WILDLIFE HABITAT - DEPARTMENT D - DIVISION 342
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901. Autumn Blaze Maple 4-H Tree – Picture of 4-H’er and the tree (taken by someone else), 300-word limit report on the tree – first year can include planting info???, press a leaf from the tree. This can be an ongoing project. Each year an additional photo, report, and pressed leaf can be added to exhibit. Exhibit should be contained in folder or binder with year clearly marked.
1. *HOUSES - Make a house for wildlife. Examples: bird house (bluebird, purple martin, wood duck, kestrel, 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) the kinds of animal(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. Tips: check NebGuide on bird houses and shelves.
2. *FEEDERS/WATERS - 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 are 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. Tips: check NebGuide on feeding birds.
3. *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.