AOG Announcements October 13-20
Ohio University’s Common Experience Project on Sustainability Film and Speaker series has launched a multi-year effort. The project is aimed at expanding sustainability literacy across the curriculum, university and community .
All films are shown at the Athena Cinema, 20 Court Street, Athens. All films show at 7 p.m. and are completed by 9 p.m. Admission is free.
October 16 Film: Bidder 70 (72 minutes) Panel and audience discussion to follow
In following Tim DeChristopher's development from a student to a dedicated leader of the climate movement, this documentary not only discusses the importance of addressing climate change, but the questioning of policy impacts to the environment. This is a powerful film that will inspire students to evaluate their commitment to the world and the movement to work toward global justice.
October 30 Film: Chasing Ice (72 minutes) Panel and audience discussion to follow
Acclaimed environmental photographer James Balog heads to the Arctic in order to capture images that will help to convey the effects of global warming. Within months of the first trip to Iceland, Balog initiates The Extreme Ice Survey-an expedition to collect data on the seasonal changes of glaciers. Balog and his team deploy cameras that utilize time-lapse photography across various places in the Arctic to capture a multi-year record of the world’s glaciers.
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Hiking Athens Trail System Thursday October 10 , 5:30 p.m. (SEE BELOW FOR BACKPACKING TRIP)
Join Vicky Mattson and friends every Thursday for a hike on our Athens Trail System. Meet behind the Credit Union on East State Street in the Irish Dancing building parking lot at 5:30. We will take an hour or so to go for a walk. From the Credit Union there are several trail options so each week we will do something different. Please wear hiking shoes, bring water and dress for the weather. Heavy rain cancels. Call or email Vicky with questions at mamamoab@gmail.com , 740-818-6737
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Sierra Club Leaf Peeper Beginner Backpacking trip Oct 19th
Sierra Club Leaf Peeper Backpacking trip
Join veteran backpacker Vicky Mattson for an overnight backpacking trip in the Wayne National Forest near Corning OH. We will hike on forested ridges and down into beautiful streams and hollows.
When: Saturday October 19 to Sunday October 20
Where: Meet at the Library Parking lot 9 AM Saturday October 19th We should be back by 5 PM on Sunday the 20th
Who: Open to all hikers. Contact leader if you have concerns. This is a beginner backpacking trip.
Why: participants will enjoy the fall leaf colors; exposure to contemporary hiking gear and ultra light techniques; leader has 30 years experience backpacking.
Requirements: pre registration required by Thursday October 17th. Information on gear and trip details seevickyandjay.blogspot.com
Leader info:
Vicky Mattson
Itinerary:
Saturday Oct 19th
9:00 AM Meet at the Athens Library Parking lot.
We will carpool to near Corning Ohio. The hike will take place on the Wildcat Hollow Backpacking trail.
We will carry the packs to a campsite a few miles from the trailhead. We will then have n option to explore the trail a bit more. Bring a lunch for today.
6 PM Dinner - I will have several campstoves to show and use. Dinner will be shared affair.
Sunday Oct 20th
Breakfast: Please bring your own. I will provide hot water for instant coffee, tea, oatmeal etc.
We can take a morning hike, then pack up and head out.
We should be back to Athens by no later than 5 PM.
Packing list:
Food: 2 lunches, 1 breakfast, trail snacks
each participant will be asked to contribute toward dinner
Camping stuff:
Backpack*
Shelter (tent) *
Sleeping Bag*
Camp mattress(therm a rest, or closed cell foam)*
Kitchen
Plate or bowl
spoon, fork
knife
Clothes
Rain jacket
Long johns Top and bottom
Fleece or down puffy coat
hiking pants or shorts
synthetic shirt.
Spare socks
Warm hat
sunhat
Hiking Shoes
Hiking stick
Small first aid kit
sunscreen
Chapstick
bug juice
* means I have loaner gear available
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MULTIGENERATIONAL APPALACHIAN WOODLAND EXPLORERS (MAWE)
MAWE HIKE - OCT 20th 2 PM
(ORA) ANDERSON FAMILY TREE FARM TOUR
ATHENS OH
Susie Anderson Scott (Ora Anderson's daughter) and her husband Dave Scott are delighted to host our group. The tree farm is approximately 70 acres of woods, fields, and ponds. The cabin has a deck framed with benches with a hillside view to the ponds below. Directions to the Anderson Family tree farm from Athens: From the intersection of S.R. 682 and W Union Street in Athens, travel 1.2 miles (you will pass Morrison-Gordon Elementary School) and turn right on Windfall Ridge Road. Follow the road uphill to 8463 Windfall Ridge. Turn left onto the private drive named “Jacoby Lane” and follow the driveway to the family cabin.
Approximately five minutes from Athens.
For further info contact: Jessica Fox 740-447-2299
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MAWE HIKE - OCT 20th 2 PM
(ORA) ANDERSON FAMILY TREE FARM TOUR
ATHENS OH
Susie Anderson Scott (Ora Anderson's daughter) and her husband Dave Scott are delighted to host our group. The tree farm is approximately 70 acres of woods, fields, and ponds. The cabin has a deck framed with benches with a hillside view to the ponds below. Directions to the Anderson Family tree farm from Athens: From the intersection of S.R. 682 and W Union Street in Athens, travel 1.2 miles (you will pass Morrison-Gordon Elementary School) and turn right on Windfall Ridge Road. Follow the road uphill to 8463 Windfall Ridge. Turn left onto the private drive named “Jacoby Lane” and follow the driveway to the family cabin.
Approximately five minutes from Athens.
For further info contact: Jessica Fox 740-447-2299
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Ohio Environmental Council Green Gala November 2 Contact Loraine NOW to have a SE Ohio tablehttp://www.theoec.org/
Event Date:
Saturday, November 2, 2013 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location:
COSI, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
Join Ohio's environmental-conservation network at the 2013 Green Gala celebration to honor Ohio’s environmental heroes and the successes that they helped us achieve.
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November 7 AOG Meeting 7 and 9 p.m.
We will collaborate on film showing of Gasland 2 ! http://www.gaslandthemovie.
The Athena Uptown in Athens. Film and discussion to follow
Contact Loraine with questions: Friendlygardener@yahoo.con
The non-Sierra Club activities are listed as a service and are not sponsored nor administered by the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club has no information about the planning of those activities and it makes no representations or warranties about the quality, safety, supervision or management of such activities.
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