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Forestry Field Day
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Laurel Haven Conservation Education Center, in Julian, PA (Directions)
This year's Forestry Field Day will have two tracts:
"Exploratory Tract"
For: younger 4-H'ers (ages 8 - 11) Theme: "Forestry Skills." All 4-H'ers are invited regardless of whether they are carrying a wildlife or forestry 4-H project or not. This tract will introduce youth to the skills that foresters use on the job. It will also help them prepare for future involvement in forestry judging.
"Competitive Tract"
For: older youth (ages 12 to 18) Theme: "Forestry Judging." This is a competitive tract. There is project book for this tract. This book (for the older 4-H'ers only) can be downloaded by clicking on the Project Book button below or it is available through your county extension office. They can download this PDF file and copy it for you.
*Note: You will need Adobe Acrabat Reader to access the downloadable PDF file. If you do not currently have Adobe Acrobat Reader, please go to website http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2_allversions.html which will take you to the Adobe site to obtain free software.
Registration
All registrations for the Forestry Field Day should be submitted through county extension offices via this web site. (see registration link below which will be available February 1, 2008). All that is needed are the names, 4-H ages, tract, and county for each participant. Adults and volunteers attending should also register.
Registration is closed
Agents may send late registrations directly to Sanford "Sandy" Smith at sss5@psu.edu.
Lunch is NOT provided at this event. Please bring your own bag lunch and drink.
*Please note: Pictures may be taken at the event to be used on future web sites. No individuals will be identified on these sites. If you do not wish for your child's picture to be used in this manner, please notify the person taking pictures during the event.
**Transportation permission, and 4-H medical forms should be completed by all youth attending the event. This is the responsibility of the county cooperative extension personnel. They will not be collected at the event, but should be retained by the drivers.
This event is supported by generous donations for the following forest products firms:
Forestland Group – Wellsboro, PA
PA Veneers Inc. – Mahaffey, PA
Sustainable Forestry Initiative – State College, PA