2009 Upcoming
Full
Moon Hikes |
Saturday, September 5
Sunday, October 4
Tuesday, November 3 |
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Join
DNS in a dusky exploration
of natural
history, nocturnal
animals, local landforms,
and cool moon facts
and legends.
| Date: |
Saturday, September 5th, 2009 |
| Time: |
7:00 - 9:00 pm |
| Place: |
Andrews Lake |
| Price: |
FREE
for members, $10
for non-members |
| Lead Naturalist: |
Gretchen Lamar |
| RSVP: |
call 769-1800 |
Directions to Andrews Lake:
About 45 miles north of Durango on US 550, take the
Andrews Lake turn-off. This dirt road is 1/2 mile north of the Lime
Creek rest stop, on the eastern side of US 550. The turn-off road is
roughly one mile long and terminates at Andrews Lake, where there
is fishing and plenty of parking. Restrooms are also available here.
The trail leads off from the southern end of the lake. Please park in
the upper parking lot.
Trail Info:
Elevation: 10,800 - 11,600
The beginning section of the trail
switchbacks up a 500-ft. rise, but once that has been ascended, the
rest of the trail proceeds gently through alternating heavy timber
and open meadows.
What to Bring and Additional Info:
. Please bring water, snacks, hiking shoes, layers of clothes, walking poles (if you want)
. Optional is a
flashlight
(which hopefully
we won't need).
.
Dress warmly. Temperatures will drop as the night
progresses.
.
If we cancel due to weather, we will try to let everyone
know by noon that day.
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Please bring a check or exact cash - $10 if you are a
non-member.
.
Should you need to cancel, please let us know, as we
usually have a waiting list.
Additional Info:
About ten months out of the year, Durango Nature Studies takes groups of 10-15 people on two-hour full moon hikes at various locations throughout the area. A trained naturalist leads these hikes and participants learn about the local flora and fauna, current happenings in the natural world, nighttime senses and astronomy events.
Full moon hikes are not an exercise in fitness. Instead, they a chance to slow down and notice the cooling, quieting world around us. Hikes are geared to the slowest member of the group, and are generally led with no specific destination in mind, other than a good place to view the rising moon. They are recommended to those of moderate fitness level or above. Families are welcome, but please remember that this may not be the best hike for children younger than age 9 (though only a parent knows how far their child can hike without becoming bored or exhausted).
Please note:
No dogs allowed.
For more information, email
Sally or
call us at 970-382-9244,
ext 3
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