Leslie Science and Nature Center walk Oct. 17

On Sunday, October 17, the Washtenaw Wanderers will host their annual colorwalk at the Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd,  Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105, (734) 997-1553. The 10K (6.3 miles) route follows scenic nature trails for approximately 7K and is rated a 3 on a scale of 1-5 (1 being easiest). The 5K (3.1 miles) route is also quite scenic. Park on the lawn in the lower field and start your walk on the front porch of the "Leslie House" between the hours of 10am-1pm.  Walk Howell Michigan members will meet at the site at 10 a.m. Walk for free,  or for American Volkssport Association Credit Only ($3), or for this year's National Volkssport Month Patch ($7). New Walker packets will be available for Walk Howell Michigan members who wish to walk for AVA credit. For more information: http://www.ava.org/gen3/data/event_details.asp?eventid=86672S

Meet Saturday October 9, 2010 at Barnard Center

Walk Howell Michigan walking group meets at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 9 at the Barnard Center, 415 N. Barnard Street, Howell MI 48855. We will plan programs and events, have a presentation about the American Volkssport Association non-competitive walking program, and walk after the meeting on the Barnard track.

Hiking tour of Haven Hill, Highland Rec Area, Oct 9, 2010

From Rob Golda of Hiking Michigan: 

  This Saturday, October 9th, from 12pm-3pm, is our Fall HISTORY Hike at Haven Hill, in Highland Recreation area. If you only make one hike this year, this should be it. 

   This unique place has both a state historical designation and a state Natural area status. Most of the different forest environments in the state of Michigan are represented here. Haven Hill also has the remains of the once grandiose Edsel Ford estate. This combination of history and nature combined in one setting is a very special one.

   Along with the Haven Hill Project team, we will be leading the group up to the top of Haven Hill where we will examine the Ford Lodge and Carriage house. We have some enlargements of the Lodge floor plan so we can explore in better detail. From the top of the hill, we will also explore the Dog Kennels & Toboggan run, before we head down to the Pool, Tennis Court and Fountain area.

   From the Fountain, hikers will have the option to return to the Picnic area or continue on to this very special part of the hike, and explore for the first time, the Historic Ford Nature Area. This section of the estate was the private nature trails and features that the Ford family used and shared with their guests.

   So join us for some beautiful Fall colors while we explore the Ford estate on Haven Hill at Highland Recreation area. See You all there.

Happy Trails,

Rob Golda

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Wednesday Walk

Hi All -

Please join us for our last outdoor walk at the Page Athletic Field Track this Wednesday 10/6 at 7 PM. We are having a meeting on 10/9 at 9 AM and we will hopefully discuss where to move our walking to, hopefully indoors, for the winter. Come on out & enjoy the changing leaves and some nice weather before the snow flies!

Michelle