Upcoming events:
1/24 - Elatchee Nature Center Hike
1/31 - AT Approach Trail Loop
2/7 - Super Bowl Party - RSVP to Wayne Now!!
Elatchee Nature Center Hike
Sunday Jan 24, 2010, 10:00 am
Leader: Bonnie Rubin, tazlina25@comcast.net 404-788-5788
Our 5 mile hike will take us through pine forests, hardwood ridges, streams, and wetlands. A little more than half way we will come upon Chicopee Lake where we will stop and have lunch/snacks over looking the lake and Chicopee Woods where The National Audubon Society has designated this 1200 acre tract of land an Important Bird Area (IBA). This means that Chicopee Woods has been recognized by a panel of bird and habitat experts as an essential area for migrating and nesting birds. Then finishing the loop hike and back to the cars.
Ability Level: Need to be able to hike 5 miles including a few hills.
Meeting Time: 10:00am. We'll wait 15 minutes before departing. Thanks for being on time.
Meeting Location: Indian Trail Park & Ride
Directions : I-85 north outside the perimeter.
Take the Indian Trail Exit, Exit 101
Turn left, go over the bridge over I-85.
Take a right at the light to enter the park & ride lot.
Once inside the lot, turn right at the stop sign.Suggested Items to bring: Hiking boots, water, lunch or snacks. There is no charge for using these trails but Elatchee is a a non-profit environmental education center so a small donation in the donation box would not be a bad idea.
Are Dogs Permitted? Yes, but under your control at all times.
Cost: Members free, $5 nonmember fee, or join today for $25/year. Please reimburse your driver appropriately for fuel.
AT Approach Trail Loop Hike
Sunday, January 31, 2010, 8:45 AM
Leader: Charna Perloe charna@email.com 404-668-8554
For our first strenuous hike of the year, we'll take on the Appalachian Trail Approach Trail,
which has its Southern terminus at Amicalola Falls State Park. We won't be hiking 2150
miles to Maine, but instead we'll take a shorter journey to the Len Foote Hike Inn and follow
the Len Foote Trail back to the park. The loop itself is 10 miles, but in the past, the group
has always elected to warm up on the 604 steps along the waterfall. So come prepared to hike!
Lunch will be at the inn - http://hike-inn.com - in their warm, cozy dining room where we're
welcome to treat ourselves to hot beverages. (There is no food served by the Inn, so bring
your lunch). After taking in the winter views, we'll follow the more moderate Len Foote Trail
back to the park.In honor of TuB'shevat, we'll have a mini seder and celebrate the trees.
Ability level: Strenuous. Starting off with 1 mile of 604 stairs up to the top of the
falls, and then 10-mile loop hike has lots of up-and-down elevation, at least 1600 feet
of climbing, not for beginners. So the total hike can be 12 miles if we do the steps.
Meet Time: 8:45AM. We'll depart at 9:00 AM promptly.
Meeting location: Mansell Park & Ride.
· Going North on GA 400, get off at exit 8 ( Mansell Road ).
· Turn left at the end of the ramp onto Mansell Road .
· The Park & Ride is on the LEFT just after you pass under 400.
What to bring:
· Hiking boots are required.
· Plenty of water.
· Dress in layers for winter hiking.
· Bring your lunch and snacks. There is no food available to buy
at the Inn, but you can refill your water.
Dogs: No. Dogs aren't allowed at the Inn.
Cost: Free for members, $5 for non-members, or join for $25/yr
Plus bring money for drivers, $3/car without a Georgia Parks pass.
Weather: As always, either check the website or call the hike leader if you're concerned
about whether the hike will be canceled due to inclement weather.
Super Bowl Party at Wayne’s World
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Arrive any time after 5:30 (kickoff is scheduled for 6:28 PM)
Hosts: Wayne Markman Cell: 404-797-8888 Email: w.markman@motorola.comBetsy Austin Cell: 678-770-6359 Email: cogmarks@gmail.com
Please RSVP by Friday, February 5th, to Wayne at w.markman@motorola.comYour RSVP is necessary for us to get the right amount of pizza. See rates below.
So your team didn’t make it to the Super Bowl? Not to worry, you can still have a good time! Hang out and schmooze with your Mosaic buddies. You can watch the game and talk during the commercials or vice versa, always a fun party with plenty to eat. This year Mosaic will be serving pizza, salad, munchies and more. Only soda will be provided to drink, so if you want anything stronger, BYOB. Just let us know you're coming by the cutoff.There is limited space on which to park your tuchus, so you may want to bring a folding chair or cushion so you can be more comfortable.
Where: Wayne’s new home
1541 Soaring Pointe, Marietta, GA 30062
Directions:
From northbound I-75, take Exit 265, N Marietta Pkwy, N. GA 120 Loop. Turn right at the end of the ramp. Turn left at the first light onto Wallace Road. Turn right at the first light onto Barnes Mill road. Turn left at the fourth street, Soaring Drive, into the Eagle Ridge subdivision; landmark -white fence. Turn right at the third street, at the very top of the hill, onto Soaring Pointe. 1541 is the last house on the left on the cul-de-sac.
From Roswell, follow GA 120 west, turn right at the 120 Loop Turn right at the light onto Wallace Road. See above directions from there.
There’s not much curb space for parking. Just don’t block any driveways. You’re welcome to park in Wayne’s.
Are dogs permitted: Nope, sorry!
Cost: If you RSVP, you'll get a $5 break on the price of admission - Members $5, nonmembers $10.If you DON'T RSVP, members will pay $10 at the door and nonmembers will pay $15 at the door.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!
We've kept the price down this year, but it's important to RSVP to Wayne by Feb 5.
Annual membership dues is $25/year. (This does not entitle you to free admission to the party,
just a reduced rate if you've RSVP'd.)
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MOSAIC OUTDOOR CLUB OF GEORGIA, VISIT OUR WEBSITE
See you in the outdoors!
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