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Minnesota Operation: Military KidsWater/Wetlands Project
Wetlands are important! They store water and help prevent flooding. Minnesota originally had 18.6 million acres of wetlands that provided water for birds, fish, and other wildlife. Only half of these wetlands remain. Learn about these ecosystems and how to protect water quality, and the lives that depend on the state's wetlands - including our own.
State & regional events
To view county or local club events, visit the county website.
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
- Dates vary by county and region. Check with your county offices for dates and locations.
Shooting Sports & Wildlife Leader Certification
Shooting Sports & Wildlife instructors must be certified. This is a weekend training designed to cover the needed knowledge and rules to become a certified instructor in one discipline: Archery, Muzzleloading, Shotgun, Air Rifle/Air Pistol/.22 Rifle, Wildlife and Coordinator. It covers life skills, state regulations, and content skills needed for each of the six disciplines. More info.
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.
Making science, engineering and technology exciting for youth
Learn how to draw young people into science and technology through interactive and experiential learning activities. More info
Water/Wetlands project resources
Water/Wetlands Evaluation Sheet (40 K PDF)
Things That Go "Yuk" In The House
Taking Care of Your Septic System (317 K PDF)
Phosphorus: Transport to and Availability in Surface Waters
Helpful Hydrogels (1.3 MB PDF)
Project leader resources
Traveling Trash Trunks
Three 30-minute lessons focus on the topics of garbage, resource recovery, landfills, and groundwater. Traveling Trash Trunks are filled with curriculum ideas, hands-on activities, books, music, and videos. These interactive, comprehensive lessons are designed for youth ages 5-12. Trash Trunks are loaned out at no charge. Call Ramsey or Washington County to arrange to borrow a Trash Trunk.
Ramsey County: 651-266-1194
Washington County: 651-430-6655
Project meeting outlines
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Lesson plans to be used with youth. Blank Project Meeting Outline (61 K PDF) |
