2018 White Mountains of Maine

Summit Handbook

2018 White Mountains of Maine Summit

Welcome to the 2018 Family Nature Summit!

We are thrilled that you have chosen to join us this summer at the Sunday River Resort in the White Mountains of Maine! Whether this is your first time or your fifteenth, we know you appreciate the unparalleled value your family receives from attending a Family Nature Summit.

One of the aspects that is unique about the Family Nature Summits program is that children have their own program with other children their own age during the day while the adults are free to choose their own classes and activities. Our youth programs are run by experienced and talented environmental educators who are very adept at providing a fun and engaging program for children. Our adult classes and activities are also taught by experts in their fields and are equally engaging and fun. In the afternoon, there are offerings for the whole family to do together as well as entertaining evening programs.

Family Nature Summits is fortunate to have such a dedicated group of volunteers who have spent countless hours to ensure this amazing experience continues year after year.

This handbook is designed to help orient you to the 2018 Family Nature Summit program.

We look forward to seeing you in Maine!

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Table of Contents

Welcome to the 2018 Family Nature Summit! 2

Summit Information 7 Summit Location 7 Arrival and Departure 7 Room Check-in 7 Summit Check-in 7 Group Picture 8 Teacher Continuing Education 8 Summit Office 8 Program/Administrative Staff 9 Transportation 10 Board of Directors 11 Scarf Colors 11 Scarves/Lanyards/Water Bottles 11 Meal Times 12 Volunteers 12 Slideshow 13

Summit Schedules 13 Click here for full Class Schedule by Day 13 First Day Schedule 14 Junior Naturalist Welcome Program 14 Summit Welcome Program 14 Daily Schedule 15

Educational Programming 16

How to Prepare for the Summit 16

Child Care Program 19

Early Discovery Program 21

Junior Naturalist Program 23

Teen Program 31

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Adult Programs 35 1.0 Birding w/Jeff Harding 35 1.1 Garden Birding 35 1.2 Sunday River Butterflies 35 1.3 International Conservation by Birding 36 1.4 Exploring eBird 36 1.5 Basic Birding 36 1.6 Early Morning Birding 37 1.7 Birding Sunday River 37 2.0 Field Trips 38 2.1 Woodstock Asparagus Farm 38 2.2 A&B Maple Syrup 39 2.3 Moose Tour to Grafton Notch 39 Green Tours: Heather Fenyck 40 2.4 Paris Autobarn 40 2.5 Permaculture 40 2.6 Roberts/Shepards Farm Preserve 41 2.7 Alan Community Garden and Food Forest 41 2.8 Mt. Washington 41 2.9 Maine Wildlife Park 42 2.10 Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village 42 2.11 McLaughlin Garden, Homestead and Fairy Houses 42 2.12 Bethel Historical Society and Walking Tour 43 2.13 Over the Bridges and Through the Woods 43 2.14 Fiber Farming 43 2.15 Geology Field Trip 44 2.16 Forest Ecology Ramble 44 2.17 Geology Ramble 44 3.0 Hiking 46 Moderate: 46 3.1 Mt. Crag 46 3.2 Lost Pond 47 3.3 Goose Eye Brook 47 3.4 Roost-Hastings Wild River 47 Vigorous: 48 3.5 Dome Rock 48 3.6 Caribou Mountain 48 3.7 Blueberry Mountain 48

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3.8 Table Rock 49 Difficult: 49 3.9 Mt. Washington 49 3.10 Mahoosuc Notch 49 3.11 Carter Notch 50 3.12 Basin Rim 50 4.0 Nature Art 51 4.1 Wine and Paint 51 4.2 Intermediate/Advanced Plein Air Watercolor Grafton Notch 51 4.3 Intermediate/Advanced Plein Air Watercolor Artist Bridge 52 4.4 Beginner Plein Air Watercolor 52 4.5 Beginning Watercolor 52 5.0 Potpourri 53 5.1 Hands-on Cooking 53 5.2 Book Club: ‘We Took to the Woods’ 54 5.3 Star Party: Sunday River Stars 54 5.4 Beginning Soap Making 54 5.5 Animal Tracks and Trails 55 5.6 Rocks on the Rocks 55 5.7 Early Morning Yoga 55 5.9 Snowflake Tour - Behind the Scenes of a Major Ski Resort 56 5.10 Nepal - Zero Carbon Footprint Above the Tree Line 56 5.11 Green Fire - Aldo Leopold Story 56 5.12 FNS Annual Meeting 56 6.0 Outdoor Adventure 57 6.1 Fly Casting Discovery 58 6.2 Stand Up Paddleboarding 58 6.4 Stand-up Paddleboarding Yoga 59 6.5 Northern Waters Pontoon Tours 59 6.6 Explore Sunday River by eBike 59 6.7 Beginner Mountain Biking 59 6.8 Extreme Mountain Biking 60 6.9 Kayak the Androscoggin River 60 6.10 Rock Climbing with Atlantic Climbing School 60 6.11 Adventure Race 61 6.12 Introduction to Fly Casting 62 7.0 Photography 63 7.1 Basic Digital Camera Workshop 64

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7.2 Understanding Exposure 64 7.3 Big Photo Day 1 64 7.4 Big Photo Day 2 65 7.5 Evaluating Your Photography 65 8.0 Rambles 66 Rambles with Betty Trummel 66 8.1 Snowmobile Trail Nature Creep 66 8.2 Mahoosuc Land Trust - Valentine Farm Ramble 67 8.3 Evergreen Ridge Ramble 67 8.5 Covered Bridge Ramble 67 8.6 Wildflower Identification and Ramble 68

Family Programs 69 9.0 Evening Programs 69 9.1 Welcome and Orientation 69 9.2 Ice Cream Social/Contra Dance 69 9.3 ‘Dinner and a show’ with Jim Bruchac 70 9.4 Antonio Rocha/Lucas St. Clair 70 9.5 Appalachian Trail/Expeditions 71 9.6 Summit Slideshow/Skits 71 10.0 Family Adventures 72 10.1 Intro to Slackline 72 10.2 Family Paint Time 72 10.3 Family Adventure Games 72 10.4 Family Nature Scavenger Hunt 72 10.5 Green Eyed Spider Hunting 73 10.6 Maine Adaptive Sports 73

11.0 Service Project 74 11.1 Rain Barrel Building Workshop 74 11.2 Rain Barrel Painting 74 11.3 Storm Drain Stenciling 74

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Summit Information

Summit Location

Sunday River Ski Resort P.O. Box 4500 15 South Ridge Road Newry, ME 04261 207-824-3000 phone 207-824-5110 fax (800) 543-2754 reservations [email protected]

Arrival and Departure

th Plan to arrive at Sunday River on Saturday, June 30 b​ etween 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 pm for ​ registration in the hallway right off the Lobby. Dinner will be served on Monday from 5:00-6:30 pm. ​

th Departure is on Friday, July 6 f​ ollowing a continental (served 6:15-8:30 a.m.) or hot ​ breakfast (served 7:00-8:30 am). Sunday River requests that all participants check out th before 10:30 am on July 6 u​ nless other arrangements have been made. ​ Room Check-in

Room check-in begins at 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 30th.

Summit Check-in

th Summit check-in is from 1-5:00 pm on Saturday, June 30 w​ here you will receive a copy ​ of your schedule with class locations, fill out outstanding required paperwork and pay youth activity fees and any class fees that are due. There will be tables for general check-in, new Summiteers, Young Adults, Teens, Junior Naturalists and Child Care/Preschool.

Adults are able to do add/drops at their convenience through the enrollment system and payments can also be made online. Approved refunds will be processed by the Summit office at the close of the Summit week. For individuals without computer access and for any difficulties with accessing WIFI, add/drop/payment service will be available on Saturday during registration and throughout the week at the Summit office in The Notch ​

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(room near the Lobby). Class enrollment additions relating to the next day’s schedule can be made up until 4:30 pm the day before. If you choose to drop a class after 4:30 p.m., it is appreciated if you would email [email protected] the class knows not to wait for you.

If you arrive after 5:00 pm on Saturday, please visit the Summit Office Sunday morning to process any outstanding paperwork/payments or you can typically find someone in the Summit office after the evening program on Saturday night as well.

Group Picture

Each year a group picture is taken of the Summiteers. This year, it is scheduled for th Wednesday, July 4 a​ t 6:30 p.m. (location to be advised). ​ Teacher Continuing Education

Once again, CEUs will be available to teachers through Harrison Middleton University of Tempe, Arizona. Be sure to look for the form on opening day. The form will also be available in the office during the week.

Summit Office

The Summit Office will be located in The Notch (room located near the Lobby). It will be ​ ​ staffed by two administrative staff members this year - Jenny Fleming and Brenda Altman. The office contains extra handbooks, scarves, nametags, maps, a lost-and-found box, faculty mailboxes and any program information that you might need during the week.

st The Summit Office will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily starting Sunday, July 1 .​ ​ (It is necessary to close at 5 p.m. as there is still quite a bit of work to do in order to adequately prepare for all the activities the next day.)

Programming, class and general announcements will be posted at the office and in the dining room. It is advised to check the board at least once a day for program or class changes and other important messages. Important announcements are also made at evening programs each evening.

Please Note: If you have signed up for a class/field trip/hike/event with a cost and decide to drop it, you will be responsible for the full cost of that class unless someone else takes over your spot and we receive payment in full.

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Program/Administrative Staff

Director of Programming and Recruiting Sue Sabo and her two boys started coming to the Summits back ​ ​ in 1991 when her parents offered to take all the grandkids to the North Carolina Summit. After that, there was never a question about whether they would attend the Summit the next year. As a single mom during most of those early years, Sue loved the fact that her boys were so enriched by their experiences and the wonderful influences of the faculty. Now, as a retired library media specialist and long-time Summit faculty member, she looks forward to working with the rest of the Board to continue this amazing weeklong adventure.

Event Coordinator Jenny Fleming has nearly 20 years of experience working for non-profits ​ and managing a variety of events. She led a 5K Color Splash, United Way Day of Caring, walking programs and playground enhancement projects. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of a startup non-profit that advocated for healthy eating and active lifestyles. Jenny lives in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania with her husband and 2 children. They enjoy taking advantage of the biking, hiking and kayaking opportunities in their beautiful mountain area, and also travel to explore many beaches along the East Coast. Having a love and respect for all animals, Jenny especially likes to attract and study birds, butterflies and the numerous wildlife in her local area.

Event Admin Brenda Altman assisted at her first Summit in 2013 in Bar Harbor, ​ Maine and has become officially hooked on the organization and wonderful people! Brenda was born in La Mesa, California. While growing up, her father was active in the U.S. Navy and has since retired. Because of her father’s Naval career, Brenda was fortunate to live in Taiwan for approximately four years. After his retirement, her family moved back to the San Diego area and Brenda set roots down in Lake Forest, California. Brenda currently works for an Intellectual Property Law firm as a litigation assistant. Since she spends the majority of her time indoors in front of a computer, she is looking forward to getting reacquainted with her new friends and support yet another successful Summit.

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Transportation

Director: Aaron Sabo works in aircraft maintenance in ​ ​ ​ Columbus, Ohio. He and his wife Pamela homeschooled their two boys for seven years. He frequently volunteers at the STEM school they attend. Some of his hobbies include home remodeling and building projects with the kids. He also enjoys hiking and riding dirt bikes on their 50-acre tree farm. This will be his sixth Summit and fourth year as part of the Transportation team.

Staff:

Bill Sabo was in charge of transportation for the 2014 and 2015 Summit after assisting with transportation at the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Summits. He attended his first Summit in 2003 at The Sunday River Resort in Maine as a guest of his future wife Sue. He was hooked for life! The Summit wasn't bad either! Since 2003, not only has Bill gained a wonderful new family at home, but also a Summit family of the th finest people imaginable. The Sunday River Summit will be his 16 .​ ​

Linda King has been a Transportation Summit Assistant whenever she has attended since the first Family Nature Summit in 2007. She is highly qualified for this job because in real life she is a school bus driver for Hilliard City School with nearly 20 years of experience.

Nate Sabo is excited to be working with Family Nature Summits as a Transportation Summit Assistant. In the real world, Nate is a high-performance engine mechanic. This will be his sixth Summit.

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Board of Directors

Pamela Morrison - President Geri Gagat - Director Roy Michelotti - Director

Jeff Harding - Treasurer Dominic Sabo - Director Tom Williams - Director

Julie Barta - Secretary James Sherrard - Director Riley Morrison - Director

Amy Hahn - Director Sue Sabo - Director Barbara Farley - Director

Dean Kullman - Director See: https://familynaturesummits.org/history-and-mission/board/ ​

Scarf Colors

Whether this is your 1st or 25th Summit, the color of your scarf will indicate your Summit history. Representing the number of Summits attended, the scarves are an integral component of the Family Nature Summit. Your scarf should be worn at all times. There are no rules to how you wear it, but creativity is encouraged.

Color No. of Summits

Yellow 1

Green 2 - 4

Blue 5 - 9

Red 10 - 14

Purple 15 - 19

Maroon 20 - 24

Robins Egg Blue 25 - up

Orange Faculty

White Volunteers

Scarves/Lanyards/Water Bottles

We encourage you to bring your scarf from the previous year(s) unless you are in need of a new one or have a change of color. (IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not recycle scarves ​

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or lanyards from attendees. You should keep yours and bring it with you the next year.)

Water bottles will be provided to first time Summiteers at registration and are also available for purchase.

