Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4061 - Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4061.4) | 314 |
Number of youth who have engaged in a community project related to natural resource conservation |
| 4061.3) | 121 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of the ecosystems in nature |
| 4061.2) | 78 |
Number of youth who can identify the natural resources in their community |
| 4061.1) | 112 |
Number of youth who use their skills to conserve natural resources |
Author: Amy Branstetter
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Shooting Sports Education Program began in Kentucky in 1988, mirroring the same program in Texas. The program grew rapidly where now it involves approximately 8,000 youth and 1300 volunteers statewide. It is a program for all youth, 9 to18 years of age (4-H age). The program believes that:Youth development is the number one goal of the Shooting Sports Education ProgramIt provides an effective tool for human growth and development for youth and adultsIt is an introduction to the
Author: Amy Branstetter
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
Over 90,000 miles of rivers and streams are found in Kentucky. These miles of stream touch Kentuckians every day. Streams provide flood control, wildlife habitat, recreation, and most importantly, a source of water that is used in thousands of ways. But, the quality of a stream is only as good as the land that surrounds and drains into it. That is why it is important to practice good stream stewardship. Metcalfe County 4-H presented a program “Making Good Choices for Our Future” part
Author: Amy Branstetter
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources' Hunter Education regulation requires everyone born on or after January 1, 1975 and age twelve or older, to have a hunter education course completion card (Orange Card) in their possession while hunting, as well as the appropriate Kentucky hunting license. Many 4-H members in Metcalfe County were having to travel to other counties for the Orange Card certification. A Metcalfe County 4-H Shooting Sports Certified Volunteer saw the ne
Author: Amy Branstetter
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
The State 4-H Program has only one tractor driving course that is shared all over the state. The Metcalfe County 4-H Council asked the 4-H Agent to put together a tractor driving course that is patterned after the state kit, to enable us to host a county and area contest. Metcalfe County is a rural county and several of our youth are involved with large and small tractors on a day to day basis. The youth are able to participate in the 4-H Tractor Driving event at the county, area, and state
