Natural ResourcesMajor Program

25260

Total Hours

Contributed.

146008

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

617

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

15695

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

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)

12049

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

25771

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

17950

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

26307

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)

11815

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Camp Jekyll - A Live Learning Experience

According to the article “Why Is environmental Education Important for Kids” on the website Rubicon, Environmental education promotes critical and creative thinking skills and inspires kids to become more engaged with their communities. It helps kids understand why the environment is important and provides them with the building blocks they need to live eco-friendly and sustainable lives. (https://www.rubicon.com/blog/environmental-education-for-kids) Many times youth do not have or take advant...

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Camp Jekyll - A Live Learning Experience

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