Do you like being outside? Going for hikes? Trying to identify animals by their footprints? Then the Nature Investigators Club is for you! We are a 4-H group that explores the environment right here in Washington County at our beautiful county parks. This group is co-sponsored by UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development and Washington County Planning & Parks. Youth should make an effort to attend all 6 SPIN club learning experiences to get the most out of the program. Join in this summer!
If you are interested in joining, please visit our website:
http://washington.uwex.edu/spin-clubs/
SPIN is a (Special Interest) club that meets a minimum of 6 times and focuses on a specific interest to deliver high impact, hands-on education. SPIN clubs are open to everyone.
Location: Each meeting takes place at a Washington County Park
Age Level: Youth entering 6th-8th grade
Cost: $15 per youth (covers all 6 meetings)
Meetings:
Thursdays, 5:00 PM—6:30 PM
June 16 - Investigate entomology. Build aerial nets and examine insects. Leonard J. Yahr County Park.
June 23 - Investigate plants and trees using field guides. Find and identify animal footprints. Glacier Hills County Park.
July 14 - Investigate “The Case of the Disappearing Log” and get the scoop on poop. Heritage Trails County Park.
August 18 - Investigate hypotheses about the environment using mobile technology tools. Homestead Hollow County Park.
August 25 - Investigate ecotourism in Washington County and learn what draws people to our county parks. Lizard Mound County Park.
September 8 - Investigate water quality and analyze water samples. Goeden County Park.
