Success StoryPumpkin Walk Serves Community



Pumpkin Walk Serves Community

Author: Toni Humble

Planning Unit: Wayne County CES

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

Plan of Work: Get Creative and Communicate in Wayne County

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Wayne County 4-H Ambassadors held their third annual Pumpkin Walk. The pumpkins were provided by the FFA school garden and were utilized in various ways. The Ambassador group planned the event to include the 4-H Art Club, Cloverbuds, NEP program, 4-H Volunteers and 4-H Teen Council members from Pulaski County gaining valuable networking experience. The Kentucky Reading Association was involved to promote the literacy program and the local elementary school. Ambassadors, painted, decorated, and carved 300 pumpkins to be displayed. Wayne Co. 4-H Council members provided BBQ, hot chocolate and caramel apples for sale. In total, 218 people attended the event proudly displaying Extension as a viable and valuable resource to the community. In addition, over 150  children received a free book courtesy of the Wayne Co 4-H Council and the Kentucky Reading Association, Wayne County Chapter.







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