???? Meet Katie Culbert, founder of Ocean County’s first 4-H beekeeping club and a leader in environmental education. Starting with the 4-H Busy Bees Beekeeping Club, Katie’s passion for pollinators grew into action—creating a 2,500 sq. ft. pollinator garden, delivering community presentations, and earning grants to promote sustainability. As National 4-H Pollinator Week Ambassador and 2023 NJ Honey Queen, Katie organized events and honey harvests, while her research on native plants earned publication in Harvard’s Journal of Emerging Investigators. Her legislative initiative, “Parks, Plants, and Pollinators,” secures funding to support native planting in NJ parks. Recognized with prestigious awards like the NJ Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence, Katie inspires others through her YouTube channel, Katie’s Adventures in Beekeeping, and Instagram. Preparing to graduate from Harvard, she’s ready to pursue environmental law and keep advocating for our planet. ????#4HBeyondReady #4HYouthinAction
