{"id":9013,"date":"2018-06-29T11:08:30","date_gmt":"2018-06-29T18:08:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/?page_id=9013"},"modified":"2024-12-16T09:55:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T17:55:02","slug":"backyards-beyond","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/projects-programs\/projects-and-programs-resource-library\/environmental-stewardship\/backyards-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Backyards and Beyond Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-hero--style-boxed \">\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__background\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 1313w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 768w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1313px) 100vw, 1313px\"\n\t\talt=\"4-H Grows Here logo in green with 4-H clover at right on a black background\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__overlay\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__inner-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"wsu-hero__title\">4-H Backyards and Beyond Project<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"program-contact \">\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-content\/plugins\/cahnrs-extension-plugin\/assets\/images\/four-h.png\"\n\t\t\theight=\"75\"\n\t\t\twidth=\"75\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"extension-program-icon\"\n\t\t\talt=\"Program Icon.\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"program-contact-info\">\n\t\t<h2>Program Contact<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tAutumn Britt, 4-H Program Manager<br>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Phone Number<\/span>509-588-7817\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Email Address<\/span> \u2022\n\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:autumn.britt@wsu.edu\">autumn.britt@wsu.edu<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>The Backyards &amp; Beyond curriculum is designed to progressively advance the connections youth make to the outdoors through the exploration of their immediate environment, regardless of whether or not they are in an urban, suburban, or rural setting.&nbsp; This project area encourages the creation of neighborhood nature clubs to discover the natural wonders close to home, throughout their neighborhood, community, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Learn how to start a neighborhood nature club<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record sights, sounds, and discoveries in nature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice protecting and enjoying nature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/garden-6490731_1280.jpg\" alt=\"Wildflower garden with a swing in the foreground with tires laying flat as its seat and another tire as a planter beside it. In the background, an antique carriage as a seating spot\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Backyards and Beyond Curriculum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Available to check out from the 4-H Curriculum Library at the Yakima County Extension office. Contact <a href=\"tel:5095741600\">509-574-1600<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:yakima.4h@wsu.edu\">yakima.4h@wsu.edu<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington 4-H Records, Forms, and Guides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For youth members<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Coming soon!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For adult helpers and club leaders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Coming soon!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/environmental-ed-earth-science\/earth-environment\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tState Earth Science and Environmental Education Project Resources\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Backyards-Beyond-792x198.png\" alt=\"At left, a backyard with small garden shed, grees, shrubs, and a stockade fence. At right, a watercolor illustration of a bluebird on a branch. Center, the title &quot;Backyards &amp; Beyond&quot; in black on a blue to green gradient\" class=\"wp-image-15314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Backyards-Beyond-792x198.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Backyards-Beyond-396x99.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Backyards-Beyond-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Backyards-Beyond-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Backyards-Beyond.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activity Ideas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/copy-of-educational-wildlife-bingo-game?_pos=1&amp;_sid=9c316f627&amp;_ss=r\">Educational Wildlife Bingo Game<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fun bingo game comes with enough pieces for 2-6 players and promises to make learning about Wildlife fun! Players select picture boards and place a chip over the corresponding image as cards are read aloud by the caller. Each card has educational facts about wildlife. The first person to cover the selected pattern and yell bingo wins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.ne.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Sensory-Safari.pdf\">Sensory Safari &#8211;&nbsp; Nebraska 4-H (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sensory Safari is a way for students to explore natural habitats in and around their home, school, park, etc. Students will explore using sight, sound, scents, and touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4AWjt_Y09lw?si=Ds9sIOnGdAaB17pQ\">4-H Friday Fun!&nbsp; DIY Birdfeeders &#8211; The University of Maine (YouTube video)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/backyard-birds\">Backyard Birds &#8211; University of Minnesota Extension<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this lesson, youth identify common bird species found in their backyard by creating a pinecone bird feeder and conducting a wildlife survey.&nbsp;Ideal for grades 2-4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/learn-at-home\/4-h-friday-fun-videos\/\">4-H Friday Fun!<\/a> is a series of at-home activities for parents and kids. In this video, learn how to build a bird feeder with an orange and some yarn. Produced by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2020\/03\/DIY-Bird-Feeders-Materials-List-and-Instructions.pdf\">The PDF instructions<\/a> are available through the University of Maine Cooperative Extension website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/\">iNaturalist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every observation can contribute to biodiversity science, from the rarest butterfly to the most common backyard weed. We share your findings with scientific data repositories like the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/gbif.