Completing the TNT program brings with it a certain sense of · RANGER DISTRICT: Hebo Dist. MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: We all learned what we had to do for

Dear TNTers,

Now that the winter is settling in, we can all look back at the times we

had this summer through these journal pages and reflect on those times

we had. These journals reflect a small part of what the experience was

about, written from your perspectives. Through them, it will remind

you of and experience which you never had before and an opportunity

which not all have a chance to partake in.

Completing the TNT program brings with it a certain sense of

accomplishment that can only accompany spending time in the woods

with 11 other strangers who then become something of a family. You

forged friendships, scraped knees and fingers together, and marveled at

the work that a small group of dedicated people can do when working

in harmony. Although not all times out there were perfect, I get the

feeling that, in the end, lives were changed as well as the landscape

where you found yourselves each week.

Thank you for continuing the legacy of TNT and keeping the legacy of

NYC alive in the forests we call the Pacific Northwest. The next

generation of TNTers will have the shoulders of giants to stand on –

yours.

All the best,

Adam Taylor

TNT Program Manager

TNT 2-2011

CREWLEADER: Tim Smith

CREW COLOR: RED

WEEK # 1

PROJECT NAME: Pioneer Trail Maintenance

NATIONAL FOREST: Siuslaw National Forest

RANGER DISTRICT: Hebo Dist.

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: We all learned what we had to do for the next four weeks and we got to know

each other better. Then we got lost on the way to the worksite. Then we found that we

were missing a tent pole and we used a stick.

Anthony

TUESDAY: Describe your project this week; where are you, what are you doing,

why? Today we cleaned up the trails. We carved them down. We sloped the sides to

40° angles. We buffed the trail straight. The jobs are nine separate areas of trail we have

to clean. So far in 8 hours we have done 4 of 9 sections. Tomorrow we will start on a

different trail for the other six sections. …So goodnight, my dear reader.

Jerimiah Hammons

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: Our crew’s goals for the week are:

First of all, finish all 9 sections of the weather-worn trails that need repairing. Be able to

take responsibility for ourselves and others around us. Practice teamwork, work hard,

push each other, respect each other and fulfill our duties as Red Crew members! So far

just after two work-filled days, we have completed 7 out of 9 trail sections with still three

days to go. Hopefully we can keep up this amazing work and strive through the 4 weeks

that lay ahead.

Beau Bigo

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: Today we learned to not mess around. Emotions run high when our shenanigans

are done being tolerated. We did some work. I’m pretty hungry. I feel like we ate all the

good stuff too soon. We had a bit of trouble finding our latest worksite. We will be

rewarded with a trip to a waterfall and the best view on the mountain.

Noel Hygelund

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week We all have accomplished and did more than most people would do in a week.

We all blew through 8 trails in just under 4 days and tomorrow we will be moving on to

another four hour day. We accomplished a bit and we got to go to a cool radar lookout

for a while when we were doing SEEDs. ‘Got a nice walk through the woods to some

waterfalls…

CREWLEADER: Tim

CREW COLOR: RED

WEEK # 2

PROJECT NAME: Indian Springs & Mtn Trial

NATIONAL FOREST: Mt Hood Nat. Forest

RANGER DISTRICT: Hood River

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: We went to a weekend site. We saw some friends, played Ninja with different

crews; at dinner we ate enchiladas and we went on various rec trips. We are at a Mount

Hood area waiting to go to work.

Emilio


why? Today we got back to work at our new site. We built many cairns, which was

supposed to take us two days and we did it in one. We worked for 8 hours and later got

an awesome view of Mt. Hood, which we did one of our SEEDs, which we finished up

later by the bus.

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: Today we continued up the path on Indian Mountain Trail. We cleared away all

of the brush that had grown over the trail. We also brushed the trees up at least 8 feet up.

The QC looks great and the trail so far is perfect. I hope that the contact will be happy

cuz he is a strict dude. He is crazy about US Forest Service Reg. Even our cairns had to

be perfect, but the view is great. Emilio lost 3 tools this week and cut into our time, so

we’ve got to watch him extra carefully.

Jerimiah Hammons

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: This week we learned many things. At the beginning of the week, we learned that

a cairn is 30 by 35 inches. We learned all about the different stages of the water cycle,

such as condensation, percolation and aquifers. And also about barometers and how to

tell what the oil pressure is. During another SEED we learned all about Strata volcanos,

shield volcanoes and cinder cones and Caldera volcanoes. Our contact, Richard, also

taught us the Forest Service specs on drain dips and check dams.

Carson Goss

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week: The only real challenge that Red Crew had this week was trying to find the

campsite. Besides that, we didn’t really have many challenges to work through. But on

the other hand, accomplishments; we had lots of those, such as making 16 cairns in the

time the contact thought we could make 8, busting through two trails at the same time,

making awesome dinners every night and impressing the contact’s boss.

Peace out, Girl Scout!

Frank Fleming


CREW COLOR: RED

WEEK # 3

PROJECT NAME: Indian Mtn/Indian Springs Trail

NATIONAL FOREST: Mt. Hood

RANGER DISTRICT: Mt. Hood

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: When we got to the weekend site we were last, but we still busted out our gear

and we got to hang for a couple of hours. Our rec trip was to a laundry mat and a

waterfall. It was pretty cool. Our bus ride to our old campsite was really hot, so I slept a

lot.

Jerimiah Hammons


why? This week we travel back to Indian Mountains to do work on the trails. We are

basically doing trail work like making tread, brushing, and on Wednesday, the boss’s

boss wants us to work on the PCT so that sounds fun. And we might get to go

swimming. All 3 of us got Mohawks.

Corey Steward

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: Our crew’s goals for the week are to QC the Indian Mountain Trail, finish the

Indian Springs Trail and then finally work on the PCT. Today we finished both Indian

Mountain and Springs Trails and starting tomorrow we will have the opportunity of

working on the Pacific Crest Trail. Besides our objectives, our goals are to finish the task

given to us by our contacts injury and failure free.

Beau Bigo ☺

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: We almost learned how to yell correctly when we ran out of salty snacks. We

learned that Red Crew is the baddest crew ever! Another thing we learned was our

awesome work gets rewarded.

Noel Hygelund

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week Some of the challenges for Red Crew this week included: finishing two trails at

once, moving a 2,200 pound boulder and working on the Pacific Crest Trail, which we

did.

What we accomplished this week is finishing the Indian Mountain Trail and the

Indian Springs Trail, then we got to work on the Pacific Crest Trail and threw a giant

boulder down a mountain. Later alligator…

Frank Fleming


CREW COLOR: RED

WEEK # 4

PROJECT NAME: Indian Springs & Mtn.

