By Paige Roberts, K-12 Program Coordinator
Wright County, Iowa – This month’s Clover Kids was about winter safety! Clover Kids learned about blizzards and explored how meteorologists use tools to forecast weather and help people prepare for severe weather. They enjoyed a book about a blizzard in a small town in Rhode Island that lasted 6 days and accumulated 40 inches of snow in 1978! Each Clover Kid made a snowman measuring stick to measure snowfall amounts.
They practiced measuring with instant snow and are now prepared for the next snowstorm in Wright County! Clover Kids exercised their body and mind during the emergency kit relay race where they worked as a team to construct an emergency kit with necessities not luxuries.
“Wright County residents are no stranger to a strong snowstorm! Winter weather brings a range of challenges, from snow and ice to extreme cold, impacting daily life and safety. It is important to be prepared for severe weather like blizzards with emergency kits in vehicles and place of residency.
Visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/disasterrecovery/winter-weather to view more winter weather resources provided by Iowa State Extension and Outreach.
Clover Kids fosters positive relationships and builds valuable life skills through a variety of hands-on activities. Clover Kids is free to youth in Wright County thanks to the Wright County 4-H Endowment.
