Texas 4-H Outdoor Education & Living Skills Project

Type
Project
girl in a tent

Overview

The 4-H Outdoor Education project provides you with the opportunity to learn skills such as camping, wildlife watching, shooting and hunting skills, and fire building. Participants may study and experience as much as their time and interest allows.

Contact

Larry Hysmith
Extension Program Specialist: Natural Resources

You will learn outdoor safety, decision making, outdoor ethics and more, as you try:

  • Camping and hiking
  • Wildlife watching
  • Shooting and hunting skills
  • Fire building and outdoor cooking
  • Canoe and kayaking
  • Outdoor safety and first aid
  • Outdoor navigation

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