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Projects & Services

Butte County Master Gardeners share research based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices through workshops, presentations, and programs.
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Fire-Smart Landscaping

One of the risks of living in WUI areas is the increased likelihood of wildfire. Photo: Snappygoat.com Defensible space are areas intentionally planned and maintained to reduce fire danger and to allow firefighters ample room to address embers and spot fires before they grow.
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Shooting Sports Events

Through the California 4-H Shooting Sports Program, 4-H youth: Learn about the safe handling of firearms and archery equipment; Increase skills and knowledge; Develop self-confidence; Practice leadership as youth leaders.
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Maintain a Fire-smart Landscape

When it comes to creating defensible space, the significance of proper plant and landscape maintenance cannot be overemphasized. Poorly maintained landscapes can easily become fire hazards regardless of which plants are grown.
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Primary Projects

Kids aged 5 to 8 can join 4-H as Primary Members, also known as Cloverbuds. Primary Member projects and activities are based on research on positive youth development. Positive youth development means helping you grow by giving you chances to learn, make choices, and build skills.
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Plan Your Fire-smart Landscape

> Three zones of defensible space > Guidelines for plant spacing > Woodpiles, decks, tanks, & other fire hazards > Choosing plants for a fire-smart landscape > Fighting fire on a slope > Fire-smart home landscape design examples To create defensible space, think about your garden in three zones.
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Citizenship Washington Focus

Get ready for the experience of a lifetime! Join California 4-H members from across the state at Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), the leading civic engagement program for high school youth.
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Healthy Living

4-H empowers you to be healthy in both body and mind. Having the confidence and skills to lead a healthy lifestyle improves your overall well-being and ability to tackle today's challenges.
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Outdoor Activities

Outdoor activities in 4-H range from science projects such as rocketry and astronomy, to shooting sports, sports and gardening. Many counties offer outdoor exploration projects to take advantage of learning in the diverse outdoor landscape in California.
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