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Entomology Project
Bugs - butterflies, spiders, bees, dragonflies and more - make up more than one-third of all organisms on earth. In this project, identify insects, make a collection net or jar, pinning block, spreading board and display case. Learn about experiments, research and careers.
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4-H Camp Counselor Training
Camp counselor training is designed to provide the skills and knowledge to be an effective camp counselor and leadership team member. Training topics include: role of camp counselor, theme and program development, recreation leadership, group facilitation, conflict resolution, outdoor environment and nature programming, and much more. More info
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Minnesota State Fair
4-H plays a pivotal role in youth development and public education at the Minnesota State Fair. Over 7,000 4-H youth have the opportunity to interact with the public and educate fairgoers through 4-H exhibits, demonstrations, performances, and 4-H promotion. More info.
Entomology Project resources
Beginning to learn about entomology:
- Entomology - Teaming with insects level 1 ($4.95 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Making an Entomology Exhibit
- Make a butterfly poster
- Collecting and Preserving Insects
- Honey Bee Diseases and Pests ($7.50)
- Beekeeping in Northern Climates: 2 manuals ($17.50)
- Butterfly Wings set of 2 ($15.50 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
Some experience with this project:
- Entomology - Teaming with insects level 2 ($5.95 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- How to build a butterfly garden (260K PDF)
Looking for a challenge:
- Entomology - Teaming with insects level 3 ($4.95 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Butterfly WINGS Youth Guide ($7.95 (40 pages) Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Beekeeping in Northern Climates: DVD and 2 manuals($47.50)
Project leader resources
- Entomology - Teaming with insects facilitator guide ($3.95 (40 pages) Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Entomology - Set of Four ($21 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Wonderwise
(Women in Science Learning Series)
- Butterfly WINGS Facilitator Guide ($7.95 (40 pages) Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Adventures with insects
- Honey Plant Tour project meeting outline (10 K PDF)
- Yellow Medicine County Bug Camp
Other online resources
- How to Make an Awesome Insect Collection (Purdue Extension)
- Bees and Beekeeping in Tennessee
- "Beekeeping Links for Kids" (Univ of Tennessee)
- Biological Control of Purple Loosestrife (Purdue Extension)
- Entomological Society of America
- Urban Integrated Pest Management
- National Invasive Species Information Center
- National Pest Management Association, Inc.
- Major Buzzz: The story of honey
- Let’s Talk About Insects
- Monarch Watch
- Entomology for Kids and Teachers (University of Kentucky)
- The AES Bug Club (Amateur Entomologists Society)
- What's That Bug?
- The Beehive (Purdue Extension)
4-H Youth record keeping
Project evaluation
- Entomology evaluation sheet (43 K PDF)
