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Perimeter Hike of Fontenelle Forest

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

August 7th, 2010.
Leaves at 10 AM, Forest Nature Center/Returns about 5PM.
Teacher Naturalist Bob Goetschkes will lead this 6 to8 mile Exploratory
Hike around the edge of the Forest. Binoculars for birding are recommended.
Bring a sack lunch, two liters of water, and wear sturdy boots that cover your ankles. Also, dress for current weather conditions by [...]

Sierra Club Bike Outing

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Sunday, July 11th, 2010 - 8:30a.m.
26 Mile round trip ride along the Oak Creek Trail between Valparaiso and Brainard, NE. This former Union Pacific rail winds its way through wooded, rolling hills and offers “highland” vistas along the way.(Note: NRD has closed Steamboat Trace until further notice due to flooding. OCT is billed as their [...]

Sierra Club Nishnabotna Canoe/Kayak Paddle

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Saturday, June 5th 2010, Carpool Meeting Place-Wohlner’s Grocery at Stinson Park east of 72nd and Maple, 8:00 A.M. Sharp.
Although the weather has been cool, this is the time to take advantage of streams and rivers that are still fullof Spring’s meltwater. We will be using Rubber Duck Outfitters of Hancock, IA., in Botna Bend [...]

Niobrara River Service Outing

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

– Buffalo Bruce
Platte Valley Sierra Club Group will be partnering again this year with Western Nebraska Resources Council to host a June service outing. The outing this year will be held June 11th-13th. We will be staying at Smith Falls State Park campgrounds. Our objective will be to enhance the rare aspen [...]

Dundee Urban Hike

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Sunday April 18th, 2:00 P.M.
Two to five mile tour through the Dundee Neighborhood, Omaha:
Dundee Historical and Architectural Urban Hike with Cate Kratville of the Dundee Neighborhood Association. This short jaunt around one of Omaha’s most beloved neighborhoods will probably be only 2 to 3 hours long, depending on how many questions the group has, but [...]

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