To assist youth and families in completing environmental stewardship projects at home, YEPS has created several self-directed project books. All books include information about the project, directions on how to complete the project, and also reporting sheets that, if completed, allow youth to earn “YEPS Hours” which are redeemable for YEPS rewards.
In addition to this web site, YEPS Self-Directed Project Books are also available free of charge from the Sauk County UW-Extension Office and the Sauk County Land Conservation Department.

Building & Monitoring Bat Houses

Building & Monitoring Bluebird Houses

Purple Loosestrife Beetle Rearing Project

Self-Directed Project Form

Informational Packets

The following information was provided to participants in past YEPS projects. It is not a complete self-directed YEPS project, but you may find it a resource in implementing environmental stewardship projects at your home or with your group.

Information about Kestrels and Kestrel Boxes (from Kestrels Across America: http://www.kestrelsacrossamerica.org/)

Kestrel Informational Packet (including plans for building your own Kestrel Box)