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Miscellaneous Floral
28. Corsage (of plant material, in plastic bag)
29. Flower arrangement of dried plant materials
30. Flower arrangement of live plant material
31. Holiday arrangements, live or dry plant materials
32. Wall plaque of dried plant materials
33. Dry Flowers
34. Container Garden
35. Record of flower garden project-perennial annual, vegetable ornamental
36. 4^th of July Arrangement of live or dry plant materials
37. Hydroponic Gardening
38. Holiday Wreath (Christmas in July Theme)
39. Holiday Spray (Christmas in July Theme)
40. Plant Disease Colletion-15 diseased leaves, stems or other plant parts with labels giving name of the host plant and name of disease
41. Collection-10 or more specimens. All plant materials must be pressed, mounted and labeled specimens mounted green will not be judged. All collections, pictures and plants must have a clear picture overlay.
A. Ornamental trees, leaf, twig (fruit, flower and seed if possible)
B. Ornamental shrubs, leaf, twig (fruit, flower and seed if possible)
C. Weeds-common to lawns, flower beds and gardens
D. Annual Flowers
E. Perennial Flowers
F. Any other ornamental horticulture collection not listed

Landscape Plans
41. Landscape plans
A. Miniature
B. Plan or map of original home grounds together with a second map showing improvements made
C. Plan of annual flower garden
D. Plan of perennial flower garden
E. Any other landscape plans or models not mentioned

Department 108
Section 1-Vegetables and Fruits
Premium: 1^st 1.50, 2^nd $1.00, 3^rd $.75

* Entries must be grown by exhibitors in their individual, family, school or community gardens
* Exhibits and awards will be evaluated based on the standards below
* Exhibits are encouraged to be labeled with the correct common name and variety name (I.e. snap beans)

Excellent-Clean; only one very minor defects in general appearance, best market size and quality; True to varietals characteristics. For exhibits with more than one specimen; not more than 10 percent variation in sizes for fruits and vegetables and cut flowers, only slightly detectable variation, uniform in shape, color and degree of maturity

Good-clean, slight defects in general appearance; defective and unusable should not exceed 5 percent; food market size and quality. For Exhibits with more than one specimen; not more than 25 percent variation in sizes for fruits and vegetables and cut flowers; only slightly detectable variation, uniform in shape, color and degree of maturity

Worthy- Fairly clean; some defects in general appearance; defective and usable parts should not exceed 10 percent; fair market size and quality. For exhibits with more than one specimen; not more than 100 percent variation in sizes for fruits and vegetables and cut flowers; only slightly detectable variation, uniform in shape, color and degree of maturity.

No Award-Dirty, serious damage apparent; defective and unusable exceed 10 percent; unsatisfactory market size and quality. For exhibits with more than one specimen more than 100 percent variation in sizes for fruits and vegetables and cut flowers; extreme differences in shape, color and degree of maturity.

1. Asparagus, 5 stems up to 7 inches long
2. Beans, 10 pods
3. Blueberries, 1 pint, any single variety
4. Carrots, 3 tops trimmed to 1 inch, no green shoulder
5. Garlic, 3 bulbs, dried, braided together or tops trimmed to ½ inch, not peeled
6. Lettuce, leaf, 1 plant, roots off, good market size, in transparent bag
7. Lettuce head, 2 plant, roots off, good market size, in transparent bag
8. Peas, 10 pods
9. Rhubarb, 6 uniform stalks with leaves attached
10. Strawberries, 1 pint, any varity, caps on
11. Radishes, 1 pint basket, tops trimmed to ½ inch
12. Swiss chard, 1 plant, roots and damaged leaves off
13. Endive, 1 plant, roots off, good market size
14. Leeks, 3 large, trimmed
15. Spinach, common, ½ pound in transparent bag
16. Raspberries, ½ pint, any single variety
17. Other Not listed
18. Record of home vegetable garden
19. Market Basket-any 5 varieties * Premium 1^st $5.00, 2^nd $3.00, 3^rd $2.00

Section 2-Cut Herbs
Premium: 1^st $1.50, 2^nd $1.25, 3^rd $1.00

* Exhibit will consist of at least 3 stems in water
* Exhibitor must provide container for exhibits

