Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4061 - Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4061.1) | 50 |
Number of youth who use their skills to conserve natural resources |
| 4061.2) | 50 |
Number of youth who can identify the natural resources in their community |
| 4061.3) | 50 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of the ecosystems in nature |
| 4061.4) | 50 |
Number of youth who have engaged in a community project related to natural resource conservation |
Author: Patrick Allen
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
The start of the new program year for the environmental education camping program (EE camp) is off to an exciting start. We have grown each year I have been in Scott County. Numbers have increased from two schools with a total of 150 youth, to now serving seven schools and over 500 youth served for the EE camping program. We have involved a number of organizations that participate in lesson facilitation. Including University of Kentucky department specialists. These percenters give up their time
Author: Patrick Allen
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
While collaborating with Whitney Hilterbran (Scott County FCS Agent) we set out to bring an outdoor cooking class to a new audience. I have taught several outdoor cooking classes to 4-H youth and various youth conferences and events. Whitney came to me and asked if we could work together to teach that same material to an adult audience. I thought it sounded like a great way to collaborate and share information. The class took place at the Scott County Extension office on October 10th in the even
Author: Alison Johnson
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
Many studies have shown that there are numerous health benefits for youth learning outside of the classroom. Schools are often not able to provide outdoor learning opportunities for students, therefore the students are lacking the proper natural resources education that they need. Teachers for 4th grade students from six Scott County elementary schools approached the Scott County 4-H Agents and requested to attend Environmental Camp with their students, in ord
