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





4061 - Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
4061.4) 50

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

4061.3) 219

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

4061.2) 219

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

4061.1) 219

Number of youth who use their skills to conserve natural resources



Success Stories

Shooting Sports Impact Local Youth

Author: Raven Ford

Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum

Shooting Sports Impact Local Youth

The Rowan County 4-H Shooting Sports club continues to make an impact on the lives of local youth. The club’s main focus is safety but does assist with information about local and state shooting sports competitions and training when requested. The program has also enabled youth to develop self-confidence, personal discipline, responsibility and sportsmanship.  In the past five years, the program has continued to grow with youth participation, parent involvement and volunteers. This ye

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Environmental Youth Day

Author: Raven Ford

Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum

Environmental Youth Day

Rowan County 4-H Council had identified environmental education as a need for local students. During that time, a newly developed group of volunteers called Friends of Rodburn Hollow was interested in partnering with Rowan County 4-H to conduct environmental youth education days for elementary age students.Fourth and fifth graders in Rowan County Elementary Schools lacked understanding and practical knowledge of environmental education and its components. During the 2018-2019 school year, Rowan

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