NATIONAL FOREST: Mt Hood

RANGER DISTRICT: Mt Hood

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: What Red Crew did this weekend was hang out at the weekend site at Shady Dell,

compete in the Crew Olympics and won!!! We also made some awesome enchiladas

after that. We had our bus show up last, but we still had our trailer loaded up first. Gotta

hop…

Later!

Frank Fleming


why? We are working at the same place we worked 2 times before. This time we will

be using the crosscut. Everyone seems stoked because we did a good job. Red Crew!!!

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: Red Crew’s goals for this week are finishing the Herman Creek Trail, which we

did, doing some more work on the Pacific Crest Trail and finishing this week and going

home to see all of our families and friends.

Peace out, Girl Scout!!

Frank Fleming

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: Red Crew learned what senses a predator has to use in order to hunt for food;

what prey does to survive during a fantastic game of predator and prey. Also we learned

about what a good resume’ looks like and how to write one. Next we learned a nature

friendly way to take out a downed tree by using a cross-cut. Not only did we learn how

to use it, but how rare and irreplaceable they are.

We also learned about cover letters and job interviews and what employers look

for in an employee. And today we learned about making choices for yourself, giving in

to peer pressure, global warming and the greenhouse effect. We topped it off by learning

how refreshing that a dip in Lost Lake feels!

Beau Bigo

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week This week Red Crew has been faced with many challenges; some including

moving a 1,200 pound boulder up a hill from a ditch and impressing our contacts boss,

which is funny. We haven’t seen Richard (our second week contact) since… well, the

second week. Everyone who passed us on the trail has complimented us so I don’t know

if they feel obligated or something, but I’m marking this down as an accomplishment.

I think our biggest challenge yet has been making it all 4 weeks, which I’m proud

to say we made it with only one casualty.

As I’m sitting here writing in the beautiful hot sun, I look around at my fellow

crew mates scurrying around like ants on their chores. To us, it’s like second nature now.

The real challenge from this subject is going home back to our normal chores and

so I’m finishing up our final journal entry in this chapter of our lives. I quote a great

philosopher; a man of great taste as I say, “Peace out, Girl Scout!!!

RED CREW!!!

Jerimiah Hammons

MY MOST CHALLENGING DAY AT NYC WAS: …The day we built 16 cairns.

When we moved a 1,200 pound boulder, even though it was awesome.

Carson

The most challenging day was the 9 hour days when we were walking up the

PCT.

Corey Steward

Red Crew went through lots of challenges. There’s nothing that Red Crew cannot

do. This has been thanks to Tim.

Adrian

…Going up and down those stairs @ Whatum Lake.

Emilio

I would have to say August 15th

, when I did 9 hours of brushing.

Beau

Probably when we moved a 1,200 pound rock up out of a drain…

Jerimiah

The most challenging day for me at NYC was the 9 hour day we had to walk

miles down the PCT.

Frank

The most challenging day was the first day when we were getting used to

everything.

Daniel

MY THREE FAVORITE NYC EXPERIENCES WERE: …Going to the top of Indian Mountain and seeing Mt. Hood; and also Adams,

Jefferson, St. Helens, Three Sisters and other great stuff.

Corey Steward

The top of Indian Mountain and seeing the sites, hiking, the stairs at Whatum

Lake…

Emilio

Just driving to and from our worksites and seeing the beautiful views…

Beau

1. Eating lunch on Indian Mt overlooking Mt Hood

2. Swimming in Lost Lake next to Mt. Hood

3. The hour hike on the PCT to work.

Jerimiah

1) The view from Mt. Hebo and learning all about the marine layer.

2) Learning about different people and all the things I learned in SEEDs and out.

3) The magnificent view of Mt. Hood from the top of Indian Mountain and hiking

the PCT

Carson

…Hiking the Indian Mt. Trail, moving that 1,200 pound rock and doing our last 9

hour day.

Frank

SEED at the radar dome, the view from Indian Mt., boing to Lost Lake

Daniel

AT NYC I LEARNED: I learned both U.S. Forest Service drain dips and NYC drain dips and how to

master them; and how to establish tread.

Beau

…Learning to prioritize.

Jerimiah

I learned all about nature, getting jobs, trail work and all about life.

Carson

I learned that a loud worker is an affective worker and the rules of the trail, which

we’re good at.

Corey

I learned to master the skills of NYC, such as making drain and trail tread.

Frank

Hard work, persistence and life in the woods…

Daniel

ONE THING I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER: How to cairns.

Beau

The fun bonding time on the bus to and from weekend sites…

Jerimiah

Our great leader, Tim Jackson Smith, and his beard…

Carson

I will always remember how Red Crew and Tim's beard struck us all with awe I

will always remember all of the friends that I made.

Frank

The amazing times I had with all the great people and the hard work…

Daniel

FROM NOW ON I WILL ALWAYS: … Realize how much work goes into building trails.

Beau

Remember to respect the PCT.

Jeremiah

Be confident with myself and always realize all the work that goes into trail

maintenance.

I will always look at trails a lot differently than before because I know how much

work it takes to maintain them.

Corey

…Remember that I am a born leader and to work hard.

I will always work hard and remember everyone.

Daniel

CREWLEADER: Alana

CREW COLOR: ORANGE

WEEK # 1

PROJECT NAME:

NATIONAL FOREST:

RANGER DISTRICT: EWEB

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: This last weekend the Orange Crew learned the basics and rules expected from

NYC at our orientation. They were assigned crews and met our crew members. After we

were introduced to our crew, we learned about our designated camp location, and packed

our trailers. Then we moved to our final destination where we boated across the

Mackenzie River and set up our new camp site to begin work the next day.

Jaycie Lonsdale, Nels Brownell


why?

This week Orange Crew is clearing invasive species of flats off an island in the

middle of the Mckenzie River. We are doing this so that the plants do not completely take

over the island. After the island is completely cleared, native trees will grow and the

island will have good, clear trails and will be very beautiful and become a popular spot

for tourists, campers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

Honor LeNoue

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: We have to clear out as much Scotch broom and Himalayan blackberry bushes as

we can on an island along the McKenzie River. Water for Eugene comes from this river,

so to offset the environmental impact of collecting water, the City of Eugene wants to

clear all invasive species off of the island.

Adam Eichacker

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: This week our crew learned about how to take down Scotch broom and black

berries. We learn to wake early, make our own meals/snacks. Another thing we did was

SEED: Something Educational Every Day. In this we learn about what is and is not

wanted in a community. (The isms: racism religion-ism, etc., versus respect and safety.)

We also learned about global warming and search and rescue. All in all, we learned a lot.