1. Basil
2. Dill
3. Mints
4. Oregano
5. Parsley
6. Rosemary
7. Thyme
8. Chives
9. Best Not Listed

Department 109
Section 1-Educational and Action Booths, Group Banner and Educational Presentation

* All exhibits must be completed and ready for judging on
* Booths must be constructed by the entire group
* When entering, you must enter under a designated member of the club or group
* Exhibits will be judged: 20% labeling, 40% appearance, 20% effectiveness, 20% creativity
* Entry tag must be attached to booth and visible

1. Educational Booth-tells a story to the person who is viewing it.
Blue $15.00, Red $ 10.00, White $7.00
A. Booth will be approximately 8', and will have at least 1 wall for posters
B. Group must furnish all materials needed for booth
C. Exhibit must be clean and attractiveness

2. Action Booth-demonstrate and explain the project or topic displayed
$20.00 per day
A. Must be staffed by 3 or more members and 1 adult, at least 6 hours a day, for a minimum of 4 days of the fair
B. Demonstrate and explain the project or topic displayed
C. Booth will be approximately 8', and will have at least 1 wall for posters
D. Group must furnish all materials needed for booth
E. Exhibit must be clean and attractive

3. Fashion Show
A. Exhibitors make and model an article of clothing
B. Participants must bring commentary cards during judging times
C. Youth must sign up the day of the fashion show 1 hour prior to show
D. Coordinator may limit number of exhibitors. You may also be required to do some still modeling

4. Group Banner
Blue $10.00, Red $7.00, White $5.00
A. Banner must be suitable for hanging , supply rod will be provided
B. Any organization may exhibit a group banner they have designed and constructed
C. Each group may enter only 1 banner
D. Banner should represent the group goals, motto, etc.
E. Dimensions: no larger than 68'x36' and no smaller than 48'x24'
F. Each banner must have a 3x5 card showing the name, address, ages, purpose and number of participants
G. Must be made within the last year

5. Interactive Educational Demonstrations
$15.00 per club, youth group, troop
This is where club members demonstrate an activity (face painting, teaching a craft, etc.)
These will be scheduled in 3-hour time blocks. Youth Superintendent will notify you of schedule

6. Presentation Poster-Scientific posters/Educational posters/3dimensional displays
Blue $1.50, Red $1.00, White $.75
A. Exhibits should be self-explanatory through the use of appropriate caption, signs or labels and should be limited to approximately card table size
B. Exhibits will be evaluated on content, illustration, organization, clarity, visual appeal and readability
C. All exhibitors must include a written summary to help understand purpose and / or outcome of exhibit or why/ how the poster was used.

7. Public Presentations
Blue $5.00, Red $4.00, White $2.00
Limited to 4-H'ers . A table and easel will be provided. Electricity is available. You must bring all other supplies and equipment. The Oswego County 4-H Office will notify you of the schedule.

Department 109
Section 1-Educational & Action Booths, Group Banner and Educational Presentations

8. Group or Club Project
Blue $5.00, Red $4.00, White $2.00
Any group or club project such as a quilt, wall hanging, woodworking, etc.
* All garments must have a label either taped or sewn into the inseam with the name of the exhibitor
* Each garment must be clean and pressed, and have been made within the past year by the exhibitor
* Clothing should be brought on hangers
* Classes 1 & 2 are open to first time sewers who are 13 years of age and under

1. Equipped sewing box (at lest 4 homemade items, such as pin cushion, needle book, scissor protectors)
2. Hot pan holder, machine made
3. Sewn item from kit (limit 1)
4. Basic Clothing-any simple, intermediate or advanced level garment
5. Simple clothing accessory: items with a decorative and/or functional purpose (scarf, hat, mittens and handbag)
6. Article with a decorative application such as quilting, appliqué, needlepoint
7. Simple interest item (backpack, tent, sleeping bag, horse accessories, kites and toys)
8. Simple knitted or crocheted items (hat, scarf, mittens, socks, etc.)
9. Large Knitted or crocheted items (sweater or shawl)
10. Poster series (will be stapled for displayed)
11. Purchased Clothing Project-Garment or outfit accompanied by an 8 ½ x 11 notebook containing:
A. Color photo of exhibitor wearing the garment
B. Cost of garment (including price tag, comparison of cost to make the garment, (consider cost of fabric, notions, pattern, labor, etc.)
C. Describe why garment was purchased, how it fits into wardrobe, fabric structure, fiber content & care.
D. Simple accessories selected
E. Activities for which the garment will be worn
12. Any other clothing or accessory not listed

