Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4061 - Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4061.4) | 6 |
Number of youth who have engaged in a community project related to natural resource conservation |
| 4061.3) | 170 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of the ecosystems in nature |
| 4061.2) | 190 |
Number of youth who can identify the natural resources in their community |
| 4061.1) | 207 |
Number of youth who use their skills to conserve natural resources |
Author: Jeffrey Casada
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
Clay County has over 300,000 acres of land with approximately 256,000 acres of forest land. Many youth across the county lack knowledge and appreciation of the surrounding environment. In order to increase awareness, the 4-H Youth Development Agent and ANR Agent collaborated and hosted an Environmental Field Day at Big Double Creek Park in Peabody, KY.UK Cooperative Extension partnered with US Department of Forestry, Clay County Soil Conservation District, KY Department of Fish & Wildl
Author: Alissa Ackerman
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
Clay County is known for beautiful rolling hills, mountains, valleys and hollows. The county is located within the Southeastern Coal Field Region and nestled within the Daniel Boone National Forest. It is also located in Kentucky’s Elk Country Corridor along with several other surrounding counties. However, Clay County’s unemployment rate according the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 6.8%, while the state of Kentucky’s unemployment rate is 4.2%. Many individuals are relocating in
