First we established out village in the foothills. Soon we realized we were under attack. We responded to the call to slay the dragons. The southwest white pine and aspen dragons were calling for our help. The white fur dragons where attacking from their base. We knew not the dangers that lie in our path; rain, snow, wind, and the hike of death. One of our comrades almost fell, but we saved him, and slew the white fur dragons HAHAA!!!! The knight training continued. As we got more comfortable with our weapons of destruction and death, we realized that by bathing in their sap and drinking their tears we became invincible. We thus stand victorious, with the dragon heads and wings at our feet.
This was our last week of S212 training; where we started felling trees with our chain saws. We worked on CFRP (collaborative forestry restoration program) in LaJara canyon in Taos, NM. Our main objective was to thin out the forest so that the Aspen’s growth would not be hindered by the White fur, Blue spruce, and Engelmann spruce, among other high latter fuel producing tree types. In doing so we were able to provide much needed fire wood to the elderly. We worked in weather conditions varied from very nice in the day to 5 in. of snow on the ground. We had challenging times and times for great team building. Most important we made it through as a crew together stronger and closer.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Blue Crew Blog Two
Kids with saws
we control the fire
safety laws.
As we move higher
up the trees
making a difference
as we please.
Thinning for safety
with the breeze
we make our entry,
cautious ease.
We will eat and sleep
with the trees
safely removing,
sizing them up,
always improving
as we cut.
we control the fire
safety laws.
As we move higher
up the trees
making a difference
as we please.
Thinning for safety
with the breeze
we make our entry,
cautious ease.
We will eat and sleep
with the trees
safely removing,
sizing them up,
always improving
as we cut.
Week Two at R.M.Y.C
4/4/11 - 4/8/11
This week we started the Forest Worker Safety Certification Program. The first day was a little rough. A lot of sitting down, but we got through it. Everybody from the crew learned something new. We went over Dynamics of Southwest Forests, Safety Requirements, and Job Hazard Analysis (J.H.A).
On Tuesday we went over Chainsaw Maintenance and Operations, Chainsaw Tasks and Techniques, Hazardous Materials, and Logging Equipment and Transportation Safety. We played games for break to get the blood flowing from all that sitting. This was a lot of information for two days. We finished the handbook for the test on Wednesday.
Test time! I think everybody was a little anxious to start the test. We reviewed before the test, and then got going. I am proud to announce that everybody in our crew passed with a 90% and over. After that we went to the Red River Fish Hatchery to see five guys get Re-certified. Before the day was over we went around to the wild rivers. That pretty much finished our day.
Today was the best day so far. The beginning of S-212 training. We got to assemble our saws today. It was all hands on. We were with crew 3 and it was awesome to see both crews working as one. We got all our P.P.E. to run a saw and then had a race to put them on. We learned how to carry a saw properly that way we won’t over work ourselves. The best part is when we got to start our saws for the first time. Everybody did great on this part and now we’re all ready for next week!
To finish this week we got in house training with our crew. We’re going to be covering our first Spike Training Packet. Stages of Group Development and Crew Code of Ethics will be taught by our crew supervisor. Then Jamie and Rosie will be going over our I.D.P’s. That should take us to the end of our day. Finally the weekend!
-by Andrew Segura
4/4/11 - 4/8/11
This week we started the Forest Worker Safety Certification Program. The first day was a little rough. A lot of sitting down, but we got through it. Everybody from the crew learned something new. We went over Dynamics of Southwest Forests, Safety Requirements, and Job Hazard Analysis (J.H.A).
On Tuesday we went over Chainsaw Maintenance and Operations, Chainsaw Tasks and Techniques, Hazardous Materials, and Logging Equipment and Transportation Safety. We played games for break to get the blood flowing from all that sitting. This was a lot of information for two days. We finished the handbook for the test on Wednesday.
Test time! I think everybody was a little anxious to start the test. We reviewed before the test, and then got going. I am proud to announce that everybody in our crew passed with a 90% and over. After that we went to the Red River Fish Hatchery to see five guys get Re-certified. Before the day was over we went around to the wild rivers. That pretty much finished our day.
Today was the best day so far. The beginning of S-212 training. We got to assemble our saws today. It was all hands on. We were with crew 3 and it was awesome to see both crews working as one. We got all our P.P.E. to run a saw and then had a race to put them on. We learned how to carry a saw properly that way we won’t over work ourselves. The best part is when we got to start our saws for the first time. Everybody did great on this part and now we’re all ready for next week!
To finish this week we got in house training with our crew. We’re going to be covering our first Spike Training Packet. Stages of Group Development and Crew Code of Ethics will be taught by our crew supervisor. Then Jamie and Rosie will be going over our I.D.P’s. That should take us to the end of our day. Finally the weekend!
-by Andrew Segura
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Chainsaw Training
This week we did s-212 training. We learned how to work a chainsaw properly. They taught us how to use a wedge to drop a tree, how to do maintenance, and how to limb the proper way. It's important to look up, down, and all around and to use your PPE. Also this week the crew and I learned more about safety and feeling safe while working together.
by Joshua Curry
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Final Thoughts From YCC Crews #11 and 12
From Daniel Herrera, Crew 11:
Yesterday we did a "complement circle" where I learned how to give and receive complements. I also learned more about my role in the group through this exercise. We have been working on the Big Arsenic River Trail at Wild Rivers Recreation Area. We are making the trail better and safer for hikers. Some challenges we've faced in the last week included having the Taos crew come work with us. We had to learn how to work with people we didn't know while showing them the basics of trail maintenance. We also had to deal with very unpredictable weather. I am really excited to finish our work and graduate from the 10-week program next week!
