Family Section
March/April 2004 Newsletter
We are in the process of reviving the Family Section! Most of the previous volunteers' children have grown up, so we are looking for a whole new generation of participants and volunteers! We plan to have outings every month, an e-newsletter, and classifieds for Sierra Club parents (reduce, reuse and recycle those joggers, baby carriers, and kids hiking boots). In years past, the Family Section organized an annual summer backpacking trip and a Nature Knowledge Workshop for kids. We'll try to bring those back, too.
You can sign up for our free electronic newsletter here. You will need your Sierra Club member number, printed on the address labels of your Hi Sierran newsletter and Sierra magazine.
For more information about the Family Section or to help get this Section going again, please contact:
Ensie and Matthias Blume
(858) 695-9675
March/April Outings
Note: Contact information for the outing leaders and event organizers is included in our free newsletter, distributed via e-mail. It is not included on the Web so as to protect the leaders from spammers and to provide you more incentive to sign up for the newsletter!
MARCH 20-21/SAT-SUN/E2A
Culp Valley Family Backpack
Leader: Teresa Norris
Easy introductory backpack for children and beginners. We'll hike in the high desert Culp Valley area of Anza-Borrego State Park, east of Ranchita. See spectacular views of the desert floor 3000' below us, visit a small spring, and learn why conservation is important and necessary in the desert. Children permitted only with parent present. Rain cancels. Call leader for required sign-up. Limit 12.
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MARCH 28/SUN/E2A
Babies at the Wild Animal Park
Leader: Matthias Blume
Assistant: Ensie Blume
Are you trying to figure out how to enjoy the outdoors with your kids? Or are you already an expert? Here's an opportunity to meet other conservation-minded parents and young children and share experiences. This casual walk around the Wild Animal Park in Escondido features gazelles, giraffes, gorillas, and more. 10AM meeting time. Rain cancels.
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APRIL 5/MON/E6A
Los Penasquitos Canyon-East Approach Moonlight Hike
Leader: Ensie Blume
Assistant: Matthias Blume
Full moon hike in Penasquitos Canyon conveniently located on black Mountain Rd opposite Mercy Road at 6:30 pm. Please bring snacks, 1-2 liters of water, good hiking shoes and a layer of clothing. Rain cancels. Please call or email leader for reservation.
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APRIL 17-18/SAT-SUN/E4A
Agua Caliente Creek Family Backpack
Leader: Teresa Norris
Join us on an introductory backpack for children and beginners. We'll hike in Agua Caliente Creek area, near Warner Springs, on Pacific Crest Trail. See stunning views of Lake Henshaw and Palomar Mtn, stop by two small streams, learn how conservation protects the delicate ecosystem of this area. Children permitted only with parent present. Rain cancels. Call leader for required sign-up. Limit 15. |
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