# of Entries: One per class
General Information: All static exhibits must receive a purple ribbon at the County Fair to advance to the State Fair. See general wildlife rules for more information.
Wildlife Habitat, Division 342 Classes
*D342-001 - Houses - Make a house for wildlife. Example: Bird houses (bluebird, purple martin, wood duck, barn owl, etc.) or bat house; no insect houses. Make the house functional so that dimensions, hole size, etc. are appropriate to fit the intended species’ needs. Include the following information: 1) kinds of animals(s) for which the house is intended, 2) where and how the house should be located for best use, 3) any seasonal maintenance needed, and 4) any evidence of your personal observations or experiences. Tip: Check NebGuide on bird houses & shelves.
*D342-002 - Feeders, Waterers - Make a bird bath or feeder. Examples: seed, suet, or nectar feeders. Squirrel feeders acceptable; NO insect feeders. Include the following information: 1) the kinds of animal(s) for which the water/feeder is intended, 2) where and how the water/feeder should be located for best use, 3) any seasonal maintenance needed, and 4) any evidence of your personal observations or experiences. Tip: check NebGuide on feeding birds.
*D342-003 - Wildlife Habitat Design Board or Poster Exhibit - Choose a backyard, acreage or farm and design a habitat plan to meet the food, water, shelter and space needs of at least three kinds of animals you would like to attract. Draw an outline of the area and show what plants or other habitat will be provided. Indicate how the various parts of your plan provide the desired habitat needs. You might include an aerial photo of the area if you have one.
An asterisk* in front of a division/class number indicates the class is State Fair eligible.