San Mateo County RCD to sponsor two students at Range Camp

The San Mateo County Resource Conservation District (RCD) encourages young people, 15 to 18 years old, to attend the June 18-23 California Range and Natural Resources Camp in Half Moon Bay. This is the 22nd consecutive year that the range camp has been held in Half Moon Bay at the UCCE Elkus Youth Ranch.  As the host conservation district, the San Mateo County RCD will be sponsoring two students for camp, which normally costs $350. To apply, contact the RCD at 712-7765 or email [email protected]

Range camp is designed to introduce young men and women to the extent, importance and value of California’s rangeland resources. It encourages leadership and good stewardship through interaction with recognized professionals in both classroom and field sessions. Students interested in natural sciences or agriculture will find this a unique opportunity to learn from range scientists about wildlife management, forestry, environmental careers, riparian watersheds, and other topics.  It can be an important experience for career decisions.  In San Mateo County alone there are over 45,000 acres of range and grazing lands.

This camp is sponsored by Resource Conservation Districts, University of California Cooperative Extension, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Society for Range Management, and others.  The application deadline is May 15.

Further information and photos are available at www.casrm.org  In addition, experienced Range Camp leaders in San Mateo County are available to answer questions and to speak with parents or teachers.  You can download the Range Camp brochure and flier from Coastsider.