Success Story4-H Entomology Club



4-H Entomology Club

Author: Kara Back-Campbell

Planning Unit: Taylor County CES

Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources

Plan of Work: Commercial and Homeowner Horticulture Education

Outcome: Initial Outcome

     Last year a 4-Her requested an entomology special interest group to be created so other 4-Hers could learn about insects. In response the horticulture agent held monthly programs focusing on a different insect, arachnid, etc. The insects covered thus far during the program have been woolly bear caterpillars, ladybugs, praying mantis, ants, cockroaches, and fireflies. A Taylor County Master Gardener led the lesson on cockroaches. Next year the horticulture agent will provide lessons on luna moths, monarch butterflies, jumping spiders (arachnid), crickets, and dragonflies.

     The entomology programs begin with information about each insect (or arachnid). The horticulture agent will then lead an activity or craft associated with the insect. Often Master Gardeners assist the horticulture agent with the entomology programs. Fifty-one 4-Hers have participated in the entomology special interest group thus far. 









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