Department 110
Section 2-Home Environment
Premium: 1^st $1.50, 2^nd $1.25, 3^rd $1.00

* The exhibitor must make all items within the past year
* Kits are permitted but must be clearly labeled as a kit

1. Wooden Accessory: item with painted or natural finish. Examples: shelf, magazine rack, picture frame, wooden bowl etc. Emphasis in this class is the restoration and not the actual construction of the exhibit
2. Fabric Accessory: Examples: pillow, wall hanging, windsock, placemats, napkins, tablecloth, macramé, and needle work items including needlepoint, bargello, counted cross-stitch, latch hooking, crewel embroidery, candle wicking, knitting and crocheting etc.
3. Embellished Furnishing: Examples: placemats and lamp shades that have been changed by adding fabric, painted design or other embellishments
4. Home Storage- laundry bags, shoe bags, locker caddies, travel storage, cardboard storage units, etc.
5. Room Accessories- bulletin board, fabric décor lamp shade and picture frame (may be non sewn items)
6. Refinished or remodeled furniture with a painted or natural finish such as chair, table, chest, bookcase, etc. that is new, refinished or constructed by exhibitor
7. Stuffed animals, no preprinted fabric
Premium: Blue $5.00, Red $4.00, White $3.00
8. Major furnishing items made of fabric-quilt, bedspread, coverlet, dust ruffle, curtains, draperies, slip covers etc.
9. Large crocheted or knitted item-afghan or bedspread
10. One piece furniture made entirely by the exhibitor (desk, bookcase, dresser, etc.)
11. Finished chair or stool with new seating (caned, splint, rush, macramé, or woven webbing seat

Department 110
Section 3-Child Development
Premium: Blue $1.75, Red $1.50, White $1.oo

1. Creative play thing (toy, durable book, game activity) to be used with children: State age of child for which item is intended and what child learns.
2. Baby-sitters kit including games, toys and safety materials needed while caring for young child, any container suitable for carrying kit to site: include description of each article's use.
3. Poster series dealing with any aspect of child development and/or caring for children.

Department 110
Section 4-Arts and Craft Objects
Premium: Blue $1.50, Red $1.25, White $1.00

* Any picture, drawings, or prints must be framed or on foam core board and matted
* Frames must have sturdy eyehooks and wire hangers only
* No glass frames or covers
* All entries must be the work of the exhibitor in the past year
* Limit 3 entries per exhibitor, per class
* No kits allowed unless otherwise stated
* Name of exhibitor must be on each item

1. Drawing (expressive work in pencil, charcoal, felt-tip pen, chalk, pastel, ink, etc.)
2. Painting (expressive work ion oil, watercolor, acrylic or mixed media)
3. Graphics/Prints (printing process that duplicates one or more identical images)
4. Sculpture (wood, stone, clay, original cast plaster, paper Mache, metal, fabric, etc.)
5. Ceramics of original design no performs
6. Ceramics cast from commercial mold or perform, to be judged on painting, decoration and other finishes
7. Fiber and fabric crafts (macramé, needlework, knitting, string art, weaving, etc).
8. Leather craft-tooled, carved, molded, stamped, laced, stitched and or riveted (plastics, wood, stone, bone, enamel).
9. Etched/Stained glass
10. Jewelry-as one entry
11. Mosaics (2 or 3-D objects using clay tile, glass, stone, etc.)
12. Tie-dye, batik, or fabric-painted items
13. Wood/Paper crafts (carving, burning, cutting, folding, etc.)
14. Metal Craft-used singly or in combination with the other materials
15. Beaded items
16. Nature Crafts
17. Stamped Craft-must be 2 or more co-coordinating items
18. Scrapbook (page-complete with photos and in protective covering
19. Decorative Gift Wrapping
20. Tole painting
21. Calligraphy/Lettering-must be no smaller than 4"x6"
22. Candles
23. Processed natural fibers (hand spun wool, naturally dyed yarns, rawhide, etc.)
24. Heritage craft based on a traditional or ethnic art passed through generations; include history of technique and brief description of procedure
25. Craft object made from kit
26. Any other art or craft object

