2010 Family Nature Retreat; July 10 - 11
Program and registration by Friends of Straub Environmental Learning Center
website:
http://www.fselc.org/ | phone: (503) 391-4145
hosted by Drift Creek Camp
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This was a GREAT EVENT enjoyed by all participants
See the pictures at this link!



FAMILY NATURE RETREAT
Drift Creek Camp
July 10-11

Saturday, July 10
9:00-10:00 Check-in
10:00-10:30 Introduction to Photography/Journaling
10:30-11:30 Session 1
    Old Growth Ecology Hike
    Insects  
    Plant ID  
    Stream Ecology/Macroinvertebrates
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00
Session 2 (repeat choices from session 1)
3:00-4:00 Session 3 (repeat choices from session 1)
5:30 Dinner
7:00 Family Sharing
9:00 Night Hike – Bats
Sunday, July 11
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Depart
10:45 Drift Creek Falls Hike
12:00 Head home
Things to Bring to Camp:
  • The weather in the coastal mountains can be cool and wet, even in the summer.  Please pack accordingly (long pants, hiking shoes, sweatshirts)
  • Sleeping bag (bedding) and pillow
  • Swimming suit  - there is a place to swim in the cold river   
  • Old sneakers or sandals for creek hikes
  • Soap, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, comb or brush, towel and washcloth
  • Sunscreen and bug repellant is highly recommended
  • Flashlight
  • Camera (digital camera if possible) with cord to download on a computer
  • GPS units, binoculars, hand lenses would be useful 
Things to Forget:
  • Please leave behind all electronic devices as well as water guns, knives, and fireworks .
  • Please dress appropriately. Inappropriate pictures or language on clothing items are not acceptable nor are various types of revealing clothing.   
  • No cell phone service – emergency number is: 541-996-3978
  • Absolutely NO pets

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