Sounds like some very nice hiking.  Which reminds me: how are things at
Brown's Woods?  Have they been able to keep out the dirt bikers, trail
bikers, et al?



> Sierra Club June Events--Central Iowa
> Hikes, program and campout/astronomy outing.
>
> June 6 Walk Report
> Sharon, Robbie, Dick, Cindy, Phyllis urban-hiked the approximately 2.5
> miles
> from Gray's Lake on to the new downtown path veering off on the south end
> of
> the trail to dine at Romeo's. The one-way trip was about 40 minutes. And
> then back during a gorgeous view of downtown above the river as the sun
> set.
> We saw deer, ducks, hawks, and bats. This route is becoming more of a
> popular trail as people discover it for urban hiking and biking.
>
> Next walks
> TONIGHT
> TUESDAY, JUNE 13: Weekly Hike-6:30 p.m.
> Jester Park in northwest Polk County. We will take advantage of several of
> the 8 hiking trails Jester Park has to offer. Meet at the parking lot just
> inside the entrance. Contact Ginger at [log in to unmask] or 253-0232 for
> directions.
>
> TUESDAY, JUNE 20: Weekly Hike-6:30 p.m.
> Walnut Woods State Park in West Des Moines. Meet by the boat ramp just
> inside the west entrance of the park for an easy one-hour hike through
> this
> beautiful park along the Raccoon River.  Contact Phyllis at 274-4319 or
> [log in to unmask]
>
> WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21: Des Moines Monthly Public Program- Fort Des Moines
> Park
> Mel Pins, president of Somerset Neighborhood Association will present a
> program on Fort Des Moines Park and the proposed expansion of Blank Park
> Zoo
> into the county park. Our public programs are 7:30-9:00 p.m. at Grace
> United
> Methodist Church, 37th & Cottage Grove.  Refreshments follow the program.
> Contact Jane at 223-5047 or [log in to unmask] for more information.
>
> SATURDAY, JUNE 24
> Campout and stargazing at Ashton/Wildwood Park north on Hwy. 330, We can
> meet at the campground at 4:30 p.m. A walk is planned for about 5 p.m. A
> potluck is planned for about 6 p.m. Expect some flexibility in times. If
> the
> weather permits, the Des Moines Astronomical Society will give us a
> lecture
> followed by telescope viewing. The DMAS asks for a $2 per person donation
> for the lecture and scope event. Contact Phyllis at [log in to unmask] or
> 274-4319 for information.  You are welcome to come to camp overnight or
> just
> join in whenever.
>
> Phyllis would appreciate it if you could tell her if you intend to join
> us.
> Call Phyllis at 274-4319 or e-mail her at [log in to unmask]
>
> Cancellation only in really horrible weather and then, only those people
> who
> let me know that they are coming.
> Hope to see you, Phyllis.
>
> Facilities:
> Pit toilets
> Drinking water spigots
> Free camping fee
>
> What to do:
> 4 pm Set up Camp, sit around, relax
> 5 pm Short, easy nature hike, about 30 minutes (I'm told)
> 6 pm pot luck: bring your own tableware , drink, main dish and a side dish
> or dessert to share.
> 8 pm Astronomy lecture by a member of the Des Moines Astronomical Society,
> half an hour. Now, at this date it won't get dark until around 9 pm, so
> bring your imagination. A $2 donation is requested to the DMAS.
> 8:30 pm Sit around the fire, tell big stories, and roast marshmallows.
>
> Getting there:
> Ashton/Wildwook Park is northeast of I-80 on Hwy. 330 (that's the diagonal
> road to Marshalltown.) Go about 20 miles northeast of the Interstate. At
> the
> first road past the Hwy. 65 turnoff, you can reach Ashton Park by taking
> County Road F-17 (this is the Baxter road) east of Hwy. 330 1/2 mile and
> then turning south for 1/4 mile. Look for the park entrance next to the
> Ashton Chapel.   It features a 1/2 mile self-interpretive nature trail.
> The
> trail, covered with wood chips, can be used for hiking, environmental
> education and nature observation.
>
> TUESDAY, JUNE 27: Weekly Hike-6:30 p.m.
> Sycamore Trail off NW 66th east of Johnston-We will hike a portion of the
> trail, which will take us through some of the most wild and scenic sites
> of
> the metro area, as we follow the west bank of the Des Moines River.
> Wildlife is abundant in this wooded area. Meet at the small parking lot
> west
> of the river and south of NW 66th in Johnston. Contact Ginger at
> [log in to unmask] or call 253-0232.
>
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