Extension

4-H Publications and Projects

Environmental Stewardship

     

DA Discovery Project --

Objectives:

  • explore the outdoors and learn to appreciate the natural environment
  • learn about air, energy, forestry, marine life, soil, water, and wildlife
  • develop and demonstrate leadership skills
  • practice principles that restore the natural environment
  • acquire a commitment to community action
  • learn personal development skills
 

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Member Publications:
  C0532 Mounting Cards (packet of 7 for displaying leaf collections) .........................$1.00
  EM2871 Outdoor Survival ......................................................................................$1.00

 

Leader Publications:
-- EB0440 Trees of Washington ...........................................................................$3.00
  EB0727 Chain Saw Safety ................................................................................$1.00
  EB0879 Hypothermia ......................................................................................$1.00
-- EM2474 Outdoor Navigation with Map and Compass ..........................................$2.00
-- EM2872 Outdoor Survival—Additional Information for Leaders .............................$1.00
ribbon PNW0456 Learning Outdoors:Grade 2 diamond..............................................................$2.00
ribbon PNW0457 Learning Outdoors:Grade 3 clover..............................................................$2.50
ribbon PNW0458 Learning Outdoors:Grade 4-5 clover...........................................................$2.00
ribbon PNW0459 Learning Outdoors:Grade 6-8 star...........................................................$5.50

 


DAB Outdoor Adventures cloverstarleaf

Objectives:

  • practice and develop the life skills of relating to others, making decisions, and communicating with others
  • plan and safely conduct camping, backpacking, and wilderness excursions
  • develop minimum impact skills according to Leave No Trace techniques

 

ribbon Recommended Publications

08043 1 - Hiking Trails
08044 2 - Camping Adventures
08045 3 - Backpacking Expeditions
08046 Outdoor Adventures Helper’s Guide

Order this curriculum from http://www.4-hcurriculum.org or contact your County Extension Office.

Outdoor Adventures Project Online Site:
http://www.4-hcurriculum.org/online

 


 

DB Science Discovery clover

Objectives:

  • explore the world of rocks and minerals
  • learn the basics of the 3Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle
  • understand the trees around you
  • learn about oceanography
  • learn about the weather and climate
  • explore the world of spiders
  • learn the basics of astronomy and outer space

 

ribbon Recommended Publications

-- Science Discovery 1, Ldr. Guide
-- Science Discovery 2, Ldr. Guide

Available online-only at:
http://www.4-hcurriculum.org/a2z

 


 

DCA Wind Energy Project star

Objectives:

  • learn about the wind and how its energy is used to do work and produce electricity
  • become aware that all energy comes originally from the sun and that it can be transformed in many ways
  • learn how geography affects available wind power capacity
  • explore wind power projects in various parts of the U.S.
  • consider the factors necessary for a successful wind power project
  • share what has been learned with community leaders
  • begin using scientific habits of mind and scientific ways of knowing

 

ribbon Recommended Publications

08383 The Power of the Wind
08384 The Power of the Wind Facilitator's Guide

Order this curriculum from http://www.4-hcurriculum.org or contact your County Extension Office.

Wind Energy Online Site:
http://www.4-hcurriculum.org/online

 


 

DDA Forestry cloverstarleaf

Objectives:

  • respect and protect the forest environment
  • learn to be a steward of our forests
  • learn the basics of forest management
  • learn the use of forest products
  • explore forestry-related careers

 

ribbon Recommended Publications

08038 1 - Follow the Path
08039 2 - Reach for the Canopy
08040 3 - Explore the Deep Woods
08041 Forestry Helper’s Guide

Order this curriculum from http://www.4-hcurriculum.org or contact your County Extension Office.

Forestry Project Online Site:
http://www.4-hcurriculum.org/online

 


 

DDC Sportfishing Project cloverstarleaf

Objectives:

  • learn fishing skills and use of sportfishing equipment
  • foster ethical fishing behavior
  • appreciate and understand a commitment to natural resource stewardship
  • provide knowledge of the ecological and social bases of fisheries management
  • appreciate and understand the cultural, ecological, and socio-economic values of fish and fishing
  • develop leadership, self-confidence, personal discipline, and critical thinking

 

ribbon Recommended Publications

07598 1 - Take the Bait
07599 2 - Reel in the Fun
07600 3 - Cast Into the Future
07601 Fishing for Adventure Helper’s Guide

Order this curriculum from http://www.4-hcurriculum.org or contact your County Extension Office.

Fishing Project Online Site:
http://www.4-hcurriculum.org/online

 


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"Mark of Excellence" publication
 
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