AMC
NARRAGANSETT CHAPTER SPRING FLING
Saturday,
May 16, 2009, Start Time: 4:00PM– All
activities are free.
The
South Kingstown Land Trust Barn, 17 Matunuck Beach Rd, S. Kingstown,
RI
Dinner:
Appetizers, barbecue,
green and potato salads, chicken, burgers (inc.veggie), hot dogs,
grilled veggies, desserts, beverages
Directions: From the
North/East: Take Route 4 South to Tower
Hill Rd/Rte 1. Continue on Rte 1 South until you see signs for
Matunuck Beach Rd. Take next left onto Rte 1 North. Turn right on
Matunuck Beach Rd. The SKLT Barn is immediately on right.
From
South/West: Take
Rte 1 North. Turn right on Matunuck Beach Rd. The SKLT Barn is
immediately on right.
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Activity |
Leader and Contact |
Description |
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Spring Flower Walk |
Contact Leader Patty D’Ambra (949-3374) for time and location. |
Explore the magnificent Land Trust property. Search for favorite and new species on your ramble through the meadows, fields and woodlands of beautiful South County. |
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Local Hike |
Contact Leader Karen Stein (782-6589) for location. |
Spring hike at Trustom Wild Life Refuge - Meet us at the SKLT Barn at 1:45 PM or at the wildlife refuge. We will return a few hours later for the afternoon/evening events at the Land Trust Barn. Bring comfortable shoes and some water for the hike. |
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Family Paddling |
Contact Leader Chris Shafer (789-8331 evening) or (222-2797 ext 7511 days) or Christopher.shafer@dem.ri.gov |
Worden’s Pond – 1pm start - Kayakers and canoeists welcome, as well as beginning paddlers. Inquire in advance about free use of extra canoes available at the launching site or you may reserve in advance AMC rental kayaks. Rainy/windy weather forecast will likely result in postponing this event to Sun. May 17. For details, contact leader. |
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Family walk/stroll |
Contact Leader Debbie Mitchell (743-4192) for time and location. CL Mark Dennan. |
Ninigret Park-Matunuck Beach area 2:30pm - 3:30pm. Children of all ages welcome, easy access to/from car and bathrooms. Since this is a family walk/stroll, we’ll be very flexible about itinerary. |
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Family Informational |
Contact Leader Tom Eagan (tomeagan.amc@gmail.com) |
SKLT Barn – 3:15pm to 4:15pm - "Staying Found in the Woods". This one hour session will help prepare parents to take their children into the woods and avoid getting lost. We’ll also talk about what to do should it happen anyway. Indoor session. |
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Flatwater Paddling |
Contact Leader Linda Pease (351-2234) for time and location. |
Worden's Pond - Enjoy a quiet paddle as we circumnavigate Worden’s Pond and explore the Chipuxet River. Recreational or sea kayaks welcome. Wet suits recommended. |
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Sea Kayaking |
Contact Leader Mike Krabach.(333-5350 or mkrabach@efortress.com) for time and location. CL Barbara Flagg |
Great Salt Pond - Launch at 10:00am. Leisurely paddle down to Galilee, around Great Island and back in time to attend the Spring Fling at the SKLT Barn. See pictures at the photo album. |
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Bike Ride I |
Contact Leader Steve Morra (231-5365) for time and location, CL Roger Cole |
Easy Rider Ninigret/Matunuck: 18 mile, easy ride, including stops at pre-colonial Fort Ninigret, scenic and historic Ninigret Park and a beach walk. Helmets required. Rain cancels. See pictures at the photo album. |
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Bike Ride II |
Contact Leader Marcie Madsen (364-6538) for time and location. |
Intermediate Ride: 28 mile , easy-intermediate pace (not too fast not too slow). Beaches, rolling country roads and the carefree beauty of South County. Helmets required. Rain cancels. |
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Presentation |
Prentice K. Stout Galapagos Islands – presentation/slides 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
Galapagos Island - RI photographer and naturalist Prentice K. Stout will present a lecture about his travels to the Galapagos Islands. Stout has traveled widely and his photographs have been featured in such publications as National Geographic. Before retiring, he was a marine education specialist at URI's Graduate School of Oceanography. |
TO
REGISTER
Please make your check payable to:
“Narragansett Chapter AMC”
MAIL
TO: Tom
Eagan, 29 Tockwotton Farm Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 Email:
tomeagan.amc@gmail.com
NAME(S):__________________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE:_______________________
E-MAIL:_________________________________________________
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SPRING FLING DINNER – REGISTRATION BY APRIL 30, 2009 |
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AMC |
Guests and |
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by 4/30 |
after 4/30 |
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Age 12 & over |
$12 EACH |
$15 EACH |
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$______ |
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Age 3 – 11 |
$6 EACH |
$8 EACH |
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$______ |
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Age 2 & under |
free |
free |
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free |
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All – Activities Only – Contact Leaders Above to Register |
free |
free |
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free |
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*Non-members who join the AMC (and pay dues) at the Spring Fling will enjoy the Spring Fling for free. |
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TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $____________ |
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You may print this registration ( page 2), or you may download the pdf form.