It was a hot day here in Washington, D.C., but sitting next to the United States Marine Corps Memorial, just up above the city, one can take in the setting sun’s sky as it inspires the colors of our great Capital City to radiate vibrancy onto every surface. Not only that, but it also inspires thoughts. Thoughts of places: the Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol Building, the National Cathedral, the Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian Museums. Thoughts of people: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, our Congress, our Presidents. Thoughts of life: our friends, family, our loved ones, our favorite holidays, favorite foods, events that we hated, events that we cherish. Thoughts of one’s self: who am I, where am I going, and what will I do with my future? As I sit overlooking the city, I remember why I came here to begin with, why so many others travel their distance to experience this place. For many, these memorials are reminders of those who changed the world; for others, they are a symbol of how we can change ours.
My mind takes flight with this thought and carries me away to a neighboring treasure of our Capital City. Approximately twenty-five miles west of here, in Chantilly, Virginia, sits the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Smithsonian. This museum is essentially an airplane hangar filled with the planes of yesteryear and the shuttles and spacecrafts that reference our tomorrow. It is a symbol of the accomplishments of humankind and, even more importantly, a stepping-stone to our future. When entering this massive Smithsonian, guests experience the best in air and space, but what they truly find there, above all else, is imagination. They see that even people who were told they couldn’t fly found ways to soar into outer space! Walking the halls of Udvar-Hazy, we are surrounded by aircrafts, above and below, side to side, being bombarded by their boldness and humbled by their precision. These are the products of thought, and passion, and hard work. These are the products of true leaders.
Never lead your life entirely off of what you are told to be fact, but instead, use your imagination to be the change that you want to see in the world. In the words of Albert Einstein, whom is memorialized among the great leaders of our National Mall, “Imagination is more important than knowledge, for knowledge is limited to all we know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire World and all there ever will be to know and understand…. Logic will get you from A to B… imagination will take you EVERYWHERE.”
As the words of the Nobel Prize Winner ring through my mind, I am promptly reminded of a story of bravery and independence, a story which can best be told by a visit to another of the local Smithsonian’s – the National Museum of American History. Walking through this museum can be a bit overwhelming at times with exhibit after exciting exhibit featuring the great feats of United States Citizens through the years, but the exhibit that comes to my mind is the Greensboro Lunch Counter. In the Eastern Lobby of the Second Floor solemnly sits four diner chairs and a single lunch counter. As I contemplate these chairs, I move closer to them and take a seat. My mind takes me away once more, not through space, but through time. The year is now 1960. I look up to see the surrounding diner, a busy place serving 39 cent banana splits. Unimaginable, right? A group of four young college students walk in and sit down at the lunch counter beside me. Upon a polite meal order, the four students are promptly refused service simply because of what they look like and asked to leave. The four refuse to leave and decide to have a sit-in and protest the discrimination instead. I sit here alongside them, watching their faces as people pour in off of the street to harass the college students. As I stare at these four civilians seated next to me, I see what many people see when they gaze upon this lunch counter today in the Smithsonian: leaders. These four college students were brave enough to hold their ground against those that tried to make them feel less than human, these young people showed an entire nation what true leadership means through patriotism, sacrifice, and a deeply-rooted human passion for liberty.
Still looking out over the city, I am reminded of another people in our history who sacrificed so much yet still held the values of liberty close even in the face of such adversity. Sitting close to the Capitol Building is the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. Within the four floors of this museum, guests can experience the culture and history of the Native American people, tribes, and civilizations of the Western Hemisphere. Wandering through its halls, I can’t help but remember those of whom contributed so much to a nation that once took so much from them, the Navajo Code Talkers.
During World War II, bilingual Navajo were specially recruited by the Marines to serve in standard communications units in the Pacific Theatre. They were specifically recruited because of their culture. You see, the Navajo language was one of the rarest around and had been almost completely forgotten by even the Navajo themselves. When it came to communications during World War II, the Japanese Military were relentless at cracking the United States’ coded messages, but by using the Navajo language, the Allies’ communications were undeniably strengthened and the Japanese did not prevail. We look to these Navajo Code Talkers as those who kept their culture close when so much of it had been stripped from them by the government leaders of the past.