Meal Times

Meals will be served at the same time each day at the Camp Restaurant in the Grand Summit Hotel If you are registered in an all-day field trip, sack lunches and/or breakfasts will be automatically made available (please check your schedule or the sheet in the dining room if a sack lunch is required for your activity). Special requests (i.e. gluten-free, vegetarian) should be made in advance to ensure your request is taken into account for that day’s lunches. If you did not indicate your special request on your registration form, be sure to contact the Summit office as soon as possible at [email protected].

Continental Breakfast 6:15 - 8:30

Hot Breakfast 7:00 - 8:30

Lunch 11:45 - 1:15

Dinner 5:00 - 6:30

IMPORTANT NOTE: Some field trips may begin prior to 8:00 am or return after 3:30 pm. ​ Child care is available to accommodate children before and after their scheduled program times ($7/hour per child). Lunch break for the Junior Naturalists and teen programs is from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, although at times they may be offsite. Please consult the class schedule for your children.

Volunteers

Volunteers are a critical part of the Family Nature Summit experience to ensure things go smoothly and that this great nature learning experience continues each year. There are many ways to volunteer, some big, some small.

Here are a few of the roles:

● Van drivers for classes ● Posting daily messages on boards

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● Staff a table on registration day ● "Ambassadors" to help new Summiteers and others on opening day as well as throughout the week. ● Assist faculty members as noted. ● Collect photos for the last night’s slideshow (see more details below) ​ ● Anything you can do to help assist the Family Nature Summits to continue – ​ marketing and PR especially!

We also would like to tap into the varied talents of all Summiteers during the year. What volunteer role interests you? Do you have experience with marketing, public relations, photography, computers, crafts etc? If so, we can likely use your help!

You will note volunteer opportunities throughout the Class Handbook. If you are interested in assisting, please email [email protected].

Slideshow

At the end of the week a "slideshow" is presented at the closing program. The slideshow is a compilation of pictures and accompanying music from the week's activities. Longtime Summiteer and Board Member, Tom Williams, has again graciously agreed to handle the slideshow. Tom and a band of volunteers will collect pictures from Summiteers at the end of each of the first four days, typically during and after dinner. You can also email your pictures for the slideshow during the week to [email protected]. ​

We are looking to capture people, activities and nature surrounding the Summit. Both pictures and videos can be used – the videos should be of short duration.

On Thursday, we will be reviewing the vast amount of pictures that have been turned in and then compile them to be sure everything is ready for viewing by the closing night’s program on Friday.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: We need volunteers to assist with collecting and selecting from the hundreds of photos submitted. If you are interested in helping out with any of these tasks, please email [email protected]. ​ ​ Summit Schedules

Click here for full Class Schedule by Day ​

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First Day Schedule

● 1:00 to 5:00 pm Summit Registration ● 4:00 pm Lodging Check-in ● 5:00 to 6:30 pm Dinner ● 6:15 to 7:00 pm Junior Naturalist Orientation ● 7:00 to 8:00 pm Summit Welcome/Evening Program

Junior Naturalist Welcome Program

6:15 - 7:00 p.m.

Parents and children are invited to meet the Junior Naturalist Program Director and Youth Group Leaders to discuss the overall program for the week. Once you’ve met as a group, you’ll meet your child’s group leaders individually.

Summit Welcome Program

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Our opening night will begin with a welcome by our Board President Pamela Morrison. It will also include a presentation by Jessie Perkins and Deanne Bodemer of the Bethel, Maine, Chamber of Commerce. They will tell us through word and pictures about the cultural and natural treasures that surround the Western Maine mountains.

We will also be joined by Ron Fournier, Director of the University of Maine's Bryant Pond 4-H Camp. Ron has is an avid outdoorsman and a master at making moose calls. He plans to teach everyone how to call moose! If you see one coming, look out! We hope that all of you can attend!

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Daily Schedule

6:15 - 8:30 a.m. Continental breakfast

7:00 - 8:30 a.m. Hot breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. * Child care services available

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Early Discovery Program

8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Junior Naturalist Program

8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Teen Program

Usually 8:00 a.m. start Young Adult Program

Varies Adult Programs

11:45 - 1:15 Lunch

3:30 -- Family and afternoon programs, free time

5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Dinner

7:00 - 8:00/9:00 p.m. Announcements/Evening Programs

After 8:00 Late Nite Programs

*Arrangements for earlier or later times must be made in advance with child care.

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Educational Programming

Since the first “Conservation Summit” in July of 1970, the National Wildlife Federation has played host to hundreds of families and thousands of individuals at diverse locations throughout the North American continent (including Alaska and Hawaii).

Although the National Wildlife Federation is no longer the direct provider of the Family Nature Summits program, NWF has assisted and encouraged Family Nature Summits to continue to provide opportunities for families and individuals to experience and learn about nature together in the Family Nature Summits community. Family Nature Summits was created by a group of NWF member families and Summit participants dedicated to keeping the Summit tradition alive.

The Family Nature Summit offers programming for all ages, linked by three educational goals:

➔ To develop hands-on outdoor skills that encourage individuals and families to spend more time together in nature ➔ To explore and experience the cultural and natural heritage of the host geographical region, so that participants increase their connection with their local ecosystems To promote Summit participants to take year round conservation actions in their communities in support of the Family Nature Summit mission.

These educational goals are supported by the following learning objectives:

➔ To experience, appreciate and enjoy nature daily ➔ To learn to create and protect wilderness habitats ➔ To explore and study diverse ecosystems ➔ To develop a civic responsibility to contribute to conservation solutions ➔ To increase awareness of Family Nature Summit priorities and programs through hands-on experiences

How to Prepare for the Summit

General

Summit participants should expect a variety of weather including both sunny and rainy days. Light summer clothes for day and a light jacket or sweater may be needed for evening outings.

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Suggested Packing List:

sweater/sweatshirt windbreaker warm jacket

rain gear pants and shorts long/short sleeve T-shirts

comfortable walking shoes sturdy hiking boots extra shoes/sneakers

rubber boots/waders extra socks swimsuit

beach towel hat sunscreen

sunglasses camera camera batteries

binoculars notebook art paper

pens and pencils daypack/backpack lip protection

water bottle non-perishable snacks insect repellent (see information on ticks below)

flashlight alarm clock tweezers (tick removal)

*Recyclable batteries are highly recommended. It not only reduces waste, but it has been our experience that they last longer than regular batteries in the digital cameras.

Insects - specifically Ticks

What can everyone do to protect themselves from tick bites?

● Use insect repellent with 20% - 30% DEET on adult skin and clothing to prevent tick bite. Effective repellents are found in drug, grocery and discount stores. See https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/prev/on_people.html ● Always follow product instructions. Parents should apply this product to their children, avoiding hands, eyes, and mouth. ● Permethrin or Insect Shield (brand name; pre-treated clothes good for 70 washings) is another type of repellent. It can be purchased at outdoor equipment stores that carry camping or hunting gear. Permethrin kills ticks on contact! One application to pants, socks, and shoes typically stays effective for six weeks or six washings. Permethrin should not be applied directly to skin. For details on permethrin visit the National Pesticide Information Center ​ ● Keep ticks away from exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and high boots.

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● Tuck shirts into pants and pants into socks to cover gaps in your clothing where ticks can gin in. ● Wear light-colored clothing to be able to see ticks more easily ● Avoid wooded and brushy areas with high grass and leaf litter. ● Walk in the center of trails.

Check the entire body for ticks: ● Bathe or shower as soon as possible after coming indoors (preferably within 2 hours) to wash off and more easily find ticks that are crawling on you. ● Conduct a full-body tick check using a hand-held or full-length mirror to view all parts of your body upon return from tick-infested areas. Parents should check their children for ticks under the arms, in and around the ears, inside the belly button, behind the knees, between the legs, around the waist, and especially in their hair. ● Examine gear. Ticks can ride into the home on clothing,, then attach to a person later, so carefully examine coats, and day packs. ● promptly remove attached ticks without squeezing them. ​ ● If you remove a tick quickly (within 24 hours), you can greatly reduce your chances of getting Lyme disease. It takes some time for the Lyme disease-causing bacteria to move from the tick to the host. The longer the tick is attached, the greater the risk of acquiring disease from it.

For additional informaton, see Dave Linthicum’s safety tips. ​ ​

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Child Care Program

Child care at the Summit is available only for parents attending classes, field trips or other Summit activities during the day that require supervision for their child/children.

Child Care Availability

Child care will be available on class days from 8:00 to 5:30 pm for infants and toddlers age 2 and under. Additionally, child care is available for 3 and 4 year olds before and after their Early Discovery Program and for youths (5-12 years old) prior to and following their Junior Naturalist program. Children eat lunch with family members unless signed up for lunchtime care.

An earlier morning drop-off time may be arranged in advance with child care.

Please bring the following labeled supplies for your child, as applicable: stroller, FNS name tag, change of clothes, socks, jacket, hat, diapers/wipes, bottle, cup, pacifier.

Child Care Sign Up

For planning and staffing purposes, after you have registered for your classes, please sign up for specific child care hours using the Child Care Worksheet. The form will be ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ emailed and will be made available on the website at www.familynaturesummits.org (click on Youth/Teen Programs).

Please indicate the days and times you will need child care for the week and return the form by May 31, 2018 to [email protected], fax to 949-743-2567 or by mail to Family Nature Summits, PO Box 93, Mercersburg, PA 17236. Should your schedule change or additional hours be necessary for child care, sign-up will be available on registration day as well as in the childcare room during the Summit week.

Fees

Child care fees are $7/hour per child. Payment may be made by cash, credit card or check on the final day.

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Director

Harmony Lehr has a degree in elementary education with a specialization in science ​ ​ and grew up going to summits. As a young adult, she volunteered in the teen program and since then has been a Junior Naturalist leader and worked childcare at many different summits. She has four kiddos and spends much time outside-gardening, playing, and learning. Harmony feels that even the smallest of us needs to spend as much time in nature as possible and it is so important that all children get to spend at least some time each day outside exploring and playing.

Staff:

Teri Schroeder and her family began attending NWF ​ Family Conservation Summits in 1985. Since that first Summit, Teri has worked as a volunteer, as childcare staff and director and as a Junior Naturalist leader at many summits.

Harvest Ellis

One of Harvest Ellis’ earliest Summit memories is looking at starfish on the beach at the 1992 Monterey Bay California Summit. She always looks forward to the unique outdoor adventures, friendships, and learning opportunities provided during the Summit week. Harvest has worked as a water resources engineer for the Iowa Flood Center for the past 3 years.

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Early Discovery Program

(Ages 3-4) Your child will spend a fun filled week exploring their natural environment. We encourage children to observe and show care and compassion for all living creatures. Children will stimulate their imaginations by participating in nature games, songs, stories, crafts, and outdoor explorations. Micro hikes in the local habitat will engage children in using their senses to learn about the world around them.

Participants should check in at registration on opening day. NOTE: All children must be ​ ​ potty-trained in order to participate in the Early Discovery Program and must wear close-toed shoes. Bring: Water, sunscreen, change of clothes, bathing suit and water ​ ​ shoes, and insect repellent.

Director

Julie Wilkinson attended her first summit at nine years old in ​ Marquette, Michigan and has participated in nearly every summit since, whether it be as a guest, teacher, or Board member. Julie is from Columbus, Ohio but moved to the mountains of Boone, North Carolina in 2010 to attend Appalachian State University. She received a degree in Elementary Education and currently resides in Charlotte, NC teaching at a preschool. Working with children and exploring nature are two of her greatest passions. The summit has greatly influenced Julie’s life and will continue to do so for years to come!

Staff

Spring Steffen has been attending summits since age 5. She has been on ​ staff with the young adult group and childcare at multiple summits. In 2011, she retired from her office job as a computer systems analyst and now spends as much time as possible on outdoor adventures with her two daughters.

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Early Discovery Schedule:

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Junior Naturalist Program

The Junior Naturalist program is designed for children who are ages 5 years old (Kindergarten) through 13 years old (completed 6th grade). In this program, kids will discover exciting new adventures in a program designed especially for them. Activities are age appropriate with the three Junior Naturalist groups divided by age. The activities are designed to educate while having fun. The children will leave the Summit with an enhanced awareness and better understanding of our natural world.

Registration

The Junior Naturalist Program Director will be available at Summit Registration from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Saturday, June 30th to collect forms and answer any general questions you may have about the program. Orientation for children and their families will take place on Saturday, June 30th from 6:15-7:00 pm, before the Summit Evening Program.

Schedule

The groups will gather at 8:00 am each morning to begin the day’s adventures. Activities will run from 8:00 to 12:00 pm and 1:00 to 3:30 pm. You will be notified in advance if your child’s group will be out for lunch or involved in an afternoon or evening program.

Junior Naturalist Family Handbook

Families with children attending the Junior Naturalist Program should review the Junior Naturalist Handbook which covers what to wear, what to bring, program components, health and emergency procedures, behavior expectations and other information that will help you plan for the week. An email with the handbook, general information and a schedule of activities will be sent to parents of children registered in the Junior Naturalist program.

If you have any questions in advance of the Summit, please contact the Summit Office at 949-743-2567 or email [email protected].

Director

Steve Houser Jr is a retired educator from Waxhaw, NC. He has a ​ master’s degree in Elementary Education and a graduate degree in counseling. Steve is certified in gifted education, social sciences, and geography, and is an Environmental Educator (NCDENR certification). His work as an educator of young people for over 40 years has been recognized through numerous awards, including: The Presidential

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Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (the nation’s highest science teaching award sponsored by the White House and the National Science Foundation), the NC Wildlife Federation’s Governor’s Award for NC Environmental Educator of the Year, the American Geological Institute US Earth Science Teacher of the Year, the Mecklenburg County, NC, Arts and Science Council’s Outstanding Educator Award, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System’s Wachovia Ben Craig Outstanding Teacher Award.