Heather Hurley

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week This week the Orange Crew tackled the most annoying nemesis that anyone could

ever imagine; Scotch broom and blackberry bushes. The Orange Crew has accomplished

clearing three different sites that were packed to the brim Scotch broom and blackberry.

We work from the first beam of sunlight to the last beam of sunlight… Okay, so

maybe that's exaggerating a little bit, but really we've done our fair share of work for the

past five days. We have battle scars, and flashes of black thorns and Scotch brooms

crashing down to the ground. I think we all agree that we tackled a big project amazingly

well.

Olivia Wareham

CREWLEADER: Alana

CREW COLOR: ORANGE

WEEK # 2

PROJECT NAME: Edison Creek Maintenance

NATIONAL FOREST:

RANGER DISTRICT: Coos Bay BLM

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: We did some chores in the morning then went to town to get showers. After that

we went to Subway. Overall was a nice and relaxing day.

Sunday: we drove to five hours from the dish shoots national camp ground, all

the way to Edison Creek State Park on the coast. We had a store stop along the way in

Reedsport. Mostly we slept all day.

Olivia Wareham


why? Orange crew is in Edison Creek this week as I, Levi, and the rest of my crew are

expelling the black berries from the area, as Harry Potter expelled the dementors. Fun

fact, Edison Creek was full of blackberries and NYC; and NYC alone, eradicated the rest

of the black berries as of today. We also split wood with a 20 ton hydraulic split and we

weeded the area making this already beautiful area nice. What's also nice is that there is a

salmon habitat nearby.

Levi Bird

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: Our goals for this week are planting trees and pulling weeds while working hard

and split the rest of the wood. We also are going to try to listen better and have no drama,

trying to stay as up and work at it in the afternoon, expect other people around us and

watch the language with appropriate care.

Maryah Hedlund

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: During this week so far we have learned games and cycles. The games we learned

were one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish. That is just one game and the other is

backwards hide and go seek, where one person hides and everybody else finds them. We

also learned about fish cycles, and water cycles.

Nels Brownell

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week: Accomplished clearing out a lot of beach grass off the coast of Lake Floras. Some

of the challenges we faced were poison oak, strong winds, and sharp grass. Nevertheless

we still managed to clear a large area out of beach grass. We also acquired a new crew

member at the beginning of the week, but he has already been accepted into the family

and has been working pretty well for someone who just got here.

Honor LeNoue

CREWLEADER: Alana

CREW COLOR: ORANGE

WEEK # 3

PROJECT NAME: EWEB Transmission Lines

NATIONAL FOREST: Willamette

RANGER DISTRICT:

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: This past weekend was parent weekend. Many corps members enjoyed visiting

and eating a tasty meal with their friends and family. Sunday we moved on to our Sunday

circle and handed out the awards. After that, we moved on to our destination for the next

week. We also won three of the four awards. We got the ladle, sweater vest, and the

raccoon.

Jaycie Lonsdale


why? Our crew is in the Willamette Forest. We have been cutting trees down that are

under power lines to make a habitat for elk and stag. We have been cutting down vine

maple too, so that's cool. Before EWEB used NYC they just clear cut the whole area.

Thank you, EWEB, for taking progressive steps towards environmental conservation and

for providing NYC with job security for the next five years.

Levi Bird

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: Today was a productive day. Everybody was working hard and we cut down at

least 100 trees today.

I love our crew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: This week we send out a half a mile strip of forest. We learned to not cut the trees

near the stream that ran through the area, because it will heat up eventually killing the

salmon if it gets too warm.

Our crew is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jacob Cochran

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week The trees we are cutting fir and maple trees. We have to be at least 30 feet away

from a stream when we cut. We learned this from our contact, a very nice man named

Kris. He gave us a super fun awesome possum lecture on this. He had a cool soul patch

and a rad ear ring and gave us cookies that were super good.

Our goal is for nobody to get hurt and get a lot of work done.

CREWLEADER Alana Harris

CREW COLOR: ORANGE

WEEK # 4

PROJECT NAME: Larch Mountain Project

NATIONAL FOREST: Columbia River Gorge

RANGER DISTRICT: Salem BLM

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: We finished packing on Friday morning and left the Mackenzie River wilderness

for Eugene. There we went to do laundry and take showers before driving back to Shady

Dell. Then we set up camp and did evening chores.

On Saturday we did chores and then split up for rec trips. We came back and did

alright at the Olympics. After a dinner of enchiladas, we went to bed.

On Sunday we packed up and then drove all the way up here to the Columbia

River Gorge.

Adam E


why? We are near Larch Mountain in the Columbia River Gorge. We are extending a

trail that is on BLM land that is mostly used by school groups. They want a steeper and

longer trail that will hopefully keep older kids interested in hiking.

Adam E

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: This week our crew is building a new trail at Columbia River Gorge on Larch

Mountain. Our goal is to complete the whole trail, while making sure it looks nice. A new

trail is very exasperating, but yet very fulfilling. We have each set a personal goal for

each section of the trail. We are all putting effort into making each other think positive

thoughts. Considering it's the last week, motivation is a necessity.

Olivia Wareham

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: So far this week we have learned about trail making, drain dips, and the amount

of effort that it takes to make a trail that is so often taken for granted. Duff, we learned,

was all of the decaying material on top of the soil. In order to make a trail you must

remove all of the duff, then the “red dead”, which is more decaying material, next some

soil, then finally you hit the mineral soil.

Jacob Cochran

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week

We finished a trail. We went back to see if the banks were good. …had Jeff

Woods-boss come help us work, and it motivated us some more. Carried rocks to the big

barrow pits and dug drain dips. We dug holes in the ground to put more dirt in the

barrow pit. We all worked really hard all day because it was our last day and we worked

9 hours!!! :D

Miryah Hedlund

MY MOST CHALLENGING DAY AT NYC WAS: My most challenging day at NYC was the final Thursday because most crew

members were anticipating going home and everyone was cranky and in a bad mood.

My most challenging day was the Monday after parent weekend. I was sad to see

them go and reluctant to get back to work. I came through it, though, and now I’m here

at the end of 4th

week.

Jacob Cochran

My most challenging day was Wednesday of the 1st week, when I got a terrible

cold and I had to work out in 90° weather for 8 hours.

Going to the first weekend site same time as my family & I go camping in Sisters

every summer. �

…The first day when I didn’t know anyone.

…The last work day… …Cranky as cats around here!

My most challenging day was when I got to do trail work the final week. It was

hard changing from blackberry/Scotch-broom and trees to destroying the ground.