I look over the grand buildings, memorials, and monuments of this city and I know that, just as the Navajo Code Talkers kept their language close to them, we too must continue to remember and teach the importance of these structures, these diner chairs, these stories of our past, for they are there to show us who we were, who we are, and most importantly, who we can be. As the sun sets upon Washington, D.C., the colors of my newly-adopted city begin to flicker off to sleep and I know that tomorrow is a new day, a new chance for thoughts, a new chance for passion, a new chance for action through communities, across the nation, and around the world. Tomorrow is a new story. What will yours be?
Once Friday at Citizenship Washington Focus rolls around, you have seen a lot of the highlights of Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area, but Friday is your chance to explore and see some of the extra things that aren’t part of the regular schedule. After spending the summer in D.C. as a tour guide, these are my top ten places you should visit to explore off of the beaten path in (or near) D.C:
Now get out there and explore!
Amber Roberts
CWF PA 2016
Congratulations! If you attended Citizenship Washington Focus this year, you have found the best place to reflect on your experiences. If you plan on attending in the future, you have found the best place to learn about CWF and all that it entails. We’re here to tell you, you’re in for late nights, early mornings, aching feet, and crazy humidity… However, we STRONGLY encourage you to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity. The week you spend in D.C. will be a series of truly amazing experiences. Here are just a few memories from our week as CWF delegates:
Sunday: We Arrive
We made our way to Washington, D.C. and the National 4‑H Center. Our week, delegates came from states as far away as Utah and as close as Kentucky. Some of us were nervous; others just happy to get out of a crowded bus or airplane. However, any nerves we had quickly vanished when we got to meet and interact with other delegates. Our PA’s (Program Assistants) got us involved right away with games and conversations. Following that, we split into our committees of choice. This is where we (your blogging committee) all met! Later that afternoon, we had the opportunity to meet even more people at the pin trade and social. We made a lot of connections and collected a lot of pins (especially from Wisconsin)!
Tuesday: Working as a Team
We spent the morning touring Arlington National Cemetery and got to witness the changing of the guard, a truly unique & amazing experience! After coming back to the center for lunch, we got to play games centered around teamwork. It really brought us closer to those who we would be working and spending a lot of time with throughout the week. Later that evening, we discussed some of the issues each delegate’s community was facing in a “Town Hall.” This helped each of us develop a better understanding of views that may potentially conflict with our own in a neutral and educational environment. It also helped each of us to become a little better and more compassionate citizen by showing us the multiple sides issues. We ended the day by coming up with strategies to present the bills we had written earlier in the week.
Wednesday: Capitol Hill Day/Twilight Tattoo
Each delegation split up to explore Capitol Hill as they pleased. Some groups visited the National Archives to see the documents on which our country and government are founded upon. Many delegations visited their state’s Congressmen to learn about their job and responsibilities and take a tour of the Capitol building. At the end of the day, we attended Twilight Tattoo, a live-action military pageant featuring Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own.” We also stopped to see the Iwo Jima and Air Force Memorials on our way back to the 4‑H Center that evening. Seeing everything lit up at night was beautiful!
Thursday: Wrap-up Begins
By the time Thursday rolled around, it was starting to sink in that our week together in our nation’s capital was coming to an end. This was a day full of “lasts.” The last site we visited together was the National Cathedral. We went first thing in the morning when the rising sun through the stained glass windows painted rainbows on the pointed arches. We ate a last lunch in the Clover Café and then we held a mock congressional session where we voted on the bills we had written throughout the week. Following that, we held our last committee meeting. It was bittersweet. On one hand, it was satisfying to see everything that we had been working on in the communications committee piece together, but at the same time it was sad to think that everything we worked on together was finished and there was nothing else for us to do. That evening, each delegation got to plan their own night out in the District. Activities ranged from attending a very formal dinner theater to laying blankets out on the grass near the Martin Luther King Memorial and watching a movie on an inflatable big screen.
Friday: Leaving our Mark
On our final day, each delegation did all that they could to leave Washington, D.C. with a bang. This included visiting the paddle boats at the Tidal Basin, witnessing a protest in front of the White House, shopping at street vendors, and so much more! It was everybody’s last day to shop for souvenirs, visit that attraction they’d been putting off, and just enjoy having a day without a strict schedule. That evening, we held the talent show where average delegates, no different than the rest of us, showed off all of the amazing things they’re capable of. Then, we had the closing ceremonies and slideshow. It was crazy to see how much we had done and how close we had grown in just one week. We ended that evening with a dance. Everybody did their best to have a great time before having to say goodbye.
