Learn more about the importance of trees and forests and find ways to help with conservation.
What can you do?
In the forest resources project, you can:
- Explore different types of trees.
- Learn what forests need to grow and thrive.
- Help care for trees.
- Find ways to conserve forests.
- Explore how we benefit from trees and forests in our world.
These are just some of the many ways you can participate in this project.
Project information
Get started with 4-H'ers in your area
- Contact your local 4-H office for more info.
Get started on your own
- Begin your project learning with the forest resources project resource guide.
- Reflect on your project and what you've learned using 4-H record keeping.
Project opportunities near you
Get in touch with your local 4-H office to learn about forest resources project events and activities in your area.
Interested in getting involved as a forest resources project volunteer?
Contact your local 4-H office or learn more about volunteering in 4-H.
Resources for supporting youth in forest resources
- Environment and earth science curricula in the youth development curriculum library
- National 4-H natural resources and environmental education curricula
Fair information
What does it mean to show at the fair?
For 4-H'ers, local and state showcase events (like the Minnesota State Fair) are not just fun events. They provide youth opportunities to exhibit the knowledge and skills they've gained throughout the year– and to continue their learning.
Contact your local 4-H office for forest resources project showcase opportunities near you.
Exhibit ideas and judging criteria
Get exhibit ideas and find out what the judge is looking for in the evaluation sheet (Google Doc).
Reviewed in 2023