Each year, 4-H youth from across the state convene near Gainesville, Florida, to test their knowledge of Florida’s forests. Six contest stations enable youth to test their identification skills, compass skills, and knowledge of forest ecosystems. Youth will be asked to identify tree and plant leaves and fruits, insect and disease damage from samples, and wildlife on a forest walk; follow a compass course, and answer multiple choice questions on ecology and topography maps. Seniors will also be tested on tree measurement and perform in a quiz bowl.
How much? $5 for Participants, Observers are free!
Registration will be facilitated through 4-HOnline from August 25 to September 22. There is NO late registration period for this event. Need help registering? Refer to this document!
4-H Forest Ecology Contest
When: Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Registration opens at 8:30 AM.
How much? $5 for Participants, Observers are free!
Registration will be facilitated through 4-HOnline from March 5th – 30th. Late registrations will be accepted March 31st – April 6th – a $30 late fee will be charged to the county. Need help registering? Refer to this document!
4-H Nature Poetry Contest
When: Must be postmarked by March 1
Where: Winners will be announced at the State Forest Ecology Contest at the Austin Cary Forest Conference Center, 10625 NE Waldo Road, Gainesville, FL 32609 on April 13, 2019.
How much? This is a new program and there is currently no fee