Extension
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| 4022 - Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4022.18) | 184 |
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) |
| 4022.12) | 184 |
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) |
| 4022.11) | 681 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky (KOSA) |
| 4022.2) | 681 |
Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources (PRACTICE) |
| 4022.1) | 681 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming (PRACTICE) |
Author: Eric Comley
Major Program: Natural Resources
In Richard Louv's book, "The Nature Principle" describes the connection of technology and nature experience as an, "...increase our intelligence, creative thinking, and productivity, giving birth to the hybrid mind." To encourage a connection to nature and balancing the use of technology, the Garrard Co. 4-H Agent, partnering with the Family Resource Center, organized and implemented a Creek Day to look at a local aquatic system, discuss the importance of recording biolog
Author: Jay Hettmansperger
Major Program: Natural Resources
Youth are influenced by their surroundings and experiences. 4-H camp can be a positive influence that gives them direction in their life. Youth can experience several first in their lives while at camp. The Garrard County ANR agent volunteers to go to camp and instructs the campers in trap shooting and safe handling of firearms. For many of the students, this is their first experience of shooting a shotgun. While at camp in 2021, the agent had one of those ah ha moments. Upon arriving at c
Author: Eric Comley
Major Program: Natural Resources
The value of being outside is universal. Despite our best efforts to build a world in screens and in the comfort of the home, the holistic importance of being in nature or simply sitting on the front porch of your home is measurable.According to an article published in PubMed Central from the National Library of Medicine, entitled Child Development and access to Nature, the positive effects of nature exposure include improved cognitive functioning (including increased concentration, greater atte
