4-H Wildlife Field Day - Always Wild!

A wildlife "field day" for fun and learning is scheduled on Saturday, April 26, 2008, (9:30 AM - 3:00 PM) at Rock Springs (Ag Progress Days Site) near Penn State. This state event is wide open to all 4-H'ers (ages 8 -18) interested in or currently taking wildlife projects. 4-H adult volunteers and parents are also encouraged to attend.

There will be two program options offered concurrently at the event. The first option is the "Exploratory Tract," designed for youth ages 8-11. It will include hands-on wildlife educational activities and guest speakers. This year's theme for the Exploratory Tract is "Pennsylvania's Game Species.” Game species are those that are hunted or trapped. The management of these species helps to protect and preserve habitat for all wildlife species. Come explore leaning about our game species through fun outdoor activities! The second is the "Competitive Tract." It will offer youth, ages 12-18, a chance to participate in a wildlife habitat evaluation contest. This is an educational competitive event that provides a great opportunity for youth to apply their knowledge about wildlife to real life situations. The Competitive Tract will also include a guest speaker, and a habitat tour. There is a project book that 4-H'ers should study before coming to this event. It is available on request through the County Cooperative Extension Office, or it can be downloaded from the web site listed below. Four 4-H members, between the ages of 14 and 18 years old, will be selected to attend the 2007 National Wildlife Evaluation Event. Volunteer Leaders, Agents, and parents are welcome to attend the field day to observe either option. A free picnic lunch will be served for all. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the field, and bring along snacks and water bottles.

There is no fee for the event, but all youth and adults planning to attend should sign up through the Clearfield County Cooperative Extension Office at (814) 765-7878 Ext.3 or jld289@psu.edu Let us know which option your youth wish to undertake. Additional information and directions to the event can be found on the event web site: http://pa4h.cas.psu.edu/79.htm Sign-up deadline is April 18, 2008. Sign-up soon!