Kentucky’s natural resources plan an important role in our state’s social, economic, and environmental well-being. Every single 4th grader in Fleming County took advantage of the opportunity to visit North Central 4-H Camp for a one day Environmental Camp in the fall of 2019. Students attending in the 4-H Environmental Day Camp attended sessions revolving around natural resources and included classes such as bird adaptations, pond study, nature hike, pollinators, cow eyeball dissection and pollution.  These classes provided a well-rounded educational experience in a fun outdoor environment.  82% of the youth participating reported that after attending the pond study class, they felt confident in identifying clean water indicators in local water sources.  100% of youth attending stated that can clearly identify bird adaptations such as beaks, feathers, bones and feet.  75% of the youth attended indicated that they are more comfortable identifying the importance of pollinators and  70% of the youth that attended Environmental camp have expressed interest in attending 4-H Summer Camp. 

Also in the fall of 2019, 10 youth from Fleming County attended the 4-H Forestry Field Day at Carter Caves State Resort Park.  While on site, the 4-H youth learned about tree identification, learned how to use a compass and measure distance by pace, and how to measure board feet in a tree.  This is a unique opportunity for youth to learn about their effects on the environment and how to identify their surroundings.  From 2018 to 2019 Fleming County had 100% return rate to this event.  80% of members attending stated they improved their ability to identify trees and 75% said they feel more comfortable utilizing a compass.