From Michael Mundy-Passmore, Crew 12:
The skills I have developed during my time as a crew member for YCC are how to communicate my ideas without begin confrontational, and how to depend on other for help- I don't have to work alone even if the job is simple. The crew has been doing a great job working together. We all know what needs to be done, and if we disagree on how it should be done then we discuss it. We reason until we can find common ground.
Recently we finished a sand volleyball court. We did a great job on it. Even though the work was hard and the weather hot, we kept a good attitude through the whole process. The crew has worked really quickly and very hard, plus the good attitudes help every hour of work go by faster. It also helps us finish projects a lot sooner than expected. The biggest issue the crew has had to deal with is difference ideas of how to do a specific thing. Although we discuss it, it takes time and sometimes puts everyone at each others throats, but we always make it work. I can't wait to see how all of our projects look after we have completed them!
Yesterday we did a "complement circle" where I learned how to give and receive complements. I also learned more about my role in the group through this exercise. We have been working on the Big Arsenic River Trail at Wild Rivers Recreation Area. We are making the trail better and safer for hikers. Some challenges we've faced in the last week included having the Taos crew come work with us. We had to learn how to work with people we didn't know while showing them the basics of trail maintenance. We also had to deal with very unpredictable weather. I am really excited to finish our work and graduate from the 10-week program next week!
From Michael Mundy-Passmore, Crew 12:
The skills I have developed during my time as a crew member for YCC are how to communicate my ideas without begin confrontational, and how to depend on other for help- I don't have to work alone even if the job is simple. The crew has been doing a great job working together. We all know what needs to be done, and if we disagree on how it should be done then we discuss it. We reason until we can find common ground.
Recently we finished a sand volleyball court. We did a great job on it. Even though the work was hard and the weather hot, we kept a good attitude through the whole process. The crew has worked really quickly and very hard, plus the good attitudes help every hour of work go by faster. It also helps us finish projects a lot sooner than expected. The biggest issue the crew has had to deal with is difference ideas of how to do a specific thing. Although we discuss it, it takes time and sometimes puts everyone at each others throats, but we always make it work. I can't wait to see how all of our projects look after we have completed them!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Crew 12-Taos Crew by Mia Anglada
Before I joined Rocky Mountain Youth Corps I noticed that I wasn't doing much to feel proud of myself. Oh, I knew I had to make a change. My life is improving and I can feel a change. Last year was a tought year for me and I;d like to make up for how everything then had an impact now. I was so uncomfortable with my body and I was so deressed and confused.
As I reflect on the days I've been here I've seen such a huge improvement in my behavior, work ehtic, communication and my body. I actually am comfortable with the way I look now and that's something I would not have been able to say if it weren't for RMYC.
My crew is a very hard working crew and we are making a difference. To be honest I feel lik I'm not very smart. But when I'm with the crew all of the intelligence rubs off on me and there is so much that I've learned from the crew and I;m so grateful.
Starting during our second interview I saw all the great opportunities to give back and start making progress in life. They actually take time to help each and every individual. In the mornings we all gather together and try our best as one to push ourselves at PT. We have cleaned so many tons of trash so our Mother Earth could become the beautiful creation she once was.
As I reflect on the days I've been here I've seen such a huge improvement in my behavior, work ehtic, communication and my body. I actually am comfortable with the way I look now and that's something I would not have been able to say if it weren't for RMYC.
My crew is a very hard working crew and we are making a difference. To be honest I feel lik I'm not very smart. But when I'm with the crew all of the intelligence rubs off on me and there is so much that I've learned from the crew and I;m so grateful.
Starting during our second interview I saw all the great opportunities to give back and start making progress in life. They actually take time to help each and every individual. In the mornings we all gather together and try our best as one to push ourselves at PT. We have cleaned so many tons of trash so our Mother Earth could become the beautiful creation she once was.
Questa YCC Crew 7/1/2010
In the last 2 weeks I have seen myself improve in my communication skills. I have saved three hundred dollars from my past two checks, many other skills I learned are being able to use tools properly.
So far this summer we have been working on the hiking trails , bettering it for the community as well as ourselves. We cleaned out an area for the BLM, this area will be used for a concert benefit. The trails we work on benefit the beautiful scenerty we have and attracts fore people.
My crew has faced gnats, rocks falling, and the heat. We finally found a bug spray that repels that gnats. The rocks are gonna fall, so we have done our best of keeping an eye on them. In order to not be too affected by the heat we drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen. We are a pretty tough crew, we help each other through everything.
The next two weeks should be really exciting being that we should be down lower on the trail, hopefully we will be at the springs. I plan on getting more leadership skills in showing people who and what RMYC does.
So far this summer we have been working on the hiking trails , bettering it for the community as well as ourselves. We cleaned out an area for the BLM, this area will be used for a concert benefit. The trails we work on benefit the beautiful scenerty we have and attracts fore people.
My crew has faced gnats, rocks falling, and the heat. We finally found a bug spray that repels that gnats. The rocks are gonna fall, so we have done our best of keeping an eye on them. In order to not be too affected by the heat we drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen. We are a pretty tough crew, we help each other through everything.
The next two weeks should be really exciting being that we should be down lower on the trail, hopefully we will be at the springs. I plan on getting more leadership skills in showing people who and what RMYC does.
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