Dare County 4-H

05/21/2026

HOLIDAY CLOSING

Dare County Offices will be CLOSED Monday, May 25th, 2026
In Observance of Memorial Day.
Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026.

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!

05/11/2026

Presentations are an important part of North Carolina 4-H and provide youth with valuable opportunities to build confidence, communication, and leadership skills. Youth prepare public speaking…

05/07/2026

Dare County Cooperative Extension Office is hiring a new 4-H Agent! Come Join Our Team!
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/230034

04/23/2026

02/19/2026

🐴💚Hey everyone!

The Dare County 4-H Horse Club, Sandy Spurs, will be at the Amberley Snyder Barrel Clinic at the CCRC-Currituck County Rural Center tomorrow and Friday with lots of yummy baked goods and warm drinks to keep you cozy! ☕️🍪

Come say hi, grab a treat, and help support our awesome horse-loving kids. Proceeds from the Bake Sale will go towards the NC 4-H State Horse Bowl competition and the District & State Horse Show for Dare County youth, as well as upcoming field trips and activities for the Club. We are cash or check only at this time. Checks Made Out to Dare County 4-H Council

If you want to stay and listen to the clinic, it is $15, or bring a set of Legos for Kaylee's Legocy for the Children's Hospital. The Clinic will have a food truck on site, a few horse-related vendors, and a raffle. Tickets will be $1 each. All money from the audits and the raffle will be donated to Kaylee’s Legocy. This nonprofit brings Legos to children fighting cancer in memory of Kaylee Rios.

We can’t wait to see you there!😊🍀

02/06/2026

Join Dare County 4-H as we celebrate all of the accomplishments of our 4-H'ers and volunteers! This is also a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Dare County 4-H.

This is a drop in event on Friday February 27th 5:30-6:30pm and it will be held at the Dare County Cooperative Extension office: 517 Budleigh St. Manteo, 27954.

If you have any questions please reach out to the 4-H Agent at 252.475.9248 or [email protected]

01/26/2026

Don't forget to apply for this awesome opportunity!
Dare County Cooperative Extension is hiring a new Director!
The County Extension Director is a leadership position with Cooperative Extension at North Carolina State University. The major responsibility of the job is to provide leadership for and coordinate the efforts of the county Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension educational program in cooperation with North Carolina A&T State University’s Cooperative Extension Program.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in click the link below to learn more and apply!
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/225167

01/12/2026

Don't forget to do your 4-Honline re-enrollment! Youth must be registered in 4-Honline in order to participate in any 4-H program or event! Click the link below to find a step by step guide on re-enrolling! If you have any questions please reach out to the 4-H Agent at: [email protected] or 252.475.9248
https://dare.ces.ncsu.edu/2026/01/2026-4-honline-re-enrollment/

01/08/2026

Dare County Cooperative Extension is hiring a new Director!
The County Extension Director is a leadership position with Cooperative Extension at North Carolina State University. The major responsibility of the job is to provide leadership for and coordinate the efforts of the county Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension educational program in cooperation with North Carolina A&T State University’s Cooperative Extension Program.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in click the link below to learn more and apply!

Dare County Cooperative Extension is Hiring a County Director! The County Extension Director is a leadership position with Cooperative Extension at North Carolina State University. The major responsibility of the job is to provide leadership for and coordinate the efforts of the county Extension sta...

01/07/2026

Farewell to Tanya Lamo,
Extension Director

After five years of dedicated service, we bid a fond farewell to Tanya as Director of the Dare County Cooperative Extension Office. During her tenure, Tanya wore many hats - serving simultaneously as Director, Horticulture Agent, and later as Family and Consumer Sciences Agent - always with energy, creativity, and a deep commitment to our community.

Tanya provided invaluable support to the Extension Master Gardener program and initiated the Therapeutic Horticulture Program, which has been widely embraced and utilized by facilities throughout Dare County. She also led engaging activities for Dementia Caregivers Day Out, offering meaningful support to caregivers and participants alike. And her collaboration with the Dare County Arts Council for the Art and Science of Garden Journaling class continues to attract gardeners with an artistic flair.

From identifying weeds and plant diseases to teaching classes on pickles, jam, and quilting to overseeing apple pie baking and gingerbread house making contests, Tanya’s programming reflected both her versatility and passion. She also championed healthy food choices through outreach at local Outer Banks markets.

One activity especially close to Tanya’s heart was hosting the Monarch Beach Club of Dare, a day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through a “Cookability” grant, she created opportunities for participants to build cooking skills, enjoy fellowship, and share a meal they helped prepare—an experience that embodied her belief in community, inclusion, and empowerment.

Tanya’s contributions have left a lasting impact on Dare County. Her enthusiasm, innovation, and desire to improve the lives of others will be truly missed. We wish her all the very best in her next chapter.

01/05/2026

It is time for 4-Honline Re-enrollment! Each year you must re-enroll to continue to participate in 4-H programs and events. Click the link below for a step by step guide on re-enrolling in 4-Honline! If you have any questions please reach out to the 4-H Agent at: [email protected] or 252.475.9248

4-HOnline is where all of the necessary forms and paperwork are kept for children to participate in 4-H events. All 4-HOnline accounts are reset each year, so it is important to go in and re-enroll children every calendar year. How to re-enroll: 1. Go to 4-H Online 2. Enter in your email address and...