DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Join youth from across the state for a weekend of forestry activities, games, and competition. This three-day event is for youth aged 10 and up (and staff and volunteers) interested in learning more about forests.
A team will also be selected to represent New York State at the National Forestry Invitational (must be 14-19 for the national event).
2020 Date:
- May 8 – 10, 2020
Cost: $50 per participant; $30 per chaperone
Location: 4-H Camp Shankitunk Delhi
Forestry weekend hands-on activities include:
- Tree Identification
- Tree measurements
- Topographic Map Reading
- Compass usage
- Map reading
- Insects and diseases
- Nature games
- Hikes and more
For more information, contact John Bowe: 518-668-4881/623-3291; [email protected]
Registration is through Anna Harrod-McGrew of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia County: [email protected]
Space is limited. Register early.