Department 110
Section 5-Collections and Scrapbooks
Premium: Blue $1.50, Red $1.25, White $1.00

* Limit 1 entry per exhibitor, per class in 1 and 2
* Exhibit need not be limited to current year's work, but should have been added to within the past year

1. Collection-consist of 10-20 pieces, all the property of the exhibitor, titled and displayed appropriately and neatly on a board or container no bigger than 12"x14". Stated title, number of pieces, origin and purpose of collection, and source for objects collected
2. Journal-must cover at least a 6-month period
3. Photo Scrapbook-photos and memorabilia from a trip, event, etc. Neat with titles and captions. Bound or in a binder
4. Club Scrapbook-must have been added to in the last year. Neat with titles and captions. Bound or in binder.
5. Heritage documentation (family genealogy, family or community history, local historical architecture, etc.) complied by the exhibitor in notebook or scrapbook, including appropriate photographs, clippings, records and description by exhibitor

Department 110
Section 6-Foods
Premium: Blue $1.50, Red $1.25, White $1.00

* All entries must include complete recipe, display on a disposable plate and be enclosed in a re-sealable bag
* Exhibits with the incorrect number of specimens will be disqualified
* No mixes all.36+-+The use of bread machines is not allowed.
* Must have nutritional information (calories, fat grams, vitamins, etc.)

