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Tuesday, May 12, 2015
AU Summer 2015: Whipporwill July 8-12
(NOTE: some details are still quite tentative)
Wednesday 8 July
arrive and set up
help set up festival
field trip to Wild Earth Farm Sanctuary?
Thursday 9 July
finish setup
workshops block
field trip to Hensley farm ?
group share over supper
entertainment
Friday 10 July
workshops
group share over supper
entertainment
Saturday 11 July
workshops
group share over supper
entertainment
Sunday 12 July
pack up and help clean up
drive back to Lexington
AU Summer 2015: Hazelfield Farm June 16-18
(NOTE: some details are still tentative)
Tuesday 16 June
8am Meet at 171 Bassett Ave to load cars and drive to Hazelfield farm
Farm tour with Todd and Esmee - talk about CSA and organic agriculture
Set up camp
Lunch: TBD
Make sauerkraut!
Farm work - harvest garlic
Supper: TBD
Journal and play
Wednesday 17 June
Breakfast: TBD
Farm work - talk about soil ecology and plant communities
Lunch: TBD
Old-time Appalachian music w/ Jake Book
Farm work
Thursday 18 June
Breakfast: TBD
Farm work
Break camp and depart
Visit Travis Hood's heritage hog farm - talk animal husbandry and genetics
Arrive in Lexington
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
WHAT THE GROUP WILL BRING
GROUP NORMS
AU Summer 2015: Red River Gorge June 8-12
(NOTE: some details are still tentative)
You will find a gear list and the group norms below this agenda.
Monday 8 June
9am Meet at Gladie Learning Center
Snack and stretch, introductions, gear check
Hike up Gladie Creek, talk about stream ecology with Josh Saxton
Lunch: Bread, cheese, salami, foraged greens
Inevitably, we will have a short lesson on how to poop in the woods
Plant identification: Poison Ivy and Jewelweed
Set up camp: learn how to make shelter and fire
Supper: Pasta with veggie and sausage marinara; cook potatoes in fire
Journal every evening while digesting supper
Every clear night we will stargaze and talk about astronomy and astrology
Tuesday 9 June
Every morning: Group yoga and meditation; journal
Breakfast: TBD
Visit old growth site and tornado site and discuss forest ecology and natural navigation
Lunch: bean rice and cabbage tacos on fresh masa tortillas
Set up camp, do at least one hour of nature study; play
Supper: TBD
Wednesday 10 June
Breakfast: TBD
Break camp and walk Sheltowee Trace to Indian Staircase and other treasures, talk about geology and indigenous cultures
Lunch: Sourdough Fry-breads
Set up camp at Cloudsplitter, meditation, play
Supper: TBD
Thursday 11 June
Breakfast: TBD
Break camp and walk to suspension bridge, stop at Turtle Rock to swim
Lunch: TBD
Walk to Stone Chairs campsite, set up camp
Build a bridge with sticks and lashing twine
Supper: TBD
Friday 12 June
Breakfast: TBD
Walk back to cars, drive to Miguels
Lunch: Pizza at Miguel's!
Intro to rock and tree climbing and belaying with Rick
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
We will be carrying everything on our backs, so I recommend you PACK LIGHT!
- backpack
- 2 water bottles
- flashlight
- medicine
- cup/bowl and spoon
- snacks (we will distribute trail mix)
- lightweight fast-dry clothing: 1 pants, 1 shorts, 1 shoes, 3 pair sox, 1 shirt, raingear, hat, 1 warm top; or your preferred equivalents
- washcloth and a bar of soap, other hygiene products (TP, toothbrush, etc)
- journal and pencil in a ziplock
- pocket knife
- something to occupy yourself with if you opt out of a group activity (book, puzzle, project, etc)
- shelter if you prefer not to sleep with the group
- light blanket or sleeping bag and ground pad
We will divide up these items among all participants.
- first aid kit
- sunscreen
- water filters
- tarps and rope for group shelter
- cooking gear (stoves, pot, skillet, knife and cutting board, spoon)
- map and compass
- phone (so you should leave yours at home)
- frisbee
- food
- bug repellent
- matches
- camera
- Be nice. Be aware of your effects on others, and practice consent. Oppressive behavior will not be tolerated.
- Be sober. All participants must be 100% sober during the entire outing.
- Be open. To listening, to learning and trying new things, to friendship, to confronting your fears.
- Communicate. If you need to say something to someone, about your needs and boundaries or theirs, summon up the courage to pull them aside and firmly but politely speak with love.
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