Saturday: Goodbye!!!
On Saturday, we all started going our separate ways. Some people got the chance to tell their new friends goodbye, and others didn’t. Some spent another day touring the capital, while some hopped straight onto a plane. Everybody was exhausted. Everybody’s feet hurt from walking all week. Everybody was probably looking forward to being back in the comfort of their home, but NOBODY actually wanted the week to be over. CWF was not just your average tour of the Nation’s Capital, nor was it your average summer camp. It was a combination of hundreds of unique and amazing experiences, memories, and friendships that somehow fit in just one week. It taught us so much more about our nation’s history and ourselves as American citizens than any number of textbooks ever could. It truly was a once in a lifetime opportunity and if you are ever given the chance to attend, do it and make the best of it because you’ll never experience anything else like it.
You have planned to come to CWF. You have planned out the perfect Capitol Hill day with perfectly timed tours and meetings with your Congressmen and Congresswomen. Now the time has come to figure out what to do in those meetings.
Spending a week in our nation’s capital is quite an honor, especially when having the opportunity to represent 4‑H on a state and national level. One of Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) delegates’ favorite parts of their CWF experience is Capitol Hill Day, which is a day where the delegates spend a day on Capitol Hill exploring the ins and outs of Congress and our government at the heart of Washington D.C. This special experience is a chance to not only see how Congress works, but is also an opportunity for delegates to meet the people who represent them.
On Capitol Hill Day, CWF delegates meet with their respective members of Congress – both members of the House of Representatives and Senators – to discuss 4‑H with them, to learn more about what their roles entail, and to get exposed to what the federal government looks like from an insider’s perspective. The day is centered around meeting with Representatives and Senators, so here are a few tips for you on your Capitol Hill Day, so that you can be a pro and really impress the Senators and Representatives you meet with.
Take some time to prepare for your Capitol Hill Day, because it will add to the success of your visits and meetings. Good luck, and don’t forget to represent 4‑H to the best of your ability!
Elizabeth Galbreath
CWF PA 2016
When people think of Washington, D.C., one of the first places that comes to mind is Capitol Hill. Capitol Hill is the seat of our government, the place where people of all walks of life come together to create ideas that will make our nation a better place. A highlight of any trip to Washington is going to visit the Capitol Building and it is no different for the delegates who attend Citizenship Washington Focus. We didn’t use the term Wednesday in our weeks at CWF, instead, it was Capitol Hill Day. As someone who visited Capitol Hill at least eight times last summer, I want to give you a few tips about making the most of your time on Capitol Hill.
The first thing you should do for your day on Capitol Hill is schedule appointments with your Congressmen/women or Senators. For the best use of your time, schedule all of your appointments on the same day. Allow at least an hour (preferably an hour and a half) between appointments, this way you have plenty of time to talk with your representative, take pictures, and get from one location to the next. Sometimes unique opportunities pop up, please take advantage of these! You never know if you will get another chance to ride through the underground tunnels under the Capitol Building or see Senators in action from the Senate House gallery. You can always call your representative’s office and they may be able to reschedule a later meeting.
At some point you will need to eat lunch. Each office building has a reasonably priced cafeteria in the basement, but some can get a little crowded with staff and other guests. Another place with a large selection and reasonable prices is the restaurant at the Capitol Visitor Center. It has plenty of seating for everyone and is air-conditioned (which is appreciated in the summer). However, if you’re in a pinch or don’t have enough time to make it to the Visitor Center, grab a bite in any of the office cafeterias.
You’ll also want a tour of the Capitol Building. Your Congressman’s office might schedule one as part of your meeting and you can request it through them. Otherwise, you can schedule your own tour once you are in the Capitol building or online. While you’re in the Capitol building, check out Exhibition Hall, which has the history of both the House and Senate with short videos.
