Saturday, April 26, 2014, 10:00 am
Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
at Kettle Pond, Charlestown, RI
See location on Google Maps.
ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE AND BEGIN AFTER LUNCH!
| ACTIVITY | REGISTRATION INFORMATION | DESCRIPTION |
| Local Hike | Register with Leader: Debbie Mitchell: 401-743-4192 debra.mitchell@marcumllp.com | Local hike approximately 3 miles at moderate pace, families welcome! |
| Flatwater Paddling | Register with Leader: Linda Pease: 401- 351-2234 linda.pease@cox.net | Launch from Quonochontaug Pond and paddle a shorter route around the pond than the sea kayakers. |
| Sea Kayaking | Register with Leader: Mike Krabach: 401-333-5350 mkrabach@cox.net | Launch from Quonochontaug Pond and enjoy a 6 mile paddle around the pond. |
| Spring Tree-Plant Walk | Register with Leader: Patty D'Ambra: 401-949-3374 | Tree/Plant identification in nearby Kimball Wildlife Sanctuary, easy stroll. |
| Bike Ride | Register with Co-Leader: Steve Harrington (sjhep1@hotmail.com), L Barbara Flagg: baykayker51@verizon.net | The ride will be starting a few minute drive from the Kettle Pond Visitors Center. Bikes should be in good order and helmets required. This is not a beginner ride. Contact Leaders for additional information on the ride. |
| Trail event | Register with Leader: Maria Earley: 401-789-8331 Xswampy50@gmail.com | Introductory trail improvement events at nearby Gormley trail. |
| Backpacking Demo | Registration not needed. Session by Scott Disnard and Tim Bannin at 10:00am. | Introduction to backpacking, planning and gear selection. Q&A after. |
INFORMATIONAL SOCIAL AND GREETINGS 10:00am
New and prospective members are encouraged to come at 10:00am to meet our leaders at informal sessions.
CATERED LUNCH FROM 11:30am-12:30pm.
Menu: Grilled Mesquite Chicken Breast, Sweet potato ravioli w. Fennel Cream with Sage and Roasted Squash sauce, Red Bliss Potato Salad, Creamy Coleslaw, Cowboy Beans and Cornbread. Soda and water provided.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FROM 12:30pm through afternoon.
See the schedule in the above table.
REGISTRATION (LUNCH INCLUDED)**
Payment received by April 19 is $15/person -- Payment received after April 19 (or at Fling) is $20/person.
Children 3-11 yrs $10 (no deadline), under 3 yrs free.
**Non-members who join the AMC and pay dues at the Spring Fling will enjoy the Spring Fling lunch for free!
Please make check payable to "Narragansett Chapter AMC" and mail it along with this form to:
Bob Tessitore
20 Barnes Street
Greenville, RI 02828
Questions regarding registration & payment can be sent to Bob via e-mail: bobtess@gmail.com