[philmont] Fwd: Philmont Field Guide

The following was taken from the July 22, 2007 issue of the Philnews.
Philmont Field Guide Project
Philmont is in the process of developing a new Philmont Field Guide to be published in three or four years. The purpose of the field guide is, “to inspire readers to recognize and understand the natural, cultural and land management features of Philmont.”
Dave Bates, Philmont Director of Program from 1987-95, has been asked to give leadership to this endeavor. Michael Roytek, National Boy Scouts of America photographer, has been employed to take photographs for the field guide. This summer they are location and photographing wildflowers throughout Philmont and the Valle Vidal. Your help is requested in locating wildflowers to be photographed.
A wildflowers survey sheet has been distributed to leadership staff to share with anyone interested in helping with this project. Additional copies of the wildflower survey sheet are available at the Program HQ mail room and the PTC South Tent City offices.
A list of wildflowers being sought will be posted alongside the survey sheet. Wildflowers already photographed will be crossed off the list. Staff and adult leaders can help by completing wildflower survey sheets for wildflowers not crossed off or any others not yet on the list.
In addition, a contact sheet of unidentified wildflowers will be posted so that staff and leaders can help by indicating correct identifications. Anyone who provides significant help with these endeavors will be acknowledged in the new Philmont Field Guide.
Dave is also working on a new edition of the Philmont Trails book which was last published in 1974. The purpose of “Philmont Trails” is, “to enable Philmont participants to locate observe, protect and learn the significance of historical, cultural, natural, geological and scenic points of interest throughout areas frequently traveled by Philmont participants.”
Your help is also crucial to the success of this project. Philmont Trails survey sheets will be placed in the same locations as the wildflower survey sheets.

Jim Van Hecke
Asst. Manager Camping Services
Philmont Scout Ranch
'04 '05 '06 '07 '08
I am a seasonal employee at Philmont Scout Ranch, and I know what I am talking about, but I DO NOT SPEAK FOR PHILMONT. Opinions expressed here are those of the writer, and not the permanent staff of Philmont Scout Ranch or the Boy Scouts of America.

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Received on Mon Mar 31 22:13:32 2008