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Biodiversity Information Facility<\/a>&nbsp;to help scientists find and use your data. All you have to do is observe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/phenology\">Phenology &#8211; University of Minnesota Extension<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this learning guide, youth can work independently to look closely at nature and make observations about the world around them. Learn how to&nbsp;record observations, make&nbsp;sketches, and&nbsp;employ&nbsp;senses beyond sight to hear, touch&nbsp;and smell differences in our environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/sensory-tour\">Sensory Tour \u2013 University of Minnesota Extension<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this lesson, youth discover nature through the five senses (sight, sound, smell, touch and taste) by taking a sensory tour of nature right where they are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/outdoor-exploration-curriculum\/products\/4-h-natural-resources-level-1-step-into-nature\">4-H Natural Resources Level 1:&nbsp; Step Into Nature<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/outdoor-exploration-curriculum\/products\/4-h-natural-resources-level-2-explore-the-natural-world\">4-H Natural Resources Level 2:&nbsp; Explore the Natural World<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/outdoor-exploration-curriculum\/products\/copy-of-4-h-natural-resources-level-3-blaze-the-trail\">4-H Natural Resources Level 3:&nbsp; Blaze the Trail<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington Specific Reference Material<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/projects-programs\/wildlife\/\">Yakima County 4-H Wildlife Project<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgcd.info\/\">Heritage Gardens of the Columbia River Basin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"color_11 wixui-rich-text__text\">The Heritage Garden Program is a garden certification program dedicated to creating water-wise landscapes and gardens that incorporate native plants of Washington State. Heritage Gardens also honor the unique natural and cultural features of the Columbia River Basin.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"wixGuard wixui-rich-text__text\">\u200b<\/span><span class=\"color_11 wixui-rich-text__text\">Heritage Gardens<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li> <span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Promote the use of native plants<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Promote sustainable and waterwise landscaping and gardening techniques<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Educate our community about the history and biodiversity of the Columbia River Basin.&nbsp;<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonnature.org\/\">Washington Nature &#8211; The Nature Conservancy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/botanicgardens.uw.edu\/science-conservation\/rarecare\/\">Washington Rare Plant Care and Conservation &#8211; University of Washington Botanic Gardens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rich biodiversity of our Washington State is under siege by the usual suspects \u2013 habitat loss, land use practices, invasive species and climate change. Of 3,100 vascular plant species, 350 are rare. Rare Care builds partnerships with federal, state and local agencies to provide critical information needed in the conservation and recovery of our state\u2019s native rare species. Citizen scientists and students participate in rare plant monitoring, ex situ conservation, reintroduction and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wawild.org\/\">Washington Wild<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Washington Wild is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and restore wild lands and waters in Washington State through advocacy, education, and civic engagement. Founded in 1979 as the Washington Wilderness Coalition, Washington Wild has been instrumental in protecting nearly 3 million acres of Wilderness in Washington State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that public lands are a public issue. By educating, empowering, and mobilizing our communities, Washington Wild builds powerful grassroots networks that help protect and restore wild lands throughout the state. Our supporters share our philosophy that Washington\u2019s remaining wild lands have intrinsic value and are essential to our quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/species-habitats\/living\/habitat-at-home\/wildlife-yards\">Wildlife Habitat Yards &#8211; Washington Department of Fish &amp; Wildlife<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By creating habitat for wildlife at home, you are helping to offset the acres of habitat that are lost to housing and urban development each year in Washington. Habitat Fragmentation happens when wildlife habitat is separated by development without leaving pathways for wildlife to safety move between areas they need to access to survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/species-habitats\/living\/habitat-at-home\">Habitat at Home &#8211; Washington Department of Fish &amp; Wildlife<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Habitat at Home, formerly known as the Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary Program, is the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife&#8217;s effort to encourage Washingtonians to connect with nature where they live, work, and play. By learning ways to increase biodiversity through planting native plants, coexisting with wildlife, and making decisions that positively impact the health of our communities, we can all make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.audubon.org\/bird-friendly-communities-1\">Building Bird Friendly Communities &#8211; Audubon Washington<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Americans live in cities or suburbs, and people can play a critical role in fostering healthy wildlife populations and communities. Rural regions have an outsized opportunity to contribute. As the leading voice for birds, Audubon can inspire the one in five adults who watch birds to make daily lifestyle choices that add up to real conservation impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.zoo.org\/2022\/06\/new-pollinator-garden-unveiled-at.html\">New Pollinator Garden unveiled at Washington State Capitol! &#8211; Woodland Park Zoo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new pollinator garden to support thriving butterflies, bees and birds was unveiled June 22 at the Washington State Capitol Campus in Olympia. The garden was created in partnership