In addition, Steve is a professional storyteller with over 35 years of experience in telling the old North Carolina tales and international stories that inspire and educate the listener. He worked over twenty summers as a National Wildlife Federation Family Summit faculty member at locations all over North America, and he currently serves as Director of the Family Nature Summits Junior Naturalist Program. Recognized as an “Educator of Excellence” with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Steve has participated in educator institutes in Sweden, Belize, Yellowstone National Park, Ecuador, and the Amazon Rainforest in Peru.

Staff

The youth group leaders for the Junior Naturalist Program have been selected for their dedication and love of children as well as for their interests in outdoor education, nature study and environmental conservation. Their backgrounds include being teachers, naturalists and youth leaders. This year’s staff includes Matt Ferguson, Laurie ​ ​ ​ Ferguson, Peggy Hays, DeLene Hoffner, Brenda Holmes-Stanciu, Leslie Krebs and ​ ​ Amanda Stroupe.

Matthew Ferguson lives in New Hampshire, with his wife and three ​ young children, and is thrilled that the Summit has returned to New England. He has over 30 years of environmental education experience teaching at Summits, Nature Camps and in a public school classroom. He was awarded the New Hampshire Environmental Teacher of the Year for creating a curriculum that integrates nature into the regular education curriculum. He is currently a fifth grade teacher who spends time with his students climbing mountains, tide pooling and building snow shelters. For his school community he created an Outdoor Classroom that includes benches, campfire ring, network of trails and a timber-framed lean-to for overnight camping. Matt is an avid hiker and has climbed almost all of the 4,000 footers in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. He is excited to bring his passion for the outdoors and knowledge about Maine to his group of Family Nature Summit children. This is his 21st Summit.

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Laurie Ferguson earned a Master in Education from Boston ​ University and a C.A.G.S. in Curriculum and Instruction of Literacy from Boston College. She has taught in France, Colombia and Japan, as well as domestically in California, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Her teaching positions have included Reading Teacher, Reading Specialist, Curriculum Coordinator and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Teacher. Her current certifications include Reading Special, ESOL Teacher (from NH Department of Education) and Swim Instructor and CPR (from the U.S. Red Cross). At Laurie's core is a strong connection to the earth and nature. She has explored the natural world on five different continents,has participated in Appalachian Mountain Club hiking series and was an instructor and then director of the International Summer Camp for Brookline, Massachusetts.

At her core is a strong connection to the environment. And now, as a stay-at-home mother for the past twelve years, she has instilled her beliefs about nature in her three young children. She has created a home where her three children are encouraged to explore and play in nature, year round, rain or shine. Word has spread throughout the neighborhood children. A typical day after school includes a dozen kids coming to her back yard to build fairy houses, or look for animal bones, or climb trees. If her three children were asked, "What does mom value the most?" they would emphatically answer, "The outdoors."

Laurie is the spouse of veteran Summit Junior Naturalist staff person, Matt Ferguson (a staff member of many NWF Summits as well as a staff member at the Family Nature Summit Bar Harbor Summit five years ago). Laurie is a participant of two Summits (Bar Harbor and New Brunswick) and is excited at the opportunity to share with children the beauty and awe of nature while living in an environmentally conscientious way.

Peggy Hays teaches elementary science in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She has been ​ teaching for 34 years with the past fifteen years as a science specialist and STEM teacher. She has also created and taught several outdoor education classes and science workshops for both students and teachers. She loves to ski, bike, hike, play tennis, and spend time with family and friends. She especially enjoys helping children to appreciate and take responsibility for the preservation of nature. She is very excited to be returning for her 15th summit as one of the Junior Naturalist teachers.

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DeLene Hoffner is currently teaching 4th grade at School in the ​ Woods, a natural science immersion school in the Black Forest of Colorado Springs, CO. She has been an elementary teacher for over 30 years. DeLene earned her master’s degree in Integrated Natural Sciences from Colorado College. She has been recognized for her teaching with numerous honors; 1999 Presidential Award for Excellence, Teacher of the Year, Exceptional International Elementary Science Teacher and Teacher Ranger in Acadia National Park. DeLene also is a regional director for Colorado Environmental Education Council as well as a facilitator for Project Wild & PLT. She is very involved in the National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) where she previously was the Preschool/Elementary Committee Director and now reviews articles for the Science & Children magazine. She is an international teacher/presenter who shares her passions for learning with teachers ranging from her local state conferences to Australian teachers!! (She spent a year in Australia on a teaching exchange) DeLene marvels at the wonders of the world we live in and strives to share ways for all to enjoy, understand and care for our precious natural world!! Family Nature Summits bring her great joy because of the beautiful blend of nature, families, and friends! This is her 12th summit!

Brenda Holmes-Stanciu lives in the mountains of Manitou Springs, Colorado with her ​ husband and two creative daughters who are 11 and 12 years old.

She has taught preschool and kindergarten for over 20 years, advocating for the importance of fabulous, hands-on experiences during early childhood. She works as a staff naturalist and early childhood specialist at a local nature center, enjoying sharing her interests in local wildlife and her love of the outdoors. She coaches and empowers teachers to incorporate the natural sciences into their curriculum through college courses, presentations, and workshops.

Brenda has a BFA from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, a Masters in Education/Curriculum, and National Board Certification in Early Childhood Education. Years ago she taught summits in Colorado, New York, and Washington, and more recently, in North Carolina and Arizona. She is thrilled to be sharing the experiences of this summit with her daughters.

Leslie Krebs is originally from St Louis. She has both of her degrees from the University ​ of Iowa; Elementary Education, (Science), Outdoor Recreation and a Masters in Science Education. Her teaching in environmental education has taken her to Massachusetts,

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Michigan, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Iowa, and Ohio. These have included work with the Girl Scouts, National Park Service, and other fine non-profits over the years. She enjoys working with all ages in the outdoors and is pleased to be teaching at her 31st Summit.

Amanda Stroupe is a mother of four and has found that ​ children are at their best in the great outdoors. She takes pleasure in exploring, learning about, and marveling over the wonders of Mother Nature with those who see it best. From August to June she teaches 2nd grade in small town Granite Falls, North Carolina. In the classroom she loves to take children out of the classroom! They often take walks, have poetry class and nature journaling outdoors, and studying birds at our bird feeder. On the weekends her family likes to take day trips to the mountains for creek play, hiking, salamander spying, picnics, and time to relax. She can’t wait to do similar, and different, things with the Family Summit children!

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JUNIOR NATURALIST SCHEDULES

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Teen Program

The Teen Program (both Teen Explorer and Teen Adventure) is geared to meet the needs th th of students that have completed 7 t​ hrough the 12 g​ rade. (A teen that is 18 years old and th ​ ​ has completed the 12 g​ rade by the time of the Summit has the option to be enrolled in ​ the Young Adult program.)

Teens will have the opportunity to enjoy adventure-oriented activities in the outdoors as well as learn about the unique environments of the Summit location.

Special Activities

Family Nature Summits again offers special adventure outings at a low additional cost. A one-time fee will cover equipment rental and guide services. Payment can be made in advance or on registration day. If your teen is physically unable to participate in any of these activities or if you have any questions, please contact the Summit Office at 949-743-2567 or email [email protected].

Schedule

The Teen Program runs from 8:00 until 3:30 pm each day. Parents and teens will be updated on the schedule through the website and again on registration day. Teens have lunch on their own from 12:00 to 1:00 and then the afternoon session is from 1:00 to 3:30, unless posted otherwise. All participants are expected to attend all daytime sessions unless prior arrangements are made with the program director. Any changes to the length of the day schedule will be detailed at Summit registration.

An email with general information for the week along with a schedule of activities will be posted on the FNS website and sent to parents of youth registered in the Teen program.

There is a special, optional canoe/backcountry overnight being planned this year. Be sure to watch your email for a description, equipment list and additional information.

Don’t Forget

Remember to bring a daypack/backpack with important items like rain gear, necessary personal items for the day, water bottle and a snack. You may also want to bring your camera/photography equipment. Teens are expected to dress appropriately for each day’s activities including comfortable shoes and clothing, sun gear and eyewear.

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Director:

Joel Schroeder became involved with the NWF Family ​ Conservation Summits starting in 1985 and has either served on the teen staff or directed the teen program many times since then. He was a secondary science teacher and technology coordinator for a school district in Iowa and taught classes in all areas of science.

Staff:

James Sherrard lives near Burlington, Vermont and has been part ​ of the Summits since his first at Mt. Washington Hotel in New Hampshire. In past Summits James served on the board of directors for the newly created Family Nature Summits for two years as the Young Adult member, hiked with the Junior Naturalists, assisted Peggy with the Young Adults, co-led rock climbing and is now a teen Leader with Joel and Leigh Ann. When James is not at the Summits he is working in the field of stormwater management and exploring the New England forests.

Teen Schedule: ​

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Young Adults

The Young Adult program is designed for participants age 18-25 that have graduated ​ from high school. We will do an overnight campout in New Hampshire (yes we will cross state lines) on Lake Umbagog. We will kayak out to an island site that we’ll have to ourselves on this beautiful lake, We will do an all day hike up Tumbledown Mountain and have an opportunity to hike the hardest mile of the Appalachian trail. We will spend a morning rock climbing and, back by popular demand, the Adventure Race. We will have the opportunity to learn about some of the wonderful green movements in Maine.

We will also be helping with the slide show, so bring your digital camera and cord to upload your pictures. Maybe they will be in the slide show!!!!

Items to bring to the Summit: Day Pack Hiking Boots and hiking socks

Notebook and pencil Insect repellent

Digital camera (optional) Shoes that can get wet

Sweater or pile jacket Sneakers shorts, long pants

2 water bottles, sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hat Lip protection, rain gear

Binoculars (optional) Windbreaker or jacket

Swimsuit High energy snacks - Oreos :)

For the camp out: sleeping bag, tent and sleeping pad if you have one.

There is an additional cost for: ​ ​

The Adventure Race, rock climbing and the overnight for the campsite and boat rental to kayak out to the island.

Director

Peggy Brosnan has been a leader for hiking, youth, teens, and ​ young adult programs. A biology and genetics teacher, she advises an ecology club and Environthon team at one of the D.C. area's top public high schools. She has done hikes to 12,000, 14,000, 16,000, and 20,000 feet in the Alps, the Rockies, the Andes, and the Himalayas respectively, and camped inside Kilimanjaro's crater at 18,800 ft. She

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has kayaked Baja, New Zealand, Italy's Elba Island, and Alaska's Glacier Bay, but says that one kayaking moment in Canada's westernmost islands topped them all. This will be Peggy’s 33rd Summit.

Staff: ​

Dawn Schroeder has been attending and enjoying Summits for the past 20 years. Each year she looks forward to learning about unique ecosystems and exploring new places. The Summit influenced her decision to study and pursue a career in environmental science and biology. She’s excited to be back working with Peggy and the best group, the Young Adults!

Schedule: ​

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Adult Programs

Note: The activities are grouped by category:

1.0 Birding 2.0 Field Trip 3.0 Hikes 4.0 Nature Art

5.0 Potpourri 6.0 Outdoor Adventure 7.0 Photography 8.0 Rambles

9.0 Evening Programs 10.0 Family Adventure 11.0 Service Project

1.0 Birding w/Jeff Harding

Birding Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

1.1 Garden Birding pm pm

1.2 Sunday River Butterflies pm

1.3 International Conservation pm

1.4 Exploring eBird pm

1.5 Basic Birding am

1.6 Early Morning Birding am am am

1.7 Birding Sunday River am am

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1.1 Garden Birding

Your garden or balcony may be the best place in the world for birding, at least while you’re home. In this event we’ll talk about ways to enhance your own place to attract birds. Feeders, water features, bird houses, and plant choices are among the topics we can discuss. We will talk about what works, and what doesn’t; how the birds are affected, and how to mitigate problems.

1.2 Sunday River Butterflies

Summit guests will have the opportunity to observe and learn about many of the butterflies of the Sunday River grounds. Participants will be treated to impromptu discussions of field

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identification, behavior, and life histories. We may temporarily restrain individual butterflies for close inspection, and will release them unharmed. Walks will be at a comfortable pace, but may be over uneven or damp ground. Class Size: 8. ​ ​

Bring: A butterfly net, close-focusing binoculars and a field guide, if you have them, but it isn’t ​ necessary. Since we’ll be outdoors, wear appropriate clothing for the weather, and comfortable walking shoes.

Reading: Handbook for Butterfly Watchers (1982), by Robert Michael Pyle. (Amazon - $8.00) ​ Butterflies of North America, (2006), Jim Brock and Kenn Kaufmann

1.3 International Conservation by Birding

Traveling birders can become a powerful force for conservation, supporting community-based ecotourism projects by going there. The presenter has been enjoying such birding vacations multiple times each year for the last decade, and will share some of his experiences and insights with lovely images from travel in Central and South America, Africa and Asia. Classroom setting ​ - no Maximum Class Size.

Reading: Birding (American Birding Association Magazine) August 2003 ​ ​ ​ 1.4 Exploring eBird

EBird is real-time, online checklist program. Launched in 2002 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, eBird provides rich data sources for basic information on bird abundance and distribution. The observations of each participant join those of others in an international network of eBird users. eBird then shares these observations with a global community of educators, land managers, ornithologists, and conservation biologists. In time these data will become the foundation for a better understanding of bird distribution across the western hemisphere and beyond.

