Vol. 15 No. 3
In this issue...
Reflections from the President
Scouting Activities at the Nature Center
Upcoming Events...
November
3
Annual Meeting
10:00AM
Centennial Farm
December
22
Christmas Bird Count
9:00AM to 11:00 AM
Nature Area
COST $3.00
Chili Luncheon served
Call rec. dept. at (734) 675-2354
Nature Area Closed
November, 2007 to April, 2008
Scouting
Activities at the Nature Center
Story and
photos by Bill and Brenda Cloutier
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| September 15, 2007-a beautiful Saturday morning. Cub Scouts Wolf Den 8 visiting the Nature Area with their leaders and families. After distributing wood chips along the Quarry Creek Trail, everyone enjoyed a walk around the meadow. Later it was story time at the Fire Council Ring with some snacks. |
On September 28-30, Boy Scouts from Troop 1721 enjoyed a weekend of camping and activities on Grosse Ile. On Friday evening they set up camp around the pond at Centennial Farm. On Saturday morning after a hearty breakfast, the Scouts packed their gear and hiked to the Grosse Ile Nature area. They were greeted by Margarete Hasserodt who served as their guide for the day of activities. Activities at the Nature Area included a nature hike around the meadow, bagel launching into the American Lotus beds, an introduction to the Fire Council Ring during lunch, and, later, kayaking and canoeing.
After a brisk hike back to the Centennial Farm, the Scouts enjoyed field games, a hot meal, and campfire. The next morning, Scouts awoke to a bright sunrise and packed up for their return home.
The Boy
Scouts of Troop 1721 had a great time and would like to extend a sincere
thank you to the Grosse Ile Recreation Association and the Grosse Ile
Nature and Land Conservancy for the use of their facilities.
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| Scouts: (I to r) Front. Jeffrey Lynch, Nick McGee, Ean Williamson, Graham Burnham Back: Tony Dunlap, Chris Smith, Joshua Williamson, Tim Leong, Don Tuttle |