Well Hello there Family Adventurers!
Let me start off by saying "Welcome, rain, welcome!" So, supposedly the storm of the season is coming through this weekend. At first we were going to hold Saturday's hike rain or shine... but then when we heard how big the storm is supposed to be and that it may snow as low as Ramona, well we decided that it would be best to cancel/postpone this Saturday's hike. That's the sad news.
The good news is, weather pending, we still have a lot of great opportunities to get out there - with us or just create your own time and place! Whatever you do and however you do it, remember the many benefits for you and your kids of getting outside in nature!
Here's what's up for this week (remember you can join us at Meetup.com/FamilyAdventuresinNature):

SATURDAY, March 17th...
Mt. Gower hike cancelled due to the storm we're expecting. Might I suggest a rainy play day at your own home? Get out and let your kid(s) experience the thrill of rain on their faces and let them catch raindrops on their tongues! Put on those rarely used rain boots and splash around in some puddles. Get muddy!

WEDNESDAY, March 21st
12:30 pm  Whelan Bird Sanctuary with O'side Trail Tribe (note change of day and time!)
3:00 pm    Miramar Overlook Park to the Lake with Wilderness Wednesdays

THURSDAY, March 22nd
9:30 am    Penasquitos Canyon (see details) with Thursday Trekkers

FRIDAY, March 23rd
9:30 am    La Orilla Trail (San Elijo) with Encinitas Explorers

SATURDAY, March 24th
9:00 am    Oak Canyon Discoveries (Mission Trails) - allow time for parking!

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES:
Natural History Museum Focus Group for Parents
Wednesday, March 28th 4:00 - 5:30 pm
The San Diego Natural History Museum (The NAT) is creating a permanent exhibition about local habitats targeting children as a primary audience (on the second floor, opposite Fossil Mysteries).  We invite parents, educators, and affiliates of the San Diego Children and Nature Collaborative to discuss how a museum exhibition can help connect children with nature.  During this front-end research phase, we are exploring attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors relevant to creating opportunities and removing barriers to engage with the natural world.  More information in press release, http://www.sdnhm.org/archive/media/pr_11/pr_prop84_0411.pdf.  Light refreshments.  RSVP and questions to Nan Renner, nrenner@sdnhm.org.


Documentary Film Screening: Where Do the Children Play?
Thursday, April 19th @ 6:00 pm

That's all for this week. I hope you stay dry and warm... after you get wet and muddy this weekend!
Best,
Janice

Hello Adventuring Families!

Despite the rain and clouds that loomed earlier in the week, the weekend is all warm and all sun, so get out and enjoy! In fact, it's supposed to be beautiful most of the week so you can plan to adventure to your heart's content!

Join us on Meetup.com now at: www.meetup.com/familyadventuresinnature

Here are this week's opportunities (click on the event for more details and to RSVP):
Sunday, March 4th
Family Bird Fun at the San Diego Bird Festival, starting at 9:00 am
Monday, March 5th
9:30 am Kate Sessions Trail Trekking with PB Peregrines
Tuesday, March 6th
10:30 am Guajome Park Hike (BACK GATE) with O'side Trail Tribe
Wednesday, March 7th
3:00 pm Creek Ridge (Scripps Ranch) with Wilderness Wednesdays
Thursday, March 8th
6:00 pm Film Screening: Mother Nature's Child (at University of San Diego)*
*Free childcare, but MUST preregister directly with USD (see meetup for details)

UPCOMING ADVENTURES:
First evening picnic and hike of the year at Lake Poway
Wednesday, March 14th @ 5:00 pm
Guest Speaker: Dr. Marti Erickson
"Connecting Children & Families to Nature"
Thursday, March 15th @ 4:00 pm*
*Free childcare, must preregister (donations accepted)
Mount Gower Open Space Preserve (in Ramona)
Saturday, March 17th @ 9:30 am
Mission Trails Regional Park: Oak Canyon Discoveries
Saturday, March 24th @ 9:00 am

Check out our calendar for even more opportunities! Hope to see you on an adventure soon!
Best,
Janice