In this class we'll explore the information available on eBird, and demonstrate the utility to birders. Entering data can also be discussed, and the review process. Classroom setting. www.ebird.org

1.5 Basic Birding

In this Basic Birding class, in addition to looking for birds, we’ll take the time to talk about how to look for birds, about using binoculars and spotting scopes, field guides, and other tools that make field observation easier. We’ll be happy to answer questions such as: How do you get a look at something when it moves so fast? What’s this bit about primaries – do they have elections? What is that noise? Summit guests will have the opportunity to observe and learn about many of the resident birds of Sunday River. Participants will be treated to impromptu discussions of field identification, behavior, and life histories. Walks will be at a comfortable pace, but may be over uneven or damp ground. Class Size: 8, but flexible. ​ ​

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Bring: If you have them, bring binoculars and a favorite field guide to birds. We’ll try to have ​ extra binoculars and field guides, and if participants also bring the books and binoculars, we can speak to different features. Since we’ll be outdoors, wear appropriate clothing for the weather, and comfortable walking shoes.

Reading: If you have field guide, re-read the introductory sections. If you don’t, consider the ​ National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 7th Edition (2017) by Jon L. Dunn and Jonathan Alderfer (around $20 on Amazon recently). The Sibley Guide to Birds, Second Edition (2014) by David Sibley is also very good, but a bit big for carrying about in the field. Birding Essentials (2007) by Jon L. Dunn and Jonathan Alderfer, has good coverage of tools and methods.

For an introduction to birds of the Oxford County, Maine, check out eBird’s illustrated Checklist: https://ebird.org/region/US-ME-017/media?yr=all&m=

1.6 Early Morning Birding

In this Basic Birding class, in addition to looking for birds, we’ll take the time to talk about how to look for birds, about using binoculars and spotting scopes, field guides, and other tools that make field observation easier. We’ll be happy to answer questions such as: How do you get a look at something when it moves so fast? What’s this bit about primaries – do they have elections? What is that noise? Summit guests will have the opportunity to observe and learn about many of the resident birds of Sunday River. Participants will be treated to impromptu discussions of field identification, behavior, and life histories. Walks will be at a comfortable pace, but may be over uneven or damp ground. Class Size: 8. ​

Bring: Since we’ll be outdoors, wear appropriate clothing for the weather, and comfortable ​ walking shoes. Items that would be helpful include notebooks, binoculars, and field guides.

Reading: For an introduction to birds of the Oxford County, Maine, check out eBird’s illustrated ​ Checklist: https://ebird.org/region/US-ME-017/media?yr=all&m= ​ 1.7 Birding Sunday River

Summit guests will have the opportunity to observe and learn about many of the resident birds of Sunday River. Walks will venture into different habitats of the area, observing birds of the gardens, riparian zones and woods. Participants will be treated to impromptu discussions of field identification, behavior, and life histories. Walks will be at a comfortable pace, but may be over uneven or damp ground. Bring: Since we’ll be outdoors, wear appropriate clothing for the ​ ​ weather, and comfortable walking shoes. Items that would be helpful include notebooks, binoculars, and field guides.

Reading: If you have field guide, re-read the introductory sections. If you don’t, consider the ​ National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 7th Edition (2017) by Jon L. Dunn

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and Jonathan Alderfer (around $20 on Amazon recently). The Sibley Guide to Birds, Second Edition (2014) by David Sibley is also very good, but a bit big for carrying about in the field.

2.0 Field Trips

Field Trip Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

2.1 Woodstock Asparagus pm

2.2 A&B Maple Syrup pm pm

2.3 Moose Tour Grafton Notch pm pm

2.4 Paris Autobarn am

2.5 Permaculture am

2.6 Roberts/Shepards Farm am

2.7 Alan Community Garden am

2.8 Mt. Washington am/pm

2.9 Maine Wildlife Park am am

2.10 Sabbathday Lake Shaker am

2.11 McLaughlin Garden am

2.12 Bethel Historical pm

2.13 Over the Bridges am

2.14 Fiber Farming pm pm

2.15 Geology Field Trip am am am

2.16 Forest Ecology Ramble am

2.17 Geology Ramble pm pm

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2.1 Woodstock Asparagus Farm

Woodstock Asparagus Farm, located in rural Oxford County, is a MOFGA certified organic grower. While their primary market crop is asparagus in season from late May to July 4th, they also grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Charlie and Lee bought the 75 acres in the mid 90’s, designed and built a passive solar house, and began planting. Charlie discovered, cleared, pruned, and restored an old apple orchard. They have under-planted the orchard with daffodils, each year planting 500 and estimate there are now about 6,000 bulbs blooming each spring under a canopy of apple blossoms. Visitors often stop by in May and early June to walk through the blooms, paint, or photograph. Over the years they have added more apple trees, grapes, high bush blueberries, raspberries, pears, two vegetable gardens, several perennial beds, and ornamental shrubs.

In about 2,000, they decided to plant a market crop and chose asparagus. Establishing a marketable bed takes years and a yearlong commitment to weeding, mulching, and maintaining soil fertility. Today, Woodstock Asparagus markets to several small specialty shops in Franklin and Oxford Counties.

The fields, woods, and gardens provide food and comfort for the family and a welcoming habitat for birds, honeybees, and wildlife. $5 Charge (Tip Included). Class Size: 24. Volunteer drivers ​ ​ needed (email: [email protected] if interested in volunteering.) ​ ​

Bring: Jacket, Hat, Sunscreen Water. ​ 2.2 A&B Maple Syrup

Have you always wanted to know how to make maple syrup? Making Syrup the Traditional Way! ​ ​

Come see Bruce Pierce and learn how his small mom and pop operation creates the finest Maine maple syrup whose taste has a hint of the Great North Woods. They tap the trees, hang the buckets, haul the sweet smelling liquor to the sugar shack and distill in down to the dark golden liquid we all love. Hand poured into each bottle this nectar of the gods not only tastes like heaven, it has medicinal qualities you would never have dreamed. $5 Charge (Tip Included). Class Size: ​ 19 on Sunday & 30 on Tuesday. For all age groups. Volunteer drivers needed (email: ​ [email protected] if interested in volunteering.) ​ ​ 2.3 Moose Tour to Grafton Notch

Join Linda King: The best time for moose viewing is twilight, so join us, after the evening program ​ ​ for a ride up to Grafton Notch to, perhaps, see a moose or two. If nothing else, you will get to see the waterfalls in the park by twilight! This trip will take about an hour up and back and will be after the evening program. Bring: Hat, jacket, flashlight. Class Size: 11. ​

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Green Tours: Heather Fenyck

HEATHER FENYCK BIO

2.4 Paris Autobarn

Paris Autobarn in South Paris provides the most environmentally friendly, fully solar powered, automotive repair and service in western Maine. They have adopted some of the most sustainable practices currently available to the automotive service industry and continually look for new and innovative ways to protect the environment. Paris Autobarn, while widely known as the most eco-friendly automotive repair facility in the area, is also working to speed the transition to Electric Vehicles and reduce the damaging effects of automobiles on the climate. Our tour will begin in Norway, where we will visit the solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in town, then move to the High School, where we will see their newly installed tracking solar array that powers 3 EV charging stations. Our tour ends at the Paris Autobarn. Class Size: 19. ​

2.5 Permaculture

With climate change and depletion of non-renewable resources posing some of the greatest challenges of our time, many people are looking for alternative forms of development based on renewable resources. Permaculture is a worldwide movement to design and implement sustainable human development that emulates the systemic integrity of natural ecosystems. It is based on a series of ethics and principles that have evolved over the last 40 years and can be applied at any scale and circumstance to increase the overall sustainability and resilience of anything from backyard gardens to urban revitalization. Our tour will start at the Center for an Ecology Based Economy in Norway with a slide show and lecture about the basics of permaculture, followed by a short walking tour of Norway to see some permaculture-based projects. Class Size Max: 40. Volunteer drivers needed (email: ​ ​ [email protected] if interested in volunteering.) ​

Reading: http://ecologybasedeconomy.org/index.html ​ ​

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2.6 Roberts/Shepards Farm Preserve

Roberts Farm Preserve is a conservation and recreation project of the Western Foothills Land Trust. It is host to over 10 Km of ski and hiking trails and a farm-to-school program with the mission to engage students of all ages in hands-on science, engineering, community leadership, and sustainable agriculture. The Roberts Farm warming hut is host to a collection of relief sculptures by Bernard Langlais, one of Maine’s most renowned artists and two of his environmental sculptures are on display as well. Nearby Shepards Farm is another land trust property with 5 miles of mountain bike trails and a collection of six of Bernard Langlais’ monumental sculptures by. This tour will include interpreted tours of the Langlais Sculptures and a visit to the school farm. Class Size: 23. ​

Reading: http://wfltmaine.org/roberts-farm.html ​ ​ 2.7 Alan Community Garden and Food Forest

For over 5 years the ADCG has been empowering local community members to grow a portion of their own food and learn important gardening skills. Although the main objective of the ADCG continues to be engaging community members in growing their own food, many people either don’t have the physical capabilities or can’t make the ongoing time commitment to benefit from renting a bed in the community garden for annual vegetable production. To that end the garden has endeavored to engage many of these people in helping to create and maintain a Community Food Forest based on long-lived perennial plants that need less intensive care and maintenance. Through a Maine Local Foods Grant funded by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Maine Sunday Telegram, ADCG and the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy (CEBE) are developing a Community Food Forest at the garden which is now in its fourth year. This tour will feature both the Community Garden and the Community Food Forest and offer some hands-on opportunities. Class Size: 20. Volunteer drivers needed ​ ​ (email: [email protected] if interested in volunteering.) ​ ​

Reading: http://ecologybasedeconomy.org/food-forest.html ​ 2.8 Mt. Washington

With: Jeff Harding, Patricia Harding and James ​ ​ ​ Sherard Sr.: Join us this summer for a ​ once-in-a-lifetime experience on our all-day field trip to the alpine reaches of Mt Washington in New Hampshire. We’ll get a behind-the-scenes tour of the famous weather station atop this craggy peak which sees some of the most extreme weather in the US. While we are up in that rarified air we will explore the unique wildlife with expert botanist Patricia Harding teaching us the extraordinary plant adaptations to this montane environment. And birding expert, Jeff Harding, will take us to

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the Alpine Garden where we may glimpse the rare Bicknell’s thrush among other rare birds that eke out an existence on this craggy peak. A video of nature walk in the alpine garden is here. $25 ​ ​ charge. Class Size: 11. Bring: Camera, Hat, Jacket, Sunscreen, Water, extreme weather possible. ​ ​ ​ ​ Reading: https://mtwashingtonautoroad.com/explore ​ 2.9 Maine Wildlife Park

Where else can you see cougars, lynx and bobcats in their natural habitat? And this will be your guaranteed closest encounter with Maine’s state mammal, the large and gentle moose (think Thidwick).

These animals cannot live in the wild due to injury or habituation to humans. So they live as ambassadors of their species.

“We can only love what we know.” Come learn to love the great species of the Great North Woods of Maine. More information about ​ Maine Wildlife Park. Photo Credit: Maine Wildlife Park. $7.50 ​ ​ charge. If interested, Summiteers can make donations directly to the Maine Wildlife Park. Max Class Size: 23. Bring: Good walking shoes, Hat, Jacket, Water, Sunscreen, Sack Lunch ​ 2.10 Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village is the last active Shaker Community left in the world. Join us for a day at the village, touring both the village and the surrounding area. The Village tour would provide insight into the lifestyle, history, industrialization and survival of the Shakers. It lasts about an hour, with time to visit the gift shop and ask questions. The Nature Hike is a moderate walk of between 2-3 miles. On this tour, Carolyn Fensore will point out indigenous species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, plants, trees, and fungi that occupy the many, diverse habitats of Shaker Village, with highlights that include Aurelia’s Cascade and Sabbathday Lake. Total cost: $55.00. If interested, Summiteers can make ​ ​ donations directly to the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. Class Size: 24. Volunteer drivers ​ ​ needed (email: [email protected] if interested in volunteering.) ​ ​

Reading: http://maineshakers.com ​ 2.11 McLaughlin Garden, Homestead and Fairy Houses

We come to celebrate the brilliant blooms, sweet scented lilacs, the buzzing of the bees and chirping of the crickets through this lovely homestead lovingly planting by one man, Bernard McLaughlin starting in 1936. We’ll get a personal tour of the gardens, learn the fascinating history (including a battle with a big box store). And we’ll all get to build our very own fairy houses! What a treat! $15 charge. If ​ ​ ​ interested, Summiteers can make donations directly to McLaughlin Gardens. Class Size: 23. ​

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2.12 Bethel Historical Society and Walking Tour

Founded in 1966 at Bethel, Maine (established in 1768 and incorporated in 1796), the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society collect, preserve, display, and share the history of western Maine and the White Mountain region of Maine and New Hampshire through exhibits, lectures, events, and publications. The Museums of the Bethel Historical Society feature eight exhibit galleries and nine period rooms spread throughout two buildings—the 1821 O'Neil Robinson House and the 1813 Dr. Moses Mason House. The Museums also maintain an extensive library and archival ​ collection of books, manuscripts and photographs, plus thousands of historic objects that tell the story of the town of Bethel and surrounding region.Your walking tour begins and ends at the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society on Broad Street, overlooking the Bethel Hill Common. Spanning a period from 1774 to the 1930s, the sites and structures on this tour have been selected for their architectural significance, historic integrity (if renovated), and historical importance to the community and the area. $10 charge. If interested, Summiteers can make donations ​ ​ directly to the Bethel Historical Society. Class Size: 30. Volunteer drivers needed (email: ​ [email protected] if interested in volunteering.) ​

Reading: https://bethelhistorical.org ​ ​ 2.13 Over the Bridges and Through the Woods

With: Deanne Bodemer ​

Let’s venture out to Andover, Maine! Starting out on a 20-minute hike through the northern woods of Andover, The Cataract Trail will lead us to three distinct sets of waterfalls and several swimming holes. We will also stop at two of the local covered bridges in Oxford County: Lovejoy Bridge in Andover and Artist’s Bridge in Newry. So grab your camera, wear your swimsuit if you want to cool off, and get ready to explore! Bring: Camera, Swimsuit, Hat, Jacket, Sunscreen, Water. Class Size: 11. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2.14 Fiber Farming

From fleece to finished goods, we will learn about it all! Join Corinne Claunch and Jeff Erickson ​ ​ to experience an active fiber farm to see, touch and feed the three special sheep breeds, alpacas and llamas. Learn why some wool is itchy and other wool is not. See what it takes to use modern farming practises that are eco-friendly and based upon organic, permaculture, and silvo-pasture principles. Weather permitting, we will gather some dye plants and see how natural dyeing is done on the yarn produced by the animals on the farm. We’ll also feed the trout in the pond and check out the number of eggs in the chicken’s nesting boxes. $5 Charge (Tip Included). ​ Class Size: 15. Volunteer drivers needed (email: ​ ​ [email protected] if interested in volunteering.) ​

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Since we’ll be around a barn, close-toed shoes are appropriate. Summiteers will need to rinse the bottom of their shoes in a bleach solution for biosecurity of the animals. We will provide a pan to step in (only the bottoms of your shoes get wet.) It’s an active farm/barnyard. Most is wheelchair accessible and the farm store has a ramp.

