Mercer County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





4022 - Natural Resources
4022.18) 0

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) 0

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) 281

Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky (KOSA)

4022.2) 281

Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources (PRACTICE)

4022.1) 281

Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming (PRACTICE)



Success Stories

Environmental Education Day

Author: Dana Anderson

Major Program: Natural Resources

Environmental Education Day

In Kentucky, we have an abundant supply of natural resources that impact our daily lives. To preserve these resources, we must educate our youth on being good stewards. Over 255 fifth-grade students participated in 2022 Earth Day, sponsored by Mercer County Extension Service. The program's goal was to educate youth about environmental awareness and sound environmental practices. Students spent 20 minutes at ten different stations: Solar Energy, Horticulture, Geology, Entomology, Soil, Water,

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