(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.
