Environmental EducationPlan of Work

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Scott County CES

Title:
Environmental Education
MAP:
Practicing Stewardship in Natural Resources
Agents Involved:
Allen, Johnson, Flynt, Hilterbran, Simon
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Chemical Crop Management Tools
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Ag Water Quality Program
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Urban Environments (water issues)
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 choices affect our environment, we can conserve natural resources and protect our environment for present and future generations.
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 will engage in community projects related to natural resource conservation.

Environmental conditions will improve in Scott County.
Natural resources will be utilized wisely.
Landfill usage will decline due to recycling efforts.
Families will consume more locally produced food.
Recycling will increase.
Intermediate Outcomes:
Youth will make decisions in their daily lives that positively impact natural resources.
Youth 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.

Scott County residents will implement strategies to practice resource conservation.
Residents will maintain properties with less water and fewer chemical inputs.
Residents will recycle more organic and inorganic waste products.
Residents will utilize more energy efficient products.
Residents will purchase/grow local foods.
Initial Outcomes:
Youth will develop an interest in environmental sciences and sustainable practices and technologies ? Youth 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.

Residents will become educated about the benefits of green living practices.
Residents will attend programs and events related to green living.
Children will encourage parents to become involved in green issues.
Evaluation:
Outcome: Environmental conditions will improve in Scott County.
Indicator: Lower landfill inputs, cleaner watersheds
Method: environmental agency reports
Timeline: Ongoing

Outcome: Residents will increase practices related to green living.
Indicator: Increased recycling, stronger local foods demand, increased onsite water management.
Method: Reporting from local government, farmers markets, and environmental agencies.
Timeline: Ongoing

Outcome: Residents will become knowledgeable about green living practices.
Indicator: Demand for environmental education programming,
Method: Program evaluation, surveys
Timeline: ongoing

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Youth

Activity: 4-H Environmental Camps

Content or curriculum: 4-H Natural Resources

Inputs: staff, office equipment, curriculum, materials, volunteers, Scott County Schools, Various agencies

Date: Fall and Spring


Audience: Youth

Activity: 4-H Water Quality Program

Content or curriculum: Enviroscape, Water Watch, Macro invertebrate study, Project Wet

Inputs: Staff, office equipment, curriculum, materials, volunteers, Scott County Schools

Date:


Audience: Youth

Activity: 4-H Non-Point Control Education

Content or curriculum: Enviroscape Curriculum

Inputs: Staff, office equipment, curriculum, materials, Scott County Schools

Date: Throughout school year


Audience: Youth

Activity: 4-H Soil/Erosion Control Education

Content or Curriculum: Enviroscape Curriculum, State 4-H Curriculum

Inputs: Staff, office equipment, curriculum, materials, Scott County Schools

Date: Throughout School Year


Audience: Youth

Activity: Recycling Opportunities with 4-H

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Project Material

Inputs: Staff, office equipment, curriculum, materials

Date: Throughout School Year


Audience: Youth

Activity: Lifecycles and Biodiversity

Content or Curriculum: Lifecycles

Inputs: Staff, office equipment, curriculum, materials, Scott County Schools

Date: Spring


Audience: Youth & General Public

Activity: Various Agriculture and Environmental Programs Planned with Other Agencies Such as Scott County Conservation District, City of Georgetown, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Yuko En Earth Day Celebration, Ed Davis Center, Scott Co. Public Schools, Scott Co. Pre-School, Toyota Environmental Day

Content or Curriculum: Project Material and Involved Agencies Resources

Inputs: Staff, office equipment, curriculum, materials, Scott County Schools and listed organizations above

Date: Throughout Year


Audience: General Public

Activity: Solid Waste Committee

Content or Curriculum: Materials/Info Provided by Scott County Solid Waste Coordinator

Inputs: Staff, office equipment, curriculum, materials, Scott County Solid Waste

Date: Scheduled Meetings Throughout Year


Audience: Homemakers

Activity: Scott County Homemaker Tab Recycling Project

Content or Curriculum: Homemaker Club Activities

Inputs: Staff, office equipment, curriculum, materials, volunteers

Date: Throughout Year


Audience: General Public

Activity: Soil, Water, Manure, Plant Testing

Content or Curriculum: UK Soil Lab

Staff, office equipment, curriculum, materials, volunteers

Date: Year Round


Audience: General Public

Activity: Rinse and Return Program

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Dept. of Agriculture, Local agribusiness operations

Inputs: Staff, office equipment, curriculum, materials, volunteers

Date: Summer


Audience: Youth, Homemakers, General Public

Activity: Recycling Opportunities with Scott County Homemakers and 4-H

Content or Curriculum: Project Material

Inputs: Staff, office equipment, curriculum, materials, volunteers

Date: Throughout Year


Activity: Water Quality Awareness Month

Content or Curriculum: Project Material

Inputs: Staff, office equipment, curriculum, materials, volunteers

Date: May


Activity: Pesticide Training -- Private Applicators

Content or Curriculum: Material provided by the Univ of KY & State Departments of Agriculture

Staff, office equipment, curriculum, materials

Date: Throughout the Year


Audience: General Public

Activity: Lawn Management Series

Content or Curriculum: Various lawn publications

Input: Staff, office equipment, curriculum, materials

Date: Spring



Success Stories

Environmental Education Camping Program

Author: Patrick Allen

Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum

The start of the new program year for the environmental education camping program (EE camp) is off to an exciting start. We have grown each year I have been in Scott County. Numbers have increased from two schools with a total of 150 youth, to now serving seven schools and over 500 youth served for the EE camping program. We have involved a number of organizations that participate in lesson facilitation. Including University of Kentucky department specialists. These percenters give up their time

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Continuing Educational Benefits of Environmental Camps

Author: Alison Johnson

Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum

Many studies have shown that there are numerous health benefits for youth  learning outside of the classroom.  Schools are often not able to  provide outdoor learning opportunities for students, therefore the  students are lacking the proper natural resources education that they  need.  Teachers for 4th grade students from six Scott County elementary schools approached the Scott County 4-H Agents and requested to attend Environmental Camp with their students, in ord

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