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)
217
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky (KOSA)
4022.2)
0
Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources (PRACTICE)
4022.1)
47
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming (PRACTICE)
Russell County 4-H presented a program on tree care as part of an ongoing series focused on plants. Approximately 200 youth participated in the program. The youth learned to identify the major parts of the tree and the function on each part. They also learned to count tree rings and how that weather and seasonal changes impact tree growth. The youth then hypothesized about tree scarring (i.e. fire, insect damage, tree crowding, etc.). A few weeks after the program,