1. Drop or hand-shaped or pressed cookies: 3 specimens. Examples: drop-chocolate chip, applesauce, oatmeal, hand-shaped peanut butter, snicker doodles, crinkles. No frosting: hand shaped cookies can be rolled in sugar
2. Pan-baked , rolled or refrigerator cookies: 3 specimens. Examples: date bar, pumpkin bar, brownies or other batter cookie (not layered pan cookies). No frosting or added decorations that are not part of the batter
3. Frosted or decorated cookies: 3 specimens. Examples: half moon cookies, decorated sugar cookies
4. Muffins with out toppings: 3 specimens, no paper or foil baking cups. Examples: plain, whole wheat, cornbread, bran, apple, no toppings
5. Muffins with toppings: 3 specimens, no paper or foil baking cups
6. Biscuits or scones: 3 specimens. Examples: plain, whole grain, flavored
7. Loaf bread: (not yeast leavened) Entire loaf. Examples: banana, blueberry, apple, pumpkin
8. Yeast rolls: 3 specimens. Examples: plain, whole grain, flavored
9. Yeast bread: Entire loaf. Examples: plain, whole grain, flavored
10. Bread Machine bread: Entire loaf. Examples: chive bread, cheese bread
11. Shaped bread:
A. Small, 3 specimens, Examples: pretzels or breadsticks
B. Large, 1 specimen, Example: animal shaped
12. Plain cake made with shortening: at least 8" across
13. Fruit or vegetable cake: at least 8" across
14. Foam cake: made in tube pan at least 9" across. Examples: angel food, sponge, chiffon
15. Filled, rolled cake: whole wheat
16. One crust fruit or vegetable pie: at least 8" across: include recipe for crust. No purchased crust
17. Two crust fruit or vegetable pie: at least 8" across: include recipe for crust. No purchased crust
18. Puff pastry
19. Baking Light: An exhibit is sample of any baked product that is made with less fat and total calories by:
1. Modifying a recipe (include original and revised recipe
2. Using an already modified recipe
3. Making a traditionally low fat product such as an angel food cake. The recipe and explanation of why it is low in fat must be included. Cookies, loaf bread, cake, cupcake, coffee cake, muffins, pies or other baked items
(follow corresponding above class requirements. I.e. 3 specimens)
20. Grown in New York: An exhibit is a sample of any baked product that contains a fruit or vegetable grown in New York State and must include:
A. Recipe
B. Explanation of ingredient grown in New York State, including where it was grown and purchased and if it was preserved for later use.
Source of ingredients can be garden, U-pick or roadside stand, farmers market, or any market if source can be identified Cookies, muffins, bread, cake, cupcakes, coffee cake, pie or other baked items. (Follow corresponding above class requirements. I.e. 3 specimens)
21. Heritage Foods: An exhibit is sample of any baked item associated with family traditions or history and must include:
A. recipe
B. family history and traditions associated with the food.
Cookies, muffins, bread, cake, cupcakes, coffee cake, pie, or other baked items. (Follow corresponding above class requirements. I.e. 3 specimens)
22. International Foods: An exhibit is sample of any baked item associated with customs and traditions of a country or population of the world and include:
A. Recipe
B. Historical background or context
C. Traditions associated with preparing, serving, and eating the food.
Cookies, muffins, bread, cake, cupcake, coffee cake, pie or other baked items. (Follow corresponding above class requirements. I.e. 3 specimens)
23. Candy: cooked 3 pieces. No melted, molded or micro-waved candy
24. Preserved Foods: Any processed food, including dried foods, will be evaluated based on appearance and process used. If there is a concern about food safety, the entry may not be tasted. Process must be described.
Criteria for Exhibiting home canned foods:
* All canned foods must be processed in standard clear-glass canning jars with self-sealing, two piece lids
* Jars must have a vacuum seal. Jars must be exhibited and judged without screw-bands
* Jars must be labeled with contents, type of processing (boiling water or pressure), time of process and altitude adjustment. (Time and method of process should agree with USDA.PNW recommendations)
* Appropriated head space requirements must be followed: fruit juices-¼", Vegetables, ½" to 1", Jams & Jellies-¼", Pickles-½", Tomatoes-½"
* The following entries will be disqualified: a) foods processed and packaged not following current (1989 or later) USDA/PNW recommendations, b) paraffin sealed jams and jellies, c) jars with zinc lids, d) foods in green glass jars or non standardized jars, e) foods that have been improperly processed or packed, f) jars with more than 2" headspace, g) jars with added color, bleach, sulfur or other preservatives. For example: (baking soda may not be added to green vegetables and acids may not be added to non-pickled foods with the exception of tomatoes and figs.)
25. Dried/Dehydrated Foods:
* Dried foods must be displayed in either clear ½ pint or pint size zip closure bags or glass jars with tight fitting lids. Foods in unapproved containers or more than one year old will not be judged
* Entry card should include method of drying. Pre treatment method (if used), source of directions and date of preparation.
26. Healthy recipe collection: An exhibit is at least 10 recipes (displayed in a box, notebook or file folder; can include photos or illustrations) that provide needed nutrients while limiting fat and total calories. For each recipe state: (1) relationship of key ingredients to Food Guide Pyramid, (2) nutritional benefit, (3) source of recipe, (4) how well it was liked, (5) any changes you would make in the recipe. All recipes must be collected and made during the current year
27. Heritage Recipe Collection: An exhibit is at 10 recipes (displayed in box, notebook or file folder: can include photos or illustrations) that depict family or local history. For each recipe state: (1) source of recipe, (2) history related to recipe, (3) traditions related to preparing, serving, and eating the food. For 4 of the 10 recipes, indicate how well it was liked after making it. The collection should represent one or more generations older than you and can be collected from family, friends, or other community sources. All recipes must be collected and at least 4 of the 10 prepared during the current year.
28. Decorated Cake: to be judged on decoration only. (Cake may be Styrofoam or made from a mix if desired). Example: wedding, holiday, 4^th of July, Christmas
29. Christmas theme table setting: no longer than 18"x 24". 1 setting only. Must be on a sturdy board. Items must include a holiday or event the setting would be used for, menu and title
30. Any other food specimens comparable to similar food items above

