Maureen Hosty
Oregon State University Extension Faculty
Contact Info. Telephone: 503-916-6075
Fax: 503-916-2676
Email: Maureen.hosty@oregonstate.edu
Mail: c/o Sunnyside Environmental School
3421 SE Salmon
Portland, OR 97214

This distance delivered course is designed for parents of K-8 students, teachers, and other community volunteers committed to bringing science and nature together one school at a time. 4-H Wildlife Stewards assist students and teachers create, use, and sustain Habitat Education Sites on school grounds for science learning. The 4-H Wildlife Stewards distance delivered course is designed to provide participants with the information, resources and knowledge to work effectively with students, teachers and community partners to build strong community based education programs.

COURSE

OBJECTIVES

   On successful completion of this   course students will:

• develop knowledge, skills, and understanding on how to work with students and teachers to create, use, and sustain wildlife Habitat Education Sites on school grounds for science learning; and
• understand the 4-H Wildlife Stewards program, expectations, and support.

   Student should have access to:

• Fast speed Computer with at least 56k modem
• Internet accessInternet Explorer web browser version 6.0 or higher.
• Word processing software (Word, WordPerfect, etc.)
• Power Point reader (instructions provided for free download)
• Printer
• Email capability

Time: 2--4 hours per week, plus final paper if taking for credit

Curriculum: 4-H Wildlife Stewards Project Handbook and 4-H Wildlife Stewards Project Certification Handbook

All assignments must be completed in the time specified. A certificate of completion will be supplied to all students after satisfactory completion of all work. See requirements for grading if taking class for credit.

Assignments: Students must review the assignments for each unit. All assignments will be posted before the first day of the course, but may be subject to change. All changes will be posted on the discussion board forum.

Participation: All students must participate in all on line discussions unless other arrangements are made with the facilitator.

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS: This will be achieved through reading assignments, reviewing videos, online discussions, and weekly project assignments.

A. Complete a 4-H Volunteer Service Application and the 4-H volunteer screening process with county 4-H Extension office.

B. Participate in all discussion forum exchanges.

C. Fully participate in online activities.

D. Complete all offline activities.

E.. Submit final 1-page reflective paper (if taking for credit)

Training

Modules

UNIT ONE: Keys to a Successful 4-H Wildlife Stewards Project

• Introduction to 4-H Wildlife Stewards
• Creating a Habitat Team
• Keys to Success

UNIT TWO: Using the Habitat Education Site for Outdoor Learning

• The Science Inquiry Model
• The Habitat Education Site as an Outdoor Learning Lab
• Curriculum Lessons for Your Habitat

UNIT THREE: Wildlife for Your Habitat     

• Principles of Wildlife Management
• Wildlife in Your Habitat

UNIT FOUR: Mapping, Inventory and Designing Your Site

• Native Plants for your Habitat
• Mapping and Inventorying Your Site
• School District Guidelines

UNIT FIVE:

Project Sustainability         

• Project Sustainability Certification
• Developing Your Summer Maintenance Program
• Vandalism Prevention

UNIT SIX: Project Sustainability

• Grant Writing to Support Your Project
• Project Notebooks, Bulletin Boards nd Signage
• Student Journals and Data Collection

UNIT SEVEN

Working with Others

•  Working with Youth
• Promoting Your Programs to Others
• Next Steps