Water Education a Hit at Sam Rayburn Intermediate School

John Philip Jones (Waller Co.), Bailey Halbert (Brazos Co.), and Annika Stephens (Leon Co.) led water education activities in Bryan for about 160 Sam Rayburn Intermediate School 6th Grade Odyssey students. Stations included groundwater and aquifers, water quality and electro-coagulation, and water trivia.

Also on hand were Texas Commission on Environmental Quality staff and a video production crew to get footage for a video to be revealed at the TCEQ's Texas Environmental Excellence Awards banquet on May 15.

Looking forward to seeing the final product in Austin!

JP, Bailey and Annika lead educational presentations at Sam Rayburn Intermediate School in Bryan.

Bailey Halbert Highlights Ambassador Program at Local Meetings

Bailey Halbert (Brazos Co.) spoke a recent 4-H Brazos County Council meeting where she played a video of the 2018 summer 4-H2O Leadership Academy. Bailey taught an audience of varied ages about how to become a water ambassador, some of her experiences through the program so far, the highlights of this program, and her Leadership Academy experience. She also explained a few water concepts, such as water testing, wastewater treatment, and water reuse.

Bailey presents at Brazos Co. 4-H Council Meeting.

In February, Bailey also presented to the local 4-H Horticulture group meeting. She explained to elementary and middle school students the definition of an aquifer, the purpose of an aquifer, the different types of aquifers, and how aquifers function. To demonstrate the functions of an aquifer, Bailey instructed the students on how to make a model of aquifers with materials, such as Play-Doh, sand, and small gravel rocks. These materials were used to show layers of and around aquifers. It was a fun experience for all!

Bailey leads an aquifer activity to local 4-H Horticulture club.

Annika Stevens Makes Normangee Elementary

Annika Stevens (Leon Co.) participated in the Leon County Water Fair in Normangee where she led an interactive water cycle game. Pretending they are water droplets, she led students to through the water cycle using graphics and props. Love the creativity Annika!

Annika Stevens gets creative with the water cycle.

Brentton Jenkins Assists at 'Value of Land Seminar' in Kilgore

Brentton Jenkins (Harrison Co.) represented Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors at the 'Value of Land Seminar' in Kilgore. The seminar included such topics as water law, landowner liability, water issues, and estate planning. Brentton assisted event organizers at the registration booth and passed out information to participants.

Be on the lookout for opportunities like this in your own regions, and offer your assistance. Organizers are always looking for extra help, and it often provides you the opportunity to learn about interesting topics at no cost!

Brentton Jenkins (Harrison Co.)

Full house for 'Value of Land Seminar'

Ty Cornelius Guest Speaker at South Plains Association Meeting

Ty Cornelius (Crosby Co.) was recently invited to share information about the 4-H Water Ambassadors Program to members of the South Plains Association. Ty presented details about the Program and provided an overview of the Tier I 4-H2O Leadership Academy.

Thanks Ty for your leadership in the South Plains!

Ty Cornelius (Crosby Co.) presents to South Plains Association members.

Logan West Featured at Floresville Garden and Home Show

Logan West (Wilson Co.) set up an exhibit at the Floresville Garden and Home Show. He presented about water conservation and promoted the 4-H Water Ambassador Program. Logan also taught a class on how to make a rain barrel. Great job Logan!

We have some great resources on rain barrel construction and water harvesting under the "Water Education Resources" menu. Check them out!

Logan talks water conservation.

Logan demonstrates how to create a rain barrel.

Logan explains how water harvested from rain barrel can be used in the landscape.