Healthy Living

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Healthy Kids Grow Here


4-H empowers youth to be healthy in body and mind. This program gives youth the confidence and skills to make healthy decisions that lead to healthy lifestyles. This improves overall well-being, enabling youth to take on life’s challenges and become leaders in their careers, communities, and lives.


Areas of Work

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Mental Wellness


The 4-H Healthy Living Mental Wellness Pathway provides multiple opportunities for participants to explore different areas of mental health.

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Nutrition


The 4-H Healthy Living Nutrition Pathway is for anyone who has an interest in food, cooking or learning about nutrition and how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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Outdoor Education


Along the 4-H outdoor education pathway youth will engage in physical activity, develop problem-solving and communication skills, and build a sense of community and a connection to nature.

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Articles

A new network seeks to increase access to affordable and nutritious food while supporting local farmers
The Carroll County Food Access Network was formed during the pandemic to address food insecurity and promote access to affordable, nutritious food whi... Learn More
Seacoast gardeners plant extra rows of produce to help neighbors in need
Strafford County 4-H and Extension’s Nutrition Connections program began Plant a Row with 4-H as part of a national initiative to provide food pantrie... Learn More
A partnership between the Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire and UNH Extension is working with school districts to get students outside to learn, play, and protect the land.
The University of New Hampshire Extension’s Health & Well-Being and 4-H Youth Development teams have partnered with the Southeast Land Trust (SELT) of... Learn More

Events

  • November 7, 2024
    Global Gourmet & Cooking Matters for Families 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Coös County 4-H and Nutrition Connections will be doing a program with Global Gourmet and Cooking Matters for Families being held at the Startford Public
  • November 14, 2024
    Global Gourmet & Cooking Matters for Families 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Coös County 4-H and Nutrition Connections will be doing a program with Global Gourmet and Cooking Matters for Families being held at the Startford Public
  • November 21, 2024
    Global Gourmet & Cooking Matters for Families 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Coös County 4-H and Nutrition Connections will be doing a program with Global Gourmet and Cooking Matters for Families being held at the Startford Public
  • December 5, 2024
    Global Gourmet & Cooking Matters for Families 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Coös County 4-H and Nutrition Connections will be doing a program with Global Gourmet and Cooking Matters for Families being held at the Startford Public
  • December 12, 2024
    Global Gourmet & Cooking Matters for Families 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Coös County 4-H and Nutrition Connections will be doing a program with Global Gourmet and Cooking Matters for Families being held at the Startford Public
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