Transcript History of Mountain State Forest Festival

History of
Mountain State Forest Festival
Originated in 1930 as an Elkins
Homecoming celebration
Dedicated to preserve and conserve WV’s
natural resources
Annually attracts around 125,000 visitors
A “Forest Festival” was planned because of
the beauty surrounding the fall season
History of
Mountain State Forest Festival
Mr. George Dornblazer was chosen 1st
Director General
Newly formed “Elkins City Band” lead the
Grand Feature parade
Queen Silvia I – Margaret Straley
Annual event – except – 1942-1948 during
World War II
The name Silvia/Sylvia was chosen because
the Latin word sylvia means “of the forest”
Kid’s Day at the Festival
These online informational tools, activities and events were created to assist with your overall experience during
“Kid’s Day at the Festival”.
We hope you find the activities and information entertaining and informative.
We also hope you get pleasure from the activities and experiences you will take part in during the Mountain State
Forest Festival.
These are a few of the presentations and demonstrations you will see throughout your “Day at the Festival.” Have
fun!
FESTIVAL 101:
While visiting the Coronation Stage, learn about the history
and origin of the Mountain State Forest Festival. Also visit
the Jousting ring of the Knights of the South Branch Valley.
Be sure to return on Saturday morning to enjoy the
Lumberjack Competitions including Axe Throwing, Crosscut
Sawing competitors, Tree Felling, and Wood Chopping on
the grounds of Davis and Elkins College.
The theme for the 76th festival is “Magic in the Mountains” created by Karlen. “I chose
this theme because I have always loved Walt Disney World and the true magic you
experience while attending any of the Walt Disney theme parks,” said Karlen. “I want
to make the 76th Mountain State Forest Festival a true magical experience for all
those attending our ‘Magic Kingdom’. We have a Queen and her Royal Court, we have
parades and carnival rides along with many other magical events. No matter what
time of year you visit beautiful Randolph County, you can experience a touch of magic
from these hills. I look forward to rolling out the magic carpet for all to enjoy a
splendid magical week at the 76th Mountain State Forest Festival.”
Kid’s Day at the Festival
FOREST FESTIVAL 101
http://www.forestfestival.com/
Mountain State Forest Festival Information
‘MAGIC in the MOUNTAINS’
http://www.kidzone.ws/magic
KidZone Magic Tricks
Science and Math
Magic Tricks for Kids
 Cups & Balls
 Pick an Item
 Card Stab
 Liquid Magazine
Dinner Table Magic
 Pepper Prestidigitation
 Fingerzzz
 Anti Gravity Ketchup
 Mathemagic
Forest Festival Math
Kid’s Day at the Festival
BLACKSMITH BY JERRY ALLEN
“ Wizard’s Forge”:
Jerry Allen has been giving blacksmith
demonstrations during
the Mountain State Forest Festival since 1991.
When he began his demonstrations in 1991, he
was the only
person in the park. Over the coming years the
number of
presenters grew. In the past, Mr. Allen made
wood shingles
selling them to park attendees.
Blacksmith “Wizard’s Forge”
The Life of a Colonial Blacksmith
Colonial blacksmiths were crucial to their communities. A colonial blacksmith was a respected
tradesman in his community, for he was responsible for creating and maintaining the tools
utilized by almost all the other tradesmen. He practiced his craft in his workshop to turn raw
metal, such as iron and steel, into functional items like horseshoes, farming hoes and barrel
supports.
Apprenticeship
Colonial blacksmiths started their craft training around age thirteen as apprentices to the local
established blacksmith. They were almost exclusively men. There were rarely more than one
or two blacksmiths in a colonial community as the small villages could not handle much
competition, however in larger settlements like Boston or Philadelphia there may have been
several more. During his apprenticeship, a young blacksmith would be taught additional
skills to forge work including basic math, reading and writing. In exchange for his training,
the boy would assist his trainer for free and perform small duties around the forge. The
length of training varied with individual situation, and at the end the apprentice would be
given several small tools and the right to open his own shop.
Blacksmith “Wizard’s Forge”
Position in Society
Blacksmiths typically held an upper middle class position in Colonial society, being prominent
members of their communities yet still laborers. In the Southern colonies, such as Virginia
and South Carolina, African slaves often served as the plantation and community
blacksmiths, however due to their indentured state were not given status based on their
craft.
