Forest Conservation Corps
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Forest Conservation Corps: A Rensselaer County Teen Summer Program
Rensselaer Youth Outdoors is announcing a FREE environmental education summer program for teenagers aged 14-16. The program will combine recreation and education experiences while teens work on valuable conservation projects protecting Rensselaer County's parks, waters, and natural resources.
The Conservation Corps program seeks to:
- Promote conservation, education, and community service
- Educate, train, and develop the value of respect for others and the environment in young people
- Provide worthwhile work and community service experiences for young people in a nature setting
Dates and Locations:
- Week 1: July 22-July 26 - Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center
- Week 2: July 29-August 2 - Grafton Lakes State Park
- Week 3: August 5-August 9 - Poestenkill Community Forest
- Week 4: August 12-August 16 - Albert Family Community Forest
Activities run daily from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Participants who complete a full week of the program will receive a certificate and a $100 stipend upon completion
Activities:
- Trail clearing
- Invasive species removal
- Structure and walkway construction and repair
- Species identification
- Project adventure
- Map and compass
- Survival skills
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Games
For more information, contact Rensselaer Youth Outdoors Program Coordinator Amanda McCreary at amanda.ryo.coordinator@gmail.com
Download application from https://www.ryoutdoors.org/
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