Often times you will have some free time in between meetings, here are a few places close to the Hill that you can visit in between your meetings:
The US Botanic Garden is a great place to take a break. The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) calls itself a “living plant museum” which is unique among all of the other Washington, D.C. museums. Visitors can walk through multiple ecosystems within the garden seeing living examples of the many different plants located on Earth.
You can also take the underground tunnel from the Capitol Building to the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress holds the spot of the largest Library in the world and includes everything from books to recordings to newspapers, photos, and maps.
Another place you can check out is the Supreme Court Building, where you might be able to take a peek into the chamber where the judges sit. In addition to the Courtroom, you can see different exhibitions about the supreme court.
The Post Office Museum is only a ten-minute walk away. It’s free of charge and a low traffic museum with lots of interesting items. The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum is located in the historic City Post Office Building and has many items related to Postal History, but also other unique items, like planes, a dog named Owney, and wagons.
Once you finish all of these activities, you’ll definitely be hungry for dinner. Head off to Union Station (near the Post Office Museum) and grab some dinner from their food court. You can get some shopping done if you finish dinner early. Take the metro home from Union Station or have your own bus pick you up there.
Hopefully these tips help make your Capitol Hill Day as smooth as it can be.
Enjoy your visit to Washington, D.C.!
Written by: Ariana Campbell, CWF PA 2016
As we arrived at the 4‑H Conference Center from our crazy journeys to Citizenship Washington Focus, a lot of us were wondering what we had gotten ourselves into. We unloaded the buses and stepped through the door ready to go. We were first introduced to the people who would be helping us out all week, our Program Assistants. They explained that they would be with us everywhere and that if we had any questions that we could always go to them. Once we were able to meet some of the other delegates and Program Assistants, we realized it was going to be an amazing week, but little did we know that with every activity or every place we visited, there would be something to help us learn how to become a better citizen and leader.
On Monday morning, we visited Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, one of our nation’s greatest founding fathers. We learned how he led the nation in the Revolutionary War and was instrumental in the establishment of the government. Returning to the Conference Center, we broke into groups where we discussed controversial issues and how we would fix them, seeing the legislative process in action by writing bills. This gave us a taste of what happens in Congress. Later in the evening, we toured the various memorials. At each one, we were able to learn more about the history of the United States and the leaders that have shaped that history. Overall, we were able to explore different styles of leadership and how each leader (and style of leadership) has left a different print on the country.
Wednesday found us on Capitol Hill for most of the day. There, CWF delegates from all over the United States were able to meet with their Congressmen and Congresswomen to share their 4‑H stories. In addition to their 4‑H stories, many delegates had the opportunity to ask their senators and representatives about the congressional process, leadership skills, and community issues. Wednesday finished with us attending Twilight Tattoo at Fort Myer and visiting the 9/11 Memorial, Air Force Memorial, and Marine Corps War Memorial.
During the week, we had the chance to explore citizens and leaders throughout history as well as plan and lead events at CWF. On Thursday, we worked more on being leaders in our home communities by creating action plans that we could use to implement change in our communities with the skills we’ve learned at CWF. After spending some time at the National Cathedral, it was time for our Mock Congressional Session where we were able to debate the bills we had worked on all week.
In conclusion, with every memorial we saw and activity we did this week, we were asked to consider how it related to citizenship and leadership. We were taught how Congress actually works and were able to see it in action (in real life and in our own Congressional Session). We were able to discuss real issues with our senators and representatives and come up with our own plans to combat an issue in our communities. Even with all of this learning, we still had a lot of fun and we would recommend this program and experience to anyone in 4‑H who would like to come and learn about our country’s government. We would also recommend the program to anyone who wants to become a leader and good citizen. Similarly, we would recommend it to anyone who wants to meet 4‑H’ers from other states. Really, we would just recommend the program. Overall, it was an awesome week for the entire 4‑H crew from all over the country, and we want others to know that the new generation starts with us.
Washington, D.C. is a place of historical and political enchantment. For many individuals, a trip to Washington, D.C. is the trip of a lifetime. This includes any of our delegates coming for the Citizenship Washington Focus program or any other visitors. Nothing else can compare to being in the heart of our Nation while learning about citizenship and leadership. However, ensuring that you have all the information and amenities you need for your trip is essential if your adventure in the District is going to be a success. Luckily, the National 4‑H Conference Center has exactly what you are looking for!
