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Whiting Ranch/Little Red Rock Canyon Hike, March 13, 2010This wilderness park encompasses approximately 4,300 acres of riparian and oak woodland canyons, rolling grassland hills and steep slopes of coastal sage scrub and chaparral. The park is highlighted by scenic rock formations, including the beautiful Red Rock Canyon. There are three intermittent streams: Borrego, Serrano and Aliso Creek meandering through the park, each hosting an abundance of wildlife. Remnants of the former cattle ranching days can be seen throughout the park. 
Murder Mystery Movie/Game Night, March 27, 2010Come join the fun! Bring your favorite movie or board game and a pot-luck dish to feed four and join Byron and Ritch in Long Beach. There will be two movie venues, one in the Media room with full surround sound and one in the enclosed patio. The living room will be set with tables for games. The pot-luck will start at 5:30 and the movies and games at 7:00. This should give us enough time to finish the movies around 9:30. After the party, those who would like to can soak in the hot tub for a while. 
Huntington Library & Gardens, April 24, 2010The Orange Count/Long Beach chapter will be hosting a day trip to the Huntington for a day of culture and education. The Huntington is world renown for its research library, botanical gardens and art collection.
In 1995 the Huntington began a 50 million dollar fundraiser to build a botanical research facility. This fall they opened a 16,000 square foot, $6,000,000 conservatory. There is a bog, cloud forest, rainforest, to include 1,000 orchids, flytraps, tupelo trees, oaks, Spanish moss, over 300 bromeliads, plus many more varieties.
We will meet at the main entrance to the Huntington at 10:00am
Parking is free, the entrance fees range from $6.00 to $15.00. The Huntington is open from 10:30am to 4:30 pm on the weekends. We will discuss dinner plans when we meet for those who want to gather afterwards.
The address for the Huntington is
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino Ca
626-405-2100
Trip Leader Michael Roth
562-597-1537 or mlroth52@verizon.net
Wilderness Education I, April 24-25, 2010You're invited to join us for THE OUTDOORS EXPERIENCE! Conducting oneself amongst nature is the basic intent of Great Outdoors. What you know about hiking skills, camping equipment, and the wilderness environment, can make your outdoor adventure much more fun--and safer too! |