Bourbon County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





4061 - Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
4061.1) 50

Number of youth who use their skills to conserve natural resources

4061.2) 550

Number of youth who can identify the natural resources in their community

4061.3) 140

Number of youth who have gained an understanding of the ecosystems in nature

4061.4) 15

Number of youth who have engaged in a community project related to natural resource conservation



Success Stories

Kids Day in the Arboretum

Author: Anthony Tackett

Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum

There continues to be a strong demand for youth horticulture programming. During the past year the Bourbon County Extension Service partnered with the Gardens Clubs of Kentucky and other local organizations to plan and present the 2017 Kids Day at the Arboretum series.  Various educational topics included information on rain gardens, butterfly gardens, youth photography, and bluebird house construction.  Educational delivery methods included hands on learning sessions, and outdoor lab

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D4 Middle School Jekyll Island trip

Author: Lois Carter

Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum

On April 3, 2018, 68 middle school 4-H’ers, agents and volunteers embarked upon an environmental adventure. The group traveled to Camp Jekyll 4-H Center on Jekyll Island Georgia. Camp Jekyll offers education and summer camp programs through Georgia 4-H, and the oceanfront campus is also available to youth groups and camps for private rentals.  The Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program at Camp Jekyll is administered by UGA Extension on Jekyll Island.  Camp Jekyll is located

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