Each 4-H project offers a variety of activities and learning opportunities to suit your interests and strengths. Whether you're just getting started or taking your knowledge to the next level, there are several activities to learn and do throughout your project experience!

Wildlife

Level 1

• Characteristics of reptiles and amphibians
• What is habitat
• Unique features of birds

Level 2

• Identify wildlife dwelling
• Importance of the insect/flower relationship
• Identify seed shapes and how they are dispersed

Level 3

• Characteristics of mammals, carnivores and omnivores
• Significance of wetlands
• Protective coloring of wildlife

Level 4

• How wildlife adapt to urban environments
• Effect of humans on wildlife habitat
• Learn about the prairie as an ecosystem

Sport Fishing

• Learn more about Sport Fishing project details here

Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in Kansas 4-H. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local Extension Office.

Wildlife Science

• Wildlife Science 1
• Wildlife Science 2
• Wildlife Science 3
• Wildlife Science Facilitators Guide

Wildlife Conservation

• Wildlife Conservation 1
• Wildlife Conservation 2
• Wildlife Conservation 3

General Project Resources

• Wildlife Project Page
• Birds Around You
• Kansas Birds: Species List for Kansas
• Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism

County Level

Medal presented at your 4-H award recognition event

State Level

Medallion and Scholarship to attend National 4-H Congress

• Participants may attend National 4-H Congress once as an active 4-H member

National Level

Represent Kansas at National 4-H Congress

Learn more about project-based events here or contact your local office for additional information.

• Kansas State Fair Wildlife Information

State WHEP Contest

• Contest May 5th
• Deadline April 25th
• Invitation Letter
• Registration
• Registration Supplemental

Completing a successful 4-H project is just the beginning of finding your spark. Members can take several meaningful steps to further develop skills and interests. Learn more about these exciting opportunities in career exploration:

• Discovery Days
• Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge - Network Kansas
• K-State Wildlife Outdoor Enterprise Management
• Park Management & Conservation
• Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism