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The 4-H forests, rangeland and wildlife project introduces youth to the study of renewable natural resources.

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HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO ALL YEAR

Beginner

Learn about different forest habitats
What is the difference between conifers/deciduous
What is native grassland mean
What types of animals are native to your area
How to mount grass/leaf specimens

Intermediate

Understand the importance of forestry, rangeland and wildlife management
Understand why forests, rangeland and wildlife are important to the ecosystem balance
Identify plant pathogens of your area
Examine the effect of aquatic nuisance species on area lakes
Set up a bird feeding station and record visitors

Advanced

Create a community forest map
Help monitor for occurrences of Emerald Ash borers
Create a habitat for native wildlife
Plant an area with native forbs for pollinators
Assist in civil scientist monitoring activities for species of concern

OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE

Visit a fish hatchery
Accompany an Agriculture, Natural Resource Extension Agent on a field tour
Explore a National Wildlife Refuge and keep a record or plant and animals species seen
Job shadow a city forester
Visit with a wildlife biologist
Explore an Extension Research Center and see what projects are being conducted
Visit an orchard or a tree nursery
Visit a rancher that practices grazing rotations
Interview a wildlife veterinarian
Visit a university to see the wildlife/fisheries program

CAREERS

There are so many careers to explore in the great outdoors! Some options for you might include: Conservation scientist, naturalist interpreter, environmental educator, forest firefighter, forest and conservation worker, tree nursery owner, wildlife biologist, or even a wildlife biologist!

SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN THE PROJECT

Build Leadership & Service Skills

Adopt a tree to maintain at a local park, volunteer for a community clean up day, build nesting habitats for local parks.

Polish Communication Skills

Give a talk to a local school about the importance of natural habitats, create a display of native plants/animals, write a newspaper or social media article about native wildlife.

Learn about Entrepreneurship

Start a tree care business, start native wildflowers to be planted in local gardens, build birdhouses or feeders for homeowners.

Discover new Technology Interests

Learn how to take soil samples and have them analyzed, create a virtual scavenger hunt for trees in a local park, learn about tracking techniques used on wildlife.

Engage in other County, Regional, & State Events

County Fair/Achievement Days, North Dakota State Fair, Communication Arts, Project EXPO, 4-H Wildlife Camp.

EXHIBIT IDEAS

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Create a tree leaf or native grass collection
Create a comparison of different wildlife tracks
Build a bat house - Make a collection of native grass seeds
Make a display of a grazing rotation plan
Do a freshwater mussel survey for a local river
Determine weather patterns using tree rings
Use a fish scale, determine the age of the fish
Keep a wildlife journal
Create a plan for a native wildflower garden

RESOURCES

4-H Resources

National 4-H Curriculum
Educational Trunks
4-H Virtual Forest

Recordkeeping

Planning for My Project Adventure (PA093)
ND 4-H Project Plan (PA095)
ND 4-H Plan of Action (PA096)
ND 4-H Participation Summary for 11-to 19 year-olds (PA098)

Contests

State 4-H Land Judging
State 4-H Range Judging

Explore More

U.S. Forest Service
North Dakota Forest Service
Champion Trees of ND

Spark Idea - Reading Tree Cookies

Reading Tree “Cookies” Recipe

In this activity, youth will trace environmental and historical changes using a cross section of a tree, or “tree cookie.”

Tree “cookie” (check with local forester or tree trimming service)
Pushpins
Small paper flags
Pen or pencil

Using the tree rings, determine how old the tree cookie is and what year it was planted. Using the push pins and paper flags, write significant dates and pin them on the appropriate year.

4-H Forests, Rangeland and Wildlife Project Sheet

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