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Hike Report from Saturday

Perfect weather for a hike this past Saturday! Stephanie Lai led a less trafficked 5 1/2 mile route near Pine Meadow Lake, co-led by Susan Shockett. After some challenging climbs in the first half, mountain laurel strewn paths and scenic views rewarded us for our efforts.

Join us July 2 for a Trail Maintenance Workday

TRAIL MAINTENANCE WORKDAY;  YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ‘GIVE BACK’ IN APPRECIATION FOR THE TRAILS THAT HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO US
Meet: 9:30 at Camp Nawakwa.  Approximately 4 mile hike on moderate terrain plus 2 hours of trail maintenance work. Learn about what a trail maintainer does and try your hand at basic trail work.  We will be cutting vegetation with hand tools (these will be provided, but bring your own if you have decent hedge shears).  We will hike to the location, work 1 hr, take a lunch break, work another hour, then return to camp.  Requirements; bring plenty of liquid for hydration, a packed lunch and snacks, eye protection; prescription/ or safety glasses, work gloves (camp can provide basic ones), sturdy hiking boots/shoes, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and sun and insect protection.
Co-Leaders; Mary James and Ingrid Stauch
Non-Qualifying. Serious rain will cancel.  Contact: Mary James maryelizjames@gmail.com

Learn to Canoe Sail

Get excited for a new season of canoe sailing racing at Lake Sebago! Races are held every weekend, July 1st through September 4th, starting from the swim dock at the ACA Camp. Nawakwans are welcome to participate.
 
New to sailing, or at least to canoe sailing? Save the dates: Saturdays June 24th & July 15th, 10-4pm, for the annual ACA Camp Sebago “free sails”, hosted by Sheepshead Canoe Sailing Club. Learn the ropes with experienced sailors, using a paddle instead of a rudder to steer.
 
For any questions, please contact Susan Shockett at sshockett@yahoo.com or 917 855 1530.

Reminder: No hummingbird feeders on the porch

Attention all Nawakwans:

Hummingbird Feeders are not allowed on the front porch. Our wildlife experts directed us to remove the feeders due to birds getting trapped inside the main lodge.

 

Feeders are allowed on the trees nearby. Please help, and note feeders will be removed if found on the porch.

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Founded in 1923, the Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc. is a membership organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors through hiking, walking, camping, swimming, skiing, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking, and to the conservation and preservation of our wilderness, particularly the mountains, lakes, trails, and camping areas of the metropolitan New York region.