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Product Feasibility Plan:Little ADK
Fri, 04/28/2017 - 10:35
Abstract: Little ADK’s is a take-home wilderness experience for children between the
ages of 4-11. This is an oyster mushroom growing kit that will help a child bring the
magic and wonders of the Adirondacks back home, outside the Blue Line (the term used
to define the Adirondack Park Preserve.). This pod-based garden system allows children, as well as adults, the
opportunity to grow their very own Adirondack native plants. Little ADK’s also comes
with an informational booklet and an educational coloring book describing the
importance and beauty of the Adirondack Park.
Little ADK will be marketed to tourist within the Park as well as to native
wilderness lovers. Those purchasing the product can feel environmentally conscientious
as Little ADK’s donates 10% of profits toward the preservation of the Adirondack
Mountains.
Access: Yes
Literary Rights: Off
Major: Entrepreneurial Business Studies
Year: 2017
File Attachments: Little_ADK_JoshuaClemens.pdf
Osgood Property: Recreation Plan
Tue, 05/02/2017 - 09:46
Abstract: The recreation plan being proposed is for Osgood Property. Once created it will benefit Paul Smiths College along with the surrounding community. This recreation area will attract more students to the college enhancing the economy of the community. The plan being proposed isn’t just for economic value, it will also allow access to more green space benefiting all involved. The plan consists of the construction of new trails, a mountain bike track, campsites and more. Having it so close by will allow individuals who don’t have cars to utilize recreation activities more easily.
Access: Yes
Literary Rights: On
Major: Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management
Year: 2017
File Attachments: Capstone paper FINAL to Libaray.docx
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PRK 490 Capstone poster, Osgood Property.pptx
Recreational Facilities on the Paul Smith's College
Thu, 05/08/2014 - 17:35
Abstract: Paul Smith's College has a variety of recreational facilities on and off of the campus. The location of the college provides a cornucopia of outdoor and indoor activities for students, staff and faculty. This study aimed to discover why people use the recreational facilities and whether or not they are satisfied with their experiences in those facilities. An online survey was given to students, staff and faculty of the college and an inventory of the facilities was done to establish a clear picture of Paul Smith's College's recreational offerings.
Access: Yes
Literary Rights: Off
Major: Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management
Year: 2014
File Attachments: final draft v.3.doc
Expanding Environmental Education at the VIC through Girl Scouts
Thu, 05/08/2014 - 16:56
Abstract: All too often children today are not getting adequate experiences in nature; television and video games take up most of their free time. This causes a disconnect from environmental education in the classroom and their daily lives. In order for conservation efforts to be successful people must feel some sort of connection with the earth. The best solution for this “nature deficit disorder” is hands on, fun outdoor education. Girl Scouts has always been about bettering the lives of girls and their communities through experiential learning. Since the beginning of the organization there has been badges focused on outdoor skills and environmental education. The Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) is a valued community resource for wilderness recreation and educational programs. Bringing the two organizations together just makes sense, and everyone will benefit. Scouts will get to earn interesting badges and have meaningful, fun experiences that may otherwise have been unrealistic. The VIC will be able to reach more children and expand their positive influence. Hopefully, with these badges, and other similar projects, kids can obtain a meaningful experience with nature and be inspired to care for the earth.
Access: Yes
Literary Rights: On
Major: Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management
Year: 2014
File Attachments: Girl Scout Programming at the VIC (Autosaved).docx