between the Office of Governor Jay Inslee, Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Washington Department of Agriculture (WSDA), Woodland Park Zoo (WPZ), and the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.zoo.org\/2023\/12\/community-conservation-makes-splash-in.html\">Community conservation makes a splash in amphibian monitoring &#8211; Woodland Park Zoo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2023 Amphibian Monitoring Community Science program observed more than 42 bodies of water with 646 observations by 97 community science volunteers\u2014now that&#8217;s something to croak about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Reference Material<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From 4-H Programs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/neighborhoodnatureclubs.arizona.edu\/nnc_form01_pledge.pdf\">Backyards and Beyond Commitment Pledge from Arizona 4-H (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/backyard-adventures\">Backyard Adventures &#8211; University of Minnesota Extension<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Backyard Adventures&nbsp;is a set of seven lessons designed for youth in grades K-5 to explore the nature scapes of their own backyards. They will learn about gardens, identify plants, get to know animals and explore how the ecosystem connects people to nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each lesson includes a picture book featuring BIPOC authors. Use these lessons in an after-school, club, day camp or any educational setting to help children develop an appreciation for outdoor adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Higher Education Institutions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/feederwatch.org\/about\/project-overview\/\">Project FeederWatch &#8211; Cornell University<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Project FeederWatch turns your love of feeding birds into scientific discoveries. FeederWatch is a November-April survey of birds that visit backyards, nature centers, community areas, and other locales in North America. You don\u2019t even need a feeder! All you need is an area with plantings, habitat, water, or food that attracts birds. The schedule is completely flexible. Count your birds for as long as you like on days of your choosing, then enter your counts online. Your counts allow you to track what is happening to birds around your home and to contribute to a continental data-set of bird distribution and abundance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/k12\/explorers-guidebook\/\">Explorer&#8217;s Guidebook &#8211; Cornell University<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take kids on a habitat scavenger hunt, create a sound map, and test bird ID skills with this adaptable activity book designed to be used by families, school groups, and anyone looking for a fun way to connect to nature. Inspired by the federal\u00a0<em>E<\/em>v<em>ery Kid in a Park<\/em>\u00a0initiative and geared towards fourth graders, this step-by-step guide will help you explore our country\u2019s diverse habitats\u00a0and the birds that live there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Related Organizations, Journals, and Professionals<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/pollinators\/\">Pollinator Quest &#8211; Captain Planet Foundation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be a hero for pollinators in your community by creating or protecting habitat for them to live and thrive. When you do, you will also be helping other species who are dependent on the actions of pollinators &#8212; including you, me, and all humans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0iGQmaHokbQ\">Brooke Leifer &#8211; Share the Love (The Pollinator Song) (YouTube video)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In partnership with the US Forest Service to raise awareness about pollinators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/seattlemedium.com\/nature-close-to-home-exploring-your-backyard-with-the-kids\/\">Nature Close To Home: Exploring Your Backyard With The Kids<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manomet.org\/publication\/a-guide-to-nature-journaling\/\">A Guide To Nature Journaling<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nrcspad.sc.egov.usda.gov\/distributioncenter\/pdf.aspx?productID=428\">Backyard Conservation:&nbsp; Bringing Conservation From the Countryside to Your Backyard &#8211; Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenandnature.org\/\">Children Nature Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h5 id=\"unique-id-1__99745\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Kits, Projects, and Activities from National 4-H<\/button>\r\n    <\/h5>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__99745\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/pages\/environmental_education\">National 4-H Natural Resources and Environmental Education Curriculum Collection<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/environmental-education-curriculum\">National 4-H Environmental Education Curriculum Collection<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/environment-outdoor-science-curriculum\">National 4-H Environment &amp; Outdoor Science Curriculum Collection<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/projects-programs\/projects-and-programs-resource-library\/environmental-stewardship\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tBack to Environmental Stewardship Project Areas\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/projects-programs\/projects-and-programs-resource-library\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tBack to Projects and Programs Resource Library\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Backyards &amp;amp; Beyond curriculum is designed to progressively advance the connections youth make to the outdoors through the exploration of their immediate environment, regardless of whether or not they are in an urban, suburban,&amp;hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":14047,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":0,"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","_expiration_date":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9013"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9013"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9013\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21905,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9013\/revisions\/21905"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14047"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9013"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9013"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9013"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}