Submitted by Katie Martin – Smith County Extension Agent
Front Row (from left to right) – Jacob Watkins, Graceland Tisdale, Lucas Doran and Greyson Banka
Back Row (from left to right) – Abby Purtee, Keiri Woodard, and Rebekah Woodard
Smith County 4-H, in partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers, hosted its first Wildlife Day Camp on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Seven Smith County 4-H’ers had the opportunity to spend the day in and around Cordell Hull Visitor Center learning about topics like wildlife and fisheries, conservation, and forestry.
The day started with a tree I.D. hike, followed by building bird boxes for Eastern Bluebirds. Campers enjoyed a cookout for lunch, then learned about boating safety by building their own boat out of straws, duct tape and saran wrap. 4-H’ers played wildlife bingo, got to see and feel animal furs, skulls, and tracks, and finished off the day enjoying s’mores.
This educational and fun-filled day was enjoyed by all!
We would like to especially thank Kenny and Gary Claywell and Ashley Webster for their expertise and willingness to help make this camp a success!
For further information relating to any of the many 4-H activities, events and projects, please contact Katie Martin in the Smith County office of the University of Tennessee Extension at 615-735-2900.
The 4-H Youth Development Program delivers programs through cooperative efforts of the University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, and public and private sector volunteers. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades 4-12, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
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