Success StoryYouth Learn Their Connection to Our Ecosystem



Youth Learn Their Connection to Our Ecosystem

Author: Tyrone Gentry

Planning Unit: Green County CES

Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources

Plan of Work: Developing Youth Into Productive and Contributing Citizens

Outcome: Initial Outcome


Youth Learn Their Connection to Our Ecosystem

Green County geographically is located in the third most diverse system in the United States. The Green River which flows through the county has three endangered mussel species with an additional three species on the threatened list. The Green County 4-H Council through evaluations observed a need to increase the environmental awareness and conservation of our youth and communities. The Green County 4-H clubs in fourth and fifth grades participated in natural resource activities and projects discovering the connected webs and systems of our environments. Animals, waters, and soils are examples of connections that humans can have an adverse effect. Two hundred seventeen youth participated in at least one environmental education program. Of these youth, 84% responded they have a better understanding of how natural systems are connected like how pollution can harm aquatic wildlife. Ninety-seven youth participated in a hands-on investigation of how pollution can damage subterranean systems that are not easily seen like a cave or our underwater water supplies. 100% committed to encouraging others not to pollute our natural systems. With the recent COVID restrictions, many families have taken to nature as a self-isolating alternative and kayak our many rivers.  Four youth have responded they noticed an increase in pollution along our waterways and asked how they can increase awareness with other citizens in our county.  Our youth will change our communities and our future.  






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