Wildlife Outdoor Leadership Focus (W.O.L.F.) Camp :Virtual to Personal
Extension Education
Ronnie Cowan
CED/4-H Agent
UF/IFAS Extension
Crestview
Abstract
Wildlife Outdoor Leadership Focus (W.O.L.F.) Camps incorporated many environmental components for youth and volunteers. This program highlighted the complexity of natural resources and connections to fields of discovery. Objectives: Participants were able to 1) identify Florida wildlife and plants, 2) demonstrate knowledge of best management practices for wildlife, and 3) describe natural resource management. Methods: Agents and volunteers hosted stations that instructed participants on wildlife management, nutrition/health, teamwork, art, and marine science. Results: Over 300 youth enrolled in virtual and in person camps. Evaluations revealed over 80% of participants reported a knowledge increase in concepts and identification. Furthermore, 90% considered the importance of teamwork. Participants self-assessed a knowledge increase of 60%. Participants were inspired to conduct a beach cleanup. All participants indicated consideration of personal impact on wildlife habitat. Conclusion: W.O.L.F. Camp’s impact as a high-quality, cross-discipline environmental educational program can be replicated by Extension Agents for years to come.
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Authors: Ronnie Cowan, Brian Estevez, Aly Schortinghouse, Sheila Dunning
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Cowan, R. CED/4-H Agent, NACAA, Florida, 32539
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Estevez, B. 4-H Agent, NAE4-HYDP, Florida, 32533
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Schortinghouse, A. 4-H Agent , NACAA, Florida, 32533
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Dunning, S. Horticulture Agent , ANREP, Florida, 32531