4-H Nature Space Projects
Fun Facts- If a mole does not find food within 12 hours, it will die. Its chief food consists of insects and earthworms.
County Resource People
Project Goals
You can find lots to do in this great outdoor adventure. Learn about fish and wildlife and the habitats in which they live. Check out outdoor sports, such as fishing and hunting. Learn about forests and how they contribute to people and wildlife.
Key Terms/Project Areas
Nature collections and displays- insects, wildflowers, leaves, bark/tree fragments, animal tracks, rocks, tree seeds
Adventure- canoeing, kayaking, camping, winter sports, outdoor safety, outdoor survival skills, outdoor cooking, backpacking, hiking, orienteering, bicycling, rock climbing, first aid
Fishing
County Activities
Activities Happening throughout the State and Nation
Wisconsin 4-H Adventures Webpage
Wisconsin 4-H Backpacking and Hiking Webpage
Wisconsin 4-H Canoeeing Webpage
Wisconsin 4-H Entemology Webpage
Wisconsin 4-H Exploring Your Environment Webpage
Wisconsin 4-H Forestry Webpage
Wisconsin 4-H Recycling Webpage
Wisconsin 4-H Wildflowers Webpage
Check out the National 4-H Curriculum and online pieces for more information on your project.
Activities for Youth and Volunteers
Help to research and monitor butterflies
Lost Ladybug Project-Help to research and monitor ladybugs
Colorado’s Sportsfishing Program
eBird- a free, real-time, online program that enlists birdwatchers to record the presence or absence of different bird species
Nature’s Notebook- learn how to observe plant and animal phenology and contribute new observations
BudBurst- observe and record budding trees
Project Squirel- count the number of squirrels in their neighborhoods and report their findings.-
Citizen Science
Other Websites
The Encyclopedia of Life- an online, collaborative project where you can learn about any species on Earth, as well as contribute information and submit photos.-
Wisconsin DNR Environmental Education for Kids
4-H Downstream
State Wide Blog
Citizen Scientist Blog- http://www.scienceforcitizens.net/blog/
