Exploring the Congaree Watershed

serving Lexington and Richland Counties
Ages 11-14

Activities & Skills

Learn how rivers, streams, wetlands and forests work together for the animals, plants, and people that rely on them. We will kayak, hike, swim, take a trip to Congaree Park, tour a fish hatchery, catch critters in the stream and study local history, biology, hydrology and forestry.

Details:

Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 2013
8:30-4:00 daily
Harbison State Forest, Columbia

Tuition: $100 if received prior to June 24. $120 if received after June 24.

There is another 4-H2O program in these counties:
Check out detials about: 4-H2O Exploring Lake Murray

You should also know...

Youth should wear clothes suitable for the outdoors, and sturdy shoes that will stay on their feet and are suitable for walking.
Shoes must be worn when kayaking, swimming and wading, and must be a kind that will stay on their feet.
Youth need to bring a lunch each day. Lunches must have icepacks or not need to be refrigerated. We will provide beverages and a snack each day.
Youth should be prepared to be outdoors in warm weather, and should bring a hat, sunscreen, and bug repellent.

Other information:

Registration limited to 20 participants.
Pre-registration is required.
Registration is taken on a first come, first served basis
This program is intended as a follow-up for students who have already attended 4-H2O Exploring Lake Murray. While this is not required, students who meet the age requirements for the Lake Murray program are encouraged to attend that program first.

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Contact: Mary Caflisch at 803-865-1216, ext. 122 or mnevins@clemson.edu

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To register, please print and complete all pages of the registration packet, and mail to the address on the first page. Or contact the Lexington County Extension office for more information on registration. Phone is 803-359-8515.