Outings

Outings

A field trip committee organizes outings year round. In the Spring, Summer & Fall these outings are walks or hikes. In the Winter, naturalists don their snowshoes and continue to pursue their interests. All these outings are an opportunity for club members to get together and explore the natural world. These occasions are always congenial and highly enjoyable. Do participate!

These excursions are of varying levels of difficulty and are rated as follows:

  1. EASY – level ground and short distance.
  2. MODERATE – variable terrain, usually 3–4 hours long.
  3. DIFFICULT – full day hikes, involving challenging terrain.

Participants meet at Billy’s Restaurant unless indicated otherwise. From this location we car pool and if you share transportation, a contribution to the driver for gas is usually appreciated. The public is invited to participate in these field trips.

Expectations

  • Please phone the leader of the outing a day or so beforehand.
  • Participants are expected to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy boots.
  • Carry a lunch and a drink.
  • Children are welcome but consult with the leader to determine if the trip is suitable.
  • Dogs not allowed on outings.

NOTE: Changes are often made. Check this website to ensure that the date and information is correct. Those people who are not members of VFFN must sign a waiver at the start of the trip.

2023 List of Outings

(Click on the name of the hike for more details)

Outing: Whipsaw Ecological Reserve
April 21st, 2024
Meet at Riverside Centre at 10:00 AM

Description: Area ranges from open grasslands to forest. There is a variety of plant & animal life. The area is dominated by big sage and grasses. There are also numerous species of wildflowers, depending on the time of year. Hopefully, there will be enough types to allow us to appreciate some of these. We may sight elk or mule deer. In addition to all these, several species of birds are found here. We hope for the best.

PARTICULARS:

Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024

Meeting Place & Time: Riverside parking lot at 10:00 a.m.

Hike Duration: 3 to 4 hours

Level of Difficulty: moderate with some steep bits

Other: Wear appropriate clothing…bring lunch & water… sun screen if it sunny…

Warning: It is tick season so more protective clothing is advisable…entirely up to you.

For more info. phone 295 7154 or email mhmasiel@gmail.com

Hope you can make it!