Plant Crafts
Description
Plant Crafts is a statewide 4-H project. It features curriculum
that will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your
County 4-H Office or order online at Extension
Publications. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the National Directory of 4-H Materials and do a key word search for Plant Crafts.
Plant Crafts
What you can do in this project: learn to harvest plants; use different drying techniques; learn how to use plant materials; learn how to make dried arrangements, corsages, etc.
Grades: 3-12
Resources: 4H330, Plant Crafts
4H453, Plant Crafts Supplement
Events
Want to learn more about plant crafts? Try the links below.
Plant Crafts Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including plant crafts. Watch your
county 4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension office
for details.
State 4-H Plant Science Day
Youth in grades 3-13 test their knowledge about plants while learning how to judge and identify a wide variety of plant specimens. You can also compete in photography and speaking contests.
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference
If you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin
4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison
campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas
of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details.
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County Fair
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families
flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting
is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project
work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Plant Crafts Project.
Just follow these links!
Enchanted
Learning – Activities and Crafts about Plants
These craft projects are for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary
school children. The crafts use materials found around the house,
like egg cartons, cardboard, paper, boxes, string, crayons, paint,
glue, etc.
Make-Stuff.com
This site lists many fun activities and crafts using dried
flowers and other items from your garden.
National Junior Horticultural Association
Promotes educational programs for youth through projects and activities that foster a better understanding of horticulture.
Oconto County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many plant and soil science
projects including links for fun project ideas on plant crafts.
Wisconsin 4-H SET
Resources and links to science, engineering, and technology activities.
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Project Support
For more information on 4-H Plant Crafts Projects, contact the
following:
Cooperative Extension
Media Collection
This lending library features several resources on plant arts and
crafts.
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension
State Specialist: Chuck Prissel
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Application for Registration as a Registered Judge for Wisconsin Fairs