{"id":21321,"date":"2025-08-21T10:37:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T16:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/brazoria4h\/?page_id=21321"},"modified":"2026-01-05T12:29:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T18:29:02","slug":"horticulture-ambassador","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/brazoria4h\/horticulture-ambassador\/","title":{"rendered":"Horticulture Ambassador Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Join us for the 2025 4-H Horticulture Ambassador Short Course to become a Brazoria County 4-H Horticulture Ambassador! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Horticulture Ambassador Program will equip youth ambassadors with horticulture knowledge, covering topics such as plant care, soil health, sustainable gardening, and the benefits of native plants. Through hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations, participants will gain the skills and confidence to teach and advocate for horticulture within their communities.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Why Join?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Hands-on horticulture and gardening skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Leadership and teaching experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Networking with local horticulture experts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Preparation for future careers in agriculture environmental sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Program Highlights<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Plant Identification \/ Tree Identification<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Tree Planting 101<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Propagation Techniques<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Texas Superstar\u00ae Plants<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Plant Growth &amp; Development\/<\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Botanical Nomenclature<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Soil Science and Plant Nutrition<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>REQUIRED ATTENDANCE to the Horticulture Ambassador Short Course.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Date: Monday, November 24, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Time: 9 am &#8211; 4 pm<\/li>\n<li>Location: BEES Demonstration Garden, 583 Hospital Road, Angleton, Texas 77515<\/li>\n<li>Ages: 9th &#8211; 12th Grades<\/li>\n<li>$50 (price includes supplies, polos, meals)<\/li>\n<li>12 ambassadors will be chosen and notified by October 24th.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">SERVICE HOURS REQUIREMENT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To earn the title of 4-H Horticulture Ambassador, each attendee must complete a minimum of 25 horticulture-related service hours after the short course. These hours give students the opportunity to apply what they\u2019ve learned, serve their community, and promote horticulture education.<\/p>\n<p><u>Service hours must be met by July 15, 2025 to: \u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Receive completion certificate for the year.<\/li>\n<li>Be eligible to return as a Horticulture Ambassador the following year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u>If service hours are not met by July 15, 2025:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completion certificate will not be given.<\/li>\n<li>Must re-apply for Horticulture Ambassador program for the following year if you choose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u>Approved service opportunities include (but are not limited to):<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 class requirement<\/li>\n<li>Working in the Demonstration Gardens at BEES with a Master Gardener or Horticulture Agent during Open Garden Days<\/li>\n<li>Assisting at the Fruit and Citrus Tree Sale and\/or the Spring Plant Sale<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining the raised beds at the AgriLife Extension office<\/li>\n<li>Helping at educational outreach programs organized by the Horticulture Agent<\/li>\n<li>Other approved horticulture-related volunteer work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/8LBVkTN6D8XSmbmT7\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em><strong>Horticulture Ambassador Hours Reporting Link<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Applications for the Horticulture Ambassador Program open September 1st, and close October 10th.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/brazoria4h\/files\/2025\/08\/Horticulture-Ambassador-1.png\">View Horticulture Ambassador Flyer here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/brazoria4h\/files\/2025\/08\/4H_Horticulture_Ambassador_Flyer_with_Service_Hours.pdf\">View more Horticulture Short Course information here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>APPLY HERE! 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