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511 Roussell Street (70360) · Houma, LA · 70361
Phone: (985) 873-6495 · Fax: (985) 850-4620
Ag News August 2008
Topics include: New Mimosa Tree Unique, Brief Recognition Factors - Old Mimosa, Problems with Old Memosa, Brief Recognition Factors - Summer Chocolate Mimosa, Problems with Summer Chocolate Mimosa, Fall Vegetable Planting, Question and Answer.
Flathead Catfish: The Freshwater Grouper
The flathead catfish (Pylodictus olivaris) goes by a number of common names: gougon, Opelousas cat, yellow cat, tabby cat, shovelnose cat and several others.
Fashion Club Christmas Social
Fashion Club members took a break at Christmas for a little Christmas Social. Members came to the social with Santa hats decorated – they were all very creative.
Fashion Club Decorates Mardi Gras Masks for Nursing Home
Fashion club members decorated Mardi Gras masks and delivered them to a local nursing home.
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Christmas Stockings
Members sewed large Christmas stockings to donate to local hospitals for babies born around Christmas.
Fleece Hats and "Caps for Kids"
Members made Fleece hats and scarves for themselves, then made several more to donate to “Caps for Kids”.
Fashion Club Helps Decorate Christmas Bags
Members decorated Christmas bags for a local volunteer organization to distribute Christmas gifts.
Fleece Pillow Project
The Terrebonne Parish Fashion Club started the year learning the basics of sewing and began with a no-sew project: Fleece Pillows. They enjoyed making the pillows.
Tree Planting at Grand Bois Park
Junior Leaders assisted Acorns of Hope plant over 100 trees at Grand Bois Park. Members learned how to properly plant these trees and helped the environment in their community.
Casa Spring Fest 2008
Junior Leaders hosted a booth at the CASA Spring Fest for KIDZ held each year in downtown Houma.
Jr. Leaders Deliver Christmas Cheer!
Junior Leaders delivered Christmas wreaths for residence at a local nursing home, sang Christmas Carols, and visited with the residence.
Louisiana 4-H Raising the Bar for 100 Years
The 94th Annual State 4-H University contests were held on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, on June 17-22, 2008. 4-Hers throughout the state competed in various contest. Celebrating its Centennial, the theme for 4-H U this year was Louisiana 4-H Raising the Bar for 100 years.
July 2008 News
4-H News for July includes information on Terrebonne Parish 4-H Membership and Participation Policies, Livestock Information, and Results in District and State Horse Shows.
Pumpkin Can Workshop
4-H Members participated in a Pumpkin Can Workshop at the local Terrebonne Parish 4-H Office. 4-Her’s decorated cans to look like harvest pumpkins. They learned the importance of recycling and what items should be recycled. 4-Her’s also learned information on planting pumpkins.
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