Rainy Creek Campground Project: Participants assisted in the design and construction of a campground and trail system on the Little Wenatchee River. Targeted educational content included environmental and human impacts on the forest, erosion due to floods and human interactions, protection of riparian areas, and management of recreational resources for public use. Photos

Chiwawa River Project: The 4-H Forestry Education program agreed to adopt the Chiwawa River Watershead with a commitment to continue program activities for a five year period. Participants completed snag surveys, and evaluated and recorded stream habitat data for native species including three endangered fish species, Chinook salmon, Bull trout, and Steelhead. Participants created a map of the watershead utilizing GPS technology which assisted the U.S. Forest Serive in developing both short and long term planning objectives related to public recreation, wildlife habitats and the utilization and harvesting of various forest products. Photos

Wilderness Ranger Project: All participants were provided with the opportunity to engage in a four-day wilderness camping trip. They learned about wilderness designation including the importance of maintaining the health of wilderness lakes, streams, and trails including "No Trace" camping techniques. The activities included trail maintance, fire ring removal, and litter clean up. Trip participants interacted with the general public by teaching them what they had been taught through their wilderness leraning experiences. Photos

Amphibian Research Project: Participants learned about research efforts involving amphibians living in local lakes and ponds. The activities included constrution and repairs to pitfall traps used in annual Fall surveys. Photos