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Adopt A Tree (4H FOM 11) -
Written for youth, ages 6-9, this short book features a local tree, which they are directed to observe, measure, draw, map, compare leaves, rub bark, and imagine as a home for wildlife. Large spaces for drawing and discussion questions to guide the project helper are included.
Trees and Me (4H FOM 12) -
This project book provides information, experiments, and fun activities for youth ages 8-12 to get to know their neighborhood trees. Ever wonder how trees grow? How paper is made? Where the rings on trees come from? Did you ever want to make some food with tree ingredients? This book introduces youth to the process of tree identification and the use of a key. They will get to know 18 dominant trees that represent each of Florida's major forest ecosystems.
Florida's Fabulous Forests (4H FOM 13)-
Youth ages 10-16 will find a variety of challenging activities in this project book. Designed to encourage young people to explore different forest ecosystems near their home, the booklet covers ecosystem features such as soil, water, wildlife, and fire. It includes information about the urban forest and pine plantations as two human-manipulated forest systems, as wells as the eight natural forest ecosystems. Survey your neighbors, collect information about urban forest health, make forest insect models, design a firewise landscape, remove invasive plants from a natural area, develop an interpretive trail for a local forest or your backyard... and more.
A Leader Guide (4H FOL 10) for these projects is also available for those who sponsor a club or class through these activities.
Contact your County Extension Office for more information about 4-H and these Project Books |