MY THREE FAVORITE NYC EXPERIENCES WERE: My first favorite was when I got to wade in extremely cold water. Second

favorite is when Levi Bird’s looks reminded me of the guy I like. Third’s the charm is

when I got to see and wade in a reservoir. These were so cool!

My first was talking and hanging out with my crew. Second is being able to

peacefully enjoy the woods as I’m working. Third is getting to rest and hang out with

people at weekend sites.

When I got my crew & one of my best friends was on the same crew ☺, meeting

all these great people and cutting trees under power lines. It was fun.

Bonding with my crew members and becoming 1 whole family. Spending time

with my crew and creating inside jokes. And, learning what it feels like to step outside of

my comfort zone and mature greatly.

…Bonding with the people I know here and loving every one of them in different

ways. Having created a lot of inside jokes and being at weekend sites and hanging with

all the crazy people there….

☺

• Rec trips

• Parent weekend

• Getting mail from home

Jacob Cochran

• Rec trips

• Showers

• Tent time

Trail work

• Parent weekends

• Talking in the tent

• Work, eat, sleep

• Sleep

• Talks

• Work

AT NYC I LEARNED: I learned how to use tools, make friends and work independently.

I learned that NYC is an experience to never forget. I also learned how to work

hard. My final lesson I’ll mention is the teaching of search & rescue.

I learned not to take things that I have back home for granted, such as showers,

family, phone, etc.

I learned how to handle tools and that I shouldn’t take showers, music, phone,

friends and family for granted.

…How to grow a family from a bunch of strangers. I learned how to use tools

and not take things back home for granted.

At NYC I learned that everything I’m used to, I don’t take for granted and you

really start to miss people after a month.

Jacob Cochran

I learned how to sleep on sloped surfaces.

I learned what duff was.

…to have my own responsibilities.

ONE THING I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER: …Was the first day I replaced someone and I had no idea what I was getting

myself into, but by the third night, I realized how cool everybody was. By now, it’s a

family.

Jeffrey Turner

…The feeling of accomplishing something each day.

I will always remember the time when we go to cut down huge trees. It was

awesome.

I will always remember everybody on my crew. They have been supportive and

all around awesome.

I will always remember my crew and crew-leader.

I will always remember the people I have met.

I will always remember the family I’ve made here and the friends I’ve made on

the weekends.

Working so hard my white shirt was tinged yellow at the end of the day…

Jacob Cochran

The rewarding feeling of doing something and accomplishing my goal. ☺

Jaycie Lonsdale

I will always remember my new friends.

FROM NOW ON I WILL ALWAYS: Know what Scotch broom is and always know that it is an invasive species.

From now on I will always be more mature and learning from working to always

finish what you started.

Remember the support and trust you can receive for a group of people after only a

month. My crew leader and my crew have contributed tremendously to my courage and

my self-esteem.

Jacob Cochran

Remember all the great friends I have met and not take what I have at home for

granted.

Jaycie Lonsdale

From now on I will be more aware of the nature and land around me; stay

committed to decisions.

…Not be afraid to go the extra mile.

Be more respectful of nature. ☺

Work hard and reward will come.

CREWLEADER: Jaz

CREW COLOR: BLUE

WEEK # 1

PROJECT NAME: Edson Creek Maintenance

NATIONAL FOREST: Coos Bay BLM

RANGER DISTRICT:

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: On Saturday we had orientation and went over the rules. Also we met all the

leaders and rovers. We also checked bags and set up tents.

On Sunday we split up in our crew and learned where each of us was going and

what we were going to be working on. About noon we arrived at our destination and set

up tents, got assigned chores and did SEED.

Kamaria Muhammad


why? We are Edson Creek. Today in the morning we woke up at 7. We ate breakfast,

then stretched. We had our gear on good. Then we went to more down the park

(campsite.) We picked and cut out the black berry bush thing that’s not from the United

States. Then we ate lunch, worked again, then came back, changed and did our SEED.

Leticia Medina-Mello

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: Our goals for this awesome week are to work hard, finish the blackberries and

make sure to keep the campgrounds clean. We want to make sure not to destroy the

habitat we are working in. Our group goals are to have fun with each other and to learn

about people’s lives. We, as a crew, really want to work hard and have fun. :P Our goal

(main goal) is just to do our best at what we’re doing. Blue Crew and NYC kick butt.

I’m happy we got a chance like this.

Grace “Merdoc” Christiansen

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: Man, we learned about the salmon life cycle from our local contact, Rose. She

also taught all of us how to make the best shotguns.

We’ve worked harder than ever; our veterans are so helpful. I know we’ve

learned more acceptance, tolerance, how to be a leader, what to do, what not to do, and

how views of the wilderness have changed.

There’s nothing better than a bare foot in the dirt after work. It’s worth it.

Carl Almgren-Friedman

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week The first challenge is meeting everyone. You never know who they are exactly

and you never know if you get along, but as we progress through the day, we learn more

about each other and nature together we discover how to work together.

Basically, over these days, some people get on each other’s nerves. Other people

are exhausted and sore sometimes to the snapping point and chopping wood was

frustrating after hitting it many times only to leave pathetic dent. *cough me cough*

But in the end we try our best to get along and work together and we all chopped

wood, got blackberries pulled and chopped and the pain is fading as we gain muscles and

become a stronger and more efficient crew.

(Even I am losing my noodle arm!)

Olivia V (wuz here!)

CREWLEADER: Jaz Ammon

CREW COLOR: BLUE

WEEK # 2

PROJECT NAME: Mt. Hood NF-Barlow Rd

School Canyon Trail Maintenance


RANGER DISTRICT: Mt. Hood

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: This weekend our crew; well the guys of our crew, were the slow ones. It took us

an hour and a half to take down a tent. On a better note, half our crew went on the rec

trip with Rose, and most of us played music. We also had a really sad count off.

Otherwise we had a lot of fun and our crew is pretty tight. Can’t wait to use crosscuts.

Thomas


why? We are on or near Mt. Hood. We build trails and work very hard. We wanna

build better trails for people—safe trails.

My crew and I have seen a lot of amazing things. Mt. Hood is very beautiful and

the hard work the crew does makes everything worthwhile. They are great kids; and

talented too.

Grace-Anne

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: We hope to get 2 trails cleared and if at all possible, get the 3

rd started. We also

hope to get all of our crew to get along more. Anyway we hope to wake up early and get

ready so we can have a store stop. It’s been hard waking up in the morning, but I can live

through it. The work is hard, but hella fun. Every day we climb a mountain to work,

hard work, but otherwise crosscuts are fun. .

Matt Davis

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: We learned how to chop wood. Using the cross-cut was really hard because you

had to use your stomach & your arms to use it. We also learned not to run away in the

desert because you need food and water to survive. We had to hike so much this week!

