Virginia Cooperative Extension - Amherst County

10/15/2026

🎲🍀 Amherst County 4-H Teacher Work Day Camp – 4-H Game Day! 🍀🎲

Looking for something fun and exciting for your child on the next Teacher Work Day? Join Amherst County 4-H for a full day of games, laughter, and hands-on fun!

📅 November 3, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Madison Heights Community Center
🎉 Theme: 4-H Game Day! 🎉

Get ready for a day FULL of games — from team challenges and classic favorites to creative new competitions! Youth will build teamwork skills, sportsmanship, and friendships while having a blast. We will be making a meaningful craft to share with our friends at Fairmont Crossing Health and Rehab Center for Thanksgiving. Super cool crafts and learning how to make a yummy snack mix will finish this amazing day!

This is the perfect way to spend your day in a safe, engaging environment led by Amherst County 4-H staff and teen counselors!

👉 Spots limited, so be sure to register early!

USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER!! https://forms.gle/C4WHgiENUEraxQXDA

For more information or to sign up, contact Amherst County 4-H today at (434) 946-9365 or email [email protected]



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10/13/2026

This year has been hard on everyone's pastures. A great educational opportunity is coming up November 6th to learn more about pastures and feeding. Visit the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council to learn more at:

Virginia Forage and Grassland Council VFGC VA Forages

10/07/2026

Farmers needing water......

10/06/2026

In 2 weeks, the Amherst County Public Library will be presenting this program with guest speaker: Karen Tanner, Sr. Extension Agent Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Come join our conversation and leave with practical parenting tools to better understand and teen-up with your pre-teen and teenagers!

10/01/2026

Amherst County to Provide Water from Stonehouse Lake for Agricultural Use Beginning October 2
Additional information may be obtained from Joy Niehaus at [email protected] or (434) 946-9420.

09/22/2026

Join us to explore the diverse world of Camellias; from species and flower forms to practical care and management. This session will highlight the development of cold‑hardy varieties, how they’ve expanded the traditional Camellia growing range, and the key considerations for successfully incorporating them into your garden.

Looking to add fall or winter color into your landscaping? These plants may be for you!

Register Here: https://pears.io/events/vce/10066/

Presented by:
Marietta Madden
Virginia State Director, American Camellia Society
Lynn Maaiki
First Vice-President, Virginia Camellia Society

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Yvonne Hansotte at the Lynchburg Extension office at 434-455-3740 from the business hours of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm or at [email protected] to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120

09/10/2026

Starts Today and thru the Weekend! Come see us at the Extension Tent!

09/08/2026

Come visit us at the fair this week!

08/27/2026

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Amherst Families! SAVE THE DATE!! Amherst County 4-H Summer Camp for 2027 is July 19-23!!! 🍀

08/18/2026

Spent some time with all of our friends at the Senior Social Luncheon with Amherst County Sheriff’s Office and Amherst County Department of Rec 🥪 what a fun day! Thankful for these opportunities to serve our community ❤️