Wednesday, March 4, 2009 | 5:32 p.m.
Applications are now being accepted from high school students to attend the Nevada Youth Range Camp to be held June 21-27 at the U.S. Forest Service's Big Creek Campground in central Nevada. Applications must be postmarked by April 27.
"Range Camp is a teenager's best opportunity to learn about Nevada's desert and mountain rangelands," said Jim Gatzke, youth camp coordinator.
The Society for Range Management operates the week-long camp for 14-18 year olds from Nevada and eastern California.
Campers will have the opportunity to learn from range management professionals who are knowledgeable in the ecology and management of the Great Basin's desert and mountain rangelands. Students learn basic surveying and map reading, identification and importance of rangeland plants, evaluation of sagebrush and woodland ecosystems, wildlife surveying techniques, evaluation of stream health, and many other topics related to rangelands.
While the camp is educational, it also offers an enjoyable, outdoor experience with activities such as swimming, fishing, hiking, volleyball, horseshoes, campfires and photography.
Interested students must submit an application and letter of recommendation from an adult other than a parent or sibling. The cost to attend Range Camp is $150, which includes meals and camp activities.
Applicants can be sponsored to attend Range Camp by contacting their local conservation district or other organizations. Forms and information can be found on the Nevada Youth Range Camp Web site at http://www.ag.unr.edu/nsrm/camp.html, or by contacting Jim Gatzke at (775) 726-3101 or [email protected].
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