A almost died climbing School Canyon. It was so hard, but after this week, I won’t have

to hike ever again.

Mic Hathorn

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week: This week was very interesting. We worked together very well when taking out

logs off trails and such.

We did our best to finish all the hours, despite all of the problems with how long

water would last the extra two hours and people’s blisters.

We took out a ton of logs, big, huge and medium-ish. We kept pretty positive

when other people wanted to be negative.

I can’t think of much else except the amazing food that was made for dinner this

week…

CREWLEADER: Jaz (man)

CREW COLOR: BLUE

WEEK # 3

PROJECT NAME: Gumjuwal Trial Maintenance


RANGER DISTRICT: Barlow

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: We woke up Saturday in the usual fashion and chatted with others till circle; then

we all went on awesome rec trips. The best part was when we all came back and got to

see our parents and our new worker. The afternoon was filled with such joy! Everyone

was glad to see their loved ones, furry or not. The next day we packed up quickly and

left for Badger Creek Wilderness and right now we are preparing for a righteous meal…

while I write this.

Olivia V


why? This week we are located in Badger Creek Wilderness. Here we are bucking logs,

cross-cutting and brushing trail. So far we’ve bucked and cross-cut 11 logs and brushed

2 miles into the trail. Tomorrow we’ll be bucking another 2 ft. diameter log that’s about

20 feet long. Right now the workday has been long and we have a slow morning. I hope

it speeds up over the week!

Emily Dencer

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: Our crew really wants to step it up this week; not just with work, but with camp

too. All of us want to get as much hard work out of this week as possible. The corps

members really want to impress our rover and crew leader. All of them and I really want

to show them what we can do. Moving logs is not hard and we know we can do this job

really well. Blue Crew can kick this week in the butt!

Grace-Anne

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: This week we learned about fire safety, such as having a full five gallon and a

shovel next to the fire pit. We also learned how to use the crosscut more effectively,

because we used it again this week. We learned how to pick blueberries while moving.

It was really fun and tasty. We learned all the crazy eco-stats by having a race. For each

answer you got right, you moved up.

Thomas Curzon

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week Today was quite difficult because multiple people didn’t work or help at all today.

We took over 2 hours to get packed… Jaz wasn’t too happy about that! Also we were so

close to finishing the day with not much work to do, then it went all downhill because

there was some miscommunication about going out of there then we were sent back and

we lost showers and laundry with a store-stop. Ughhh!!!

Other than that, our day has been ok, I guess, but then someone named Chris and

Jaz had to torture us with Justin Bieber, the Chetagirls and the Backstreet Boys. I

listened to the Backstreet Boys when I was like 6 or 7 years old. The ride to Badger

Creek was so sketch! OMG! But the work was hard but it was worth it. The heat didn’t

help whatsoever.

Gage

CREWLEADER: Jaz

CREW COLOR: BLUE

WEEK # 4

PROJECT NAME: Badger Creek Wilderness (Quality Control)


RANGER DISTRICT: Barlow

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: This weekend Blue Crew was working on our wonderful count-off and the “Crew

Olympics”. Everything went really well. We did the best at plank and trivia. Although

we lost another member of our group, everyone worked really hard at chores and

everything, so we could get the showers and laundry we missed Friday. Did I mention

my crew leader rules?

Emily Dencer


why? This week we are back in the Badger Creek Wilderness brushing/clearing the rest

of the trail and others. We are doing this so horses and hikers can get through there

without brushing their legs on small bushes and trees. We have to hike in a mile and a

half to the work area where half the group uses the loppers to bush and swamp; the others

cut/move logs.

Matt Davis

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: We aim to get all our hours work more effectively and finish whatever trail we’re

given to work.

We tend to have people not get along all the time or agree to even work decently

and reasonably. But for once, we’ve had better work habits, got along better and the trail

we are currently working on is in good progress. Let’s hope this continues.

Bullwinkle, the Moose God

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: This week we learned how to make a resume’. We also learned a word in

German, “fresson.” It means eating like an animal. We also learned how to make a torch

out of gauze.

We learned how to burn veggie burgers and falafel. We learned how to brush

more effectively than ever. We can hike much longer than ever, too. Thomas Curzon

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week It’s the final week and this is the third week in the first place and because of this,

our crew is a bit irritable. We’ve had to push ourselves. The cool breeze between our

toes and feet in the dirt wasn’t enough. The mental stress wore us a bit thin. It was a

hard week.

This week has flown by. They said it would; that we’d get stronger and used to

the work. Work is easier. Our crew is harder. Synergy is a mighty rare. Today was the

last work day and barely any work was done. People seemed to think that when nobody

was looking, no work needed to be done.

Those of us that maintained work until the end were a chill group. We got over

this fact and worked our butts off. While three people in four weeks have been fired, we

have maintained a rather satisfactory work force.

Geoff has helped me come to the conclusion that the louder you yell, the harder

you work, the longer your throw. We had to saw through a humungous log. My body

pushed to the limits. In the end, we rocked them off the cliff. We rolled forever to the

floor.

The saddest thing about NYC is that when I leave, I will have to remember my

Pulaski I named. I want a Pulaski.

Carl AF

MY MOST CHALLENGING DAY AT NYC WAS:

…The day I stopped drinking caffeine.

Carl A-F

The hardest thing I did in NYC was climbing up School Canyon. Also week 4,

Wednesday was hard.

Gage

School Canyon. Hiking. It sucked. Then I got stronger and it was fun.

Chris

Probably the day Jeff came with our crew and helped us finish School Canyon.

We were all dead on our feet by the end of the day.

Emily

The day we lost two cross-cut handles and Jaz and I had to hike down School

Canyon after the workday. My feet hurt. That was the day I was worried of blisters.

Thomas Curzon

The last Thursday because I was so sore/exhausted from the day before.

Matt Davis

The last two days or 3... I crashed. I felt so physically exhausted. I wanted to

work, but was walking like a zombie.

Olivia V

School Canyon was really hard to hike because once I got up there, I was really

tired and didn’t want to work.

Michaela H

MY THREE FAVORITE NYC EXPERIENCES WERE: Crew Olympics, cross-cutting, friends

Carl

My three favorite NYC experiences were making more friends, finishing TNT2,

crosscutting and tons more.

Gage

Cross-cutting, campfires, hiking

Chris

…Meeting my new crew, seeing the stars at night, making pancakes.

Emily

Using a Pulaski, cross-cutting, pushing logs

Thomas Curzon

Chili hot-dog dinner, ultimate Frisbee, seeing my brother…

Matt Davis

The crew, the wildlife, and the mine shaft and lodge.