Reading: Sunflower Farm of Bethel on Facebook ​ 2.15 Geology Field Trip

With Dave Egan: Tectonic forces of several hundred million years ago not only ​ ​ created Maine but also left behind "pockets" of gemstones for which the interior of Maine has become known. The geology field trip will visit two local, former mines. While at the mines, an overview of the regional geology will be provided as well as an explanation of the processes that resulted in gem formation. Then, ample time will be provided to explore the mines and look for remaining mineral assemblages. Mineral collecting will be allowed so come with curiosity, a keen eye, and clothing for digging around in shallow soil (as desired). A short visit to the Maine mineral collection in the nearby town of Bethel will be included, time permitting. [Note: the geologic history presented during this field trip will be similar to that presented on the geology ramble.] Class Size: 11. ​ ​

Good shoes, Hat, Jacket, Water, Backpack

Background information on Maine geology can be found on the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry website; the following links provide background information on the bedrock geology and mineralogy of Maine, respectively. http://www.maine.gov/dacf/mgs/explore/bedrock/facts/geol-hist.htm http://www.maine.gov/dacf/mgs/explore/minerals/guide/guide.htm

2.16 Forest Ecology Ramble

The mission of of the camp is to provide affordable, experiential education in conservation and in the development of outdoor skills, within a natural setting, for people of all ages and backgrounds. This hike will be led by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension leaders around Bryant Pond, looking at glacial formations, animal activity, and forest progression and how they have impacted the forests surrounding the pond. This class is limited to 12 people. $16 ​ charge. Class Size: 12. Volunteer drivers needed (email: [email protected] if ​ ​ ​ ​ interested in volunteering.)

2.17 Geology Ramble

With Dave Egan: Enjoy a stroll around the grounds of Sunday River with an eye towards the ​ ​ ​ foundation of the landscape -- the underlying geology. While moving at a gentle pace and stopping at places along the way, we will talk about the geologic history of Maine and how geologic processes have shaped the landscape, from continental plate movement to massive ice sheets covering the region. The ramble will provide opportunity to view and examine some of the

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rocks of Maine, looking at individual minerals within the rocks, which at a small scale, illustrate some of the rich mineral history of the region. [Note: the geologic history presented during the Ramble will be similar to that presented on the geology field trip.] Class Size: 15. ​

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3.0 Hiking

Note: Green is Moderate; Blue, Vigorous; Red (don’t go there), just kidding - Difficult ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

See more Hiking detail at: Summit Hike Table, Hiking Checklist, Hiking Safety. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ .

Hike Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Lead

3.1 Mt. Crag pm pm D. McMurphy

3.2 Lost Pond am local

3.3 Goose Eye Brook am-pm local

3.4 The Roost pm pm D. Linthicum

3.5 Dome Rock am am D. McMurphy

3.6 Caribou Mountain am-pm R. Michelotti

3.7 Blueberry Mountain am-pm local

local / D. McM. 3.8 Table Rock * am and pm ​ 3.9 Mt. Washington am-pm R. Michelotti

3.10 Mahoosuc Notch am-pm C. Hoechstetter

3.11 Carter Notch am-pm D. Linthicum

3.12 Basin Rim am-pm D. Linthicum *Note: separate hikes (one morning, one afternoon) ​

Moderate:

3.1 Mt. Crag

Of the 13 hikes offered at this year’s Maine Summit, the Mt Crag hike has the greatest reward to effort ratio. A lovely trail through a picturesque forest which, after a 700 foot climb, opens to a fantastic rocky summit with great views of the Androscoggin Valley and the Presidential mountain range. A steep descent into meadows that look like moose habitat and one of the area’s loveliest streams with

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numerous shimmering “slides” (sheets of water over slanted granite slabs) that is followed for the hike’s entire second half. Hike Capacity: 17. ​ 3.2 Lost Pond

A “White Mountains in miniature”, this Pinkham Notch hike in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains includes terrific Mt. Washington views from just three miles away, plus some beaver dams and lodges on the flattish Lost Pond trail. We’ll hike a gorgeous part of the Appalachian Trail adjacent to the Ellis River, then stroll alongside Lost Pond admiring the contrast of the deep pools, the balsam fir, and white birch trees. Our short hike up to Square Ledge is rewarded with views of Mt. Washington, Tuckerman Ravine, and the Gulf of Slides even before the final steep, loose rock section. If time permits, we can avoid the mecca for hikers in New England, the Appalachian Mountain Club complex at Pinkham Notch as we exit this hike through their gift shop. Hike Capacity: 17. Volunteer drivers needed (email: ​ ​ [email protected] if interested in volunteering.) ​

Gorgeous video of the hike.

3.3 Goose Eye Brook

Wright Trail: Our shortest drive to a hike and more nature interpretation than most hikes are two ​ ​ reasons to recommend this hike. Goose Eye Brook is followed for the entire hike and features a 30 foot deep gorge and scenic slides (sheets of water flowing over slanted granite slabs.) After fine footing for the first mile, we'll see how far we get (another half mile) on a rockier streamside trail with numerous plunging cascades. Time should permit for a wade or dip in popular Frenchman's Hole amidst Bull Branch's interesting rock formations. Cost: $5.00. Hike Capacity: 17.

3.4 Roost-Hastings Wild River

Hastings-Wild River: One of our three hikes offering a nice viewpoint for a minimum of effort, ​ ​ ​ The Roost is a rocky platform overlooking both the Wild River and Evans Brook valleys of New Hampshire's White Mountains. We'll linger on the ledge gazing at the peaks of the Carter-Mariah Range and the Wild River Wilderness. We'll offer more history interpretation on this hike than ​ ​ most..... The forest, heavily logged from 1891 to 1904, now has a variety of aspens, ash, birch, beech, sugar maple, spruce, pines, hemlocks, and even balsam fir. We'll then enter what was the town of Hastings a century ago, with a population of 300. Now all that remains is the occasional alcohol mill and dam remnant, apple grove, or stone foundation that we'll explore. An optional 2nd hike, ~ 1.5 mile, 200 ft. climb (both included in the totals), partly-off trail, leads us to the region's only ~450-year old tree (a hemlock) plus 1890’s logging railroad remnants; others will opt for a dunk or wade in the Wild River instead. Hike Capacity: 17. ​ ​

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Vigorous:

3.5 Dome Rock

If you want waterfalls join us for a moderate hike to Dome Rock this summer. The White Mountains’ best hike for waterfalls, with one dramatic plunge after another, interspersed with striking slides and gorges. The region’s best hike for old growth (hemlock, red spruce, sugar maples), protected since 1891. All of these visual treats come in the first mile. After that, we’ll have to really earn the next highlight via a steep 3/4 mile to Dome Rock. We’ll linger there on top for awesome views of Mt. Madison and Mt. Adams, both within 2.5 miles of us. Our route features a White Mountains rarity: a non-steep, relaxed two mile downhill hike. Near hike’s end, we’re back at our waterfalls with a chance for a wade or a dip in a plunge pool. Hike Capacity: 17. https://www.scenicnh.com/blog/2016/07/snyder-brook-waterfalls/

3.6 Caribou Mountain

Be sure to sign up for the moderate hike to Caribou Mountain! Breathtaking views on top and pretty hemlock and birch moose streamside habitat below make this a nice hike throughout. One of our two hikes in a Wilderness Area. After a couple miles alongside Morrison Brook, we’ll stop at lovely little Kees Falls with its deep plunge pool. We’ll linger at the top, sitting on rock ledges gazing at a 360 degree view including Mt. Washington 19 miles away, weather permitting. Our hike highlight is the next mile as we descend fairly gently on the memorable open ridge of flat rock slabs and ledges with nearly constant views of the Presidential Range and Wild River Wilderness in front of us, Kezar and other lakes and the Caribou Wilderness Area on our left, and the Mahoosuc Range to our right. We’ll stop for lunch at one of the best views before a descent, steep at first, then quite easy in the clear-running Mud Brook valley for the last two miles. Cost: ​ $5.00. Hike Capacity: 8.

3.7 Blueberry Mountain

We'll enjoy extended views from the remarkable two-mile-long Blueberry Ridge on this hike adjacent to Caribou Mtn. and similar is many regards (but tougher.) One of our two hikes in a Wilderness Area (thus the group size of 10.) A tricky steep, rocky half mile side trip (requiring a "4" out of "5" for surefooted level of agility needed on rock scrambles) is optional; the group may split there with some electing to stay on the main trail, which is a gentle grade on an old lookout tower road (that now looks like a well-graded trail.) Those on the half mile scramble get up close to the dramatic gorge and cascades called "slides" (sheets of water sluicing across flat granite slabs.) Everyone will get up close to the Lower Slide. Our hike highlight is the relatively gentle stroll down the awe-inspiring Blueberry Ridge open ledges with nearly constant views of the sheer cliffs of the Basin Rim and Baldface on our right and Kezar and other lakes to our left and in front of us. Views can include Mt. Washington 17 miles away, weather permitting. After a particularly tricky steep downhill section in rocky gullies, we're just 3/4 mile from the end. At the

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start of the hike, we'll probably briefly pop into the 1811 Brickett Place. The museum there features fascinating photos and exhibits from the 1891-1904 logging heyday. Cost: $5.00. Hike Capacity: 10.

3.8 Table Rock

Dramatic views, hard earned by a 900 foot climb culminating in a tricky, steep, rocky scramble up to Table Rock. Grafton Notch State Park calls this trail "not suitable" for all, as did Joel and Peggy who scouted it in 2016, thus our "3+" out of 5 rating for the level of sure footed agility on rocks required. Our downhill route on the Appalachian Trail is less problematic. Our views of The Eyebrow and the Mahoosuc Range across the valley are splendid. Near the top are some caves that we can crawl around in if so inspired. On the way back, we'll certainly do the quarter mile loop hike to Moose Cave on the Bear River and explore the startling rock formations at the roadside gorge at Screw Auger Falls. Cost: $5.00. Hike Capacity: 17. Volunteer drivers needed ​ ​ (email: [email protected] if interested in volunteering.) ​ ​

Difficult:

Some stunning White Mountains views demand quite an investment in time and fitness, but it’s so much more fun with a group of like-minded hikers with veteran hike leaders as at this Summit:

3.9 Mt. Washington

If you want a challenge at this year’s Family Nature Summit, join us for our hike up the magnificent Mt Washington! Amidst gardens of alpine wildflowers, some of the grandest views in New England, all the way to the ocean on a rare clear day .This hike is a magnitude beyond … everything else. The upper part of this trail was hammered by 133 mph gusts just a few months ago. The snow arch near (not on) the trail at the base of the headwall often lingers into July. A typical July day will be windy, in the upper 40’s and lower 50’s, with frequent rain and fog. Even experienced hikers can struggle climbing 2,400 vertical rocky feet, then emerge above timberline to see yet another 2,000 vertical feet of scrambling up boulder jumbles. Our return route on the Boott Spur Trail provides variety and views, but only marginally less steep terrain. We’ll not attempt this hike with bad weather. Thus, we’ll get a bit creative and schedule Mt. Washington twice, for Day 3 and Day 5 (Tue. and Thu.), avoiding July 4 crowds and hoping that one of the two days will have decent weather. Cost: $5.00. Hike Capacity: 8. ​ ​ ​ 3.10 Mahoosuc Notch

Join us for the Mahoosuc Notch Rock Scramble: This incredible hike is in a league of its own, and we’ll do it twice, first downhill, then uphill (the only way without either camping or a helicopter.) For a 2,200 mile trail with some tough sections, this is truly the AT’s toughest mile. In places we’ll crawl under and through giant rock slabs; this trail has been compared to what it must be like for

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a baby in a birth canal. Hiking poles will be a hindrance (note the hiker wisely leaving them in her backpack. Video here.) Patches of ice remained on July 1, 2017. At the halfway point, we’ll ​ ​ enjoy lunch at a nice streamside campsite. Did we mention how pleasant and verdant the moose habitat is on the two miles at the beginning and end of the day? Did we mention a moose once fell off a cliff here and died, with the bones being a trail landmark for years? Cost: $5.00. Hike Capacity: 10.

