Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4061 - Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4061.1) | 347 |
Number of youth who use their skills to conserve natural resources |
| 4061.2) | 347 |
Number of youth who can identify the natural resources in their community |
| 4061.3) | 347 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of the ecosystems in nature |
| 4061.4) | 7 |
Number of youth who have engaged in a community project related to natural resource conservation |
Author: Eric Comley
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
Michael Clarke, in an interview about the state of our knowledge regarding nature, described a new phenomena regarding the inability of individuals to know their local species of animals and plants. This disconnect from local natural systems prompted the Garrard County 4-H Youth Development (YD) Agent, in collaboration with the Garrard County FFA Advisor, to start and sustain an Envirothon Team at Garrard County High School. The program was implemented in 2016 and the inaugural group graduated,
