Lake Ecology Field School

The Otsego Lake Ecology Field School Program

A FIVE-DAY LAKE ECOLOGY STUDIES ADVENTURE PROGRAM ON OTSEGO LAKE

(COOPERSTOWN NY.) FOR YOUTH AGES 13-17

Focusing on the study of lake ecology, each day you will Sail, hike, swim. paddle, or bike to a variety

of freshwater ecosystems within the Otsego Lake watershed, including sailing on Otsego lake

aboard a 24 sail boat, paddling on the Susquehanna River, and studying the water quality, flora

and fauna of area streams and Otsego Lake.

You will have fun while learning about local fresh water ecology :

*Conducting field research, water chemistry testing and analysis, collecting

macro-invertebrates and study their habitat.

*Learn how to use digital and video cameras

*Learn how to read maps and compass and use a GPS

*Make friends, have fun, sail on a 24 foot sailboat, Kayaking, and swimming.

Cost: $300 per week (Includes transportation to Cooperstown daily)

Drop off and pick-up at the Schoharie River Center, 2025 Burtonville Rd. Esperance, NY

For more information, or to sign up, contact John McKeeby at the Schoharie River Center: 518-875-6230

Email: schoharierivercenter@gmail.com