4-H Programming

4-H Wildlife Projects

Each of the projects incorporates experiential learning opportunities that will form a base for further discovery in the wildlife area of your choice. Projects are divided into two age categories 9-12 and 13-15. Anyone, regardless of involvement in 4-H may utilize these projects. 4-H Wildlife Projects can be found on the state 4-H web page by following this link (currently unavailable due to upgrade on NC 4-H web site).

4-H Forestry and Wildlife Presentations

Information regarding Forestry and Wildlife presentations can be found by following this link. Ideas for presentations include the 4-H Wildlife Projects (information above), in-depth information on a favorite wildlife species, forest management, tree insects and diseases, just to name a few.

WHEP – The Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program

WHEP is a national 4-H program that:

• teaches 4-Hers about the fundamentals of wildlife management
  
• brings 4-Hers together to develop team skills
  
• promotes and develops leadership skills among 4-Hers
  
• provides an opportunity for 4-Hers to work with natural resource professionals.

Although WHEP is a competitive event, its primary purpose is to increase participant’s knowledge of wildlife management while promoting life skills. The basis of the program is the NC WHEP Learning and Activity Guide, which covers wildlife habitat management concepts and helps participants prepare for the annual state contest.

What is NC WHEP? (powerpoint presentation)

2009 NC WHEP State Contest
April 18, 2008
Location TBD

REGISTRATION FORM

Congratulations to the NC WHEP team that placed 6th overall at the 2008 National WHEP Invitational in Oklahoma!
A total of 63 4-Hers from 18 states competed in the contest that focused on the Tallgrass Prairie habitat region.

North Carolina WHEP Team at the National WHEP Invitational in Oklahoma. From left to right: Caleb Worrell, Patrick McCraw, Bethany Hyde, and Kayla Jones.

WHEP Brochure

NC WHEP Activity Guide

2004 NC WHEP Team takes 3rd at National Invitational

National WHEP Web Site
The above link leads to a new web page

To request a copy of the NC WHEP supplemental CD-ROM (February 2004), please click here. This CD-ROM contains the NC WHEP Learning and Activity Guide, marketing materials, and additional study aides. The CD has not changed since its introduction in 2004.

4-H Forestry Invitational

North Carolina has reinstated the State Forestry Competition to determine the Senior Division team that can have the opportunity to represent the state at the National Forestry Invitational.

2008 NC Forestry Invitational
September 27, 2008
Schenck Memorial Forest
Raleigh, NC
Wake County

2008 Forestry Invitational Annoucement

Registration form for the 2008 State Forestry Invitational

National 4-H Forestry Invitational web site clicking on this link will take you to a new page. The national page has many resources for training forestry teams and working with groups interested in learning about forestry.

For more information, please email Renee or
call 919-515-5518.