Christian Peterson
Reporter@riverbendnews.org
Lafayette 4-H continued its patter of education during the week of Sunday, July 10. This time, instead of a focus on the USA, the focus was on natural conservation and resources. The students were treated to a crafts session, where they made environmentally friendly bird feeders, as well as a trip to the Lafayette County Courthouse to watch the new clock tower be put back in its place. Not too long after, they went to have a comfortable day at Koon Lake. There, the students were able to observe fauna and practice fishing.
When it came to education aspects of the week, they were far from short on opportunities. Rachel Silver from USDA partnership taught the kids about vermicomposting, the process by which people use worms and other microorganisms to convert material into valuable compost. Silver then helped the kids make a worm café to further show how vermapost is created. She also educated the children on how to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. The students were also visited by Kacia Colson, who made healthy smoothies for everyone. “They were delicious!” Lafayette 4-H said in a Facebook post. Colson also gave out treat bags full of samples of healthy gummies and smoothies.
In addition, students had the chance to create paintings about a beautiful moonlight night. The end of the week brought a visit to Blue Springs State Park. There, they were educated on the beauty and importance of local springs, as well as how youth can help in the conservation of natural resources. All together, it was another full, but excellent week filled to the brim with fun, education and community.