Sierra Club June Events--
hikes, program and campout/astronomy outing.

TUESDAY EVENING HIKES-ALL SUMMER
Join us Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. during the summer for pleasant evening hikes.
For each week's location, difficulty level, whether pets are allowed at the
site and to sign up, check each week's details.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6: Weekly Hike-6:30 p.m.
Gray's Lake in Des Moines.  Meet at the concession stand/boat rental at the
south entrance to Gray's Lake off Fleur Drive. This hike is approximately 3
miles one way to Romeo's on the River for dinner. Hike or drive back.
Contact Phyllis at [log in to unmask] or 274-4319.

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 Astronomy
Ashton/Wildwood Park north on Hwy. 330, 4:30 p.m.-overnight camping if you
wish.  Campout and stargazing at Ashton/Wildwood Park. For people interested
in rustic camping and possibly telescope viewing. You don't have to camp,
you can just join us. There will be a short, easy hike around 5 p.m.,
followed by a potluck dinner about 6 p.m. 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.

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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