Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





4061 - Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
4061.4) 0

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

4061.3) 689

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

4061.2) 702

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

4061.1) 702

Number of youth who use their skills to conserve natural resources



Success Stories

Raising Awareness for Pollinators in Whitley County

Author: Lisa Jones

Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum

Whitley County Cooperative Extension Office is educating the community about the importance and need for conservation of pollinators and their habitats. Pollinator numbers are declining but most importantly the bee population has declined the most due to habitat destruction, pollution, pesticides and disease. Urban areas can be revamped with pollinator gardens that are beneficial to not only bees but other pollinators such as insects, birds and mammals. In order to increase awareness, 4-H Youth

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