Events

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Sunday, December 1st

Hike – Bob Keates will lead a hike in Ruckle Park. Meet at ArtSpring to carpool, departing at 12:30 or at the parking area just before the park entrance, to set out at 12:50.

Tuesday, December 3rd

Hike – Bob Keates will lead a hike on the Sullivan side of Burgoyne Bay, Up trail 22, continue on trail 23 and down 21. Meet at ArtSpring to car pool, departing at 9:45 or at the trailhead in Burgoyne Bay to set out at 10:05.

Walk – Angie will lead a moderate loop walk on the Tsawout Reserve from the Menhinick Drive entrance. Expect some rough and narrow sections with exposed roots on the upper part of the loop. Lunch at the beach. Carpool departing ArtSpring at 10 a.m. or meet at end of Menhinick drive at 10:30 AM.

Ramble – TBA

Sunday, December 8th

Hike – Bob Keates will lead a hike in Channel Ridge starting at the entry kiosk on Sunset Drive about 100 yards south of West Eagle. Meet at ArtSpring to carpool, departing at 12:30 or at the parking area on Sunset Drive, to set out at 12:45.

Tuesday, December 10th

Ramble – We’ll meet at the Lion’s hall at 10:30 and ramble around Mouat Park before the pot luck lunch .
Hope to see you there?

SSTNC LUNCH
Please join us for our Christmas Luncheon (potluck) at noon at the Lion’s Hall. Tea and coffee provided. No need to bring plates, cutlery or cups – just a dish to share.

January, Events

Volunteers are needed to lead events in January, Dates are the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.

Sunday, January 5th

Hike – Burgoyne Bay, the giant arbutus and the boulders. Meet at ArtSpring to car pool, departing at 12:30 or at the lower parking area in Burgoyne Bay to set out at 12:50. Note the early start time.

Tuesday, January 7th

Hike – Bob Keates will lead a hike in Channel Ridge. Meet at ArtSpring to car pool at departing at 9:40 or at the top of Broadwell to set out at 10:00. Note earlier start times.

Walk – Carron will lead a walk on Jarrod’s Trail in the Cusheon Creek Reserve. Meet at ArtSpring at 10:00 or at the trailhead at 10:15. There is only slight elevation gain/loss over an approx 2 km trail but walking sticks would be advised as there are a lot of slippery leaves underfoot. Lunch can be enjoyed at nearby Beddis Beach.

Ramble – TBA

Sunday, January 12th

Hike – Crofton Lake. Meet at ArtSpring to car pool, departing at 11:30 or at Vesuvius to walk on the 12:05 ferry. Plan to return on the 4:50 ferry, although we may make it on the 3:35.

Walk – TBA

Ramble – TBA

Tuesday, January 14th

Hike – TBA

WALK – Gillie will lead a walk from the old barn in Burgoyne Park toward the beach, and return to the cars along Burgoyne Road. This is a fairly short walk with time for a light lunch or snack & warming drink. Depart ArtSpring at 9:45 am or meet at the old barn on Burgoyne Road at 10:30 am.

NOTE the early departure from ArtSpring to allow for construction delays.

Tuesday, January 21st

Hike – TBA

WALK – Sue will lead a waterfall walk starting on Mountain Road, shorter than in previous years and avoiding the steepest sections. We will walk down to the Refrigerator trail and follow a smaller trail over to the creek trail. Then up to a scenic grotto with waterfall for lunch. It’s a short walk back to the cars, with an optional walk up to see the Mountain Rd waterfall.

Depart ArtSpring at 9:45 am or meet at the Mountain Road parking area at 10:30 am. Park on Mountain Rd by the big S curve where the creek crosses the road. Driving distance to the parking place will be provided closer to the date. Watch for an email.

Ramble – TBA

Tuesday, January 28th

Hike – TBA

WALK – Mary Lou will lead a loop walk on the Hatfield Trail with lunch at Yeo Point. The route is on the easier trails, avoiding the rough cliff side section. Depart ArtSpring at 9:45 am or meet at the trail head on Meyer Road at 10:30 am.

NOTE the early departure from ArtSpring to allow for construction delays.

Ramble – TBA