Boone County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
4022 - Natural Resources | ||
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4022.3) | 3410 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in NR 4-H programming |
4022.5) | 36 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in NR 4-H programming |
Success Stories
Youth Emersed in Overnight Nature Experience
Author: Lacey Kessell
Major Program: Natural Resources

Describe the Issue or Situation.Our youth are spending less time outdoors connecting with their environment. There is a wide range of reasons for this: increase screen time due technological advances, increase of population sizes in urban areas where their aren't safe green spaces for kids to explore, safety concerns by parents, structured schedules, lack of outdoor education and cultural shifts encouraging academics that don't focus as much on outdoor activities.As a result of the
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Spring Environmental Field Trips
Author: Lacey Kessell
Major Program: Natural Resources
Youth environmental education is essential for fostering a generation of environmentally conscious individuals who not only understand and value the natural world but are also motivated to take action for sustainability and conservation. By involving young people in learning about ecosystems, environmental challenges, and the impact of human behavior, we equip them to become informed advocates and responsible stewards of the planet.The most effective way to engage youth is through hands-on, expe
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Kentucky 4-H Shooting Sports State Competition 2024
Author: Cathy Fellows
Major Program: Natural Resources

The annual KY 4-H Shooting Sports State Competition, the culminating event for youth participating in the 4-H shooting sports program was hosted at the Bluegrass Sportsmen’s League in Wilmore, Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 7th, and at the Central KY Gun Club in Berea, KY on Sunday, Sept. 8th. Throughout the weekend over 1,000 youth, their families, and county coaches, volunteers, and 4-H agents gathered to take part in the event. This competition provides a goal for youth to work towards thr
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