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9th annual Ghost Stories

Geared towards elementary/middle school aged children. Enjoy comradery with neighbors while enjoying not so scary spooky stories, s‘mores and bonfire.

We ask the kids and/or parents tell/read Halloween stories!

The EHOHx12 Challenge
• What is it?
Run Every Hour On the Hour for 12 hours.
• When?
Oct 28th with a rain date of Nov 11th
First run at 7:00am, last run at 6:00pm
• Prizes?
No, just the awesome feeling of accomplishment and hanging out for a day with other like minded people.

Meet at Old Roberts Schoolhouse next to Roberts Elem School.

We are going to offer several courses: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.

Checkpoints mainly will be on the trails and only few off-trail for advanced level. We‘ll use tubes with reflecting tape, so the checkpoints will be visible from a distance when headlamp/flashlight is used.

More details will be available at dvoa.org Registration and pricing at dvoa.org

via video Board Meeting Video
Wednesday, March 6 · 7:00 – 8:30pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/agn-kkco-fdd
Or dial: ?(US) +1 561-408-9330? PIN: ?391 934 526?#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/agn-kkco-fdd?pin=4074764324211

In person: Old Roberts Schoolhouse

Full Beaver Moon Night Hike

https://www.space.com/16830-full-moon-calendar.html

AKA: November: Corn Moon, Milk Moon, Flower Moon, Hare Moon
Peak full moon 16:29

Meet in the Roberts Elementary School parking lot near the Croton Rd trailhead.

*$5 per person donation to McKaig Nature Center requested.

Pre-registration and a signed waiver are required.

We will leave at about 7:05 and hike to a good viewing location without any lighting; no flashlights/phones/watches needed.

Dress for the weather and an ~1.5 mile hike.

Looking forward to meeting you at the Croton Road trailhead by Roberts Elementary School.

Moon Rise 16:21

Sunset 16:44
When you‘ve earned this badge, you will have uncovered the mysteries of the world after dark.

Meet McKaig Staff from 11a to 2p at the "Beach" (map White 21)

Skip the mall and hike with friends and family along the 3¼+ miles of woodland trails at this FREE event.

Free activities on Friday November 29th from 11a to 2pm
• Nature Scavenger Hunt for kids
• Bonfire
Donations to the Student and Scout Projects fund appreciated.

Event is Rain or Shine but not wind.

In person: Old Roberts Schoolhouse

The Geminid meteor shower is expecting to peak during the afternoon of Dec. 13 at McKaig Nature Center. Moon rise 2:53 pm, sunset 4:36pm, so it should be very dark for enhanced viewing. In 2023 we saw 19 meteors, 2022 26 meteors.

Start your New Year off right with a First Day Hike at McKaig Nature Center!

This tradition, practiced in Pennsylvania parks for over 30 years, was officially recognized as a national tradition in 2012 by the National Association of Park Directors.

Get a head start on your resolutions to get outside more and exercise while exploring the natural beauty of McKaig Nature Center.

Enjoy a moderate 1.5-mile hike with some elevation gain. We‘ll return around 12:30 PM, giving you plenty of time to get home for the game.



Must Register.

Brownie Scouts Badge:
1. Decide where to go
2. Try out a hiking skill
3. Pick the right gear
4. Pack a snack for energy
5. Go on a hike!