[philmont] Fwd: Philmont Field Guide

This is welcome news.

 In the meantime, wouldn't it be a good idea to have copies of the
previous field guide available? This would surely aid in getting
pictures for the new guide.

It would be useful to know the - what is this? - but also useful to
know the - where is this? - as the location and altitude play a
significant role in the location of flowers, trees, shrubs and
wildlife.

A Philmont ranger's story found at:

http://www.westtexasscoutinghistory.net/camp_philmont_staff.html

points out that he knew quite a few flowers at Philmont and when they
would bloom. People like this could help with the new guide.

A newspaper article at

http://www.sangrechronicle.com/gazateer.html

describes notable places near the Philmont ranch, and I'll bet the
newspaper has information on flowers, trees, shrubs and wildlife.

A trek report which describes beautiful flowers is at:

http://www.troop-259.org/philmont/phillist/Jun_2004/0331.html

A research paper on the spiritual qualities of Philmont will be found at:

http://academics.vmi.edu/naturewritingprojects/montoro/research.htm

and this report sets the stage to appreciate the flowers which
certainly add to the spiritual qualities of Philmont.

Joe Jansen
JAJansenJr@gmail.com
Philmont 1965; 1978

On 3/31/08, JVH2099 <jvh2099@aol.com> wrote:
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> The following was taken from the July 22, 2007 issue of the Philnews.
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> Philmont Field Guide Project
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> 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."
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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."
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> 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.
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> Jim Van Hecke
> Asst. Manager Camping Services
> Philmont Scout Ranch
> '04 '05 '06 '07 '08
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> 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
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