Forges
Colonial blacksmiths practiced their trade in workshops that were called forges. A forge, also
referred to as a smithy, was typically a barnlike structure attached to the blacksmith's
dwelling that was open on one or more sides and contained a heat source to melt and
soften metal. In colonial times, the most common heat source was a large hearth, or open
flame, that was placed next to or under an anvil. The anvil was a large metal surface where
the blacksmith would lay his work in progress while he manipulated it into shape with a
hammer. In addition to the tools and raw materials, the forge would also contain a large vat
of water called a slack tub where freshly hewn metal was submerged to cool it instantly.
Blacksmith “Wizard’s Forge”
Significance
Blacksmiths created a variety of items essential to everyday life in Colonial America. They
fashioned and supplied pins, fasteners, and wheel pieces for other craftsmen, like the saddle
maker, farmer, builder, miller, and shop keepers. Blacksmiths also crafted tools used in the
house, such as metal pots, pans, plates, cups, fireplace accessories, forks and knives. In some
larger colonial establishments, blacksmiths were commissioned by local governments to
create wrought iron gates and door knockers for community buildings.
Role in the Revolution
Colonial blacksmiths played an important role for the plight of the rebels during the American
Revolution. In secret from the British, those loyal to the Colonists forged swords, knives, and
other gear for the rebel army. They shod the horses of the Minute Men and other militias
enabling them to keep pace with the well-trained British army and communicate swiftly
between each other. This was done at great risk to the blacksmith and his family, for if his
assistance was discovered he would be tried and hung as a traitor to the British crown.
Click for Video
Kid’s Day at the Festival
CANAAN VALLEY CONSERVATION VILLAGE:
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Conservation Village
working with private partners, the Forest Service, and the
Fish and Wildlife Service to promote the land conservation
and ecological diversity in West Virginia. Investigate Soil
exploration and West Virginia Division of Natural
Resources exhibits and presentations.
OLGEBAY RESORT’S ZOO-to-YOU –
BARNYARD PETTING ZOO:
Enjoy the opportunity to see creatures of all size including
hissing cockroaches and chinchillas. Visit the barn filled with
friendly domestic animals such as llamas, pigs, and donkeys.
.
1. Using the data at the right, what
is the mean, median, mode, and
range of each classification of
animals found at the Canaan Valley
National Wildlife Refuge?
2. The Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
opened designated trails in 2003, 31 miles for
pedestrian use, 23 miles for bicycle use, 22
miles for horseback use and 7 miles of roads
for licensed vehicles to provide public access
for wildlife observation, photography, fishing
and learning about nature. Create two word
problems of your own using the information
above.
FISH: 3 species of trout,
2 species of bass, 2
species of bullhead, 2
species of chub, 3 species
of minnow, 3 species of
dace, 5 species of darter
AMPHIBIAN: 1 species of
newt, 12 species of
salamander, 1 species of
toad, 5 species of frog
REPTILE: 1 species of
turtle, 7 species of snake,
1 species of skink
MAMMAL: 1 species
opossum, 6 species of
shrew, 2 species mole, 10
species bat, 1 species
bear, 1 species each of
raccoon, weasel, mink,
woodchuck, chipmunk,
skunk, bobcat, deer, 2
species fox, 5 species
squirrel, 3 species mouse,
3 species vole, 3 species
rabbit
BIRDS: 1 species of
loon, 2 species of
grebe, 2 species of
heron; 2 species of
bittern, 1 species of
goose, 14 species of
duck. 4 species of
merganser, 9 species
of hawk, 2 species of
eagle, 5 species of
flycatcher, 5 species of
swallow; 1 species
each of blue jay,
raven, crow, robin,
bluebird, and
chickadee, 2 species of
nuthatch, 19 species of
warbler, 8 species of
sandpiper, 6 species of
owl
Click for Video
complete the
After viewing video
activity below:
In five minutes write down as many ways as you
can think of in which the pictured plants and
animals interact with each other.
Marsh Grass
Alligator
Pelican
Sunfish
Bacteria
Zooplankton
What is a
producer
?
Phytoplankton
What is a
decomposer
?
What is a
consumer
?
How Much Can You Remember?
