GARNETT, S.C.–The 2018 South Carolina 4-H Forestry Clinic will be held February 9th-11th at Webb Wildlife Center in Garnett, SC. This weekend long event is an excellent opportunity for high school age youth to learn more about forestry and forest practices. During the clinic, youth will gain hands-on experience from Clemson Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Professionals.
The clinic will focus on tree identification, tree measurement, compass and pacing, and other forestry skill areas. No prior forestry knowledge or experience is required– Just a willingness to learn!
The clinic is open to the first 20 youth who register. Youth must be between the ages of 14 -18 as of January 1, 2018. The clinic provides a great opportunity for youth interested in pursuing a future career in forestry and natural resources.
The cost of the clinic is $100 for 4-H’ers and $110 for non-4-H’ers. Cost includes lodging, meals and supplies.
For more information, and to register, please contact: Jaime Pohlman, McCormick County Extension Agent at 864-852-2112 ext. 113 or jaime@clemson.edu.
–Clemson University McCormick County Extension
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