Tree Identification Contest

For questions, contact: 

TBA

Jill Goedeken, jgoedeken2@unl.edu

The Tree Identification Contest consists of 40 different tree specimens for 4-H members to identify. 4-H members can compete as individuals or teams in the contest. Involvement in the competition will lead to expansion of tree knowledge for 4-H'ers. To learn more about tree identification material visit this webpage 

https://4hcurriculum.unl.edu/index.php/main/program_project/65 

Rules

1. 4-H members may enter as an individual and as members of a team. A team consists of three to four individuals with the total scores of the three high individuals making the team score. Membership of the team must be designated during pre-registration if team competition is intended. 
2. A team will compete at the level of the oldest team member, e.g., if a member of a team is in the senior division, the team will compete in the senior division, even if some members of the team are in the intermediate division. 
3. 4-H members compete according to their 4-H program age. 
4. 4-H members  will be required to identify the plant specimens by accepted common name, but knowledge of scientific names is encouraged.  

• Contestants will identify 40 tree specimens described in the Tree Identification Manual (4H332) Specimens will always be whole leaves, but twigs, flowers, seeds, or other structures may also be included. 
• Ties will be broken with supplemental "tie breaker" questions. 4-H members will be allowed to touch specimens during the contest. 4-H members must bring their own pencil or pen. 
• All 4-H members participating in the contest must wear the official State Fair 4-H T-shirt. T-shirts will be provided at each contest check-in and are to be worn during the contest and awards. 

Advance Entry

Both team members must register on the state fair website by the August 10th deadline. 

Entry Fees

Refer to the general rules at 4h.unl.edu/fairbook/general/rules.

Contest Schedule 

Time slots will be determined following the advance entry deadline. Specific competition times may be requested, but cannot be guaranteed. 

Eligibility

4-H member eligibility: 

• Must be 8 years of age by January 1 of the current year. 
• Must be enrolled in 4-H by June 15 of the current year. 
• Past high point individuals (i.e., Gold Medal Winners) may compete for individual and/or team honors. 
• 4-H members are required to register on the state fair website by the August 10^th deadline. 4-H members will be notified of the location of the contest prior to state fair. 
• General rules from the 4-H section of the Nebraska State Fair apply. 

Quota

Not defined in this contest.

Scoresheets, Forms, and Contest Study Materials

Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4htreeidcontest. 

Special Awards

Individual 

• Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded to the top three individuals in each age division.  
• Placing ribbons will be awarded to the top 10 individuals in each age division. 

 Team 

• Ribbons will be awarded to each team member of the top three teams in each age division. 

Tree Identification Contest

Class

Age Divisions will be determined by their 4-H age, the age of the member before January 1 of the current year. 

• F500025 - Junior: Ages: 8-10 
• F500027 - Intermediate: Ages: 11-13 
• F500029 - Senior: Ages: 14-18 

Superintendents

• TBA