Healthy Environments and Homes in Nicholas CountyPlan of Work

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Nicholas County CES

Title:
Healthy Environments and Homes in Nicholas County
MAP:
Environmental Sustainability
Agents Involved:
FCS/ANR/4-H
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Soils
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
4-H Health Core Curriculum
Situation:
Nicholas County has been blessed with an abundance of green space. Green space that urban areas would highlight, whereas, here it is easily taken for granted. It is our duty in extension to highlight this green space in ways that will ensure its longevity for generations to come. It needs to be utilized in a way that is beneficial for the community and environmentally safe.
Long-Term Outcomes:
Increase in environmental management of private land.
Identification of Nicholas County's natural beauty and the vast opportunities it present if managed and maintained properly.
Intermediate Outcomes:
Construction of a more robust county recycling system
Usage and implementation of rain barrels.
Initial Outcomes:
Growth of 4-H Environmental/Natural Resource Club
Participation in adult themed Natural Resources programming
Evaluation:
Initial Outcome: Increase 4-H Clubs and Natural Resources programming
Indicator: Attendance
Method: sign in sheets, registration
Timeline: ongoing

Intermediate Outcome: Construction of a more robust recycling system
Indicator: increase in county recyclables
Method: contact convenience center about numbers
Timeline: ongoing

Long-term Outcome: increase in population of natural wildlife
Indicator: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Surveys
Method: publications, public information
Timeline: ongoing
Learning Opportunities:
Audience: Nicholas County Youth
Project or Activity: 4-H Outdoor Club
Content or Curriculum: Project WET, Entomology, Project Learning Tree
Inputs: KY Department of Fish and Wildlife, Volunteers, Publications, State Parks
Date:2016-2020

Audience: NCES 4th Grade
Project or Activity: Annual Environmental Camps
Content or Curriculum: Teambuilding, Astronomy, Mammals, Soil Conservation, Ecosystems
Inputs: volunteers, interns, 4-H camp, students/teachers
Date: 2016-2020 (October yearly)

Audience: Families
Project or Activity: Wildlife Field Day
Content or Curriculum: Fish and Wildlife Department private lands biologist, UK Specialists, Soil Conservation
Inputs: speakers, publications
Date: 2016-2020 (spring annually)


Success Stories

Middle School Leadership Academy Food Drive

Author: Lindsay Arthur

Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum

Nicholas County 4-H has a strong and vibrant Middle School Leadership Club. Youth meet once a month to explore leadership opportunities inside and outside of their community. In December the club hosted a Holiday Movie Night and Food Drive event located at the Nicholas County Extension Office. 4-Hers partnered with the FRYSC coordinator and all donations collected were sent to the FRYSC Backpack program. This program serves 300 Nicholas County families. Each family is provided holiday assistance

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COVID-19 Project kits

Author: Lindsay Arthur

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

During the COVID-19 pandemic it has become increasingly important to reach our youth audiences. Youth have lost many opportunities to stay busy creating difficult situations for their mental and physical health. Nicholas County 4-H created an opportunity for youth to still be active 4-H members at home though diversified projects they can complete. Each week we prepared a project kit that is eligible to be entered in the county or state fair and could be safely picked up at the extension office

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