PRESCOTT VALLEY — The University of Arizona will be hosting a week-long youth workshop called The Natural Resources Conservation Workshop for Arizona Youth (NRCWAY) at James 4-H Camp in the Prescott National Forest.
The workshop will be held from July 7 through July 11, and is open to students entering grades 8-12. The cost is $200 per student, but the workshop is limited to 35 participants.
NRCWAY teaches youth about water, soils, plants, and other natural resources. This workshop focuses on the basics of natural resource management, empowering youth with knowledge and practical techniques to help conserve our environment.
In between learning sessions, enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hiking, swimming, volleyball, and horseshoes.
The program operates on a four-year rotating theme schedule so returning participants can learn something new each year. Themes include:
Natural Sciences (ecology, entomology, botany, geology, archaeology, climatology, etc.)
Rangeland and Forestry Management
Wildlife Management
Watershed Management
Workshop sessions are led by experts from organizations like the University of Arizona, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona State Land Department, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Arizona Department of Fire and Forestry Management, and other conservation-focused groups. Students have the opportunity to engage with these experts and learn more about potential careers in these fields.
For more information contact Kim McReynolds, Workshop Director at 520-766-3602 or kimm@cals.arizona.edu
