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Date |
Outing |
Leader |
Location |
Difficulty |
| March 7 (Saturday) |
Day Hike | Lewis Brown: 812-364-4453 |
Ken Matheis' Farm Breckinridge Co., KY |
Moderate |
Hike the perimeter of a farm and adjoining properties used for wildlife conservation and wildlife viewing. Good opportunity to also view land steward measures that promote soil and water conservation. |
March 7 |
Literature Lover’s Pot Luck |
Oscar Geralds |
Lexington, KY |
Easy |
Bring several favorite selections from natural/environmental literature to share as well as an appetizer. We will enjoy an evening of sharing, food, drink and literature. |
March 8 |
Day Hike |
Kenny Karem |
Charlestown State Park, IN (20 miles east of Louisville) |
Moderate |
| The Ohio River bluffs are spectacular and 14 Mile Creek is enchanting in this extensive riverside park near Louisville. Early spring wildflowers and clear vistas will chase away the winter blahs. Rating: Moderate, suitable for beginners |
| March 8 (Sunrday) |
Beginner Backpack Class, Part II | Bob Mulhall: (502) 425-4214 Karen Terhune: Connie Farmer: Michael Williams: Other Instructors: |
Louisville, KY | Easy |
A group of experienced backpackers will teach the basics of backpacking on two Sunday evenings. We will cover tents/shelters, backpacks, sleeping bags, footwear, clothing, stoves, trip & meal planning, safety, and minimal impact camping. An easy overnight backpack trip will be taken in late March. |
| March 21 (Saturday) |
Reforestation Project | Mary K. Miller Joe Miller 859-858-9983 Assistant organizers: Joe and Andrew Miller |
Knott/Letcher/Perry County, KY | Moderate |
We will be planting tree seedlings on a former strip mining site under the auspices of The Head of Three Rivers Project and with help from Patrick Angel from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement and foresters with the Kentucky Division of Forestry. Volunteers from several other organizations will also be participating. Trees and equipment will be provided for the project, and there will be supervisors available to offer instructions and guidance. This project is a positive and proactive effort to mitigate bad reclamation and begin turning desolate strip mining areas into forests. This is a great opportunity to participate in a pilot project that might lead to green jobs in the future. Details about location, housing on Friday night, and meals will be provided at a later date. Rating: Moderate - We would like to have at least 25 participants who are able to plant trees. There will be opportunities for less strenuous work also. |
| March 13-15 (Fri-Sun) |
Backpack | Jerry Redden: Nancy Bonhaus: |
Red River Gorge Slade, KY |
Strenuous |
We will visit Creation Falls, Timmons Arch, Turtle Back Arch, Pygmalion Rock, La Petite Niagra, Signature Rock and other natural wonders. Expect up to ten miles a day. Bring boots for stream crossings here and there. |
| March 14 (Saturday) |
Day hike | Joe & Panaena Bina: 812-923-6974 |
Salato Wildlife Ed. Center Frankfort, KY |
Easy |
We plan to hike the four-mile trail. The terrain is somewhat hilly. Bring water, lunch and/or snacks. Afterward there will be time to visit the various exhibits, including elk, bison, black bear and more. Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners and children. |
| March 20 (Friday) |
Evening Walk and Dinner |
Barbara Hedspeth: Becky Hunger: |
Louisville, Kentucky | Easy |
| Eat and walk at our monthly social gathering. Join us for a meal at one of Louisville Originals (locally owned restaurants) followed by a short walk. Check the Greater Louisville Sierra Club website for details. Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners |
| March 20-22 (Fri-Sun, including travel time) |
17th Annual Spring Equinox Service Trip | Martha & Darren Payne (859) 498-5894 Assistant Leader: |
Pine Mountain Trail State Park Nature Preserve Harlan County, KY |
Moderate to Strenuous |
We’ll work in conjunction with Kentucky State Nature Preserves commission for this wonderful adventure. We will be building a new trail in this beautiful preserve. Overnight lodging will be at the Big Log cabin at Pine Mountain Settlement School. Relax in comfort in this well-equipped cabin as the leaders of the trip prepare a meal Saturday night for the group for a small fee. Sign up early for this popular outing. Rating: Moderate to strenuous; work at your own comfort/skill level |
| March 26 (4th Thursday) |
Urban Outing | Holly Shipley: 859-381-9818 |
Lexington, KY | Moderate |
DOWS on the fourth Thursday: What the heck is “DOWS?” Dinner Out With Sierrans! Every fourth Thursday of the month, February-May, a group will meet at a restaurant in Lexington and have a meal together. DOWS may continue on throughout the year, depending on interest. Each month the group will meet at a different restaurant to get to know fellow Sierra Clubbers better. E-mail Holly Shipley and let her know you are interested and she will e-mail you the restaurant of the month. No need to sign up in advance, once she has your e-mail she’ll just let you know where we’ll meet a week ahead of time. Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners |
| March 27-29 (Fri-Sun) |
Service Weekend | Larry Ridenour: 859-299-9470 |
Griffith Woods Preserve Harrison County, KY (in the S. fork of the Licking River watershed) |
Moderate |
We will partner with the Nature Conservancy for this service trip. The main goal of this service trip is to help restore the preserve’s bluegrass savanna landscape by planting native trees and scrubs and do some eradication of invasive species across this 745-acre site. You are welcome to participate for one day or two with overnight camping, good food, and campfire fun available for all. |
| March 31 April 2, 7, 9 (Tue & Thur evenings for 2 consecutive weeks) |
Beginning Backpack Class | Joey Shadowen & Lane Boldman: 859-252-3422 |
Lexington, KY | Easy |
| This is a beginning backpack class taught by members of the Bluegrass Group. You will learn about the proper equipment, safety, orienteering, survival skills and “Leave No Trace” ethics. Classes run for two weeks on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. and will conclude with an optional weekend trip on April 11-12 (see separate listing).
Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners. |
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