Youth Activities

Youth Garden Clubs pay no dues

Youth New/Renewal Form

There s something for every age group
Ecotots (pre-school-K)
Junior (1st “ 6th grade)
Intermediate (7th “ 9th grade)
High School (9th “ 12th grade)

Youth groups can be organized in schools, churches, recreational and after-school programs, Scouts, 4-H, FFA, FHA, Campfire, and similar groups.

Each category of youth gardeners

• • must be sponsored by a CGCI federated garden club or District
  • must be registered annually with both appropriate CGCI and NGC chairmen
  • have all privileges of CGCI except the right to vote and hold office

Sponsors are encouraged to work directly or indirectly with the youth group in one or more of the following:

• • Leadership, teaching talent, financial support, or any other help to effectively provide and assist in carrying out a quality youth gardening program.
  • Assist leader in applying for awards, compiling books of evidence, and individual honors at State, Regional and National levels to bring recognition to the sponsor and California Garden Clubs, Inc.
  • Maintain close contact with the youth leader so that the youth group gets information on awards, grants and materials shared at CGCI Fall/Winter board meetings and conventions.
  • Sponsoring Club or District is required to submit an Annual Renewal form due by June 1.

SMOKEY BEAR/WOODSEY OWL POSTER CONTEST

CGCI Chairman
Charlotte Tucker, ctucker@mlode.com
Mail posters to:
Charlotte Tucker, 18047 Lime Kiln Road,
Sonora, CA 95370
The deadlines listed in the rules are for CALIFORNIA entries only
Poster Rules & Evaluation Form 2023
Deadline to CGCI Chairman: JANUARY 24, 2024
Must be received by the above date so mail early!
CGCI Local Poster Chairman link to Report

The Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Poster Contest is sponsored by National Garden Clubs and the U.S. Forest Service. CGCI has participated in the contest for over fifty years.   The contest has drawn as many as 34,000 entries.   California has had TWO national Grand Prize winners in the past and several students have received 1st place for their grade level! Children from first through fifth grade are invited to participate providing students the opportunity to demonstrate through original drawings of Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl their understanding of wildfire prevention and basic environmental conservation principles.

PRIZES!
State Level:   California Garden Clubs, Inc. will award $25 to each of the California first place winners in all five grades.   Certificates will be awarded in each grade level.
National Level:   The National Grand Prize Winner of the Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl Poster Contest will be honored with a Recognition Ceremony in Washington, DC.   Round-trip airfare and accommodations for four will be provided.   National Garden Clubs will award $50 to each of the First-Place national winners in all five grades.

SMOKEY SAYS: ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT WILDFIRES!

Smokey Bear is recognized nationally and internationally as the symbol for wildfire prevention.   The original Smokey Bear appeared in 1944. Smokey s message, œOnly You Can Prevent Wildfires! encourages personal responsibility for wildfire prevention.   Smokey Bear teaches children and adults to be careful with campfires, barbecues, trash fires, and matches.

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WOODSY SAYS: LEND A HAND, CARE FOR THE LAND!

Woodsy Owl is America s icon for the conservation of the environment.   Since 1971, Woodsy has helped parents and teachers inspire children to observe, explore, and care for the environment.   He challenges children to œLend a Hand, Care for the Land! and to take an active role in caring for the land through recycling, reusing, and reducing waste; planting and caring for trees; using resources wisely; and not littering.