the super bowl of 4h forestry

National 4-H Forestry Invitational

The National 4-H Forestry Invitational is the national championship of 4-H forestry! Each year, since 1980, teams of 4-H foresters from all over the United States have come to Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Conference Center at Weston, WV, to meet, compete, and have fun! This site will help your team prepare and register for the competition! Please complete the Intent to Participate Form to let us know your state plans to attend this summer!

Where

Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Conference Center– Weston, WV

When

July 20-24, 2025

Who

High School Students (ages 14-18, must be a 4-H member)

Where is the Invitational?

Since 1980, Jackson’s Mill has served as host to the National 4-H Forestry Invitational, the ‘Super Bowl of 4-H Forestry’.

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1st Place Mississippi Team 2024

Mississippi Team Earns Top Honors in 2024

Mississippi placed first among 10 states that competed in the National 4-H Forestry Invitational from July 21-24, 2024. Teams from Indiana and Tennessee placed second and third, respectively. Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Utah, and Virginia also competed in this year’s Invitational.

1st Place Florida Team

Florida Team Earns Top Honors in 2023

Florida placed first among 12 states that competed in the 43^nd annual National 4-H Forestry Invitational from Sunday July 23 through Wednesday July 26, 2023. Teams from Pennsylvania and Georgia placed second and third, respectively. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah also competed in this year’s Invitational.

4-H participants engaged in an outdoor activity