Natural Resources
4-H Wildlife Project
The Colorado 4‑H Wildlife Project encourages youth to explore wildlife history, conservation values, and how animals are managed in today’s world.
- In Unit 1 – The Worth of Wild Roots, members learn about the historical development of wildlife conservation and the many benefits wildlife provides to people.
- Unit 2 – Living Wild in an Ecosystem teaches youth about habitats, how habitat size and structure influence species, and what factors impact wildlife populations.
- Unit 3 – Managing in a World with You and Me focuses on wildlife management agencies, threatened and endangered species, hunting, invasive species, and addressing wildlife damage.
Hands‑on activities throughout the project help youth connect with nature and understand their role in responsible wildlife stewardship.
Learn more about the 4-H Wildlife project on Colorado 4-H.
Official Project Materials
Materials & Curriculum
Wildlife Conservation 1: The Worth of Wild Roots (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
Wildlife Conservation 2: Living Wild in an Ecosystem (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
Wildlife Conservation 3: Managing in a World with You and Me (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
SLV Area Clubs
The San Luis Valley Area has several 4-H clubs that coordinate events and help mentor youth members through a variety of 4-H projects. Most clubs meet once a month.
San Luis Valley Wildlife Project Details
This project educates on the basic knowledge of wildlife.
You must complete a wildlife display board, or stand-alone according to state fair requirements along with a completed record book.
Requirements:
- Attend 2 projects meetings.
- Record book in a 3-ring folder will need to accompany your project.
- See Project Manuals above in Materials & Curriculum for details.
Cost:
- Manuals can be purchased at SLV Extension for $7.95
- Materials can cost $8-$25
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