“NPSOT state newsletter highlights Master Naturalists’ promotion of Art Contest, Outdoor Learning Center gardens, and Science With Attitude (SWAT) Project in its 4th quarter publication.”
Below is a recap of the Texas Native Plant Art Contest as orchestrated by MN member, Marilyn Blanton. Plus, a recap of instigating the Outdoor Learning Center garden plan into DISD’s elementary schools is provided through the efforts of MN member, Dorothy Thetford.
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And, Janet Laminack, our AgriLIFE Horticulturist, provides insite to the development and long-range plans of the Science With Attitude Project.
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At the September 16th Master Naturalist meeting, the 2010 Denton County 4-H Senior Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program (WHEP) Team presented the Byron D. Wright Memorial Traveling Trophy to Horticulture Agent, Janet Laminack.
The 2010 Texas 4-H WHEP Contest was held on May 1st at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood, Texas. The Denton County Senior Team won 1st Place and was awarded the Byron D. Wright Memorial Traveling Trophy and the honor of representing Texas at the 2010 National 4-H WHEP Contest in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Team members were Shelby Kilpatrick, Sam Hatch, Elizabeth Raabe and Karina Bickert.
Pictured from left to right; Coach Susan Kilpatrick, Team Member Sam Hatch, Horticulture Agent Janet Laminack, Team Member Elizabeth Raabe and Team Member Shelby Kilpatrick.
Not pictured; Assistant Coach Diana Hatch and Team Member Karina Bickert.
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WHEP wins it All
Elm Fork Chapter member Susan Kilpatrick’s WHEP team has won the national competition held in New Mexico at the Valles Caldera National Preserve in late July. Making headline news in the Denton Record Chronicle on August 9 was Susan’s team of Karina Bickert, Sam Hatch, Elizabeth Raabe and Shelby Kilpatrick. The four claimed the championship and Raabe, Hatch and Kilpatrick earned high-point honors in individual categories.
The WHEP program (Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program) was approved as a project in September of 2007 by member Susan Kilpatrick. The program is a 4-H youth natural resource program dedicated to teaching wildlife and fisheries habitat management to youths ages 8-19. The young naturalists use a scientific-based manual and beside wildlife habitat practices they learn teamwork, communication skills, critical thinking, confidence building, career guidance and outdoor activities.
Susan, who was assisted at nationals by Diana Hatch, is quoted in the DRC saying “A national win for those kids is huge.” There are very few 4-H contests at the national level, and they worked really hard for it”
The EFCTMN congratulates Susan and her team for their hard earned title and if any member is interested in volunteering with Susan, she can be contacted by e-mail: s_kilpatrick@verizon.net
Heartiest congratulations to all who were involved!!!