When you first arrive on campus, security is ready to greet you with a smile. To ensure that traffic on campus is controlled and guests are being watched after, a security guard is on duty 24/7. Making sure that their guests are safe and happy is the National 4‑H Conference Center’s number one goal. Walking into the lobby, you will then be met with a friendly face at the front desk. Happy to show you to your room or answer any of your questions throughout the week, the front desk is a wealth of knowledge and a valuable resource for you to use throughout your stay. In fact, the same can be said for all of the staff on campus! Wanting to make your trip as comfortable and positive as possible, anyone would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with what you need to make your visit to the Center a pleasurable one.
Although a friendly staff and good food are important aspects to any trip, what makes the National 4‑H Center different is their attention to detail in their amenities. They understand that your group might need some time to relax, shop, or conduct meetings and workshops. The Center provides all of these and more! Your group can spend their free time shooting some hoops or spiking balls against their friends on the Center’s full size basketball and sand volleyball courts. In addition, downstairs in the main building there is a massive recreation room. Pool tables, video games, lounging areas, and a big screen TV can entertain your group for hours. Located within the recreation room downstairs is the Center’s very own gift shop. Forgot your toothbrush at home? No worries! Along with your classic D.C. memorabilia, the shop is stocked with toiletries for those pesky items you accidentally forget. Numerous meeting rooms complete with projectors and drawing boards are also scattered through the facility.
In conclusion, where you chose to stay can make or break the outcome of your trip to Washington, D.C. If you are looking for hospitality and a home away from home, then your only option is to stay at the National 4‑H Conference Center. The helpful and inviting staff, great food, and amazing amenities are just of few of the highlights you will experience during the time you stay there. For more information, please visit www.4hcenter-org.4-h.org. You won’t regret it!
Written by: Ashton Yarbrough, 2016 CWF PA
When you hear “CWF” or see youth walking down the streets of D.C. with “CWF” plastered on their shirts or around their necks, maybe you think it means Cats Will Fly or even Chicken Waste Flavor. Really, it stands for Citizenship Washington Focus. CWF is a week-long congregation of hundreds of 4‑H’ers meeting in our nation’s capital to discuss and promote the things that really matter. Citizenship reflects the role we play as citizens. During the week, we work to become involved members of the community by discussing problems our society faces. Washington represents the district where we all come together. Focus represents the devotion and realizing what government means to each of us.
Imagine this, you just found out that you are able to attend this fantastic experience known as Citizenship Washington Focus. However, as the weeks draw closer, feelings run rampant inside your mind. Excitement, nervousness and hope for going on new adventures and diving into somewhere new. Wait, wait, nervousness? What? Who’s nervous? If you silently just said ‘me’ to yourself, this blog post will decrease your harbored fears. Nervousness is a feeling that should be the least of your worries so you can just focus on the fun.
Take note of these helpful hints and reach out to others if you are still nervous. Your parents, chaperones, 4‑H Leaders, and other youth can help you have the best week ever at CWF. It’s a one-of-a-kind coming of age experience. You’ll come out a more knowledgeable citizen of your club, your community, your country, and your world. After all, 4‑H does make the best better.
Fortunately, we live in a country that allows the general public to be actively involved in multiple levels of government. Unfortunately, there can be a lack of interest and frankly knowledge about candidates and issues, especially among young people. These young people are the future of our nation and it is our responsibility to educate and invigorate their desire for active citizenship. This idea of becoming civically engaged is especially important since we are electing a president this year. Citizenship Washington Focus is not only a program that has helped many youth learn about national issues and government processes, it’s a program that teaches youth how the government works by allowing them to learn by doing.
Delegates at Citizenship Washington Focus assume the role of representatives participating in the legislative process. Issues currently relevant to the country are thrown at them to discuss, this year the issues included hydraulic fracturing, campaign financing, cell phone data encryption, and GMO labeling. The delegates are divided into groups where they meet new people and discuss the issues, formulating arguments for or against one of the topics. Within these small groups, delegates who have less knowledge on the topics are able to learn more through delegates that are directly affected by the issue. Oftentimes the delegates have to challenge their own thoughts about an issue and create an argument for the opposition. This allows them to learn valuable skills about debating, but also opens their minds to ideas and situations that are new and thought provoking; allowing for deeper understanding of how and why issues are so complex. These ideas and arguments are presented like they are on Capitol Hill, in the form of bills.