Olivia V

The hikes & views; campfire with the other crew; making friends…

Michaela H

AT NYC I LEARNED: I learned how to crosscut, how to live without extras, and how to live with guys.

Carl

I learned more about working here and to crosscut.

Gage

That working hard and being honest is the best thing someone can have.

This program I learned that people are what creates an atmosphere and those

around you are what decides that atmosphere.

Emily

…How to get along with people.

Thomas Curzon

…How to work long hours with people I don’t like.

Matt Davis

I learned there are rattlesnakes, scorpions and tarantulas in Oregon.

Olivia V

I didn’t know there were rattlesnakes in Oregon.

Michaela H

ONE THING I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER: I’ll always remember Badger Creek and our cross-cutting skills and the fun I had

there.

Carl

The one thing that I will always remember is Badger Creek because we basically

lived there for 3 weeks.

Gage.

…is the people that I lived with for the past four weeks.

Chris

I will always remember these few weeks and how everyone enjoyed meeting me,

whether they knew me form before or not.

Emily

The YMCA showers.

Thomas Curzon

EVERYTHING. (nuff said.)

Olivia V

The people at NYC.

Mic Hathorn

FROM NOW ON I WILL ALWAYS: Remember the beautiful Badger Creek Wilderness and work I did there; what I

can do and my amazing crew-leader.

Carl

I will always remember to work and do my best. Also I will always remember

TNT2 because it is the shiz!

Gage

Remember the friends I made and how hard I worked along the way and the

rewards for that work.

Chris

Remember my time with the people here and all the hours we put into making a

difference.

Emily

Remember all the people I met while I was here; mainly the guys in my tents; that

and all fun times we had.

Thomas Curzon

Use the outdoor knowledge given to me by NYC.

Matt Davis

Care about the environment and shower for 10 minutes.

Mic Hathorn

CREWLEADER: Tessa

CREW COLOR: YELLOW

WEEK # 1

PROJECT NAME: Sandy Ridge Trail lConstruction

NATIONAL FOREST:

RANGER DISTRICT: Salem BLM

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: After a very hot day of orientation, we all woke up to a cold morning. It was our

first night within the white walls and personally everything was going swell. The

morning warmed up quickly and we were trading our warm sweaters for t-shirts and

shorts. We were all excited (or at least I was) to find out who was in our crew and where

we were going. By closing our eyes in the circle, a hard hat was placed on our heads,

only to immediately slide off and almost clatter to the ground before reflexes kicked in. I

discovered that I was in the Yellow Crew and at least I found my crew to be quite

amazing.

Tessa, our leader, and Jess, our rover for the week are both amazing and fun! The

drive to the campsite was quite long, but at least we got a store stop. Once we got to the

campsite, we were greeted by a nice shady and peaceful place. Although the luxury of a

bathroom was not given, it’s a small price to pay to fall asleep with the pleasant rush of

the river.


why?

Today was the first official work day. It was exhausting and great at the same

time. Waking up to the sound of the soft swift river without any of the usual disturbing

engines or music or just the everyday city life…It was great! Today’s project was on a

dramatically steep and windy mountain bike trail. First we had to walk all of our gear

about a mile down a very sloped hill. That was the easy part. The rest of it mainly

consisted of digging, laying gravel over the trail and pretty much just a lot more digging.

It was a blast, but I’m pretty sure everyone was pretty happy what it was over.

Alan Sibley

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: Our crew has many goals for this week. First off, after an interesting highly

awkward game of “human knot” that was never completely finished, we would like to

start over. Also as we have been working hard on a bike trail, we were told to get to the

end where a machine is, which is a strong goal we have. As we have worked, we have

been trying our best to please the contact in order to represent Northwest Youth Corps.

Tyler Silva

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: Our crew learned TEAMWORK. Jess was determined to find a big rock to

support the rock wall. After many hours, he found it. A HUGE boulder! It took 5

people to haul it down to the middle of the trail, and the whole entire Yellow Crew to get

it on the wall. After many, many communications, we succeeded. We also learned that if

you work hard, you earn your free time. “Work hard, play hard.” Also beans are a great

way to gain revenge. ☺

Dominique

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week Today, Thursday, we (Yellow Crew) wake up to a beautiful sunny morning. We

ate breakfast and like always, had an awesome sump party! Everybody then piled into

the bus for the long ride to the worksite.

Yesterday the contact (Jason) said we would be working at a different location,

but we didn’t. We worked at the same location we did in the previous days. As we

walked further down the trail, we could see the progress of the trail Yellow Crew blazed.

I thought it looked great, even fantastic to what it looked like before.

Today everybody received their own stretch of trail to work on. We wanted to get

as much trail done today since it was our last full work day. We powered in our work in

the last two and a half hours after lunch and finished up around two-thirty. To me the

day went by fairly quickly, but to James it was one of those “slow days.”

After the long trek back to the bus, we assigned parts of sections for the Yellow

Crew call. I think it sounds great and the rest of the employees and crew members will

be impressed when we get to the weekend site. When we got back we had some free

time that went by way too quickly. Then we played a game of 1 fish, 2 fish, red fish;

blue fish. Then we started doing chores. Well, tomorrow is Friday and I can’t wait!!!

Nice warm showers are going to feel so good!!!

Will Knowlton

CREWLEADER: Tessa Allen

CREW COLOR: YELLOW

WEEK # 2

PROJECT NAME: II-EWEB-Transmission Line

NATIONAL FOREST: Willamette National Forest

RANGER DISTRICT:

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: This weekend was pretty chill. Nothing was rushed. We got to sleep in to 7 am

and we got pancakes for breakfast. After that we had to get food for the week, clean the

buses and make shotgun. We got free time for an hour. After free time, we had a choice

between 3 rec trips. One was showers, which all of Orange Crew went to. Most people

went to a lake, but a few people went to Black Butte and got to see all the mountains and

areas around the area.


why? Today was our first day of work in the Willamette National Forest and there is

one word that truly describes it: HOT. REALLY HOT. And in this horrible heat we are

fighting with our Ninja skills, the infamous Scotch broom (but with a sweet accent, you

know.) We’re also murdering small innocent trees that might come in the way of the

buzzing electrical wires above our heads. However this is a rewarding experience

because we are restoring the natural habitat for the elk instead of bull-dozing everything

and killing all of the friendly mosquitoes.

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: Today the crews had many goals. One of these many goals was to beat the heat

and work twice as hard. There were many problems today, even now that we woke up

really early. The bugs were attacking us with more numbers than usual and in the

morning there was no sun, so they were there longer than usual. But all in all, the crew

did pretty good, but tomorrow I think we will do better.

