Extension
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| 4022 - Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4022.18) | 6475 |
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) |
| 4022.12) | 6475 |
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) |
| 4022.11) | 6475 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky (KOSA) |
| 4022.2) | 6475 |
Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources (PRACTICE) |
| 4022.1) | 6475 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming (PRACTICE) |
Author: Samantha Gamblin
Major Program: Natural Resources
The 4-H Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRESci) Academy is a three-year program designed to teach middle-school age youth about their natural environment. In 2011, the Academy began as a pilot 4-H program with 18 scholars from eight eastern counties. As of 2021, the Academy has grown to a statewide 4-H program with 65 scholars and ambassadors from 20 counties.The main objectives of the program are that participants, referred to as scholars and ambassadors, will Have a greater
Author: Samantha Gamblin
Major Program: Natural Resources
Bullitt County becomes a “Certified County.” Bullitt County was one of the eight counties in the state to become certified as a Kentucky 4-H Bee Ambassador Program “Certified County.” This certification was received because of the efforts from 4-H Agents, Horticulture Agent and Bulitt County Beekeepers Association. Bullitt County received this certification because of combined efforts to educate youth and adults about honey bees and other pollinators, installa
Author: Lorilee Kunze
Major Program: Natural Resources
This past year the Bullitt County Extension Horticulture Porgram collaborated with the 4H Program and the Bullitt County Beekeepers' Association to begin a 4H Youth Beekeeping and Bee Ambassadors Program. The 4-H Bee Ambassador Program addresses key concepts related to bees, pollination, beekeeping, and honey. Horticulture and 4-H agents, the Horticulture assistant, and Beekeeping Association volunteer leaders incorporated lessons and activities related to bees and honey, pollinators and nat
