Weed Identification
Description: The county weed project will help youth learn about various weeds in a safe manner. Youth are encouraged to be careful when collecting samples.
Project Guidelines:
Beginner: Grades 3-5 (suggested)
Exhibit an age-appropriate poster using one of the options below following the established poster policy.
Intermediate: Grades 6-8 (suggested)
Exhibit an age-appropriate poster using one of the options below following the established poster policy.
Advanced: Grades 9-12 (suggested)
Exhibit an age-appropriate poster using one of the options below following the established poster policy.
Options:
Option A: Collect and mount 1 weed specimen [see pub.4-H 247 -W ] on poster [see poster guidelines county handbook]. Show flower and or fruit, leaf, stem and root characteristics. Include name of weed [common and scientific] where found [lawn, garden, pasture, etc.] how it reproduces. Control methods . annual, biannual, perennial
Option B: Make a poster showing 1 noxious weed using above guidelines; no specimen
Option C: Make a poster showing 1 poisonous weed using above guidelines; no specimen
Option D: Make a poster showing 3 different weed seeds using above guidelines; collect specimens
Option E: Make a poster showing 3 different plants that are edible and considered to be weeds show edible parts, where found, collect specimens