Department 110
Section 7-Photography
Premium: Blue $2.00, Red $1.50, White $1.00

* No photographs to be smaller than 3 ½ " x 3 ½"
* Information on 3x5 card must include camera used, film type plus ASA, aperture and shutter speed
* Exhibitor's name must be on the back on the photo
* Only 1 entry per class and made within the current year
* All exhibits must be mounted and ready for hanging
* Exhibits will be judged on technical quality, composition, story telling ability, and preparation of the exhibit
* All exhibits should be titled and clearly visible
1. Single Photo Black and White Enlargement
2. Single Photo Color Enlargement
3. Photo story composed of 4 to 8 prints of similar size
4. Photo Study Class Shall consist of one of the following:
A. 4 photos demonstrating 4 methods of isolating the subject; not more than 3 objects permitted in each photo
B. 4 close-up photos with a different main light source in each front, side, back and diffuse
C. Photos each to illustrate one idea, I.e. hidden lines and shapes, framing patterns, perspective, or texture.
Show differences same topic, different location, angles, etc.
5. Technique up to 4 enlargements. 8" x 10" maximum size. Use film you processed and picture you printed. 1 to 3 photographs developed and printed by the exhibitor and properly mounted
6. Darkroom technique up to 4 enlargements. 8" x 10" maximum size. Use film you processed and picture you printed. Attach contact print of each negative. Indicate control techniques used. If any, including spotting. For color enlargements indicated process used: Color printing paper or enlarging film
Digital Imaged
7. Single unedited digital image-pictures comes from camera, no medications
8. Single slightly edited digital image-image that has been radically edited or enhanced. Modifications may include: cropping, sharpening, blurring, brightness/contrast and addition of text. Thumbnail of the original must accompany entry
9. Single heavily edited digital image-image that has been radically edited or enhance. Modifications may include: addition/removal of parts or the image, color scheme changes, use of filters or effects, animation, etc.
10. Story composed of 4 to 8 digital images. If edited images are included, original, thumbnail must accompany entry
11. My Web Page:
* Entry must include Web Page Address and short write up of what you would like to accomplish through Web Page
* Web Page must be accessible on-line

Department 110
Section 8-Science, Technology and Engineering
Premium: Blue $2.00, Red $1.50, White $1.00

* Entries must have been made during the current year
* All articles made from kits, must be so labeled
* All entries will be judged on: level of difficulty, Quality of Work and Originality
1. Wood Science Project: Hand Tool Division: Item made in a Wood Science Project that was cut, assembled and finished with hand tools only
2. Wood Science Project: Power Tool Division: Item made in a Wood Science Project that has been partially or totally completed with power tools.
3. Wood Science Project: Kit Division: Item made in a Wood Science Project that is made from materials precut by an outside resource (I.e. commercial supplier or woodworking leader) but is assembled and finished by the exhibitor. Judges will place emphasis on the quality of workmanship performed by exhibitor. No commercial names on exhibits
4. Wood Science Project: Open Division: Items made in a Wood Science Project that does not fit in above categories
5. Electrical Science Project: Article made in an Electric Project. Examples: trouble lamp, test lamp, portable bench light, extension cords, pin-up or study lamp, or the rewiring of an old lamp
* Tension restraint device must be in place. Where appropriate underwriters knot should be used
* Lamps without bulbs or shades will not be considered complete and will not be accepted for exhibit
* Projects involving both woodworking and electrical tasks will be evaluated on the merits of both
6. Electronics: Article made in an Electric Project utilizing principals and construction procedures relating to electronics. Project will be evaluated on the basis of soldering and connection techniques, neatness of assembly and other assembly procedures for electronic projects
* Projects must be hand wired and no breadboard kits will be accepted
* Project must be opererable (I.e. contain all necessary batteries)
* In addition short explanation of why or how the exhibit works & what use it has
7. Rocketry: Junior Division: Any rocket made in a rocket program either form a kit or non-kit materials
8. Rocketry: Senior Division: Any rocket made from non-kit materials and totally constructed and finished by a youth 14 years and older. Emphasis on proper kit assembly and finishing
9. Educational Displays: A series of posters (at least 14" x 22") and/or a 3 dimensional exhibit related to an engineering science project.
* Display should be self-explanatory through use of signs or labels and limited to approximately card table size
* Topics may include such things as engine parts or bicycle parts display boards, electric circuit boards, electric quiz games, computer projects display, safety rules for bicycling or working in a wood shop or with electricity
* Entry will be evaluated on the purpose or principal idea, effectiveness in illustrating one idea, appearance, arrangement and description of display
* Exhibit must be self explanatory