3.11 Carter Notch

With 3,500 feet of often very steep downhill, this is our 2nd toughest (after Mt. Washington) ​ ​ hike on the knees, requiring a top fitness level and a "4.5 out of 5" for surefooted level of agility needed on rock scrambles. What uphill there is also requires top level rock scrambling agility. Stepping off the enclosed gondola after a 15 minute ride, we'll enjoy sporadic but splendid views of Mt. Washington just four miles away as we scramble along one of the toughest 3 miles on the Appalachian Trail. There's plenty of very steep loose rock gullies to pick our way down, tricky ledges to scramble up. Trail difficulty eases up after the first 45 minutes, though the biggest steep downhills are yet to come. A highlight and welcome respite comes at our only visit this Summit to an iconic Appalachian Mtn. Club hut, the 1904 stone Carter North Hut with its two tiny but scenic ponds and stark "Ramparts" boulder field. After a snack break at the hut (which has potable water and restrooms), we'll start our 3.5 mile descent with the steep first half hour followed by nice hiking along pretty cascades and slides, with a pool or two near the end inviting a wade or dip. Cost: $20.00 (includes Gondola).. Hike Capacity: 17. ​ 3.12 Basin Rim

A tough hike, but we'll have nearly a mile of moose-frequented lakeshore and wetlands right at the start. The next 1.5 mile up has variety: some is ridiculously steep, some is absurdly steep. Our reward is awesome cliff top views for much of our 1.5 mile along the Basin Rim itself. Heading down, we'll have a couple "trickles" generously labeled as waterfalls and some gentle streamside strolls. We finish with a half mile off-trail, bashing through some saplings in moose habitat (where we'll at least get away from the hiking crowds!) Hike Capacity: 17. ​

Eighteen to twenty-five year-olds in the Young Adult program will have an option to tackle either Table Rock (shorter route to nice views) or the epic Mahoosuc Notch route.

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4.0 Nature Art

With: Carol Cosgrove (https://www.carolcosgroveart.com) ​ ​

Nature Art Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

4.1 Wine and Paint pm

4.2 I/A Plein Air Watercolor am Grafton

4.3 I/A Plein Air Watercolor Artist am Bridge

4.4 Beginner Plein Air am Watercolor

4.5 Beginning Watercolor am

4.1 Wine and Paint

After the evening program, bring your own wine and learn to paint. Step by step instructions will be given to paint a memory of Sunday River. Watercolor paints and paper will be used. Plastic wine glasses will be provided or you may bring your own. Please bring a 8x10 piece of cardboard ​ to mount your painting. $5.00 charge. Class Size: 15. ​ 4.2 Intermediate/Advanced Plein Air Watercolor Grafton Notch

Have you ever wanted to learn to paint out on the great outdoors? Our gifted plein air painting instructor, Carol Cosgrove will take us to some of the most scenic sites near Sunday River to try our hands at watercolors. We’ll take a gondola to the top of a ski mountain for landscape painting of distant mountainous vistas. She’ll take a group to Grafton Notch to paint the famous Screw Auger waterfall. And you wouldn’t want to miss an opportunity to painted the Artists Bridge, the most painted and photographed covered bridge in all of Maine!

This is an intermediate/advanced level course. We will take our painting supplies to the Grafton Notch Waterfalls to paint. We will travel to Screw Auger Falls to paint. Paints, brushes, watercolors, and paper will be provided. $5.00 charge. ​

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Please bring a piece of cardboard for you to tape your watercolor paper onto. Also bring a ​ backpack, water, sunscreen, hat, jacket. Class size: 15. ​ ​ 4.3 Intermediate/Advanced Plein Air Watercolor Artist Bridge

This is an intermediate/advanced level course. We will take our painting supplies to the Artists Bridge to paint. We will take a van to the most painted and photographed covered bridge in the area. Paints, brushes, watercolors, and paper will be provided. $5.00 charge. ​

Please bring a piece of cardboard for you to tape your watercolor paper onto. Also bring a ​ backpack, water, sunscreen, hat, jacket. Class size: 11. ​ ​ 4.4 Beginner Plein Air Watercolor

Plein Air is a term meaning “in the open air.” We will take our supplies to a beautiful location and paint from life. Paints, brushes, watercolor paper, and other supplies will be provided. $5.00 ​ charge.

Please bring a piece of cardboard for you to tape your watercolor paper onto. Also bring a ​ backpack, water, sunscreen, hat, jacket. Class size: 11. ​ ​ 4.5 Beginning Watercolor

Studio watercolor painting. Step by step instruction. If you have never painted, if painting seems scary or intimidating , or if you’ve ever said “I can’t draw a straight line, but you want to step out of your comfort zone and give it a try, this class is for you! All painting supplies provided. $5.00 ​ charge. Class Size: 15.

Please bring a piece of cardboard for you to tape your watercolor paper onto. ​ ​

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5.0 Potpourri

Potpourri Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

5.1 Hands-on Cooking - pm honoring Josh Burnette

5.2 Book Club pm

5.3 Star Party pm

5.4 Beginning Soap Making pm

5.5 Animal Tracks and Trails am

5.6 Rocks on the Rocks pm

5.7 Morning Yoga am am am am am

5.8 Backpacking/Backcountry pm pm Cooking

5.9 Snowflake Tour/Ski pm pm Resort Tour

5.10 Nepal - Zero Carbon pm Footprint Above the Tree Line

5.11 Green Fire pm

5.12 Annual Meeting 4pm

5.1 Hands-on Cooking

--HONORING JOSH BURNETTE-- Josh Burnette, just 31 years old, died on December 14 last year from yet-to-be-determined causes. The donations to Josh's memorial fund were made by members of the Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Book Club along with several close friends of the Burnette family. Mary has been a member of the book club for about 6 years and cherishes the friendships she has developed with women in the group. Many who contributed didn't know Josh personally, but as a proud mom Mary is always talking about "her boys" so everyone knows how devastating this loss is for Mary, her husband Mahlon, and Josh's brother Brett.

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Mary is so pleased that the money contributed will pay for a cooking class/demonstration at the Maine Summit. Josh graduated from the Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts in 2006 and taught just such a class at the Summit in Lake George several years ago. Attending the Summit was the highpoint of Josh's summers for many years. The bond he created with other Summiteers his age was strong and he looked forward to revisiting those friendships every summer. Mary started bringing Josh and Brett to the Summit when they were 11 and 7 years old respectively. Josh attended 10 Summits. Mary and Brett have attended 16 Summits and will be attending the Summit this summer at Sunday River.

Join Anna Sysko of DiCocoas’ Restaurant and Bakery, in Bethel Maine, as she honors Josh Burnette’s memory with his favorite kind of cooking. She will be creating wonderful treats with us that are not included in your average cookbook. Imagine sampling a dish made with nasturtium leaves, for example! This is a hands-on class that will be limited to 10 very lucky people. Class size: 10. ​ ​ 5.2 Book Club: ‘We Took to the Woods’

With: Marla Krasinsky ​

In her early thirties, Louise Dickinson Rich took to the woods of Maine with her husband. They found their livelihood and raised a family in the remote backcountry settlement of Middle Dam, in the Rangeley area. Rich made time after morning chores to write about their lives. We Took to the Woods is an adventure story, written with humor, but it also portrays a cherished dream awakened into full life. First published 1942.

5.3 Star Party: Sunday River Stars

With: Bill Sabo ​

Come and see the stars and other celestial wonders of the night sky with ipad apps and telescopes! We’ll see the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, and many other objects in the night sky! We'll meet right behind the Sunday River Resort by the pool at 9:00pm, after the evening program. Bring: Warm clothes, binoculars. No Max. ​ 5.4 Beginning Soap Making

With: Bill Sabo ​

If you can make cookies you can make soap. Actually some of the ingredients are the same (Vegetable oil, water, and flavoring/fragrance) Using easily obtainable ingredients you will learn to make a basic recipe of gentle skin friendly soap. In this class we will use only non-animal based oils, natural fragrances and other natural ingredients to make vegan friendly cold process (not melt and pour) soap. References and resources will be provided if you wish to continue soap making at home.

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Be sure to wear lightweight long pants, long sleeve shirts and shoes that cover the entire foot. Clothes should be suitable for working around substances that may spill on or stain your clothing. I will provide additional safety equipment such as gloves and goggles. Class size: 15. ​ 5.5 Animal Tracks and Trails

With: Jim Bruchac ​

The Family Nature Summit has pulled together an awesome faculty this year, including the famed Abenaki Native American author and storyteller, Jim Bruchac. Jim will be teaching us the art and skill of tracking. Along with identification skills, much time will also be spent on learning to read stories found in animal trails. During the field trip portion of the class, students will have a chance to test their identification skills along with techniques on finding and aging tracks on various types of terrain. All experience levels welcome. Jim will also present at an evening program sharing tribal stories from his ​ Abenaki ancestry, the people of the Dawnland. Jim’s stories are loved by all ages. More ​ information about Jim is available on his website. Class size: 25. ​ ​ ​ 5.6 Rocks on the Rocks

With Dave Egan: Come enjoy an overview of the geology of Maine via an interactive lecture ​ ​ format with Dave Egan. The goal is to provide attendees another perspective on which to enjoy the landscape of Maine and the region. BYOB This will be held after the evening program. ​ ​ 5.7 Early Morning Yoga

With Dave Egan: No doubt your days at the Summit will be full, and perhaps you will be ​ ​ exercising some muscles a little more than in your typical week (at least we hope so). Perhaps you will want to start your day with a short yoga practice. The goal of the morning practice will be to help prepare you to more fully enjoy the day ahead. Each practice will include gentle stretching, simple movement to start warming up major joints, and an opportunity for meditation and reflection on the surrounding natural beauty (and on other treasures that participation in a Summit provides).

Please wear comfortable clothing.

5.8 Backpacking/Backcountry Cooking

With: Chris Hoechstetter ​ ​ ​

Another look at what it looks like to plan for a backpacking trip and what to make while you’re in the thick of it. Will include pack plans and adaptations for the

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seasons as well as a cooking demonstration and tasting. Fun for anyone who is interested in backpacking or picking up some new tricks. Class size: 20. Reading: NOLS Cookery ​ ​ ​ 5.9 Snowflake Tour - Behind the Scenes of a Major Ski Resort

Sunday River will host their Snowflake Tour for us, which will include descriptions of how they remain as “green” as they can, where and how they make snow for the mountain, and a description and opportunity to see and interact with the equipment they use. This program will be provided by the staff at Sunday River.

5.10 Nepal - Zero Carbon Footprint Above the Tree Line

With: Michael Shelby ​

In March of 2017, Michael Shelby was lucky enough to trek 121 miles on foot in the shadow of Mt. Everest in Nepal. What struck him the most in the Sherpa culture was their extreme efficiency and ingenuity in adapting to living in the environment where fuel sources do not exist. This presentation discussion will demonstrate and highlight some of the unique Zero Carbon footprint solution above the tree line accompanied by stories of peril and wonder in Nepal.

5.11 Green Fire - Aldo Leopold Story

The first full-length documentary film ever made about legendary conservation thinker Aldo Leopold, Green Fire ​ ​ ​ explores Leopold’s extraordinary career and his enduring influence – tracing how he shaped the modern conservation movement and continues to inspire projects all over the country that connect people and the land.

5.12 FNS Annual Meeting

The Family Nature Summit board members are all volunteers. We join on the phone about every two weeks. If you are interested in volunteering with a great group of people, contact [email protected] and we'll find a volunteer opportunity that you'll enjoy.

Board members are elected to their positions for a three year term. Each year at the Summit Annual meeting, we hold elections for those slots that became available as board members cycle off. Please consider joining us!

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6.0 Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Adventure Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

6.1 Flycasting Discovery pm pm

6.2 Stand-up Paddleboarding pm pm

6.3 Archery Discovery Course pm pm

6.4 Stand-up Paddleboarding pm Yoga

6.5 Northern Waters Pontoon am am Tours

6.6 Explore Sunday River by am eBike

6.7 Beginner Mountain Biking pm

6.8 Extreme Mountain Biking am

6.9 Kayak the Androscoggin am am am am

6.10 Rock Climbing pm am pm

6.11 Adventure Race am ​ 6.12 Intro to Fly Casting am

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6.1 Fly Casting Discovery

LL Bean: There are few things more rewarding than watching a trout rise to your fly. It's an ​ experience you don't want to miss. Our course offers you a great opportunity to try fly casting in a friendly and supportive environment. After brief introductions and safety talk, you'll learn the components of a fly-rod outfit. Then our experienced instructors, who've acquired a wealth of fishing and casting knowledge over the years, will teach you the four-part cast, false cast and roll cast – foundational skills on which to build more advanced casting techniques. You'll also have ample time to practice your skills with our instructors, so you can confidently cast on your own. All necessary fly-casting equipment is provided. Cost $25.00. Tip is not included and if warranted, should be paid ​ ​ ​ ​ by the Summiteer directly to instructor. Max class size: 10. ​

Bring:

● Weather and activity-appropriate clothing (preferably synthetic*) ● Activity-appropriate closed-toed shoes ● Personal prescriptions such as EpiPen or inhaler ● One quart of water (no glass bottles)

6.2 Stand Up Paddleboarding

LL Bean: Try out the exciting sport of stand-up paddleboarding in this ​ 80-minute discovery course. Our exciting, Stand-Up Paddleboarding Discovery Course is a great way to learn the popular sport of stand-up paddleboarding -- the perfect blend of exercise and fun. Paddleboarding, or SUP as it's commonly called, builds core body strength while allowing you to enjoy scenic lakes, coves, and inlets. In a relaxed environment, you'll learn the fundamentals of stand-up paddling and the essential water skills necessary for water safety. Our expert instructors will teach you the history of the sport and share anecdotes of their paddling excursions, giving you ideas about the fun adventures you can have on the water. You'll also learn how to use every piece of equipment, as well as a variety of paddling strokes, and will have the opportunity to practice each stroke by the shore. All necessary paddle boarding equipment is provided. Cost: $25.00. Tip is not included and if warranted, should be ​ paid by the Summiteer directly to instructor. Class Size: 10.

