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9340 Long Pond Road
Croghan, NY 13327
Phone 315-346-1222
www.oswegatchie.org
January 18, 2019 To: Interested Students, ages 14 –1 8, in pursuing a career in Forestry & Wood Products From: Bill Waite, Program Director, Oswegatchie Educational Center Todd Lighthall , NYS FFA Leadership Training Foundation On Behalf of the NYS Wood Products Development Council RE: Into the Woods, a Forestry Training Program at Oswegatchie
The Oswegatchie Educational Center is offering a FREE 3 day / 2 night trip, March 31st - April 2nd, 2019. In partnership with the NYS Wood Products Development Council, The Oswegatchie Educational Center is offering an intense 3 day / 2 night program at our facility in Croghan, NY. The intent is to teach interested students about the basics of forestry management and timber production. Workshops will include timber cruising, sawmill operation, chainsaw safety, arboriculture, and wood product marketing. Team building and leadership skills will also be included. The Oswegatchie Educational Center is situated on a 1200 acre expanse of land inside the Adirondack Park. This setting provides the perfect atmosphere for learning about forestry. The property includes 4 bodies of water, various streams, wetlands, and woodlands ideal for environmental education. Throughout the year, Oswegatchie provides programming, meals, and lodging for 4,000 students of all ages. This special program is a unique, and you do not want to miss out on this opportunity. This is intended for individual students to attend and not necessarily as a school group function. School groups are welcome, but the program is aimed at those students that are interested in forestry and related wood products. Please contact me if you have any questions about this opportunity . Sincerely, Bill Waite, Program Director [email protected]
Into the Woods Forestry Training at the
Oswegatchie Educational Center
March 31 – April 2, 2019
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Sponsored By NYS Wood Products Development Council
Oswegatchie Educational Center Into the Woods: a Forestry Training Program Sample Schedule
Oswegatchie will provide overnight supervision, all meals, during the program.
Parents / teachers will want to arrive in Sunday by 1 PM to start. Day One Sunday, March 31, 2019 1:00 PM- Arrival to Oswegatchie & Orientation
2:00 PM- Introductions & Ice Breakers : Intro to Small Group Leadership
4:00 PM- Early Dinner
5:00 PM- Introduction to Forestry —Instructor TBA
8:00 PM- Campfire, Snacks, and Reflections of the day
11:00 PM- Lights Out
Day Two Monday, April 1, 2019 8:00 AM- Breakfast
9:00 AM- Workshops by Hud-son Forestry Equipment
- Chainsaw Safety
- Sawmill Operation
- Firewood Production w/ Mill
- Timber Cruising / Forest Plot Sampling
12:00 PM- Lunch
1:00 PM- Forestry Workshops Continued
4:00 PM - Break
5:00 PM- Dinner
5:45 PM- Lewis County Economic Development Video—Resource Based Industries
6:00 PM- Marketing of Wood Products—Instructor TBA
8:00 PM- Campfire and Reflections of the day 11:00 PM- Lights Out Day Three Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 8:00 AM- Breakfast
9:00 AM- Arboriculture Instruction—Instructor TBA
11:45 PM- Thank You Letters and Group Photos
12:15 PM- Lunch & Lodge clean up
1:30 PM- Departure to Johnson Lumber Company
2:00 PM– Arrival at Lumber Company
3:15 PM— Finish Tour
3:30 PM— Parents Pick Up students at Johnson Lumber Co. In Carthage, NY
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Oswegatchie Educational Center 2018—2019 Environmental & Leadership Development Program
Student Important Details
Funding Level: This covers all meals, lodging, supervision, and programming costs. Your transportation to and from the program is not covered.
Dates: March 31st—April 2nd
Meals and overnight lodging are included. 40 spots available total!
Arrive by 1:00 PM on Sunday, March 31st at Oswegatchie in Croghan, NY
Departure / Pick Up is in at the Johnson Lumber Company in Carthage, NY.
Must bring your own bedding, towels, and toiletries.
First Come First Serve, Plenty of Space available!
Wood Product Topics
• Forest Plot Sampling & Timber Cruising • Chainsaw Safety • Sawmill Operation
• Marketing of Timber Resources
• Arboriculture Program Objectives: • Students will recognize basic concepts in forest management.
• Students will be able to complete forest plot samplings.
• Students will understand timber cruising basics.
• Students will be introduced to the basics of wood product marketing.
• Students will receive safety instruction for chainsaw handling and sawmill operation.
• Students will increase awareness of Environmental and Agricultural post secondary education and
career opportunities.
Sponsored By NYS Wood Products Development Council
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Eligibility: Any student between the ages of 14—18 interested in Forestry.
All applications should be postmarked or emailed ASAP. Please do not delay your proposals. These funds are rewarded first come first serve, it is in your best interest to
apply quickly.
Oswegatchie will provide all supervision, meals, and oversight of the program.
TO APPLY: Contact Bill Waite asap with the numbers you wish to bring. If you have any questions you may contact us at (315) 346-1222, or email [email protected] .
Individuals can make reservations through the following link:
https://form.jotform.com/Oswegatchie/forestry
School groups can book through the form at the end of this application.
Questions? Email or call Bill Waite at
[email protected] or (315) 346-1222
Sutliff is a modern lodge that can accommodate up to 70 guests. The sleeping accommodations include 10 individual rooms that contain 2-4 beds each, and two large dormitories that sleep 24 each. The main floor contains the industrial kitchen, main room with a fireplace, and game room with recreational equipment.
Learn More about Oswegatchie at www.oswegatchie.org
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Oswegatchie Educational Center 2019 Into the Woods : Forestry Training Program
Memo to Student Participants
To: Visiting Students to Oswegatchie From: Bill Waite, Program Director Re: Preparing for a Cold Weather Trips to the Adirondacks As you prepare for an excellent 3 days in the Adirondacks, I would like to suggest a few things to help you prepare for your trip. • If you have any special dietary requirements, let us know in advance. Either communicate
with your teacher or email us at [email protected].
• If you have any special medical needs, make sure to communicate with your before arrival.
• You will need to bring your own bedding, pillows, towels, and toiletries for your stay.
• Lastly, the weather is always different here than it is at home. Somedays its 70 out and the next day there is snow. Bring warm clothes or pack layers to be at camp. Boots are essential in April. A rain coat is also practical.
• Mountain weather is always worse than you can predict, be ready for anything. We look forward to meeting you. This will be an experience at a place that has meant many great things to many people. You will meet students form other schools and parts of New York. Come to Oswegatchie with an open mind and be ready to learn!
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Sponsored By NYS Wood Products Development Council
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Oswegatchie Educational Center 2019 Into the Woods: Forestry Training Program
SCHOOL GROUP PROGRAM APPLICATION Teacher Name: Teaching Specialty? Your School’s Name: County:
Address: City: State: NY Zip: Phone: Email: If you attend this event as a the leader of your school group, are you prepared to assist with supervision at night? Food Allergies or Special Medical Needs of your students? What level of interest does your school group have in environmental science? As a guest of the Wood Products Development Council, it will be important that all participants work as cooperatively and participate in this program, Oswegatchie is providing supervision for the full duration of the experience. Including overnight, break times, and classes. It is expected that all individuals on site will cooperate with the staff and instructors. Teacher Signature_____________________________________________________________________ Date___________ Administration Signature:__________________________________________________________________ Date:___________ Return ASAP to: Oswegatchie Educational Center 9340 Long Pond Road Croghan, New York 13327 Or Email to: [email protected] Email is Preferred.