Family Section
May/June 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.
If you would like to receive the Family Section e-newsletter and other information for members, please subscribe by filling out this form. You will need your Sierra Club member number, printed on the address labels of your Hi Sierran newsletter and Sierra magazine.
If you are interested in leading outings, please plan to participate in the Chapter Outing Leader training on September 25th and 26th!
For more information about the Family Section or to help get this Section going again, please contact:
Ensie and Matthias Blume
(858) 695-9675
May/June Activities and 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!
MAY 1/SAT/M6C
Chariot Mountain Dayhike
Leader: Matthias Blume
Assistant: Ensie Blume
We'll hike from Pedro Fages monument to Chariot Mountain with its great views of the desert. Along the way, our loop takes us through a pleasant meadow and areas recovering from the 2002 "Pines" fire. This hike includes some easy cross-country scrambling. Six miles, 1600' gain/loss. Suitable for sturdy self-propelled or luggable children (http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/family/). 8AM meeting time. E-mail leader for signup and details. |
MAY 4/TUE/M6C
Iron Mountain Sunset/Moonlight Hike
Leader: Ensie Blume
Assistant: Matthias Blume
Take a closer look at the full moon through the telescope at the top of Iron Mountain. Bring flashlight, layered clothing, 1 quart water, sturdy shoes. 6:30PM meeting time. Rain cancels. Contact leader for signup and details.
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MAY 22-23/SAT-SUN/E3A
Lower Morris Meadow Family Backpack
Leader: Teresa Norris
Assistant: George Wright
Join us on a backpack for children and beginners.We'll hike in the Laguna Mtns forest and chaparral and learn why conservation is necessary to protect our valuable wilderness areas. Children permitted only with parent or guardian present. Rain cancels. Call leader for required sign-up. Max 15.
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JUNE 2/WED/E6A
Los Penasquitos Canyon-East Moonlight Hike
Leader: Ensie Blume
Assistant: Matthias Blume
Full moon hike at 6:30PM in Penasquitos Canyon conveniently located on Black Mountain Rd. opposite Mercy Rd. 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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JUNE 25/FRI/E4B
Torrey Pines Evening Hike
Leader: Ensie Blume
Assistant: Matthias Blume
Take a fun hike exploring the beauty of Torrey Pines State Reserve. We will watch sunset and hike down to the beach. Please bring a quart of water, flashlight, snack and shoes with traction. 6:30PM meeting time. Optional dinner after the hike. Contact leader for signup and details.
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JUNE 26-27/SAT-SUN/E1A
Manza Family Backpack
Leader: Teresa Norris
Assistant: Matthias Blume
Join us on a backpack for children and beginners. We'll hike in the Laguna Mountains forests and learn why conservation helps protect this area for future generations. Children permitted only with parent or guardian present. Rain cancels. Call leader for required sign-up. Max 15.
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JUNE 27/SUN
Family Swap Meet
9AM - 1PM, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla parking lot
Families with infants, young children, and parents with a baby on the way will find something special at the Parent Connection family swap meet. Dozens of families will be selling "gently used" toys, clothes, books, baby carriers, baby joggers, and more at great prices. There will also be some companies selling new items. Admission is $1 per adult, children 12 and under are free.
For more information, see http://www.scrippshealth.org/885_894.asp or call (858) 626-6944.
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JULY 2/FRI/E6A
Los Penasquitos Canyon-West Apporach Sunset/Moonlight Hike
Leader: Ensie Blume
Assistant: Matthias Blume
Come and enjoy an evening hike through meadows in Los Penasquitos Canyon-West side located in Sorrento Valley. Midway through the hike, we'll reach a nice set of waterfalls in the canyon, where we stop for a break. Bring 1-2 liter of water and a snack. 7PM meeting time. Contact leader for required sign up.
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