2008 Events at
WING’s Blackthorn Hill
Nature Preserve and Youth Camp



January 
18 Fri -- 20 Sun
 Boy Scout Klondike Derby. Go back to the home page to check the E-newsletter for a great description.

February       
21 Thurs Winter Camping Techniques. Fire building might be included, then
Campout a week later for those interested.

March        
15 Sat



30 Sun		 Mystery Hike Rumor has it that every St. Patrick's Day (day after tomorrow), the leprechaun who lives in our woods leaves clues to find his POT OF GOLD. Call or email Lora (343-4321,  llwright@ingihtbb.com) by March 14 with questions or to pre-register.

2 — 4 pm. Annual Meeting. Board of directors election. Presentation by IDNR biologist Angella Moorehouse. Convenient time to join if you haven't yet or to keep your membership current. Let's all share and make plans, events, and ideas.


April
5 Sat
 		11 AM to 1 PM. Backpacking session  Everyone is invited to learn and practice backpacking skills. Learn the 5 W's and Basic Skills. $2 cost includes the hike and patch. Bring your own lunch. Pre-registration required. Call Bill at 368-3630 to pre-register or with questions. CHECK the Day Hike Supplies List.]

May 
   3 Sat



 		1:30 — 3:30 PM. Spring flowers ID hike $1 fee. Email us to register or call 342-5493.

1:00 — 4:00 PM Join Hands Day. This is a chance for community groups and individual volunteers to come work together to make and place trail markers.  If you have questions or want to volunteer, call Lora at 343-4321 or email her.
10 Sat7:30 — 9:30 am Birdwarch hosted by Vince Hummel. Bring binoculars. $1 per person. Email us or call 342-5493.


June    
16 - 20
M-F
 Girl Scout Day Camp  Blackthorn Hill Preserve will be closed to the public during this week. Open weekends!

Watercolor class

July   

3-D Archery shoot, beginner archery lessons, GAC and Archery merit badge.

August        

Star gazing late summer (and boy scout merit badge)

September        

Adventure Race

Prairie walk with biologist Angella Moorehouse from Illinois Dept of Natural Resources (IDNR)

Earth Connections — Take trails to explore habitats, investigate food chains, succession, predators and prey. Learn various plants native to this area and determine the age of a tree. Identify trees and native plants.

October        

Orienteering class and course open to the public and Scouts for their merit badges.

Watercolor class  

Hike 4 Wildlife  

November        

Wiener roast  

December        

Snow sledding