4-H Teen Pollinator Ambassador Program

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Lindsay Chichester
Extension Educator - Douglas County
lchichester@unr.edu
775-782-9960

Katelyn Brinkerhoff
Statewide Master Gardener Coordinator
katelynbrinkerhoff@unr.edu
775-336-0244

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About the program

The 4-H Pollinator Habitat Program is a national program funded by the National 4-H Council and Corteva Agriscience. This 11-month program will prepare the next generation of pollinator experts in Nevada by connecting local 4-H Youth Development programs, Extension Master Gardener programs, and community organizations to plan and install pollinator habitats. Through a variety of learning experiences, teen leaders will learn how to plan, install, and work together to sustain these pollinator habitats. As a result, youth will learn more about their community and the resources it takes to plan and launch a project. Additionally, at least six of the ambassadors will have an opportunity to attend the Ignite by 4-H in March in Washington D.C. The ambassadors in this program will also have an opportunity to travel the state to interact with fellow ambassadors, learn more about pollinators, as well as work on developing a pollinator habitat in several locations throughout the state.

Support the 4-H Pollinator Ambassador Program!

Honeybee buzzing around bright pink blossoms

Photo by K. Brinkerhoff

Did you know pollinators are responsible for 1 in 3 bites of food humans consume? Pollinators are drastically declining, and we have a chance to change that by providing education, awareness and building pollinator habitats throughout Nevada.

This program encourages young people around Nevada to educate their peers about the importance of pollinators and how to develop pollinator habitats of their own.

If you are able, please support these young people in the journey to connect Nevada communities together through pollinators and pollinator habitats. Please choose the pollinator garden or habitat that fits your budget. Thank you for supporting the 4-H Pollinator Ambassadors of Nevada.

All program support received from this campaign will go directly towards travel and supplies expenses for the 4-H Pollinator Ambassadors.

This is a non-tax deductible program support campaign. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to this program please contact Jessica Gardner at 775-782-9960 or jessicagardner@unr.edu.

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Meet our 4-H Pollinator Ambassadors

4-H Pollinator Ambassadors representing Nevada at national Ignite by 4-H Summit

4-H Pollinator Ambassadors representing Nevada at the National Ignite by 4-H Summit in Washington D.C.
Photo: (Back row) Ella K. and Cooper M.
(Middle row) Taylor S., Savannah H. and Emma W.
(Front row) Kayla M., Samantha Z. and Eleanor D.

We are excited to announce our 2023 4-H Pollinator Ambassadors!