The 4-H Adirondack Guide Program orientation meeting will be held on Thursday, February 6th, 2014, 6:30 p.m. at  the Cornell University Cooperative Extension Education Center, 377 Schroon River Road in Warrensburg, NY.

The 4-H Adirondack Guide Program is a unique program open to boys and girls (12-18 years old) who would like to explore, in depth, natural resource related topics.  The program gives teenagers an opportunity to gain knowledge in the biological sciences, and develop outdoor leadership skills. Activities include field trips and classes, canoe and camping trips, and community service projects. Topics taught include map and compass reading; canoeing; tree and wildlife identification; camping safety and survival skills; first aid training; and environmental career exploration.

In this program, sponsored by Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Warren County, participants advance from the Beginner Guide level, through Intermediate, to full Advanced 4-H Adirondack Guide status.

For more information, or to register,  call the Cornell Cooperative Extension office at 623-3291 or 668-4881 to register. For further information on this program please ask to speak with Abby Foster.