Macon County Extension Center

Clover Kid Day Camp

The 2013 Clover Kid Day Camp theme will be "CSA (Children's Summer Time Adventure"). So grab your friends and float out to the Macon County Park (Fairgrounds), to the shelter house by the restrooms on June 4. The day will start at 9 a.m. and end around 2 p.m. This exciting day will cost only $10 (fee includes all materials, crafts, lunch and a t-shirt) and is open to any youth ages 5-7. You do not have to be an enrolled 4-H Clover Kid to join in on the fun. Just fill out the Registration (PDF) and Health form (PDF) and turn both forms and fee into the Extension Office by May 24. Make check payable to Macon County 4-H Council. Come enjoy making an animal track mold, tie dyeing a t-shirt, games, making a s'more and fun, fun and more fun. Be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting messy and bring a swim suit and towel for water games.

Macon/Shelby Master Gardeners sponsor Healing Garden at Macon Samaritan Hospital

The University of Missouri Macon/Shelby Master Gardeners are leading the community in the development of two "Healing Gardens" at Samaritan Hospital in Macon, Mo. The recent completion of a new addition to the hospital promoted this opportunity to refresh a current garden and establish a new garden.

Monetary donations, physical labor and assistance in publicizing the engraved brick pavers will be greatly appreciated! A money-making event designating the funds to the garden would be welcome. All contributors will be recognized on a plaque within the hospital. Engraved bricks are available for $75. For more information, contact the Macon County Extension Office at 660-385-2173.

Monetary donations may be sent to Samaritan Healing Garden, c/o Melinda Reilly, 1205 N. Missouri St., Macon, MO 63552.

Donation/Brick Order Form (PDF)

Soil testing

Soil tests save time and money. Whether you grow acres of row crops or have a vegetable patch in the backyard, a soil test will provide you with an analysis of nutrients and a set of recommendations for improvements. Call or visit the Macon County Extension office for details. Basic testing is $20 per sample box. Additional fees are required for additional tests. Each sample box requires 2 cups of dry soil. Results will be mailed to you in 10 to 14 business days.

Joining 4-H is easy

4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H is young people making new friends and memories while preparing to be leaders of today and tomorrow. We are a volunteer-led organization that reaches boys and girls through small groups called clubs. 4-H members choose from over 40 projects in which to participate. Most projects use hands-on learning experiences to teach subject matter and life-skills such as cooperation, leadership and decision-making — skills that can be applied over and over for a lifetime. Clover Kid are ages 5-7 and 4-H member ages are 8-18. For more details, contact the Macon County Extension Office at 660-385-2173.