 hours of instruction and hands-on field experience in arboriculture and urban ecosystem management. Cox presented diplomas to the graduates last week on Arbor Day.