The purpose of this camp is to provide education to youth in Nebraska, ages 14-18, who are interested in rangelands and practical range management. They develop an awareness of the extent, importance, and value of Nebraska's greatest renewable resource; develop an appreciation of the value of optimum range and livestock management; encourage leadership and good rangeland stewardship by Nebraska youth through increased awareness of natural resource issues; and develop an awareness of information sources for evaluating management alternatives.
The program emphasizes plant-soil-animal relationships, range livestock management, ranching, economics, and wildlife habitat management. The weeks emphasis is on field and classroom activities designed to provide management education.
The purpose of this camp is to provide youth, ages 13-19, an opportunity to gain experience in leadership and knowledge about natural resources. Activities include field trips, visiting a working ranch, and numerous hands-on exercises.
Other scholarships may be available for students and teachers per request for environmental and conservation education, and will be taken on a case-by-case basis. For more information on any of the scholarships, please contact our office.
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