{"id":21646,"date":"2021-09-28T16:13:40","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T20:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/?p=21646"},"modified":"2021-10-13T15:36:45","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T19:36:45","slug":"get-involved-in-the-wildlife-habitat-education-program-whep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2021\/09\/28\/get-involved-in-the-wildlife-habitat-education-program-whep\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Involved in the Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you enjoy time outdoors, the wildlife, trees, and the natural environment? Are you thinking about pursuing a career in land stewardship or wildlife management? Then you might like the Wildlife Habitat Education Program! WHEP is a national program, offered to youth in 4-H and FFA, aimed at educating young people about wildlife habitat management. All ages are welcome, but the program is best suited for ages 8 to 18.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to learning how to identify wildlife, fish, animal tracks and trees, youth participate in an annual state competition to test their knowledge. Youth 14- to 18-years-old may also be able to compete in the National WHEP contest.<\/p>\n<p>Attend the online information session on October 26<sup>th <\/sup>from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to find out more about how you can get involved as a volunteer or youth participant. <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/kjfLErPo9LeF53Z3A\">Register<\/a> today! <span class=\"im\"><span id=\"m_-3833651720552626197gmail-docs-internal-guid-494fc02a-7fff-f5db-3ace-a9873e2fbb95\">For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Erin McDonald, 207.581.8163; <a href=\"mailto:erin.mcdonald1@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">erin.mcdonald1@maine.edu.<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" data-smartmail=\"gmail_signature\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you enjoy time outdoors, the wildlife, trees, and the natural environment? 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