"If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder... he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, the excitement and mystery of the world we live in.”
-Rachel Carson
“The Sense of Wonder”
4-H Wildlife Stewards Habitat Education Sites are outdoor learning centers that can open up all kinds of wonderful learning opportunities for students and teachers alike. Research has demonstrated that children learn best though hands-on experiences. The Habitat Education site is an extension of the classroom and becomes a dynamic learning laboratory for students to explore, discover, and investigate. There is nothing more rewarding than to watch a child glow with excitement as they uncover a new discovery in the habitat. The learning opportunities are limitless and they begin the moment the idea for creating the site is introduced. Engaging students in the process of developing the plan, mapping and inventorying the site, and creating the design are all important steps in the learning process.
One of your roles as a 4-H Wildlife Steward or teacher is to help students discover the joy, the excitement and mystery of the world we live in. Students will also learn through the process -teamwork, responsibility, communication skills, and planning skills.
Use the Habitat Education Site as the education tool to improve science learning for your students and to open up the many exciting learning opportunities that are there right outside the classroom door.
New Curriculum!!
4-H Wildlife Stewards Volunteer Handbook
This 84 page handbook is filled with information and articles on how to develop, manage, sustain and use your Habitat for outdoor learning. The handbook also provides information and program guidelines for the 4-H Wildlife Stewards program. Contact our office for more information on how to order your copy. Click the following links to view the table of contents. (Table of Contents page 1, Table Contents page 2)
4-H Wildlife Stewards Project Certification Handbook
The 4-H Wildlife Stewards Project Certification Handbook compliments the 4-H Wildlife Stewards Volunteer Handbook. This 76 page handbook provides the roadmap, tools and resources that help 4-H Wildlife Stewards volunteers, teachers, parents, educators and community partners build a sustainable Habitat Education Site that will endure and will provide a profound educational experience that will enrich students' lives and the lives of students to come. Contact our office for more information on how to order your copy. Click the following links to view the table of contents. (Table of Contents page 1, Table of Contents page 2)