While participating in their own mock legislative process, delegates at Citizenship Washington Focus are also able to see the actual legislative process in action and meet their own representatives on Capitol Hill. During these experiences, delegates have conversations with their representatives, explaining how they are becoming civically engaged at the 4‑H Center and discovering more about the jobs of our Congressmen and Congresswomen. Delegates also have the opportunity to question their representatives about problems in their states and what actions are being taken at a national level to combat the problems. During this past year’s session of Citizenship Washington Focus, a GMO labeling bill was working its way through the Senate and House. This allowed delegates to become educated about how industry and agriculture would be affected by this developing bill, which could personally affect the 4‑H’ers that had agricultural backgrounds. As the delegates watched the action unfold on the floors of the House and Senate, they witnessed compelling arguments as well as unexpected protests and drama.
Overall, delegates seem to enjoy the experiences that Citizenship Washington Focus has offered for the past 58 years. From learning about the origins of law and order to discussing bills on their own “House floor”, I have personally seen unsurmountable growth within delegates, not only in their passion for civic engagement but also their speaking and leadership abilities. I saw this growth within a one-week period, I can only imagine what these civically engaged youth will continue to do. Citizenship Washington Focus is yet another example of how 4‑H grows true leaders.
Mark Miller
CWF PA 2016
Wanted: Adventurers
Adventure: an exciting or dangerous experience
Walk up to any Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) Delegate and they will tell you that CWF was one of the greatest adventures of their 4‑H careers. Even though this trip doesn’t completely fit in with the definition, we still think that speeding around the Washington, D.C. wonders at breakneck speed from sun up to sun down counts as an adventure.
Why do we feel this way?
Because we have learned so much in such a short period of time, and enjoyed all of it (or most of it at least)!
We have learned how to properly use a crosswalk (especially those of us who are from more rural areas).
We have learned how to walk down the slippery stairs of the monuments without falling.
Funny? Yes.
Even though we might all look like we are goofing off, we are learning.
As we stood in the Lincoln, Jefferson, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt memorials, we learned how each of these men affected the world that they lived in, and how they continue to affect us today. As we read the inscriptions on the walls, the words hit us and they gave us hope.
As we viewed the beautifully crafted World War II, Korean War, Vietnam Veterans, and Iwo Jima memorials, we caught a glimpse into the passions and feelings that surrounded these eras.
As we listened to the cannons go off at Twilight Tattoo and watched the soldiers flip and spin their guns with an ease that looked as natural as breathing, we as delegates were filled with pride in our Army.
As we stood amongst the resting place of the over 400,000 active duty service members, veterans and their families in Arlington National Cemetery, we saw the ideas of sacrifice and courage in a new light.
As we talked to our senators and representatives we learned what it means to be a true and active citizen and we gained a new respect for the work that they do.
As we discussed different congressional issues, wrote bills and learned how the government works, our Program Assistants (PAs) impressed upon us the importance of being respectful and open-minded.
Needless to say, learning has been a big factor in the adventures we have had during this past week.
I think that the Communications Committee speaks for everyone when we say thank you to those who have made this trip possible.
First, to the chaperones. We know that you have probably gotten even less sleep than we have, but we appreciate how you are always kind and excited. Even though we might not always like your rules, we know that you only want us to be safe, and we appreciate that.
To our bus drivers, thank you! At the end of the day, when we are exhausted from trekking across the city, you are some of our favorite people to see. Thanks for taking care of us!
And finally, to our Program Assistants. We love you bunches! Thanks for sticking with us, even when we are delirious with laughter and lack of sleep. We appreciate that you love learning about the city and have passion for passing that knowledge on to us. Thank you for all that you do.
Each and every person has made this the greatest adventure of our 4‑H career! We have learned so much, we will never forget it. We have become smarter, aware, and gained a passion for being involved. We know that the adventure doesn’t stop at the end of this week. It is up to us to keep that adventure alive, and we know that CWF has given us the tools to do that.
If this sounds like an adventure you would like to partake in, contact your local extension personal, and help us keep the adventure alive.