DATE: May 14, 2009

CONTACT: Alma Harris, 843-3930, ext. 115
ahrrs@clemson.edu

WRITER: Diane Palmer, 864-656-4741
spalmer@clemson.edu

4-H20 water quality camp scheduled for June 10-12

DARLINGTON COUNTY — 4-H in Darlington County and Kalmia Gardens of Coker College will sponsor a 4-H20 water quality and outdoor adventure camp 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10-12. The event will be held at the Kalmia Gardens Education Center in Hartsville.

The camp is an educational program designed to teach youth to understand, appreciate and protect life in and around the lake. 

Participants will learn about the aquatic environment: how a watershed works, how it affects the quality of water resources and how to protect the water environment. 

They also will learn how to navigate in a natural environment through GPS training taught by Beverly Connelly, Clemson extension agent in Beaufort County, and learn about insects and the importance of insects in a natural environment, taught by Rick Willey, Clemson extension 4-H natural resources specialist.

"These skills will enable youths to make decisions that will affect the environment in which they live," said Alma Harris, Clemson extension agent and 4-H coordinator in Darlington.

Participants will learn about, aquatic and terrestrial environments and attend special programs taught by the S.C. Forestry Commission and Department of Natural Resources staff about such topics as tree identification, boat safety, fishing and canoeing.

To register or for more information, contact Alma Harris at 843-393-0494, ext. 115.

If anyone needs special accommodations due to a disability in order to participate in this program, call 843-393-0484.

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