1. Where are the people and animals in the picture? _______________
2. How many animals are there? _________________
3. How many people are there? ________________
4. What animals do you think the eggs came from? ________________
5. What animal is being brushed? ________________
6. What animal do you think the pail of hay is for? _____________
7. How many chickens do you count?_______________
8. How many pigs do you see? ____________
9. How many birds are on the roof? ______________
10. Is the boy sitting on the fence helping? _________________
11. Do you think this farm is in the city or the country? ____________
12. Have you been to a farm before? If so, what animals did you see?
Kid’s Day at the Festival
WV TREE GROWERS ASSOCIATION AND WOOD PRODUCTS EXHIBIT
The Elkins VFW houses the Forestry and Wood Products Exhibit.
One display includes live specimens of invasive species that
can be found in the West Virginia forest. The VFW also
houses Christmas trees from the West Virginia Christmas
Trees Growers Association.
CHAINSAW CARVINGS BY ANDY KERNS:
Chainsaw Carver Andy Kerns is also on hand in the park making
his unique wooden creations including the West Virginia
University's "Flying WV" symbol. Kerns carvings are for sale
throughout the week with an auction held at the conclusion of
Forest Festival week on Saturday evening.
WV Tree Growers &Wood Products Exhibit
Think Tank: The Hunt!
Use the internet and resources from the library to complete the Think Tank Hunt below
.
Start
Who was the first US president to have a
Christmas tree in the White House?
When was the first national Christmas tree
lit? Who was president?
What are the top Christmas tree
producing states in the US?
How did the tradition of having and
decorating a tree for the holidays begin?
Conifers have been chosen as the state
tree for many states. Name 5 of those
states and the tree that represents
their state.
How tall was the tallest Christmas
Tree ever to be decorated? Where
was it located?
Name the native regions of these Real
Tree species. A native region is the
place that these species would grow
naturally … without farming.
a) balsam fir=
e) Douglas fir =
b) Fraser fir =
f) noble fir =
c) Scotch pine =
g) White pine =
d) Virginia pine =
WV Tree Growers & Wood
Exhibit
WV Tree Exhibit
Across
1. the green pigment of a plant needed for photosynthesis
4. small, thin, usually dry parts of a plant
11. substance used for killing plants -- especially weeds
14. a scientist who studies plants and plant life
15. the production of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water using sunlight as the source of energy
16. any of the chemical or mechanical processes by which rocks exposed to climate undergo changes and break
down
18. a substance necessary for a plant or animal to grow
19. of, or made from, living organisms
20. a kind, variety, or type of organism
21. dioxide a heavy odorless colorless gas that makes up .03% of the earth's atmosphere
23. the top layer of the earth's surface consisting of rock and mineral particles mixed with organic matter
Down
2. any form of water that falls to the earth's surface: rain, sleet, snow, or hail
3. a tree or shrub that remains green throughout the year
5. a colorless and odorless gas that makes up about 78% (4/5) of the earth's atmosphere
6. a needle-leaved or scale-leaved tree or shrub that produces cones
7. a protective covering on the ground especially to reduce evaporation and control weeds
8. Trees conifer trees that are grown to be sold for holiday celebrations
9. large geographical region characterized by distinctive types of plants and animals and a specific climate
10. trees that are mostly evergreen have needle-like or scale-like leaves and produce cones
11. the natural environment of a plant or organism
12. a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with its environment
13. a scientist who studies living things
17. falling off at a particular time or season
21. to grow or take care of a plant or crop
22. an extremely localized, small-scale environment, as a tree stump or a dead animal
Kid’s Day at the Festival
GLASS MAKING AND GLASS BLOWING BY APPALACHIAN GLASS PRODUCTS:
With its mission to keep the tradition of handmade glass and
other dying arts alive in West Virginia, Chip Turner maintains
a large portable glass furnace to take to craft shows and
festivals. Appreciate the skill and chemistry of soda-lime
crystal products created through glass blowing and crafting
demonstrations. Appalachian Glass specializes in creating
“Friendship Balls and Witch’s Balls.” Additional products can
be seen and purchased at the Appalachian Glass plant
located in Weston.
Glass Making & Glass Blowing
Fire Works of Glass
Create a Sculpture – All color pallets, frames, and
textures are open for you to explore.
