Embryology

The 4-H Embryology Project is a unique opportunity for Richmond City youth to experience first hand the incubation period and hatching of chickens.  The incubation period takes a total of 21 days from initial incubation to hatching of the chicks.  Eggs will be candled between 10-14 days into the incubation period.  Children and teachers care for the eggs until the chicks are ready to hatch.  After hatching the chicks may remain in the classroom for  a maximum of 1 week before being released back to VCE Richmond City.

Urban Gardening

This program allows youth to learn about the plant development process at is relates to the Virginia SOLs for 3rd-5th objective.  Urban Gardening provides teachers with all the materials to experience plant growth inside the classroom.