Related Links
Below is a list of links that may help you find more information about the National 4-H program and within the state of South Carolina.
Below are links to Natural Resource websites that you may find helpful.
This is the official site for Carolina Clear, a comprehensive approach developed by Clemson University to inform and educate communities about water quality, water quantity and the cumulative effects of stormwater.
Friends of Lake Keowee Society or FOLKS was established in 1993 to focus attention on the importance of Lake Keowee and its watershed to the economic and recreational well-being of upstate SC. Thousands of jobs, primarily in Oconee and Pickens Counties, can be attributed directly to the lake and, indirectly, many more are impacted.
Friends of Lake Keowee Society is working at all levels to preserve this treasure for residents, users, the local economy and future generations.
Bird and nature fans throughout North America are invited to join tens of thousands of everyday bird watchers for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). A joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society, this free event is an opportunity for families, students, and people of all ages to discover the wonders of nature in backyards, schoolyards, and local parks, and, at the same time, make an important contribution to conservation.
Participants count birds and report their sightings online at www.birdcount.org. The Great Backyard Bird Count benefits both birds and people. It's a great example of citizen science: Anyone who can identify even a few species can contribute to the body of knowledge that is used to inform conservation efforts to protect birds and biodiversity, said Audubon Education VP, Judy Braus. Families, teachers, children and all those who take part in GBBC get a chance to improve their observation skills, enjoy nature, and have a great time counting for fun, counting for the future. Anyone can take part, from novice bird watchers to experts, by counting birds for as little as 15 minutes (or as long as they wish) on one or more days of the event and reporting their sightings online.
If any of you are interested in conducting (or currently conducting) any programs or have clubs related to
• Energy
• Renewable and nonrenewable resources
• Energy conservation
• Energy efficiency
you might want to check out this site from Alabama 4-H. It has some excellent teaching guides and resources.