Planting trees Cass County 4-H held its third Annual Project Day on May 1. Thirty youth and 15 adults traveled to The Life Center in Pine River to learn about a few of the 59 different project area options that are available.

This year’s project offerings included gardening, foods, fishing, robotics, poultry, rabbits, needlework, photography and forestry.

During the forestry class, Joel Lemberg of the State DNR Forestry office talked with the kids about his job and then showed the youth how to plant trees. The 4-H’ers then proceeded to plant about 30 trees at the post office and 4-H office building in Pine River.

In Cass County 4-H, the most popular projects are Crafts & Fine Arts, Photography, Horse and Shop. But most any interest can be turned into a 4-H project. The 4-H motto is “Learn by Doing” and youth are encouraged to try new project areas and expand their horizons. For more information about Cass County 4-H, call the extension offi ce at 218-587-8280.

Volunteer leader Michael Rohr (far right) helped Cass County 4-H’ers plant trees at their recent “Project Day” held in Pine River. Pictured with Rohr are Isaac Rodrequez, Korbyn Hulke and Mikayla Sauber. (Submitted photo)