General and Natural Resources Projects
This is a great place to find information about General & Natural Resources Workshops, Projects and Contests.
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Schedule of Douglas County 4-H General and Natural Resources Events and Workshops
- Deadline to RSVP for Super Saturday
- April 26, 2024
- Super Saturday
- Douglas County Fairgrounds – Kirk Hall & South Multipurpose Barn
- May 4, 2024 8am-12pm
- Contests include: Cake Decorating & Speech and Demo
- 2024 Douglas County Fair & Exhibit Day Registration
- TBA
- Late registrations will not be accepted
- Exhibit Day
- July 20, 2024
- Douglas County Fairgrounds – Event Center
- Scheduled interview times between 8am-3pm
- Fashion Revue Contest
- TBA
- Douglas County Fairgrounds – Midway Stage
Interested and have questions about these events and workshops? Contact jacie.rex@colostate.edu or call 720-733-6940.
General and Natural Resources Project Details:
Beekeeping
Ever wonder where honey comes from? What do bees do all day long? The 4-H Beekeeping Project helps youth learn about bees and how to be a beekeeper. Beekeeping offers many hands-on educational experiences, from learning about bees and nectar to learning to raise bees and produce honey.
Ceramics
Do you like to work with clay? Then this project is for you. In this project, you will learn a variety of skills to help you create a wonderful ceramic project that you will have forever. You will learn about three different clays: earthen-ware, stoneware, and porcelain, and how to finish each type.
Computers
Computer Power Unlimited is a Computer Science Project for 4-H members interested in gaining experience in computer building, repairing, and networking, engaging young people and their project helpers in computer science activities and community service. Each guide in the series is designed with a specific purpose, and collectively the series supports youth and their adult helpers in the pursuit of technological competence and meaningful leadership.
Electricity
Learn about the “magic” of electric circuits, magnetism, motors and electronics, or how to build burglar alarms, select stereo equipment or other electronic items with the electricity project! You will learn all of this and more through hands-on, useful and fun activities.
Entomology
Have you chased butterflies or caught a ladybug to get a closer look? Then the 4-H Entomology project is right up your alley. You will learn about the world of insects and have fun doing it.
Filmmaking
Do you like to tell stories? In this project you will learn how to use video cameras, a tripod, video tips ad how to capture and transfer video footage. It is advisable to understand the basics of photography before beginning in this project.
Gardening
The gardening project focuses on activities related to vegetable gardening, planning, planting, experimenting, understanding soils, seeds, insects, plant care, harvesting, processing, exploring careers, etc.
Global Citizenship
Do you have an interest in learning about the world around you? Do you like to travel? Then this project will help you become connected to the world by learning and studying other countries and cultures.
Horseless Horse
The horseless horse project is designed for 4-H members interested in learning about horses but who do not own their own horse. All four units focus on learning life skills that can be easily transferred to the horse project, should a member purchase a horse.
Leadership
Are you ready to step up to leadership? This project will bring out the best in you. You will learn about what it takes to be an outstanding leader, but also about yourself and what you can do if you put your hands, heart, head and health to work.
Leathercraft
Do you like to work with your hands? Leathercraft may be the project for you. You will learn how to use different tools to make different designs.
Model Rocketry
Are you interested in aerospace engineering? Do you ever wonder how rockets can fly? By taking this project, you are taking steps to becoming the next astronaut or scientist who will change space travel and exploration in the future!
Outdoor Adventures
Do you like to hike or camp? In this project you will learn how to plan a day hike and work up to planning overnight camping trips to extended back-packing expeditions as you make your way through the three units.
Photography
Capture memories of your friends, family and important events through photography. Learn about basic and advanced techniques, digital cameras, and how to plan, compose, light, and exhibit your shots. As you progress past the basics, you can learn special effects, computer enhancements, how to print enlargements, and how to create slide shows.
Robotics and Engineering
Are you interested in putting things together and taking them apart? Do you like games and technology? Robotics is the project for you! Young people in robotics learn hands-on about engineering design, computer programming, electrical components, how robots move, and how robotic arms work and much more.
Scrapbooking
This project is designed to teach 4-H members about Scrapbooking. The history of your life can be preserved for the next generation by creating a scrapbook filled with your collection of pictures and memorabilia. Memorabilia items to save include ticket stubs, business cards, greeting cards, awards, certificates, letters, postcards, recipes, receipts, and brochures. Scrapbooking is for members 8-18 years old.
Sportfishing
Do you like to be outdoors? Do you like to fish? Then this is the project for you. You will learn about types of fish, variety of sportfishing equipment, how to make and repair tackle, understand the ecological and social basics of fisheries and management.
Small Engines
“Start Your Engines.” Welcome to the world of power engines! With over sixty fun activities, this Small Engine curriculum helps youth understand how small engines work, how they work for us and how to keep them working. Put some spark and fuel into your youth program with this hands-on curriculum.
Veterinary Sciences
Do you love to be around animals? Learn about them and their behaviors in the Veterinary Science project! In this project you will learn the importance of Veterinary Science and you will also learn important skills you will use your whole life.
Visual Arts
Do you love to draw or paint? If you love art and want to develop more skills in drawing and painting, then this is the project for you.
Metalworking
Learn how to safely and creatively join metal together by welding. Use your skills to make your own art, tools, and equipment! We use welded products every day, take some time to learn the methods behind different types of welding and learn how to use them yourself!
Wildlife
Colorado wildlife is one of our state’s biggest attractions. Through your project work, you will learn about ecosystems, wildlife conservation, habitat requirements, wildlife behavior, how wildlife species fit into nature’s scheme, how they are managed, and how they relate to humans. Do you love to be outdoors? Do you like to figure out what wild animal has passed through your neighborhood? Are you curious about ecosystems and how people and nature can live together?
Woodworking
Can you see yourself someday building a table, wood toy or a chair? As a beginning woodworker, you can build many objects. As your skills grow, you will be able to make most of the objects in your house or even build a home! No matter what you make, the joy of completing a woodworking project is the greatest. Through the wonders of working with wood, you will re-discover the natural curiosity and creativity of your early years by building and constructing items using woods and a wide variety of woodworking tools. From the basic skill of measuring to using advanced equipment such as routers and jointers, this project has something for everyone.
Interested in these General and Natural Resources Projects? Reach out to jacie.rex@colostate.edu with any questions!
4-H Filmmaking Project
4-H Ceramic Project
4-H Computer Project
4-H Electricity Project
4-H Entomology Project
4-H Gardening Project
4-H Global Citizen
4-H Horseless Horse Project
4-H Leadership Project
4-H Leathercraft Project
4-H Outdoor Adventures Project
4-H Photography Project
4-H Robotics & Engineering
4-H Scrapbooking Project
4-H Sportfishing Project
4-H Small Engines Project
4-H Veterinary Science Project
4-H Visual Arts Project
4-H Wildlife Project
4-H Woodworking Project
