UT and TSU Extension Shelby County

05/29/2026

That’s a wrap for 2026 Junior 4-H Camp! We can’t wait to welcome you back for 2027!

05/29/2026

Our final full day of camp has come to an end, and what an incredible day it was!

Campers wrapped up their second day of STEM sessions, diving into activities like Into the Wild, Cooking with Chemistry, Biodiversity Buzz, Farm to Table, and Forensic Files. The day was full of opportunities to explore, create, and grow!

We wrapped up the evening with a “Great Escape” investigation before closing the night with one of camp’s favorite traditions — our campfire ceremony. ❤️

As our final full day comes to a close, we are thankful for the memories made, new friendships formed, and experiences that will last long after camp end!

05/28/2026

🌱 Join us for a Pesticide Recertification Training on June 11 at the Agricenter in Memphis.

📍 The session will run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Banquet Room (Wing C), located at 7777 Walnut Grove Rd.

✅ You can earn 1 point per session, and the cost is $25 per point.

⚠️ The current certification cycle ends on June 30, 2026, and 3 points are required to maintain certification, so this is a great opportunity to stay up to date.

🗓️ Training topics include:
• 2025 Endangered Species Act Information

• Understanding Pesticide Exposure (with a recordkeeping update from John Williams, McNairy County ANR Agent)

• 2024 Recertification and Recordkeeping

🔗 Register here: tiny.utk.edu/6jkQc

📢 Feel free to share with others who may need recertification points. Hope to see you there!

05/28/2026

Day 3 of camp has come to an end! We enjoyed our first day of STEM sessions that included Into the Wild, Cooking with Chemistry, Biodiversity Buzz, and STEM Studios!

Midday, we enjoyed the lake all together as a county and even had the waterslide as a FUN addition! We also had some time enjoying the craft house, low ropes, and the archery/rifle ranges.

We ended our day with a Luau at the lake! We enjoyed sno cones, a temporary tattoo station, and a fun LIMBO competition! We have one full day of camp left and we can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!

05/27/2026

Lights are out for day ✌️ of Junior 4-H Camp at Lone Oaks Farm!

Today we had our normal rotations of the lake, crafthouse, archery/rifle ranges, zip lining, with some kayaking and fishing mixed in too! We started our evening off with some traditional yard games - gaga and kickball!

To end our evening, the kids got to dress up our teen leaders, agents, and camp staff with a fun game of dress to impress where the categories were mismatch (we even had a funny wardrobe malfunction 😆) and our second category was who could match our camp director, Mrs. Penny’s style the best! The kids also enjoyed getting to dunk our leaders into the dunk tank! Bring on day 3!

05/26/2026

Lights are out for day 1 of Junior 4-H Camp at Lone Oaks Farm! Our youth had a fun filled day getting familiar with the lake, craft house, low ropes course, as well as the archery and rifle ranges! Now to rest up for day 2!

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

Hello Shelby County!!

Today is FINALLY the day: Junior Camp at Lone Oaks Farm 🏕 ⛺️ 🍀

Our youth have departed 🚌 and are on their way for a week full of adventure and fun🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️🛶🎣🍳🎨

We know our youth with have an amazing time with our friends at Haywood 4-H!!

05/21/2026

Join us for a full day of learning, networking, and practical horticulture insights!
📅 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Memphis Botanic Garden (Sara’s Place)
Topics include:
🌳 Summer Tree Problems
🌱 Ground Cover
🌾 Turfgrass Diseases & Insects
🌼 Guided Garden Tour
✅ Pesticide points available (including C1, C3, C6, C9/LHA, C10, & C12)
✅ ISA credits offered
✅ Lunch provided
💲 $45 registration fee
📝 Pre-registration required by June 2
Register here: http://tiny.utk.edu/horticultureworkshop2026
📞 Questions? Contact Joseph Seago at 901-752-1207 or [email protected]
Feel free to share with anyone interested in horticulture or the green industry—we’d love to see you there!

05/21/2026

If you're looking for support managing your diabetes, look no further. We're offering a virtual class and we want you there!! Feel free to contact Lauren Wells if you have questions.
Register today!! https://utk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_beiigJlqgWjHTcW

05/21/2026

Today we celebrated Jan's last day at the Extension Office! Jan has been a staple to our staff, and we truly appreciate and love her. She will be missed dearly, but we are proud to say she will still be around as a Master Gardener! WE HOPE YOU ENJOY RETIREMENT, JAN! You deserve it!! Thank you for the wonderful years you've given to support and love the community members of Shelby County! As Regina would say, upward and onward! We'll see you around the office ☺️