James Coleman

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: Today went by incredibly fast! We woke up super early (not happy, but hey, we

got off earlier! ☺) After a blazing hot day, we studied about the water cycle. But the

best part was Tessa taking us to the reservoir! We had a blast. Well, except for when

Monica thought it would be hilarious to push Dominique in the water and laugh when she

struggled back to the rock. Oh, good times… Well, I must say, this was the best day

Yellow Crew had in a long time.

Dominique

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week: As I look back on the week, it’s hard to think that we’ve only been a crew for two

weeks. It feels like years since the yellow hard hat had been placed on my head. This

week was another week filled with accomplishments. The corridor we had to clear of

Scotch broom and trees has been cleared for a long way. Today was another mosquito

infested very hot day. Most of us, I think, were happy for the last full workday of this

week and looking forward to showers and laundry.

Also I must say, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jake. Birthday dinner was great!

I can’t say I’m sad to see this campsite go. We, or at least I, get tons of mosquito

bites and have to itch at them almost constantly. I do like the seclusion of our “magical

forest” and the small creek running alongside it.

All in all, tomorrow is another day and we’re all looking forward to our next

challenge.

Tianmai Bishop


CREW COLOR: YELLOW

WEEK # 3

PROJECT NAME: Fish Creek Valley Trail Rehab

NATIONAL FOREST: Umpqua National Forest

RANGER DISTRICT: Tiller Ranger District

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend: This weekend we were the first to our weekend site, giving us time to find a nice

space for our tents. On Saturday there were 3 choices for us to make for where we were

going on rec trips. One was a mystery-box; another was a hike by a waterfall. When we

got back, parents were there to join us on our journey, though they weren’t able to

experience it fully.

Tyler Silva


why? It’s our third week and our job is to build trails at the Umpqua National Forest.

What we did today was build “check steps” which stops the water from eroding the trail.

The process is challenging, but to pass time and help us stay on task, (well, sort of) is to

play mind riddles, like Pogo and The Green Glass Door. Well according to James,

they’re stupid! ☺

Dominique Moore

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: As it is third week now, our crew’s goals have been raised to a higher level. First

of all, we want to and will, carve into the Umpqua Wilderness the most beautiful and

amazing and mind-blowing trail ever constructed by an NYC crew. Another goal is to

come up with the best and most original count-off ever; a goal we are very close to

completing. I think a third, and probably most important goal every individual has is to

work harder than ever on our project and to become even more awesome at the tasks at

hand.

Suma Gudipati

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: On our third week, Yellow Crew learned how to accomplish and make many

things.

On Monday Jeff came unexpectedly to help on the worksite. Before he showed

us how to use the crosscut saws, he went on and on talking about ecosystems and the

environment, when in the first place, he asked us how and why we strip bark off the

section we’re cutting.

On Tuesday Adam was here and we made the tread of the trail and we rocked it!!!

Oh, and I forgot to mention on Monday, we also learned how to make check steps, which

takes a lot of effort.

Today we learned how to make cairns. I thought it was a great puzzle and quite

fun. As James described it, it was a giant game of “3D Tetris”, which I thought was an

accurate description.

Will Knowlton

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week Today Yellow Crew was faced with a fearsome beast called the cairns. The beast

didn’t go down easy. They fought to the death to take on the beasts. Yellow Crew split

into two teams. The cairns were hard but the next challenge was harder because my team

ran into rock, but all in all, an awesome day of work… ONE WEEK TO GO!


CREW COLOR: YELLOW

WEEK # 4

PROJECT NAME: Silverspot Butterfly/Cascade Head Invasives

NATIONAL FOREST: Siuslaw National Forest

RANGER DISTRICT:

MONDAY: Describe what your crew did this weekend:

Everyone has heard the journal enough times to know that over the weekends we

have a variety of rec trips to go on. I mean it’s the fourth week! Come on people!!!

Anyways, I think all of the rec trips sounded fun and everybody did have fun, right? As

every weekend goes, each crew found out where they were going for the week. We got

to go to the coast and help the endangered (very ferocious) butterflies. Oh! And to add

to the weekend’s amazingness, I must say that our count off was the most amazing!

Today, Monday, we got to our campsite. It wasn’t anything like I expected. It’s open

with another group just next door. I might follow Tessa’s example and sleep with an ax

in my tent. Just in case…

Tianmai Bishop


why? This week we are at the Cascade Head saving the Silver Spot Butterfly by getting

rid of the sword fern. Our work is insanely difficult because we are working on a steep

hill where everyone, not just Suma, but EVERYONE trips and eventually rolls down.

(Like Allan and Eli amazingly demonstrated today.) I would have to say this is one of

the hardest work we’ve done yet, but I know we can power through this because we are

Yellow Crew and Yellow Crew can do anything. ☺

Dominique Moore

WEDNESDAY: Describe your crew’s goals for the week: This week our crew’s goal is to complete and tackle all of the intruding ferns and

possibly earn a trip to the beach. Today, Tuesday, our goal was to remove 50 ferns by

the end of the day. At first progress went by fast, and the crew collected many ferns, but

for some reason, by the time break came around, progress slowed until about lunch.

Then we gradually picked the pace up and powered it in. By the end of the day we killed

51 ferns; just past our goal. Luckily today we brought lots of water, so no one should

have gone dehydrated. I cannot wait for Thursday when we might be able to go to the

beach. It will be so fun!

Will Knowton

THURSDAY: Describe what your crew learned this week: This week while tackling ferns, we learned the most efficient way to force them

from their home. Personally I find that forcing a Pulaski around it and a shovel under it

works best, but there were many other ways that were found. As Monica showed us,

beating it brutally with a Pulaski works well also, but we all have our own ways of

finishing off the sword ferns, saving the mysterious Silver Spotted Butterflies.

TS

FRIDAY: Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week Last day… Those words seemed OH so distant a month ago, but here we are! A

whole month of learning, working and fun! It feels like years ago when that yellow hard

hat was oh so very loosely placed on my head. It feels like I only just met my crew, but

look at us! Yellow Crew; hard workers, no-stoppers and the crew every rover wishes to

be on.

So, actually writing about today… Although we didn’t reach our goal for today,

it was great that we met our goals (and went a little over) for the previous days so that we

could go to the beach. It was so nice to see the ocean without the fantasy stories of

rolling and/or bike jumping to the ocean. It was windy, but not too bad, and I think

everyone had a blast!

All in all, I think we’re all ready to use flushing toilets and sleep in our own beds.

…Only a few more nights!

