Category Archives: Field trips

Year-end walk

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Angelyn

Today is one of those glorious winter days in the mountains of western North Carolina as the sun shines strongly in a clear — and very blue — sky.  A bit of a cool breeze balances the warmth of the … Continue reading →

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Lookout

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Angelyn

We (Angelyn and Claire and friends) visited and walked the Lookout Trail at Montreat, North Carolina.  Initially, the path rose gently through sunny woods.  Then we began the climb up the mountain to the top.  This day proved a bit … Continue reading →

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Nature Trail Project at a Local School

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Claire

Yesterday we (Angelyn and Claire) took a field trip to Polk Central School, in Columbus, NC.  There we met up with Andrea Walter, who is a 4th grade teacher at the school, and a strong advocate for outdoor education and … Continue reading →

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Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest – a message

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Claire

For those of us who grew up in the 50s and 60s, Joyce Kilmer’s lyrical poem “Trees” was standard fare for English class. This forest is a tribute to a hero whose poem “Trees” inspired millions. Joyce Kilmer, who was … Continue reading →

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The giants at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Angelyn

A small group of us decided to visit the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest located in the mountains of western North Carolina.  This was to be our “day after Thanksgiving” field trip which actually occurred “the day after the day after.”  … Continue reading →

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