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: