Superintendent: Jennifer Smith
Related 4-H project books are “Outdoor Adventures” Levels 1–3. Other resources include the Outdoor Skills after school program lesson plans at https://outdoornebraska.gov/afterschool and the National Wildlife Habitat Education Program study materials at https://whep.org.
Required information for each Outdoor Adventures, Conservation & Wildlife or Shooting Sports exhibit:
All 4-H members must show evidence of their personal field experiences, study or observations that relate to their exhibit. This helps judges understand what the 4-H member did and learned in the process that led to the exhibit. Show proper credit by listing the sources of plans or other supporting information used in exhibits.
EXAMPLE TO ATTACH TO YOUR EXHIBIT:
Name: Chris Clover County: Clover County Age: 10
Field Experience, Study or Observations: I attended a 4-H workshop where we put out a food plot and then made turkey calls. We played a game about attracting turkeys. Sometimes we acted like a female to draw in a tom turkey. Sometimes we acted like a lost baby turkey to call in a whole flock. I was able to use my turkey call and play the game successfully. While I’ve never turkey hunted in person, I went online to research more turkey calls. I hope to turkey hunt someday and I want to use a box call to hunt fall turkeys.
Credits/Source: Information was obtained from Nebraska Game & Parks website.
- Premiums: Purple $3; Blue $2; Red $1; White $0
- Special Award to Top Outdoor Adventures Exhibit
HIKING TRAILS & BACKPACKING — LEVEL 1
- No state fair entry
D341910 Poster — create a poster or display no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches. Topics may include 1 of the following, but not limited to: map(s) of trail(s) you have hiked, hiking essentials, your hiking adventures, wildlife or plants observed while hiking (birds, animal tracks, butterflies, etc.), planning a hike, explaining “Leave No Trace” and how this was followed during hiking or a collection of photos from your hikes.
D341911 Journal/Binder — written report of actual, virtual or imagined trail(s) hiked with observations OR field journal (notes of actual experiences, sights, sounds, smells, etc.) OR camping trip diary. Feathers/leaf/flower pressings must be securely attached if included. Photos or drawings of observations encouraged. Exhibits measure no larger than 16 inches x 16 inches.
D341912 Hiking Safety — must include explanation of use of item, why selected/purpose of item and how it meets hiking needs. May include, but is not limited to, 1 of the following: a compact hiking safety kit, homemade compass or homemade water purifier. Exhibits measure no larger than 18 inches x 24 inches.
D341913 Hiking Adventure Game — create a game of trails of outdoor adventures. Must be educational on 1 or more aspects of hiking, must include clear instructions as to the purpose and what can be learned by playing the game. Exhibits measure no larger than 18 inches x 24 inches.
D341914 Other Hiking Item(s) — must include what inspired the creation of the item(s) and its purpose. May include, but are not limited to 1 of the following: hiking backpack, nature art, nature poem or story or homemade hiking snack mix (1 cup maximum) displayed in a re-sealable plastic bag (include why ingredients were selected and nutritional value). Exhibits measure no larger than 18 inches x 24 inches.
CAMPING ADVENTURES & BACKPACKING — LEVEL 2
D341001 Poster — topics may include, but not limited to, 1 or more of the following: how to pitch a tent, knot tying, cooking over a campfire, how to start a campfire, wildlife and plants identified while camping, how to set up emergency shelter, dealing with weather, collection of photos from camping trips, “Leave No Trace” and how that was followed while camping, plan a camping trip, camping essentials, environmental issues/protecting natural resources, park or trail clean up, sanitation/hygiene while outdoors or use of GPS.
D341002 Journal/Binder — written report of virtual or imagined camping/hiking trips with observations OR field journal (notes of actual experiences, sights, sounds, smells, etc.) OR camping or hiking trip diary. Explain growth in project, leading the hikes, planning the camping trip, now being able to identify the wildlife and nature around you and how identified (sight/sound/shape/smell/color). Feathers/leaf/flower pressings must be securely attached, if included. Photos of drawing of observations encouraged. Exhibits measure no larger than 16 inches x 16 inches.
D341003 Camping/Hiking Safety — must include explanation of use of item and why selected/purpose, how it fits hiking/camping needs. May include, but are not limited to, 1 of the following: travel-sized poisonous plants guide, camping first aid kit, weather/water safety or hand hygiene kit.
D341004 Digital Media — use digital media to create video/slideshow/presentation of setting up a tent (include why site is chosen), protecting natural resources, environmental issues or video of a camping/hiking game. Submit a USB drive or DVD inside a report cover or notebook. If using a slideshow, include printed slides inside report cover or notebook.
D341005 Other Camping Item(s) — must include what inspired the creation of the item(s) and its purpose. May include, but are not limited to, 1 of the following; nature art, nature haiku poem, spider web sketches or knot display.
BACKPACKING EXPEDITIONS — LEVEL 3
D341006 Poster — topics may include, but not limited to, 1 of the following: topographic map, backpacking trip plan, camp layout, plan an expedition (can be dreamed or lived), collection of photos from your expedition, trails hiked, cost comparison of rental vs. purchase or using GPS/compass.
D341007 Journal/Binder — written report of actual, virtual or imagined expeditions/camping/hiking OR field journal (notes of actual experiences, sights, sounds, smells, etc.). Explain growth in project, challenges in leading a group, teaching others about wildlife and nature identification and “Leave No Trace.” Exhibits measure no larger than 16 inches x 16 inches.
D341008 Expedition Safety Item(s) — must include an explanation of use of item(s), why it was selected and how it meets hiking/camping/expedition needs. May include, but are not limited to; travel-sized edible plants, creepy crawly guide, tent repair kit, travel firstaid kit or weather/water safety.
D341009 Digital Media — use digital media to create video/slideshow/presentation. May use, but are not limited to, 1 of the following topics: building a non-tent shelter (include why needed), packing your backpack/equipment and getting it on, teaching others about environmental issues or a video of a backpacking expedition game. Submit a USB drive or DVD inside a report cover or notebook. If using a slideshow, include printed slides inside report cover or notebook with the USB or DVD.
D341010 Other Expedition Item(s) — must include what inspired the creation of the item(s) and the purpose of the item. Items include, but are not limited to, nature art, nature cinquain poem, backpacking food recipes, hiking/expedition conditioning plan, charcoal etching, dehydrated meal or snack (at least 1 cup, displayed in a re-sealable plastic bag with ingredients, instructions and nutritional facts included). Exhibits measure no larger than 18 x 24 inches.