NCTA: Chief Noonday Chapter Newsletters

HELP US SAVE THE TREES!!!!

Receive the Chief Noonday Chapter newsletter on-line. Contact Larry Pio at nalcoman1@aol.com

When the earth is sick, the animals will begin to disappear, when that happens,

The Warriors of the Rainbow will come to save them. Chief Seattle (Seathl)

Chapter Meetings

Meetings are at 7:00 PM at the Barry Township Hall on Orchard Street in Delton the second Wednesday of each month, and are open to the public. Next meeting: August 11.

We are looking for presenters.

If you or someone you know would be interested in presenting a topic at one of the NCT meetings contact Tom Garnett at garnettt@trinityhealth.org or Linda Warren at linblessed54@aol.com

Adopters Needed

If you would like to adopt a portion of the NCT please contact Dave Cornell at: onestep@mei.net

In a unanimous vote the same board members and officers will continue to serve for the next 2 years.

Upcoming Events

ADVENTURE HIKE!

August 7~Summer Hike, 9am, Led by Jerry Pattock

A section of approximately 3 miles that we haven’t had a group hike on. Meet at Chief Noonday Trailhead and hike with us to Peets Road.

FRIENDSHIP!

August 5-8~ North Country Trail Association Annual Conference Marietta, Ohio.

This is not the “typical” conference, lots of hikes, tours, food and friendship. Watch the NCTA North Star for more details.

MORE ADVENTURE!

October 9- Fall Color Hike, 9am, Led by Joe Higdon

Ott Preserve-near Kimball Pines off East Michigan Avenue; north on Arlington to parking area.

CHALLENGE!

November 20- Night Hike, 7pm, Led by Joe Higdon

Kellogg Forest- approximately a 3-mile hike.

GREETINGS TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

Mike Murray, Battle Creek

Volunteer Appreciation

Without volunteers where would we be today? The time, hard work and dedication of the North Country Trail volunteers is being rewarded. Want to find out how? Come and spend some time with us and leave in the latest trail attire. Yep! a North Country Trail T-shirt of your very own. Give us an hour, get a shirt.

Trivia:

According to the National Wildlife Federation how many species of plants and animals are on the threatened or endangered species list?

Volunteer Opportunities

On August 21 we have a work day scheduled to install kiosks in the Middleville State Game Area. Let's meet for breakfast at the Prairieville Inn in Prairieville at 8 am and continue from there at 8:45 or so. Contact Tom Garnett at garnettt@trinity-health.org or Larry Pio at nalcoman1@aol.com with questions.

August 27-29th- Hastings Summerfest

Sharing of information, festivities, fun and a fair to boot. Who could ask for more? Please join us. Volunteers are needed: 2-3 hour shifts

Friday 11am-2pm, 2pm-5pm, 5pm–8pm
Saturday 10am-1pm, 1pm-4pm and 4pm-6pm
Sunday 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm

Contact Larry Hawkins to volunteer at hawkeyemd@cablespeed.com

There is no other door to knowledge than the door nature opens;

and there is no truth except the truths we discover in nature.

Luther Burbank.

What’s been happening?

July~ Annual picnic, lots of fun and great food!

Share and Tell

Do you have a trail story, a section of trail that is your favorite, a bit of trail wisdom? Share your knowledge, and wit with our readers. Send your thoughts, short stories, or pearls to Linda Warren at: linblessed54@aol.com

We are always looking for new members, share your newsletter with a friend, and tell someone about Chief Noonday.

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station is hosting teas:

Sept. 28: Feng Shui Tea
Oct. 26: Harvest Tea
Dec. 7: Dickens Tea
Dec. 14: Holly and Ivy Tea

The cost for tea and a tour of the Manor House is $18 for adults and $12 for children 2-12 years. Pre-paid reservations are requested. Please call 269-671-2416 or e-mail manorhouse@msu.kbs.edu for reservations or more information.

Brunch at W.K. Kellogg Manor House

Hickory corners, MI. Sundays 10:30-12:30

Aug. 29

Cost $14.95 adults and $9.95 children.

Call 269-671-2400 or e-mail: conferencecenter@msu.kbs.edu . for more information.

Answer to Trivia Question:

1,000 domestic species.

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