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Empowering Florida Youth Through 4-H Natural Resource Programs

The Florida 4-H Youth Development Programs focus on educating young people about natural resources and environmental sustainability. Guided by local citizens and Extension staff, these community-based initiatives promote involvement in marine science, environmental education, wildlife, and more. With a strong emphasis on reducing human impacts and promoting safe outdoor activities through shooting sports, the program aims to build knowledge and skills among youth. Recent trends showcase increased enrollment and interest in diverse topics, paving the way for future projects and sustainability efforts.

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Empowering Florida Youth Through 4-H Natural Resource Programs

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  1. Florida 4-H Youth Development Programs in Natural Resources Marilyn N. Norman State 4-H Program Leader October, 2008

  2. Overview • How We Reach Youth • Trends Over The Last Six Years In Natural Resource Related Projects • Sample Objectives / Reports • Positive Activities Both Now And In The Future

  3. 4-H is… • The 4- H program is community based and determined by local citizens and Extension staff.

  4. Participation Influences • Individual Focus Of County Faculty / Advisory Committee Plans • Club Volunteer And Classroom Teacher Influence • State Specialist Training & Involvement • County Faculty In Subject Matter Teaching At County/Local Level

  5. Marine Science, Environmental Education, Wildlife & Fisheries, Entomology/Bees, Water

  6. Forestry, Shooting Sports, Outdoor Education, Earth Sciences

  7. Forests/Wildlife, Adventure Challenge, Soils, Recycling

  8. Aquatic Science, Waste Mgt., Energy, Composting

  9. Weather & Climate

  10. Curriculum Enrollment – Environmental Ed/Earth Science

  11. Sample Objectives • Increase understanding of how Florida's natural resources ecosystems and how they respond to human activity. • Improve procedures and techniques to reduce environmental impacts from human activity. • Shooting Sports: 1) engage youth in accident prevention and the safe handling of firearms, 2) engage youth in outdoor activities with personal increases in physical fitness…. • Build subject matter areas and recruit subject matter volunteers; encourage them to strengthen programs with an emphasis on sustainability. • Help youth manage a recycling station

  12. 2007 Agent Program Reports • Natural Resources – 34 • Shooting Sports – 30 • Wildlife Programs – 26 • Forestry – 21 • Marine – 20 • Sustainability – 19 • Recycling - 9

  13. Strong Interest in the Future • New Projects • Congress Workshops In Biofuels, Weather & Climate, Sustainability, Recycling, Energy • State Executive Board – Service Project • Joining National Effort To Plant A Million Trees • Florida 4-H Foundation Program Grants • Project Bats, Shooting Sports, Afterschool Kits, Climate & Weather, Beach Buddy Curriculum

  14. Summary • How We Reach Youth • Trends Over The Last Six Years In Natural Resource Related Projects • Sample Objectives / Reports • Positive Activities Both Now And In The Future

  15. Florida 4-H Youth Development Programs in Natural Resources Marilyn N. Norman State 4-H Program Leader October, 2008

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