1. Related Engineering Science Projects: Any article made as a part of a directly related Engineering Science Project, such as metalworking, cardboard carpentry and safety items not included in class 1-9
2. Science Experiments and exhibits: An opportunity for participants to learn about and experience science concepts in an are of agriculture, human ecology or life sciences that the participant really enjoys
3. Examples:
* Experiments:
1. Describe your hypotheses (what you think will happen)
2. Describe the procedure you perform
3. Describe the observation you made and what conclusion you drew from your experiment
4. Include photos or drawing and samples (If possible) from tour experiment. If it is difficult to recreate the study for the exhibit drawings or photographs acceptable. Use heavy poster paper (24" x 22" minimum) as a background. Attach photos and diagrams, along with the sheets of white paper that include your experiment description within these sections: 1.) introduction; 2) hypothesis; 3) methods; 4) results; and 5) your conclusion
* Public Service
Exhibits can be of any public service or public education activity you took part in that had a scientific component to it. Examples: Watershed rehabilitation, recycling, programs and educational models
Project exhibit posters must be clearly labeled with a written statement of what the project is, how it relates to science, and why you are interested in the project.
* Descriptive Science:
Science projects, which are not experiments and are, not applied service projects, but do consist of systemic observations and tell us about the natural world
Exhibit could show summaries of what you observed. Examples: how the local bird population changes with the seasons, where flies like to breed in a barn, how many bites of food different animals eat per minute, or present collections and classifications of materials, which display physical or biological articles.

Department 110
Section 9-Natural Resource
Premium: Blue $2.00, Red $2.50, White $1.00

* A project story must accompany all entries into this section. The essay should state why your project was interesting to you, its relevance in natural resources and or environmental education and detailing information you learned
* Bird-Study-Please note, if a birdhouse, feeder or nest box is completed as a wood science project, it should be entered section 9. It will then be evaluated on wood working criteria. If it was as part of a natural resource project, it will be evaluated on use, appropriate construction, youth's knowledge on the item and how it is used.
1. Environmental Education
* Nature Trails-Display of constructed nature trail or observation made along another trail
* Geology-Simple collection must include the specimen's names, dates of collection, specific site(s) of collection (distance and direction to nearest town, county, state or province) and collector's names for 10 specimens. Inclusion of field journals is strongly encouraged and identification criteria must be completely and clearly defined. Exhibits showing evolutionary histories adaptations of fossil organisms, vertical or horizontal studies of strata, or similar studies are encouraged
* Field Identification Projects-Collections of preserved specimens, photographs or sketches properly labeled and showing identification criteria may be displayed for any habitat in New York, consult your local Department of Environmental Conservation for guidelines and permission in collecting specimens form the wild. Collection should have a 10 specimen minimum
* County-or self initiated projects that relate to environmental education. Examples include but are not limited to interpretation of aerial photographs, vegetation maps, plant adaptations, demonstrations of ecological principals; or computer models like GIS. Transfer of display ideas and concepts from other project area is encouraged
2. Fisheries and Aquatic Resources:
* Exhibits may be displayed or records of any Fisheries and Aquatic Resources related activities including but limited to fishing techniques, aquatic sampling methods, aquatic insect ecology, habitat improvement or fisheries management and biology. Dip Nets, such dishes and aquatic food chair display
* Fly tying; at least 2 different flies tied by the exhibitor, mounted and labeled
* Projects related to fish or fishing, including aquaculture, commercial fisheries, sport fisheries or related equipment, skills or observation. Fishing rod/poles, fishing lures, life cycle of fish, fish identification chart, fishing knots and fishing hooks display fish prints
3. Forestry
* Know your trees: a collection of leaves and twigs from at least 6 specimens; fruit may be included. Must be properly presses, mounted, identified, and labeled
* Backyard Maple Syrup: An example of maple syrup, maple sugar, or maple cream by exhibitor. Bring 2 samples- one for display and one to sample
* Displays and presentations may be based upon, but are not limited to, the following projects: firewood, identification of lumber, common tree pests or diseases, forest management plan
4. Resource based-education
* Shooting Sports-any exhibit or record based upon content of an accredited shooting sports program of any of the New York State DEC certificate programs. Such as home made bows, arrows, and a display on parts of a gun, safety, no ammunition and actual firearms
* Other Outdoor Recreation-Exhibits based upon related outdoor recreation activities, e.g. orienteering, cross- country skiing, snow boarding, wilderness camping, or outdoor cookery
5. Wildlife
* Bird Study-Consult Bluebirds of New York Society or any other bird materials for exhibit ideas. Nests or egg displays, different types of birdseed, how different beaks and bills or feet, migration pathways, bird count diary, bluebird, nest boxes wood duck houses, nesting platforms
* Trapping Furbearers