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2019 - 2020 Environmental Science & Leadership Training Program

9/13/2019

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September 13th, 2019

To: All Secondary Agricultural Education, Environmental/Conservation CTE programs

From: Bill Waite, Oswegatchie Educational Center

Shari Lighthall, New York Ag Education and Outreach

The Oswegatchie Educational Center is offering 33% funded Environmental and Leadership Development programs to be implemented at the center during the 2019—2020 academic year. Funding for these programs has been made possible by NY Ag Education and Outreach. All secondary Agricultural Science, Environmental / Conservation CTE programs may apply for these special opportunities.

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.
Your school will be billed for the amount you request. You can add more later, but if you bring less, you will still be billed at the number you requested on this application. Be considerate since your request does block others from receiving spaces.
​          · November 6 – 8th, 2019

          · November 13 - 15th, 2019

          · November 20 –22nd, 2019

          · April 1 – 3rd, 2020
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​Since 2000, Oswegatchie has hosted these environmental and leadership development programs at our center. We are looking forward to giving this opportunity to your students again this year. 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 our natural world. The property includes 4 bodies of water, various streams, wetlands, open fields, and woodlands ideal for environmental education. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for you and your students. Apply today!
Please contact me if you have any questions about this opportunity .

The PDF of this program is above, you can review the form / file below.
 
Sincerely,

Bill Waite,
Program Director
Oswegatchie Educational Center 
wwaite@oswegatchie.org

Shari Lighthall
New York Agricultural Education and Outreach
 slighthall@cornell.edu


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2019 Into the Woods: Forestry Training at OSwegatchie

10/19/2018

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Sponsored by the New York State Wood products Development Council 

​Oswegatchie is offering a FREE 3 day / 2 night trip, 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.
 TThis 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 us if you have any questions about this opportunity . This is a FREE experience.
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 our natural world. 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.

Sincerely, 
Bill Waite
Oswegatchie Program Director
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Oswegatchie is providing the Meals & Lodging


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 31st
1:00 PM     Arrival to Oswegatchie & Orientation
2:00 PM     Welcome, Introductions & Overview of Program
2:30 PM     TEAM Challenge Low Ropes
5:00 PM     Dinner
6:00 PM     Intro to Small Group Leadership
8:00 PM     Daily Debrief around Fire Place
11:00 PM   Lights Out
 
Day Two   Monday, April 1st 
8:00 AM   Breakfast
9:00 AM  Forestry Workshops Rotation  (Instructors from Hud-Son Forestry Equipment)
                · Chainsaw Operational Safety
                · Sawmill Operation
                - Firewood Mill Operation
                - Maple Sugar Production (Oswegatchie Staff)
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· Forest Plot Sampling & Timber Cruising (Instructor TBA)
 
12:00 PM  Lunch
1:00 PM     Forestry Workshops  Rotation
4:00 PM    Break
5:00 PM     Dinner
5:45 PM     Lewis County Economic Development Video—Resource  Based Industries
6:00 PM     Workshop : Marketing of Wood Products
8:00 PM     Daily Debrief around Fire Place
11:00 PM   Lights Out
 
Day Three   Tuesday, April 2nd
  8:00 AM    Breakfast
  9:00 AM    Tree Climbing / High Ropes Course 
12:00 PM    Lunch
  1:00 PM    Thank You Letters and Group Photos
  1:30 PM    Departure for Johnson Lumber Company
  2:0 PM    Arrival at facility
  3:15 PM    Finish Tour
  3:30 PM    Parents Pick Up Students at location in local area (to be determined)



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 suggest a few things to help you prepare for your trip.

· If you have any questions about this experience, please contact me at any time. My email is  wwaite@oswegatchie.org  or call us at our offices. (315) 346-1222.

· 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. Some Days 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!


Forestry in Lewis COunty... 

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2018 Spring Environmental Science & Leadership Training

1/4/2018

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This is the first time Oswegatchie has offered this program in the Spring in 10 years. We appreciate all who have supported these programs in the past and hopefully welcome more into this experience.