Tianmai Bishop

MY MOST CHALLENGING DAY AT NYC WAS: Personally my most challenging day at NYC was Sunday of fourth week. When

we arrived at the camp after setting up, I had Tessa check my toe, for it had been hurting

all month. We found out it was an infected ingrown toenail. On Monday Jeff had been

working with us and showed me Yarrow. Since then, after soaking my toe, it has felt

much better.

I think my most challenging day at NYC was probably the first day of our 2nd

week at Willamette National Forest because as it was kind of sloped, there I fell a lot and

the heat was killing us all. However, it got better throughout the week.

Suma G

My most challenging day at NYC had to be the Friday of 2nd

week. The job was

tedious and starting to get boring. It was hard to power through the hours on the normal

mosquito/biting gnats/hot day when I knew laundry & showers were so close.

Tianmai Bishop

My most challenging day at NYC is working/making up more than 8 hours in the

blazing day and not being able to sit when you’re tired on the worksite.

Dominique

I would have to say the most challenging day at NYC was second day, second

week. The day was hot and sweaty. The work easy, but was really boring. I often find

myself staring into nothing.

James Coleman

My most challenging day would have to be the 1st day of the week. The crew

woke up very early and began the job and it was very tedious. We lost many tools and it

was very frustrating. We had to make up break for losing a tool. Later in the day it was

very hot and mostly everybody was dehydrated. I was very tired and during the

afternoon I accidently let go of the Pulaski mid swing when chopping a tree. Over all, it

was tiring and frustrating.

Will Knowlton

My most challenging day at NYC was the first day of the 2 week because it was very

long and we had to set up the “bathrooms”. Everyone was very upset with each other.

My most challenging day at NYC was the Wednesday of the 2nd

week. We had

over a ¾ mile wait and my wrist was hurting a lot. The sun was very hot and the work

was tedious.

Jake Ross

I think the most challenging day was the first day of the first week. We weren’t

used to getting up that early and doing the hard work.

Eli Bonosevich-gekosky

MY THREE FAVORITE NYC EXPERIENCES WERE: My three favorite experiences were building the bike trail, working in the

Umpqua Territory and kicking and my whole experience. It was very fun.

TS

My three favorite NYC experiences were moving that giant boulder 1st week onto

the berm, the first rec trip I had (hiking up a mountain/discovering a gr4eat view) and our

walk out to our 4th

week worksite and finding an amazing view of the ocean.

Suma G

My three favorite NYC experiences were seeing James and other guys run down

the bike trail with wheelbarrows of gravel. My second experience has to be moving the

giant boulder to the top of the berm. Finally my third experience was seeing the beautiful

view of the Oregon coast on our last week.

Tianmai Bishop

One of my three favorite experiences was week one we/I was wheeled narrowing

gravel second was moving a big boulder we want and the second weekend site.

James Coleman

My favorite experiences during NYC would have to be going the beach on the

fourth week. It was a great reward. We, our crew, worked very hard to earn that privilege.

Second it would have to be cooking some delicious meals with my crewmates; and

grilling. I really enjoyed grilling meat and vegetables. Third would be seeing James’

head being shaved into a Mohawk. I thought it was really funny and cool.

Will Knowlton

1) James telling us jokes

2) End of the day at work

3) The dinners we cook here

My three favorite experiences were:

1. When I became confident to use a Pulaski

2. Watching Tessa give James a Mohawk

3. Sleeping in a white-wall tent with 3 girls for a whole month for the first time.

☺

Dominique Moore

1) pushing James down hills

2) cooking for my crew

3) being able to wake up early and go to work

Jacob

My three favorite experiences were:

1. Shaping James's head

2. flying down the hill with a wheelbarrow

3. rolling sword ferns down the hill

Eli

AT NYC I LEARNED: During my experience at NYC, I've learned a lot. Most importantly I've learned

how to become an efficient worker. I feel I've learned what “the real world” is like.

TS

I learned how to be a hard-working, efficient, but also long lasting worker, that

once you start a task it will be finished, and that teamwork includes acceptance of others

in the group.

Suma G

At it why see I learned to work better together with other people, have more

patience with other people and myself, and to be more friendly with other people.

Tianmai Bishop

At NYC I learned different ways to friendly to the environment; how to work long

hours, and how to make friends.

James Coleman

I learned how to put a great group effort and work better with people. I learned

how to use tools wisely, and I learned how to grill and cook better.

Will Knowlton

1) To get along with different kinds of people

2) That hard work and teamwork get the job of any size done faster

3) That sleeping outside is fun

I learned how to use different tools, work on non-solid ground, and work an eight

hour day; and get along with the group of teenagers broke whole month, whether I like

them or not.

Dominique Moore

… How to work together and learn how to use different tools that I’m used to

using at home. I also learned that sleeping outside is awesome.

Jacob Russin

At NYC I learned how to properly use tools and store them and not be like ODOT

workers.

Eli

ONE THING I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER: The one thing I will always remember is how amazing nature is and how much

fun it is to live with none of the things I'm always around; like music for instance.

TS

I will always remember the feeling of having a new family and traveling around

with it to a wide span of places. Even people who seem like strangers make it amazing to

see such beautiful nature.

Suma G

I will always remember the feeling of seeing I crew for the first time and growing

into one big family over the month.

Tianmai Bishop

One thing I would remember is when Jeff talked about the healing power of dirt.

James Coleman

I will always remember annoying people by talking and making hand gestures

exactly how Jeff does and copying him. It was really fun and I and annoyed everybody.

Will Knowlton

One thing I will always remember is the fun I had here.

One thing I will always remember here at NYC is all the amazing things I learned

and new close friends I made.

Dominique

One thing I will always remember is pushing James down hills because it's fun.

Jacob Russin

One thing I will always remember is shaping James's head with a lady's razor.

Eli Bonesevichj-Gekosky

FROM NOW ON I WILL ALWAYS: From now on I will always be sure to read member that things happen for a

reason, they aren't just give it to you. So don't take things for granted. I've realized how

important some things really are.

TS

From now on I will always learn to appreciate what I have and that when you

experience something beautiful, keep it for motivation.

Suma G

From now on I will always remember to stop and not take the untamed beauty of

the wild for granted and treasure every breathtaking landscape.

Tianmai Bishop

I will remember it doesn't matter what people think.

James Coleman

From now on I will always remember how to properly use tools in the correct

manner, and how to cook a stir-fry.

Will Knowlton

I will always remember to cherish the moment in the moment because it can all

go away in a split second.

Dominique Moore

I will work harder at home and help out around the house more.

Jacob Russin

I will never sit down on a worksite and I will store my tools properly.

Eli Bonesevich-Gekosky

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