Thursday, January 22, 2009

February 27 - March 1, 2009 - Camp Emerald Bay Arborist Weekend

To: WLACC Scout Troops (Troop level only)
From: John Vrbanac, Program Director
Re: 2009 Camp Emerald Bay Arborist Weekend

Every other year Camp Emerald Bay hosts a volunteer arborist group who comes to the camp and donates their time, energy and expertise in handling the trees at Emerald Bay. This includes cutting down trees deemed to be a safety hazard, trimming trees for health and appearance, and planting new trees.

When the Arborists come they invite scout units to come join them for their work weekend. Western Los Angeles County Council is proud to offer your unit a chance to attend this weekend.

In addition to working with the arborists, your scouts will have an opportunity to participate in the following activities:

  • Earn the Forestry Merit Badge
  • Participate in a tree-climbing experience using tree-climbing gear
  • Arbor education presented by the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture
  • Education on the endemic plant life of Catalina Island presented by the Catalina Island Conservancy
  • The First Annual Work Day Luau

This year the arborist weekend is being held February 27th - March 1st. Space is limited to 49 participants and is available on a first come, first serve basis. The cost for attending is $50 per person.

We hope you will join us for this exciting event. Please feel free to forward this information to other units that you think may have scouts interested in this opportunity.

John Vrbanac
Program Director
Camp Emerald Bay
(818) 933-0126

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