Protecting, Preserving, and Promoting our Natural ResourcesPlan of Work

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Magoffin County CES

Title:
Protecting, Preserving, and Promoting our Natural Resources
MAP:
Environmental and Natural Resources Education
Agents Involved:
Kristen Stumbo, Cathy Sparks, Stefaine Back
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Health
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Active Living and Health Promotions General
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education
Situation:

People, animals, and plants are dependent on our Earth's natural resources. Everything from the air we breathe, to the water we drink, to the soil we use for food production - these resources are vital to our existence. Therefore, it's important that we care for and respect these resources. Understanding how our daily chores affect our environment, we can conserve natural resources and protect our environment for present and future generations. Extension Councils across all program areas in Magoffin County have recognized the importance of educating both youth and adults about environmental preservation and conservation.

In addition, the ANR Agent understands the significance of teaching farmers to use best management practices on their farms to ensure they are doing their part in protecting the environment and preserving natural resources in the county.

Long-Term Outcomes:

*Youth will use scientific techniques, responsible practices, and innovative technologies that will positively sustain the natural resources in the home, community, and world.

*Youth and adults will actively engage in community projects related to natural resource conservation.

*Adults will make informed decisions when managing wildlife populations and woodlands.

*Adults will utilize agriculture best management practices to continue preserving and protecting the county’s natural resources and environment. 

Intermediate Outcomes:

*Youth and adults will make decisions in their daily lives that positively impact natural resources.

*Youth and adults will adopt practices to conserve and protect the environment in their home and community.

*Youth will use problem solving and logical reasoning skill and apply them to environmental issues.

*Adults will recognize and adopt practices for properly managing wildlife and woodlands.

*Adults will recognize when to incorporate best management practices into their operation. 

Initial Outcomes:

*Youth and adults will develop an interest in environmental sciences an dsustainable practices and technologies.

*Youth and adults will gain knowledge of the interrelationship and interdependencies with an ecosystem.

*Youth will identify the natural resources that are used within their home and community.

*Adults will develop an understanding of the importance of properly managing wildlife and maintaining woodlands.

*Adults will develop an understanding of agriculture best management practices and when to utilize those practices. 

*Adults will become more aware of properly managing wildlife and natural resources

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Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  Youth

Project or Activity:  Winter Bird Feeding

Content or Curriculum:  Hands-on

Inputs: Staff and volunteers

Date: Fall-Winter- 2023-2024


Audience: Youth

Project or Activity:  Project or Activity

Content or Curriculum: Global Positioning system

Inputs:  Staff, Volunteers, and Teachers

Date: Ongoing


Audience: Youth

Project or Activity:  Forestry Field Days

Content or Curriculum: Introducing Yourself to Trees, Kentucky's Useful Forests

Inputs: Staff and Volunteers

Date:Fall


Audience:   Youth

Project or Activity:  Outdoor Adventures Club

Content or Curriculum: Camping, Backpacking

Input: Staff and Volunteers

Date: summer 2024


Audience: Youth

Project or Activity:  Entomology

Content or curriculum: Teaming with Insects, Project Butterfly WINGS Youth Guide

Inputs: Staff and Teachers

Date: Ongoing


Audience: Youth and Adults

Project or Activity: Blue Bird Nesting Boxes

Content or Curriculum: Hands-on Workshops

Inputs: UK CES ANR, Agent, Staff, and volunteers

Date: Spring


Audience: Adults

Project or Activity:  Managing Wildlife while Keeping Bees

Content or Curriculum:  CES Publications, KDFWR Publications & Resources

Inputs: UK CES Agents, KDFWR Wildlife Biologists

Date: Spring


Audience:  Adults

Project or Activity: Master Logger

Content or Curriculum:  UK Master Logger Curriculum, & Forestry/Woodland Owners Publications

Inputs: UK CES Agents, Specialists, Foresters and landowners

Date: Fall


Audience: Adults

Project or Activity:  Managing wildlife in Gardens, Landscaping and Cattle Production

Content or Curriculum: UK Forestry Publications, KDFWR Resources

Inputs: UK CES Agents, UK CES Forestry Specialists, Foresters, and landowners

Date: Ongoing



Success Stories

Magoffin County 4-H Excels at Kentucky State Fair Horticulture Contest

Author: Stefaine Back

Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources

Magoffin County, Kentucky - August 22, 2023The Magoffin County 4-H community is celebrating an impressive showing at this year's Kentucky State Fair Horticulture Contest, which took place on August 21, 2023. The event witnessed a remarkable performance from both senior and junior teams, showcasing the dedication and expertise of these young horticulture enthusiasts.The senior team, consisting of talented members Daylin Patrick, Bella Dunn, and Avery Preston, demonstrated their remarkable ski

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Chicks Changing Lives

Author: Stefaine Back

Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources

The problemYouth lack knowledge about  animal life cycles and using chickens both as a nutritious food source and possible avenue of income.  The educational program responseYouth worked  to complete a 6-hour course on the basics of chicken anatomy, life cycle, different breeds, embryology, habitat, parts of an eggs, egg nutrition and the process of incubation and chick hatching.  The Magoffin 4-H Afterschool club completed the course and successfully hatched chicks at the Ma

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