The Oswegatchie Educational Center is offering 33% funded Environmental and Leadership Development programs to be implemented at the center during the Spring of  2018. Funding for these programs has been made possible by NY Ag Education and Outreach. All secondary  Agricultural Science, Environmental / Conservation CTE programs may apply for these special opportunities.  See the attached Request for Proposals for requirements and details. All proposals must be postmarked or emailed by February 10th 2018  Please do not delay your proposals. 
 
Since 2000, Oswegatchie has hosted these environmental and leadership development programs at the center. We are looking forward to giving this opportunity to your students again this year. 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 our natural world. The property includes 4 bodies of water, various streams, wetlands, open fields, and woodlands ideal for environmental education. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for you and your students. Apply today!
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​This program will focus on winter ecology as we are unsure of what snow load will look like in advance. Oswegatchie has a an excellent fleet of snowshoes, cross country skis, and a maple sugaring operation to make a big impact.
 
Please contact me if you have any questions about this opportunity .
 
Sincerely,
Bill Waite, Program Director
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2017 Environmental Science & Leadership Training Program

9/18/2017

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To: All Secondary Agricultural Science, Environmental/Conservation CTE programs.

RE: Environmental & Leadership Development Program 

The Oswegatchie Educational Center is offering 33% funded Environmental and Leadership Development programs to be implemented at the center during the November 2017. Funding for these programs has been made possible by NY Ag Education and Outreach. All secondary  Agricultural Science, Environmental / Conservation CTE programs may apply for these special opportunities.  See the attached Request for Proposals for requirements and details. All proposals must be postmarked or emailed by October 10th 2017  Please do not delay your proposals. 
 
Since 2000, Oswegatchie has hosted these environmental and leadership development programs at the center. We are looking forward to giving this opportunity to your students again this year. 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 our natural world. The property includes 4 bodies of water, various streams, wetlands, open fields, and woodlands ideal for environmental education. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for you and your students. Apply today!
 
Please contact me if you have any questions about this opportunity .
 
Sincerely,
 
Bill Waite
Program Director
wwaite@oswegatchie.org

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2016 Environmental & Leadership Programs 

9/16/2016

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​To: All Secondary Agricultural Science, Environmental/Conservation CTE programs.

From: Bill Waite, Program Director, Oswegatchie Educational Center
                
RE: Environmental & Leadership Development Program
The Oswegatchie Educational Center is offering 33% funded Environmental and Leadership Development programs to be implemented at the center during the November 2016. Funding for these programs has been made possible by NY Ag Education and Outreach. All secondary  Agricultural Science, Environmental / Conservation CTE programs may apply for these special opportunities.  See the attached Request for Proposals for requirements and details. All proposals must be postmarked or emailed by October 15th 2016  Please do not delay your proposals. 

                                                          Our 2016 Dates are:

                                           November 6—8             Sunday to Tuesday
          
                                           November 9 – 11           Wednesday to Friday

                                           November 16 - 18          Wednesday to Friday

  
Since 2000, Oswegatchie has hosted these environmental and leadership development programs at the center. We are looking forward to giving this opportunity to your students again this year. 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 our natural world. The property includes 4 bodies of water, various streams, wetlands, open fields, and woodlands ideal for environmental education.

If you wish to apply, please be thorough in your understanding of the program. In short, Oswegatchie does handle all of the programming, meals, and lodging. School groups are supervised by their teacher / chaperones from 8 PM to 9 AM and in-between activities. Lodging is being held in our Sutliff and Foster Lodges.

There will more than one group on site at a time as this program serves multiple schools on the particular dates. Each school will be held to a minimum of 10 students, but can bring many more than that.

Complete the 1 page application that is in the document below. We have set a goal date of having all requests in by Oct 15th. If you need more time to commit or have any questions, contact me directly at wwaite@oswegatchie.org or call (315)346-1222. 

This a wonderful time to attend Oswegatchie. Weather can be fickle during this time of year, so groups will want to bring clothing for warm and cold conditions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for you and your students. Apply today!

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