Natural ResourcesMajor Program

23798

Total Hours

Contributed.

134661

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

60

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

16605

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)

12413

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)

12671

Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky (KOSA)

26246

Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources (PRACTICE)

20977

Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming (PRACTICE)

30654

Stories

Education to Action- 4-H Water Quality Service Learning Projects

Nelson County, Kentucky is county that has very diverse ecosystems. Driving through the county you see knobs areas, flat areas, karst areas, farm land, residential and so much more. One common thread throughout our community is that it all parts of our culture and economy are very closely tied to water. The agriculture community and the bourbon industry thrive because of easy access to water that is rich in minerals from the limestone in the area. The community has seen an increase in recreation...

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Education to Action- 4-H Water Quality Service Learning Projects

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Henderson County 4-H Natural Resources Day Camp

    Manyyouthin Henderson County want to learn more about the environment and want to immerse themselves in nature. With Henderson County having a state park, the Ohio and Green River, and many local park... Read More

  • FY 20-21 Pickin' Up Paradise

    “Pickin up the Park” success, a recent event organized by Muhlenberg County 4-H Teen Club members to clean up Paradise Park occurred Saturday, April 17th. The beautiful park nested in Powderly is enjo... Read More

  • Whitley County Stream Team

    Beginning in the summer of 2021, 4-H members met at the Ballard Ford River Access to learn about the watershed we live in. Youth participated in studies that consisted of conducting chemical testing, ... Read More

  • 4-H Homeschool Club

    The homeschool club started meeting again and started the Bee Ambassador Program. They learned about bees, pollination, how honey is made, and the impact pollinators have on the world. They had a blas... Read More

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