6.3 Archery Discovery Course ​ ​

LL Bean: Our 80-minute Archery Discovery Course engages the skills you’ll need to enjoy this exciting sport in your own backyard. This course is a great introduction to lifelong archery enjoyment. After brief introductions and a safety talk, you’ll receive expert advice from LL Bean instructors on how to release an arrow for optimal accuracy and precision. They’ll gladly answer any question you have and give you tips on best practices for this exciting sport. All necessary

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archery equipment is provided. Cost: $25.00. Tip is not included and if warranted, should be ​ paid by the Summiteer directly to instructor. Class Size: 12.

6.4 Stand-up Paddleboarding Yoga

LL Bean: Take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy a peaceful moment on a paddle ​ board during this 80 minute course. Stand-up paddle boarding yoga, also known as SUP Yoga, offers a unique opportunity to enjoy two fun and healthful activities on calm waters. The course kicks off with an easy introduction to basic strokes and balancing techniques. Expert instructors will guide you, step-by-step, through yoga postures, basic breathing techniques, gaining balance from the inside out, all while increasing flexibility and strengthening your core. This class is designed for all levels of fitness, allowing you to work and learn at a pace that’s comfortable for you. Basic skills and comfort on a stand-up paddle board are required. Cost: $25. Tip is not included and if warranted, should be paid by ​ the Summiteer directly to instructor. Class Size 10

6.5 Northern Waters Pontoon Tours

We are located in a U.S. National Wildlife Area, where we are home to a New Hampshire Bald Eagle nesting site. Northern New Hampshire scenery is known for its swamps that moose and many other creatures call home. Take a tour with us for the opportunity to see northern New Hampshire wildlife up close and personal. Our pontoon tours take approximately three hours, where we take you through parts of Lake Umbagog. Cost: $25.00. Tip is not included and if warranted, should ​ be paid by the Summiteer directly to Northern Waters. Class size: 10.

6.6 Explore Sunday River by eBike

With Chris Hoechstetter: What’s the latest and greatest in Biking? eBikes, of ​ ​ course. Electronic bikes, also known as e-bikes or motor-assisted bikes, are powered by your muscles and--the best part--assisted by the bike's motor. Simply keep pedaling and the motor helps in ways that your legs muscles may not. Try out Sunday River’s newest fleet and tour the area around Sunday River! Cost: $35. Class Size: 7. ​

Bring: Closed-toed shoes, water, jacket, hat. ​ 6.7 Beginner Mountain Biking

With Chris Hoechstetter: Mahoosuc Trails: An intro to mountain ​ ​ ​ ​ biking. These trails are a grade above a paved bike path but less aggressive than a traditional mountain biking circuit. You will encounter uneven services, obstacles, inclines/ declines, and a whole bunch of fun! Attendees

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will need closed toed shoes and a camelbak. Cost: $17.50 charge. Max class size: 15. ​ ​ ​

Bring: Closed toed shoes and a camelbak. ​ 6.8 Extreme Mountain Biking

With Chris Hoechstetter: This is a course not for the faint of heart. ​ ​ ​ Similar to the Flume trail of Nevada, this downhill course will be steeper with higher speeds. Single track the whole way, if you are looking for an exciting time, come ride with us. Experienced bikers only please. $129 ​ charge. Max class size: 8. ​ ​

6.9 Kayak the Androscoggin River

With Nate Sabo: Bethel Outdoor Adventure will provide us with kayaks ​ ​ and deliver us to the West Bethel put-in for a morning filled with fun kayaking down the beautiful Androscoggin River. The Androscoggin is a testament to the power of the Clean Water Act of 50 years ago. Once known as “the most polluted river in America” the Androscoggin now boasts of clean water and multitudes of living creatures in and around it. Deer, bobcat, herons, eagles, osprey, ducks and geese are just a few of the creatures who can all live along its banks and in the water, where once paper mills dumped their waste and nothing could live.

This is an easy paddle down a beautiful river, with plenty of little riffles to make it interesting. A naturalist from the Bethel area will join us! Cost: $55.00 per person. ​ ​ ​ Class Size: 20.

Wear clothes and shoes that you can get wet (e.g., bathing suit, sandals, etc!)

Things to bring on a canoe or kayak adventure: water, sunscreen, hat, rain coat, dry clothes, camera, binoculars. Reading: http://www.betheloutdooradventure.com/river-trips.html ​ ​ ​ 6.10 Rock Climbing with Atlantic Climbing School

Like most things of quality, Atlantic Climbing School's mission is refreshingly simple: To provide professional, fun, and rewarding rock climbing experiences for clients of all ages. Our motto: Anyone Can Climb. Bethel Maine is located in one of the best climbing areas in Maine. Come climb with us! Comfortable clothes that are not restrictive, sunscreen, hat, jacket, water, sturdy hiking/walking shoes—no sandals. Day pack is advised. Cost: $50 per person. ​ Tip Included. Class size: 24. ​

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6.11 Adventure Race

Streams, woods, & bike trails next to Grand Summit Lodge.

With our Summit Adventure "Race", it's more about the journey than the result! And what a fun journey the last six have been. At this year's seventh "race," we'll mix a little trail biking and orienteering with the usual map search for places where you can answer oddball nature and history questions. Comparing notes at the end of the "race" is always lively!

This year we "go easy" on everyone, with a shorter total distance, plus a little "mystery contest" or two (really, a chance for a breather!) Starting at our lodge, we'll swing back once or twice (perhaps making "bailing out" too easy!), then finish there. The easy-to-read map is made especially for the Summit, with all the hiking and snowmobile trails clearly marked. All you need to do is decide "Do I go left, or right?" about a dozen times! (Or for ​ ​ most of us, "Do I follow those folks or not?!") ​ ​

After brief instruction, you'll head out to one particularly pretty wooded area with several streams where we'll try "mini-orienteering." There, even if you don't navigate perfectly, you won't be "off" by more than 50 yards. In football, being off by 50 yards is not helpful; with us, no big deal!

The streams and hills we'll hike to (jog if you must!) are gentle by White Mtn. standards, though lessrockstill means rockyin places. ​ ​ ​ ​ This event is for anyone with average agility, fitness, and mobility, with at least a modicum of navigational skills..... So if you are slow moving but quick thinking, this may be your event! Or at least pick a teammate smarter than you!

For the competitive types, we'll have a "masters" category (both 45+) plus our usual female pair, male pair, and mixed pair categories. We had 36 participants, many for the first time, at the last Adventure Race (several not forming pairs until the start of our event) plus teens. Every finisher gets a valuable Certificate ​ of Accomplishment and of course there's token prizes for those competitive folks! A challenge, ​ yes. Fun, yes. Competition, not so much!

Recommended items to bring: water and a compass if you can get one; we’ll have some to lend. ​ More details in the event overview handout which you should seek out the day before.

Instructor: Dave Linthicum & Summit Adventure Race Staff ​ ​ https://familynaturesummits.org/staff/dave-linthicum

Day/Time: July 2, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Maximum Event Capacity: 35 Cost: $20 per adult; E-bikes are $40.

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6.12 Introduction to Fly Casting

LL Bean: This comprehensive three-hour course teaches you the basics of fly casting in a fun, ​ ​ relaxed atmosphere. Our skilled instructors will guide you, step-by-step, through the four-part cast, false cast and roll cast. We'll explain how to strip and shoot line, as well as how to tie basic fishing knots. You'll receive plenty of one-on-one instruction and have ample time to practice each skill with an instructor and on your own. You'll finish this course with an excellent foundation of fly-casting knowledge.

Bring:

● Weather and activity-appropriate clothing (preferably synthetic*) ● Activity-appropriate closed-toed shoes ● Personal prescriptions such as EpiPen or inhaler ● One quart of water (no glass bottles)

All necessary fly-casting equipment is provided. Please note this course does not include fishing time on the water. Cost: $69.00 Tip is not included and if warranted, should be paid by the ​ ​ ​ Summiteer directly to instructor. Class Size: 10.

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7.0 Photography

Photography Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

7.1 Basic Digital Camera am Workshop

7.2 Understanding Exposure pm

7.3 Big Photo Day 1 am am

7.4 Big Photo Day 2 am

7.5 Evaluating Your am Photography

With: Annie Tiberio ​

Bring: ​

● Camera, lenses, any accessories you may have + instruction manual ● Charge your camera and bring extra batteries if you have them. ● Comfortable walking shoes & appropriate clothes for the weather. ● Water ● Wallet (sometimes I find cool places where there are buying opps.)

Reading: “Starting Out in Digital Photography” Book by Annie Tiberio (Newest edition available ​ ​ thru Annie.)

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7.1 Basic Digital Camera Workshop

I offer this class annually at Summits with yellow scarfers in mind, or for experienced Summiteers who want to brush up on their cameras. Start your Summit week by getting the cobwebs out and review those buttons and dials. Or perhaps you’ve forgotten digital concepts because you shoot on auto too much and THIS is the year you’ll finally get off auto shooting! You’ll learn the basic features that make digital cameras tick, understand those new or confusing terms such as resolution, memory cards, optical & digital viewfinders, file formats, white balance, and more. Come learn the basics in simple language. Classroom setting.

No prior knowledge is required. Information is applicable to point-and-shoot or SLR digital ​ cameras. You will need to bring along your cameras and their instruction manuals. The goal of this workshop is to get the most from your camera by learning to understand and lean on the manual that came with it. Class Size: 15. ​ 7.2 Understanding Exposure

It’s been SO MANY Summits since I offered this workshop and it’s back by popular request. Exposure is the basic building block of all of photography so all concepts apply to your old film cameras as well. If you’re tired of shooting on auto and would like to get more out of your camera, come and learn. If you have heard of terms like f/stop, shutter speed, metering mode, and ISO, but aren’t sure what they’re about, this lecture will decode all these and more in easy-to-understand language. The focus will be on digital cameras – either SLR’s or compacts. ​ The goal will be to learn how to shoot the image you want, rather than the one your camera thinks you want. This is suitable for bare-bones beginners or those desiring a solid review. Class ​ size: 25. ​ 7.3 Big Photo Day 1

The richness of this area and all the choices of places to visit and photograph prompted me to design two different all-day field trips. Each one will be distinctly different from the other and both are suitable for any skill level. This is Big Photo Day One and it will be repeated a second time during the week.

My normal protocol is to do some in-the-field lessons for all, and then work with individuals where they are in their learning curve, so lots of opportunities for 1:1 help. We’ll leave after breakfast, return before dinner, and will take bag lunches. Grab a little bit of heaven as you commune with the White Mountains and your camera! There won’t be extensive hiking, but we will move away from the van so be prepared for some minor activity. We may find botanical subjects, vistas, wildlife, water, some history, and many surprises along the way. Come be enriched, inquisitive, creative, and get cozy with your camera! Cass size: 11. Cost: $5.00 per ​ person.

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7.4 Big Photo Day 2

The richness of this area and all the choices of places to visit and photograph prompted me to design two different all-day field trips. Each one will be distinctly different from the other and both are suitable for any skill level. This is Big Photo Day Two and it will NOT be repeated a second time during the week.

My normal protocol is to do some in-the-field lessons for all, and then work with individuals where they are in their learning curve, so lots of opportunities for 1:1 help. We’ll leave after breakfast, return before dinner, and will take bag lunches. Grab a little bit of heaven as you commune with the White Mountains and your camera! There won’t be extensive hiking, but we will move away from the van so be prepared for some minor activity. We may find botanical subjects, vistas, wildlife, water, some history, and many surprises along the way. Come be enriched, inquisitive, creative, and get cozy with your camera! Cost: $5.00 per person. ​ 7.5 Evaluating Your Photography

Now that you’ve taken lots of shots, are they good? How do you evaluate them and what can you do to improve? Don’t let your attachment to a subject or the difficulty of getting a photograph cloud your assessment. Evaluating a photograph is an essential skill for every photographer -- what’s good about an image and where we can improve. In this session, we’ll spend time looking at YOUR photos and answering those questions based on certain objective standards, and will establish observable criteria for evaluating photographic work.

Remember critiquing is not criticizing. If this sounds intimidating, it won’t be. This session will give you actual tips and tools to improve. Perhaps it’s simply a matter of better understanding photographic concepts or the equipment you own in order to achieve your goals. Even while someone else’s images are on the screen, you will be learning along with them.

This session will be held on the last morning of classes so you can submit your Summit shots. Or just bring a USB thumb drive with some non-Summit images. We’ll project and critique whatever you bring.

The final number each person may project will depend on attendance. Plan to bring three to six images. We will accommodate as many as we can. This session is appropriate for all skill levels and all camera types. Stay for the whole session, or leave when your schedule requires you to. Drop-ins are welcome to listen and learn as well!