How Glass is Blown – A step-by-step, narrated,
interactive on glassblowing.
Design an Installation – Choose a piece of art, then
decide where it would be best to display it.
Virtual Hotshop – Search out items in the picture to play
hidden movies about glass blowing.
PBS Video Clip
Science of Glassblowing
Science of Glassblowing
Across
3. a tool with two metal arms joined at one end by a spring
5. a black, dark red, or green volcanic mineral that was the first form of natural glass used by humans
9. a glassworker’s tool used for decorating objects by grasping the glass while it is hot
11. a mineral containing varying proportions of calcium, sodium, potassium, and other element
15. a fire-clay container in which batch is combined and kept molten
16. a glass globe intended to be hung in an important place to ward off the evil eye
18. a glassworker’s tool in the form of a square wooden paddle with a handle used to smooth the bottoms of
objects
22. mixture of raw materials (often silica, soda or potash, and lime) that is melted in a pot or tank to make glass
23. iron a long, thin rod used to gather molten glass.
24. limestone added to batch in small quantities to give stability
Down
1. a tool used to trim excess hot glass from an object in the course of production
2. a tool made from wood hollowed out to form a curved recess, when dipped in water to create a “cushion” of
steam, used to form the gather into a sphere before it is inflated
4. a tool consisting of two rectangular pieces of wood joined at one end by a leather hinge
6. a mass of molten glass also known as gobs, usually small and freshly gathered from the furnace
7. a form used for shaping and/ or decorating molten glass
8. sodium carbonate commonly used as the alkali ingredient of glass to reduce the fusion point of the silica when
the batch is melted
10. usually a drinking glass and serving dishes with a stem supporting the bowl
12. changed into liquid form by heat
13. the most common form of silica used in making glass collected from the seashore
14. the most common form of glass that remains workable over a wide range of temperatures
17. a hole in the side of a glass furnace, used to reheat glass that is being fashioned or decorated
18. technique of inflating molten glass on the end of a blowpipe
Kid’s Day at the Festival
PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND EXHIBIT:
The lower lawn of the Davis & Elkins College campus once again
welcomes the Primitive Campground exhibit. Various
campsites are set up to show visitors how people once lived.
The family was the essential work unit during early
settlements. The wife and daughters took care of food
preparations, from churning butter to making candles and
soap. The husbands raised crops or worked a trade and
maintained the family’s property. The sons looked after the
livestock, hunted, and fished. Even small children
contributed to the family’s welfare, gathering berries and
spinning thread.
Primitive Camp Exhibit
Primitive Camp Exhibit
Primitive Camp Exhibit
Kid’s Day at the Festival
MARVELOUS MUTTS:
Marvelous Mutts is a dog sport entertainment show that
showcases some of the world’s finest canine athletes. Shows
may consist of Dock diving dogs, world-class Frisbee Dogs,
Obstacle courses or combination events. Most Marvelous
Mutts have been adopted from shelters and rescues.
DIVISION BMX:
The Division BMX Team is formed from an elite group
of professional BMX riders that have come together with the
common desire to promote the sport of BMX and demonstrate
stunts filled with tricks and gimmicks to bring attention to the
performance. Team riders are World Champions and X-game
medalists featured in magazines and on television.
Marvelous Mutts
Dog Logic Puzzle
Click picture
Pooch Jigsaw Puzzles
All About Dalmatians
Here is some information about the heights of several different dog breeds.
Breed
Average Height
Breed
Average Height
Marvelous Mutts
(in centimeters)
(in centimeters)
Collie
63
Retriever
58
Doberman
66
Chihuahua
20
Poodle
31
Cocker Spaniel
34
German Shepherd
63
Bull Mastiff
65
Beagle
36
Shih Tzu
24
Golden Retriever
59
1. Organize the data into two groups—breeds shorter than 40 cm
and breeds taller than 40 cm. What is the mean, median, and
mode of each group?
2. What happens to the mean, median, and mode of the tallest group
if you include the shortest breed’s height as an outlier?
3. What generalization can you make about the effect on the median
and the mean if the outlier is less than the other data?
4. What happens to the mean, median, and mode of the shortest
group if you include the tallest breed’s height as an outlier?
5. What generalization can you make about the effect on the median
and the mean if the outlier is greater than the other data?
Division BMX
Division BMX