Environmental Education & Earth Science

Conservation & Wildlife


Conservation & Wildlife
  • Learn the four elements of life
  • Build your own ecosystem
  • Construct a food web
  • Compost to reduce waste
  • Learn about habits
  • Describe the soil profile
  • Identify the basic parts of a flower
  • Explore life cycle of a product or food
  • Identify common animal tracks
  • Identify common animal tracks
  • Describe the six major biomes of the world
  • Make and use equipment for assessing water quality
  • State causes and consequences of soil erosion
  • Explore how your transportation choice have impact
  • Compare biodiversity of two sites
  • Identify native amphibians
  • Conduct field research
  • Learn about ecosystems
  • Learn about different types of bird behavior
  • Start a lifetime bird list
  • Find out how to attract birds to backyards
  • Develop angling skills
  • Create fishing tackle
  • Learn how to be a good steward of aquatic resources
  • Practice different types of casting Learn the different characteristics of fish
  • Recognize the importance of water quality for fish habitats
  • Prepare a fish meal
  • Build a fishing reel
  • Make artificial flies and lures Modify fishing equipment
  • Collect and identify aquatic insects
  • Learn about the history of wildlife conservation
  • Explore the values of wildlife to humans
  • Learn wildlife management terms
  • Learn about wildlife habitats
  • Make a nature diorama
  • Explore wildlife communities and ecosystems
  • Learn about the interface between people and wildlife
  • Explore why and how we mange wildlife
  • Learn about threatened and endangered species

Printed Youth Materials:

  • Bird Behavior
  • Fishing 1: Take the Bait
  • Wildlife Conservation 1: The Worth of Wild Roots
  • Wildlife Conservation 2: Living Wild in an Ecosystem
  • Wildlife Conservation 3: Living in a World with You and Me
  • Amphibians and You
  • Fishing 2: Reel In the Fun
  • Fishing 3: Cast Into the Future
  • 4-H Geology: Study of the Earth
  • Outdoor 1 - Hiking Trails
  • Outdoor 2 - Camping Adventures
  • Outdoor 3 - Backpacking Expeditions

Printed Leader Materials:

  • Fishing for Adventure Helper's Guide
  • Amphibians and You: Leader's Guide
  • Outdoor - Helper's Guide

Conservation & Wildlife References and Forms:

  • Bird Education & Awareness
  • Blue Birds Across Nebraska Online Resources
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Premier Science Award
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Conservation, Wildlife & Shooting Sports

Conservation


4-H Geology

Printed Youth Materials:

  • 4-H Geology: Study of the Earth

Printed Leader Materials:

Conservation References and Forms: