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(607) 844-3178

P.O. Box 146 Slaterville Springs, New York 14881

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   Camp Earth Connections
Connecting People to the Earth Winter/Spring 2008
In This Issue
Summer 2008
Free Range Poultry
Earth Talk Blogs
Make It - Take It Programs
The Winter Joys of
Hammond Hill
 
 
Our site on Hammond Hill is beautiful year round, but the quiet beauty of winter is a special joy. Read reflections by out naturalist, Linda Spielman.
 
 
 
 
 
Mountain Biking
Fever -
Have you got it? If not, consider catching it! There's more to Mountain Biking than just pedaling. Learn bike maintenance and skills with our instructor, David Rhodes as you explore the trails of Hammond Hill.  Spring workshop dates to be announced soon. Family Mountain Biking Weekend (Spring 2008) and Teen Mountain Biking Weekend (Spring 2008)  Drop us a note to express your interest.
2007- 2008
Partners and Funders of Camp Earth Connections
 
 
 

    Spring Camp  
April 14 - 18

We started Spring Camp last year and had an amazing time... in a foot of snow, with never-ending campfires, games, crafts and skill building. A great way to spend a week out of the classroom. For this year we are planning another exciting adventure in whatever natures brings us.   Check it out.
 
Welcome to another exciting year at Camp Earth Connection.  You'll find all our regular programs at our web site - Explorers, Adoption Camp, Mountain Biking, Farm Camp, CIT, Village Camp and more... Click here for schedule and registration. 
 
We have so many new programs that this first edition of our newsletter will focus on them but we are equally proud and excited about this year's edition of all our regular programs as well.

Farm Camp is now offering a 2-week (9 day) session in addition to our weekly sessions during the Summer. Come visit our old animal friends, Bitsy, Sal, and Peppe, chickens, turkeys, and meet the new members of the farm.  Help us expand our garden, growing even more of our own food.
 
Moutain Biking - is now offering a new Basic 2 week (9 day) session, in addition to our weekly session and Advanced Mountain Biking.
 
 
 
 
and snacks are part of camp.  Find out why we primarily serve organic food and the benefits of growing your own food; check out a typical week's menu.
 


Cabin and Camp Rentals
Hammond Hill cabins and camp are available for rental for a wonderful connection to nature. Enjoy the peace and natural beauty of this setting.  Spend a weekend, week or more at one of our cabins, or plan the entire camp for your group retreat or event.  Contact us at director@campearthconnection.com
 Order Your Free Range and Chicken Tractor Poultry.
Limited number of poultry meat birds (chicken and turkeys) are available to order for Fall 2008 pickup.  Place a pre-order today!.

Feeding your family fresh from the farm (rather than from grocery stores) has many advantages.  I have very positive experiences feeding my kids home grown poultry, eggs, and veggies from our farm.
 Earth Connection Talk
Check out what Earth Connection's staff have to say about the camp and the latest Earth issues - on our new blog.
 
EARTH CONNECTION TALK is open for you to see what is on our minds here at Earth Connections. Share your thoughts , questions hopes, and concerns about the Earth.
 
EARTH CONNECTION TALK FOR KIDS - Kids also have a chance to read and share about what is on their minds concerning the environment, outdoor recreation, and their connection to this planet at our Kids' Blog. The blog is written by the Rausch Moran Kids and monitored by the Earth Connections staff. 
 Make It - Take It Workshops
In these workshops you will actually have the option of making the project for yourself or assisting others in making the project.  We will provide materials, tools, and instruction; the participant will be responsible for transporting the project home if they decide to purchase it.  Fees will include the cost of the project for those taking it with them.  Workshops are held on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm or until the project is completed. 
 
bullet Chicken Tractor, May 3 - Build a model pen for chickens which allow them to be moved from area to area fertilizing the ground for future gardening
bullet Worm Bins - May 17th - Winter/indoor worm bins and summer outdoor worm bins will be constructed and then set up with worms and materials to start composting immediately.
bullet Water Collection Barrels - June 14th - Water barrels will be constructed with plumbing pieces to be set up to a gutter or drainage water collecting system.  We will actually set one up at a building at the camp for demonstration purposes.
 
bulletFire by Friction - (Bow Drill Kits and Tinder Pouches) June 28th - Learn about primitive fire-making as your create your own bow drill kit to practice on and tinder bundle pouch.
 
bulletAnimal Awareness and Tracking (Make Your Own Track Pack) - June 28th - Join one of the best trackers in the area, Linda Spielman, as she shares her experiences and techniques in identifying animals signs and tracks.  Find out what Linda carries in her "track pack" and start your own at this workshop.
Staff and Guests of Earth Connections (Who are WE?)
Susan Rausch, Founder, Director and Educator
Robin Joseph Hochman, Assistant Director, Bus Supervisor, and Educator
Linda Spielman, Health and Safety Supervisor, Educator, Naturalist
Darin Golden , Lunch and Snack Coordinator, Camp Maintenance, and Educator
Anthony Lichtman , Assistant Educator
Bryan Ludgate , Assistant Educator, Biking Assistant, Fly Fishing Educator
Kwan Rausch Moran, Assistant Educator
Angel Rausch Moran, Assistant Educator
Anita Devine, Nutrition and Wellness Educator
Paul Speight, Guest Educator and Performer from Turtle Drams Bed and Breakfast
Crow Marley, Guest Educator Music Instructor and Performer
Raylene Ludgate, Guest Educator
Finger Lakes Independence Center -Organizational Guest Disabilities Workshop
Tompkins County Solid Waste - Organizational Guest, recycle, reuse, and reduce
Join Us
You're invited to join us for all the exciting events of this year from early Spring workshops through all our summer programs.  Visit the web site for dates, fees, and registration.  We look forward to seeing you at Camp!
Contact Info
Susan Rausch, Director
607-844-3178
 

 

 

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