Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4022 - Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4022.1) | 40 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming (PRACTICE) |
| 4022.2) | 10 |
Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources (PRACTICE) |
| 4022.11) | 50 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky (KOSA) |
| 4022.12) | 0 |
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) |
| 4022.18) | 0 |
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) |
Author: Brandon Darst
Major Program: Natural Resources
Madison County 4-H Shooting Sports has traditionally been a seasonal club. The CES Agent noticed that the participants do not participate in other 4-H programs so in order for this group to feel a sense of belonging it was decided to make it an all year club. Once the decision was made the CES Agent recruited a Shooting Sports Coordinator (something that the Madison County 4-H Program has not had in 13 years) and told her of the plan. The CES Agent worked with the Coordinator in forming a
Author: Brandon Darst
Major Program: Natural Resources
"Developing positive experiences in nature at a young age can influence our attitudes and behaviors towards nature as adults. It is important to study these childhood experiences in order to develop environmental awareness and action in the next generation” (Boom, 2019, as cited in Wellborn, para 3). One noticeable aspect on the COVID pandemic is that families seem to be outside a whole lot more. State parks and local parks have been flooded with people trying to get some sense
