Just because you and the kids are cooped up in the house doesn’t mean you can’t experience the fun of catching up with your favorite furry friends at your favorite zoo or animal conservatory. Zoos and animal habitats have also moved their program online during the COVID-19 pandemic. When visiting a zoo, online or in-person, you can confirm the organization is kind to and … [Read more...]
4-H Fair Entries Due this Friday, July 31!
Calling all those in 4-H animal projects - there are multiple classes for each of you at the New Jersey 4-H Virtual Fair, but you only have a few more days to enter! All information (and a link for entries) is available at the 4-H fair's website. The many categories for project entries are outlined in the exhibitor’s guide, also available at the same site. While we hope … [Read more...]
The Search for Urban Snakes in NJ
Written by Tianqi Huang, a PhD student majoring in Ecology and Evolution at Rutgers University - New Brunswick , currently working on urban snake ecology. Tianqi is co-advised by Dr. Peter Morin and Dr. Sara Ruane. Nowadays, a large proportion of world’s population lives in urban areas, but we know that cities are not only home to … [Read more...]
What it’s like being a Park Ranger
Name: Erin Morton Job Title: Park Service Associate Organization: Maryland Park Service Education/Degree: Bachelors of Science, Major; Wildlife Conservation and Management 1. Are you a 4-H Alumni? Unfortunately I was not in 4-H, but I always wanted to be! 2. What does a typical work day look like for you? (hours, activities, work … [Read more...]
Congratulations, Top-Scoring Clubs
A total of 276 4-H members from 88 clubs participated in the 4-H Animal Science Blog Contest from April 10 through May 31, 2020 (keep reading for a list of the top 15 clubs). These 4-H members evaluated classes of horses and livestock; visited a variety of farms, zoos, and museums; joined educational webinars with experts from across the country; developed new skills; and … [Read more...]
Week #7 Activities – 4-H Animal Science
Welcome to our seventh and final week! We have returned to our original format – with one activity for each of our ten animal projects. You have from now until the end of Friday, May 29 to complete as many of these activities as you like. They are all optional, but you will earn up to 5 points for your club for each activity you complete. The five top-scoring clubs will … [Read more...]
Week #6 Activities – 4-H Animal Science
Welcome to our sixth week! This week you will explore animal science jobs and careers! You have from now until the end of Friday, May 22 to complete as many of these activities as you like. They are all optional, but you will earn up to 5 points for your club for each activity you complete. At the end of our seven weeks, the five top-scoring clubs will earn $200. We will … [Read more...]
Week #5 Activities – 4-H Animal Science
Welcome to our fifth week! This week, we want to learn from you! You have from now until the end of Friday, May 15 to complete as many of these activities as you like. They are all optional, but you will earn up to 5 points for your club for each activity you complete. At the end of our seven weeks, the five top-scoring clubs will earn $200. We will also award up to 10 … [Read more...]
Week #4 Activities – 4-H Animal Science
Welcome to the fourth week of our online learning! You have from now until the end of Friday, May 8 to complete as many of these activities as you like. They are all optional, but you will earn up to 5 points for your club for each activity you complete. At the end of our seven weeks, the five top-scoring clubs will earn $200. We will also award up to 10 prizes of $100 to … [Read more...]
Take a Dairy Farm Tour!
Stuck inside and can't get to the farm to work with your dairy animals? Or do you just want to learn more about dairy farming? I've got a few suggestions for you. Dairy farmers are working hard everyday to bring you nutritious and delicious products - including a variety of milks, cheeses, butter products, and our favorite, ice cream. Sugar Maple Jerseys is a small … [Read more...]