Hike in Larose Forest

Well, we had our Larose Forest hike this past weekend. What a beautiful day. It started off a bit chilly but warmed up quite nicely. I think we had the majority of the pack and they seem to have had fun.

The hike is less than one kilometer (or I don't think it's more). It felt quite longer last year because we had to pull a sleigh full of gear through the snow. (see these pics from last year) On the way the kids learn to stick together (buddy system) and learned about other rules of hiking in the wilderness.

Once arrived, we started by getting the fire pit ready and plan for our events. One half of the group learned how to start a fire while the 2nd half learned how to use: a hatched, an axe and saw. We trekked through the woods looking for spruce branches to fix the shelter we built last winter. The kids are learning that they should use spruce for the roof of a shelter and fir branches for bedding. (remember spruce on the roof, fir on your back)


All in all it was a good day.
Here are some pictures of the weekend hike.

YIS
Shere Khan

PS: For those of you reading this and are not from the area you're probably wondering where the Larose forest is. Here's a good website with tons of info: http://www.ofnc.ca/conservation/larose/laroseforest.php

Hike in Larose Forest Coming Up

Hi everyone,
We are having a hike in Larose Forest on Nov. 25th. Drop off is at 9am in the parking lot the x-country ski entry of the Larose Forest. See handout for more details. As in all hikes that we do, please dress accordingly. This is very important.

Click here to see some pics of our hike there last year.

YIS
Shere Khan.

Remembrance Day Parade

REMINDER:
We are meeting at the Catholic church on Laurier at 10:15am.

Pop Can UPDATE

We're at almost $100.00 already ($99.50 to be exact). I think we'll easily beat our goal of $150.00 this year. Let's how much we can get. Great work everyone.




YIS
Shere Khan