Forestry and Environmental Camp
The Forestry and Environmental Studies Camp is a three day camp that is hosted at the McQueen Lake Environmental Education Centre. Learning takes place in a forest and aquatic ecosystem system setting at the Centre. Students learn about the diversity of various environments and the range of related employment opportunities. Students interested in a career in any of the following areas are advised to attend the camp to learn more about the following subjects:
- Ecology, Silviculture – ecosystems, soil pits, plant and tree identification
- Entomology – bark beetles, defoliators and other forest pests
- Air Photos and Mapping – reading maps and air photos, use of stereoscope
- Search and Rescue – orienteering, search plan and implementation
- Range Ecology and Management – Lac du Bois Grasslands
- Tree Planting – BEC Zones, planting and restoration
- Fire Management – hand tools, fire pump operation, skills competition
- Aquatics – aquatic ecosystems, use of microscopes
- First Nations Practices – edible plants, medicine, culture
- Forest Measurements – GPS, tree height, diameter, age and volume
Who Attends: Twenty-six grade 11-12 students
Date: Early October
Location: McQueen Lake Environmental Camp
Fee: $75.00
Application Due Date: June 30th for guaranteed spots. Applications received afterwards are subject to availability
Application: coming out May 2020 for October 2020 camp.
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