Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2023

Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024

1046 - Pollinators
1046.11)	7	Number of people who used Extension resources in making decisions or employing best practices related to processing or marketing of honey
1046.3)	3	Number of people who used Extension resources in making decisions or employing best practices related to pollinators, and /or their habitats
1046.2)	392	Number of people who gained knowledge in honey production, marketing and proper maintenance
1046.1)	392	Number of people gaining knowledge on establishing and maintaining pollinator habitats

1046 - Pollinators

1046.11)

Number of people who used Extension resources in making decisions or employing best practices related to processing or marketing of honey

1046.3)

Number of people who used Extension resources in making decisions or employing best practices related to pollinators, and /or their habitats

1046.2)

392

Number of people who gained knowledge in honey production, marketing and proper maintenance

1046.1)

392

Number of people gaining knowledge on establishing and maintaining pollinator habitats

Success Stories

Fluttering Wings and Buzzing Bees: Cultivating Conservation with

Author: Lisa Jones

Major Program: Pollinators

Whitley County 4-H's Project Butterfly Wings initiative has made a profound impact by engaging public schools and homeschooling groups across the county in a transformative educational experience. Participants, whether in classrooms or at home, received caterpillar kits to witness firsthand the captivating journey of Painted Lady butterflies from larval stages to their vibrant winged forms. This six-week program not only immersed youth in the intricate life cycle of butterflies but also drew