#49 Interview with 4H Youth Educator and Master Naturalist Eric Comley

#49 Interview with 4H Youth Educator and Master Naturalist Eric Comley

Author: Nature Reliance Media January 26, 2021 Duration: 38:05

Listen in on this great interview with Eric Comley, Extension Agent for 4H Youth Development Garrad County Kentucky.  Eric is a Kentucky Master Naturalist and has a educational, entertaining and insightful Youtube channel (link below).  In this interview Craig chats with Eric and asked the following questions.  Some of these prove to be hilarious.


  • Tell us about your background and what put you into the work you do now for Garrad 4H
  • What have you found is the best way to help kids interact with the natural world?
  • What have you found is the best way to help adults interact with the natural world.
  • WOuld you care to share the most enjoyable time you have had in the outdoors?
  • WOuld you care to share the funniest time you have ever had in the outdoors?
  • What about the outdoors has humbled you?
  • Do you have any goals for yourself in the coming year as it relates to your work?
  • What is a little known or unknown fact about Eric Comley that people will find hard to believe that you dont mind sharing.
  • Where can people find your work and what you are involved in.  How can any of our listeners get opportunities to learn from you?
  • What courses at a college would be good for identifying plants
  • What would you recommend for beginners to get into plant study



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