Bring 3-6 images on a USB thumb drive from this Summit, or from your previous photography work at home. Your 3-6 shots should be pre-organized in their own folder to maximize good use of class time and avoid searching through your whole memory card. For scattered images.) Class Size: 15.

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8.0 Rambles

Rambles Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

8.1 Snowmobile Trail Nature pm pm Creep

8.2 Mahoosuc/Valentine Farm am am

8.3 Evergreen Ridge pm

8.4 Maggie’s Nature Park am

8.5 Covered Bridge pm pm

8.6 Wildflower Identification pm pm

Rambles with Betty Trummel

Betty Trummel BIO

Ramblers should bring: Sunscreen, day pack, water bottles, hiking ​ poles (if needed and will be recommended or mentioned for hikes that I feel people might need that tiny bit of assistance from their poles), journal and/or camera, rain gear (if needed that day), snack (optional), guide books for the Sunday River area (optional), and fun-loving nature spirit of adventure!

There are a few uneven areas on several of the hikes. No super steep climbs are part of the nature rambles. Participants should read descriptions very carefully to select a ramble that is right for their level of activity and safety.

Reading: https://mahoosuc.org/ ​

8.1 Snowmobile Trail Nature Creep

On this ramble, we will honor long-time Summit faculty members and their contributions to the program. Learn more about Stan and Dodie Mulaik, the original “Nature Creeps” of Summits, botanist Mary Jane Foley, author and butterfly expert Robert M. Pyle, environmental songwriter Ron Cisar, among others, as we wander a forested trail right from the Grand Summit Hotel. Total distance will be just under a mile. Class size: 25 on Monday; 20 on Thursday. ​

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8.2 Mahoosuc Land Trust - Valentine Farm Ramble

The wide and level trails at Valentine Farm have a crushed gravel surface and are universally accessible trails perfect for people of all ages and abilities. Anyone looking for a non-strenuous meander through a mixed forest and along open fields offering views of the Androscoggin River should plan to join me for a relaxing ramble. The trail consists of an East and West loop, and we will do both loops as part of this lovely ramble. Total distance approximately 1.2 miles. Class size: ​ 23. Volunteer drivers needed (email: [email protected] if interested in ​ ​ volunteering.)

8.3 Evergreen Ridge Ramble

This trail is only about a half mile total. It’s a walking path in a shady evergreen forest, which starts slopeside of the Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River Resort. The trail is fairly level and we will stop before it descends steeply. I’ll have some naturalist activities for us to do along the way. Class size: 25.

8.4 Maggie’s Nature Park Ramble

Maggie's Nature Park was donated to the Town of Greenwood by Maggie Ring, a life-long resident and conservationist. The Mahoosuc Land Trust holds a conservation easement on the land that ensures it will remain undeveloped. The park contains several enjoyable trails that wind through the woods providing superb views of the surrounding areas. All the trails are well-marked, each with different color blazes. Exact route to be determined upon my arrival in Maine. This park has a network of 3.2 miles of trails (don’t worry we won’t do all of that!) and it features … dirt/forest floor trails and rock/ledge areas. Class size: 23. Volunteer drivers needed (email: ​ ​ [email protected] if interested in volunteering.) ​ 8.5 Covered Bridge Ramble

The Sunday River Bridge, also known locally as the Artists Bridge, is a historic covered bridge in Newry, Maine, not far from Sunday River Resort. Built in 1872, it is one of Maine's few surviving 19th-century covered bridges. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. We will have time to walk across the bridge and take photographs from several angles. The ramble will be along the Sunday River, about a half mile in total, a quiet peaceful trail where we can stop to sit on the rocks and watch the river flow. Class size: 23. Volunteer drivers needed (email: ​ ​ [email protected] if interested in volunteering.) ​

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8.6 Wildflower Identification and Ramble

With: Patricia Harding ​

A class to awaken or improve awareness for the flowering wildlife. With books for identification, we will try to identify flowers we encounter as we ramble. Dress for a 2-3 km walk with lots of standing, sitting and pausing.

Patricia Harding is an orchid taxonomist by hobby, author of several books, but she also enjoys finding and identifying flowers in situ, Maine wildflowers will be new for her so it will be a “group/class” effort to identify them as we walk along. Class Size 23. ​

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Family Programs

9.0 Evening Programs

Evening Programs Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

9.1 Welcome / Orientation 7:00 pm

9.2 Ice Cream Social / Dance 7:00 pm

9.3 Dinner / Jim Bruchac 7:00 pm

9.4 Antonio Rocha / Lucas 7:00 pm St. Clair

9.5 Appalachian Trail / 7:00 pm Expeditions

9.6 Skits / Slideshow 7:00 pm

9.1 Welcome and Orientation

Jessie Perkins and Deanne Bodemer of the Bethel, Maine, Chamber of Commerce will welcome ​ us to Maine and tell us (through word and pictures) about the cultural and natural treasures that surround the Western Maine mountains.

Ron Fournier, Outdoorsman and Director of the University of Maine's Bryant Pond 4-H Camp, ​ will welcome us to Maine also. Ron has is an avid outdoorsman and a master at making moose calls. He is a master moose caller too, and plans to teach everyone how to call Moose! If you see one coming, look out!

9.2 Ice Cream Social/Contra Dance

Annual ice cream social and Summit "Community Barn Dance."

Acclaimed band Sassafras Stomp will play for our dance. They are organic farmers and singer/songwriters too, and perform across the US. Look for them to have CD’s available containing songs they have written about life in Maine. Professional dance caller Maggie Robinson will facilitate the contra/”barn” dance.

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9.3 ‘Dinner and a show’ with Jim Bruchac

July 2- Dinner and evening performance on top of a mountain (transportation ​ to the top will be by van, chondola, or chair-lift). We will have a Lobster Dinner awaiting us in a dining facility “on a mountaintop.” Lobster with an incredible view! What can be better? Well, our evening program will rival that.

While on the mountaintop, after dinner, Jim Bruchac, nationally famed Storyteller, animal tracker, naturalist, presenter at past Summits, and friend to many Summiteers, will share tribal stories from his Abenaki ancestry, the people of the Dawnland. Jim’s stories are loved by all ages. ( www.jamesbruchac.com )

James Bruchac is a an award winning author, storyteller, tracking expert, wilderness instructor and guide. Raised in the Adirondack foothills town of Greenfield Center, New York. Jim is the eldest son of World renowned Abenaki Indian storyteller and author Joseph Bruchac III. James grew up immersed in the outdoors and the art of storytelling. Due to their combined efforts to educate others about the natural world in March of 2005 Jim and his father were awarded a CONSERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION.

9.4 Antonio Rocha/Lucas St. Clair

July 3-Special evening with two presenters, one program offering animated family friendly nature ​ stories, followed by an inspiring program that will describe (through word and visuals) the United States’ latest National Monument which is located in Maine.

7:00- 8:00 Brazilian born and longtime Maine resident Antonio ​ Rocha, is an internationally acclaimed and national award winning ​ storyteller who fuses story and mime to touch the heart of his listeners. Antonio performs on the highest tier of his of his art, and has done performances at some of the most esteemed venues in the world, receiving high acclaim. He will perform a family friendly nature focused program for all ages. https://storyinmotion.com/ ​

8:00-8:30 Lucas St Clair, member of the Quimby Family Trust, will give ​ ​ us the details regarding his Family Trust’s gift of 87,000 acres of land in Maine to the US citizens to form our latest National Monument. This is a short, yet inspiring, program that shouldn’t be missed.

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9.5 Appalachian Trail/Expeditions

PART 1 (Family-friendly): How not to hike Appalachian Trail ​

July 4, 7:00- 8:00: Summiteer Sam Cosgrove will tell us of his adventures and ​ ​ experiences as he hiked the entire 2000+ mile Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine. Summiteer Chris Hoechstetter, outdoorsman, longtime friend and ​ ​ the outfitter for Sam’s trek, will join Sam in this family friendly presentation. Excitement, laughter, and fun await as we hear about this multi-month trek on the AT. We will hear their stories, visuals, and view Sam’s equipment.

Down to Earth Expeditions: 8:00-8:30 - Atlantic Climbing School Director and ​ ​ Founder Eli Simon with talk about his work with Down to Earth Expeditions, an ​ ​ ​ amazing five year project focusing on human powered exploration in the arctic while bringing awareness to climate change and sustainability to kids in schools across the world. This amazing project was created by Michaela Precourt. Eli will talk about his trip to Iceland last year and his trip to Alaska just this past Spring, in words and pictures.

How (Not) to Hike the Appalachian Trail: PART 2 (Mature Audiences): 8:30-9:30 ​ ​

9.6 Summit Slideshow/Skits

Summit group skits and slide show of the Summit week's activities. This is our annual summing up of the great adventures, experiences, fun, and learnings we had at the Summit this summer. Afterward, we will say goodbye to each other until we meet again next summer.

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10.0 Family Adventures

Family Programs Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

10.1 Intro to Slackline pm

10.2 Family Paint Time pm

10.3 Family Adventure pm Games

10.4 Family Scavenger Hunt pm

10.5 Green Eye Spider Hunt pm

10.6 Maine Adaptive Sports pm

10.1 Intro to Slackline

With Chris Hoechstetter: Do you want to feel like you ran away to the ​ ​ circus but still have a home to go back to? Try slacklining! This fun activity is great for all ages and helps with your balance and focus.

10.2 Family Paint Time

With Carol Cosgrove: Painting and drawing supplies provided for your family to use in an ​ ​ unstructured painting time. Take your supplies out by the fire pit and be creative! Class Size 20. ​ 10.3 Family Adventure Games

With Sue Sabo: Have fun in the Outdoors with your family playing games like Snake Eyes, ​ ​ Parachute Play, Smaug’s Jewel, and Blindfold Hike. Meet Sue Sabo by the back patio, next to the pool to build trust and cooperation.

10.4 Family Nature Scavenger Hunt

Join Sue Sabo for the First Annual Nature Scavenger Hunt with your family. Use all of your senses ​ to discover the wonders of nature right on the grounds of Sunday River. Bring back your completed sheet to the FNS Office anytime during the week for a special prize to take home with you.

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10.5 Green Eyed Spider Hunting

With Roy Michelotti: After the evening program, bring a flashlight and leave your inhibitions ​ ​ behind. Technique is everything on this hunting expedition; the basics will be demonstrated and you will be given the opportunity to practice and add your own flair. This fun activity is appropriate for all ages, as long as you can walk and shine a flashlight at the same time. We will have to wait until darkness falls for optimal conditions, and then we will search the Sunday River grounds for green-eyed spiders. Depending on our hunting success we will spend 15-30 minutes at various locations that are easy walking distance. Our prey will primarily be wolf spiders (Lycosidae), but there are other green-eyed species that we may encounter as well, we will leave them all unharmed.

Bring: Items Summiteers should bring along: Flashlight or headlamp, insect repellant, sturdy ​ walking footwear. For: All age groups. ​ 10.6 Maine Adaptive Sports

With: Barbara Schneider ​

At Maine Adaptive we believe that having access to and participating in recreational sports is integral to a well-rounded life for every person.

Maine Adaptive is the largest year-round adaptive recreation program in the state of Maine for adults and children with disabilities. Over 400 volunteers assist our athletes in appreciating the joys and challenges of sports participation.

Maine Adaptive provides over 3500 lessons winter and summer, free of charge, thanks to the generous support of individuals, businesses, corporations and foundations that sustain our program every year.

The foundation of Maine Adaptive is our dedicated and passionate volunteers who donate their time and expertise 3300 days annually instructing in all levels of sport. Join us at the Sunday River Resort as we give you a chance to see and try some of our adaptive equipment. Try to ride a hand-pedal bike. See if you can launch an adapted Kayak. Or maybe play wheelchair basketball? All of these activities plus others will be available for you to try! If interested, Summiteers can make donations directly to Maine Adaptive. ​

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11.0 Service Project

Service Project Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

11.1 Rain Barrel Building pm pm

11.2 Rain Barrel Painting pm

11.3 Storm Drain Stenciling pm

With: Heather Fenyk ​ 11.1 Rain Barrel Building Workshop

Do you want to learn how to save money on your water bill, reduce flooding in local roads, parks and rivers, and also add a unique piece of functional art to your home landscape? Then join us for this “Build a Rain Barrel” Workshop! During the workshop participants will be introduced to rain barrels and the role they play in local stormwater management. They will learn how to build rain barrels, care for them, decorate them, and prepare for their installation. Everyone will then join in a hands-on activity: the retrofit of a food grade barrel into a rain barrel that FNS will then decorate (Wednesday and Thursday service activities). The completed rain barrel will be donated to the City of Bethel. Class size: 25. ​ 11.2 Rain Barrel Painting

Family Nature Summit artists, come out and showcase your talents! Join the FNS service project team in this on-site activity, painting rain barrels which will be provided as gifts to the Town of Bethel community. Paints and materials provided – you bring the artistry! Bring bottled water, ​ ​ ​ sunscreen and a hat. We will be working outside and exposed to the elements. Class size: 12-15. ​ 11.3 Storm Drain Stenciling

You’ve seen the messages before. Friendly, stenciled reminders that water, and pollutants, don’t just disappear once they fall beneath the sidewalk. Now it’s your chance to be a stormwater steward, and to let your inner graffiti artist free! Join the FNS service project team as we provide colorful aesthetic to the streets, and stencil pollution-prevention messages on the Town of Bethel’s storm drains. Bethel is a classic small New England town, nestled along the White River. This field service excursion will take you into the downtown to stencil messages along Bethel’s Main Street. Our mission? To paint as many of the town’s 104 storm drains as we can! Volunteers will be provided with safety vests for work on the road way. Class Size: 11. ​

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