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:
Courtney Jenkins, Cathy Sparks, and Lacy May
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Health
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Health
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
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. 

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Youth and adults will develop an interest in environmental sciences and sustainable practices and technologies.

Indicator: Number of youth and adults involved in natural resources education programming.

Method: School enrichment, Extension programming

Timeline: Ongoing

 

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

Indicator: Program and workshop participation.

Method: Program participation, completed projects

Timeline: Ongoing

 

Long-term Outcome: Youth will engage in community service projects related to natural resource conservation and adults will begin implementing proper practices for managing wildlife and woodlands.

Indicator: Number of youth and adults who have made changes to better protect, preserve, and promote natural resources.

Method: Club meetings, surveys, observation.

Timeline:Ongoing

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Youth

Projector Activity: Winter Bird Feeding

Content or Curriculum: Hands-on

Inputs: Staff and Volunteers

Date: Fall-Winter 2018

 

Audience: Youth

Projector Activity: Youth

Content or Curriculum: Global Positioning Systems

Inputs: Staff, Volunteers, and Teachers

Date: Ongoing 

 

Audience: Youth

Projector Activity: Forestry Field Days

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

Inputs: Staff and Volunteers

Date: Fall

 

Audience: Youth

Projector Activity: Outdoor Adventures Club

 Content or Curriculum: Camping, Backpacking

Inputs: Staff and Volunteers

Date: Summer 2018

 

Audience: Youth

Projector Activity: Entomology

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

Inputs: Staff and Teachers 

Date: Ongoing

 

Audience: Youth and Adults

Projector Activity: Blue Bird Nesting Boxes

Content or Curriculum: Hands-on workshops

Inputs: UK CES ANR Agent, Staff and Volunteers

Date: Spring

 

Audience: Adults

Projector Activity: Managing Wildlife when Keeping Bees 

Content or Curriculum: CES Publications, KDFWR Publications & Resources

Inputs: UK CES Agents, KDFWR Wildlife Biologists

Date: Spring

 

Audience: Adults

Projector Activity: Master Logger

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

Inputs: UK CES Agents, UK CES Specialists, Foresters, and Landowners

Date: Fall

 

Audience: Adults

Projector 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

 

 



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