PA 4-H Forestry Field Day

Pennsylvania’s 4-H Forestry Field Day is slated for May 9, 2009, from 9:45 AM - 3 PM at Laurel Haven Conservation Education Center, Julian, PA (near Penn State). This event is open to all 4-H’ers 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-H’ers (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 basic forestry principals. This is non-competitive, educational, and fun. No advance study is required for the Exploratory Tract.

4-H’ers in the Competitive Tract will participate in 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 the 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 office. Participants must bring their own bag lunch and drink, and everyone is encouraged to dress for field conditions. Additional information and directions to the event can be found on the event web site: http:pa4h.cas.psu.edu/78.htm the event registration deadline is April 25, 2009.
If you have questions or cannot access the website please contact the extension office at 724-774-3003 for assistance.