Wildlife & Fishing
Kansas wildlife is a large part of our state ranging from buffalo to birds to fish to deer and more. In this project you will learn about wildlife behavior, habitat requirements, how wildlife species fit into nature's scheme, how they are managed, and how they relate to humans.
Leader: Randy Berls
Schedule: TBA
Thru Sept 15 - Sports Fishing Tournament Rules Entry Form
How to Measure your fish - by Christopher Berls
Entomology
Leaders:
Have you chased butterflies or caught a ladybug to get a closer look? Do you think collecting bugs is a great way to spend your time? Then the 4-H Entomology project is right up your alley. Youth will learn about the world of insects in soil, on plants, in homes, on pets and other secret places. To get videos in full screen: click twice to open in youtube then bottom right corner to "full screen"
Yearly in June: Kansas 4-H Insect Spectacular - Manhattan 2023-June 16-17
Look Alike Insects
Asian Giant Hornets
Invasive Species
Beginner Level Entomology
Advanced Level Entomology
Educational Exhibits/Collection Notebooks
Geology
Leaders:
Did you find a rock at the park and don't know what kind it is? What about fossils? If you would like to learn more about rocks, minerals and fossils, then dive into the geology project! Discover the types of minerals, rocks and fossils that can be found where you live. Learn about geological formations across the state and in other states.
Environmental Sciences
The Exploring Your Environment series provides opportunities for youth to engage in learning about environmental science through hands-on, experiential learning experiences in the natural sciences and technology. There's No New Water! is a water conservation and water quality curriculum grounded in the concept that water is a finite natural resource whose quantity and quality must be responsibly preserved, protected, used and reused.