Pennsylvania 4-H Forestry Field Day

Pennsylvania’s 4-H Forestry Field Day is slated for May 10, 2008, from 9:45 AM - 3 PM at Laurel Haven Conservation Education Center, Julian, PA (near Penn State). This event is open to all 4-Hers who have taken, or are planning to undertake any 4-H forestry project.

The event has two options. There is an "Exploratory Tract" for younger 4-Hers (ages 8-11) and a "Competitive Tract" for older youth (ages 12-18). All adults and 4-H volunteers are welcome to attend. Participants signing up for the Exploratory Tract will learn tree identification, compass use, and tree measurement, which are all components of the Trees + Me = Forestry 4-H project. This is non-competitive, educational, and fun. No advance study is required for the Exploratory Tract. 4-Hers in the Competitive Tract will participate in a forestry knowledge and judging contest. A project book with everything one needs to know for this tract is available as a download at the web site listed below or by contacting your County Cooperative Extension Office. The top four teens (ages 14 years and up) will go on to participate in the National 4-H Forestry Invitational.

There is no fee for this event, but all youth and adults planning to attend should sign up through the Clearfield County Cooperative Extension Office at (814) 765-7878 Ext.3 or jld289@psu.edu. Participants must bring their own sack lunch and drink, and everyone is encouraged to dress for field conditions. Additional information and
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