4-H Afterschool Forestry Program
Exploring forest stewardship, value-added products, & recreation

In the 4-H Afterschool Forestry Program, youth increase their understanding of the natural world in South Jefferson County, as they explore their unique relationship to the Olympic National Forest and Park.

Quilcene Afterschool Enrollment Form

The 4-H Afterschool Forestry Program is free to all Quilcene public school, private school, and home school youth in grades K-12. Applications are available year-round through the Quilcene School and WSU Extension office, 201 W. Patison, Port Hadlock, WA, as well as below:

Program. The Quilcene program is held Monday-Friday, 3:00-5:30 PM at the
Quilcene School.

Funding. The 4-H Afterschool Forestry Program is a collaboration between 4-H, Jefferson County, WSU Extension, and the Federal Forest Service, and is funded through a Federal grant, Title III: Secure Rural Schools.

Questions? Call Pamela Roberts, 4-H Coordinator, at 379-5610 ext. 207. 
Jefferson County 4-H, 201 W. Patison, Port Hadlock, WA 98339.

4-H Afterschool Forestry Program Details

September - June

Quilcene School (old library), Monday-Friday, 3:00-5:30 PM

Forestry Education Focus
Hands-on Projects & Field Trips
Arts, Crafts & Woodworking
Nature Exploration & Games
Service Learning Projects
Family and Friends Days
& more!

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