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Nature Trips to Lookout Mountain

earthl6 — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:26:51 +0000

In October, ten EarthLinks Workshop participants and three volunteers took nature trips to Look-Out Mountain, the Mother Cabrini Shrine and Buffalo Bill’s Grave. While enjoying brisk fall walks through the Lookout Mountain wildlife preserve, the sun warmed us up and gave us a sense of quiet connection to the earth. We found deer families and Albert’s squirrels doing what they do best. We enjoyed Colorado’s lingering fall weather, a hearty lunch, and each other’s company away from the city. Thank you to the generous donors who continue to make these trips possible!

– Beth Lindroos, Volunteer Trip Leader

Nature Trip to Alderfer-Three Sisters Park

earthl6 — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:44:52 +0000

On August 10, 2011, our Day Trips into Nature program made an excursion to Alderfer/Three Sisters Park in Evergreen, Colorado. Our trip leader, Beth, volunteer trip assistant, Pam, and six women from the Gathering Place spent all morning enjoying shady mountain trails and open meadows in the park. They hiked through a beautiful evergreen forest up to rock outcroppings, where they took in breathtaking views of the park and watched for hawks, turkey vultures, chipmunks, and Black Albert squirrels. After a delicious picnic lunch, the group took the long, winding road back to Denver. What a lovely day!

Photos courtesy of Pam Schmidt. Thanks, Pam!

Nature Trip to Eldorado Canyon

earthl6 — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:49:32 +0000

On Thursday, June 2, 2011, EarthLinks’ Day Trips into Nature program took Workshop participants to spend the day in Eldorado Canyon State Park, near Boulder, Colorado. Participants and volunteers enjoyed a beautiful mountain creek in a magnificent canyon setting, hiked trails with panoramic views, watched rock climbers through binoculars, learned about the geological and recreational history of Colorado, and enjoyed great company and a delicious picnic lunch. More trips are scheduled for the rest of the summer, so check our blog often for updates and pictures.

See more photos from this trip to Eldorado Canyon below:

Trips to Roxborough State Park — April 2011

earthl6 — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:50:06 +0000

On Wednesday and Thursday, April 27 and 28, EarthLinks’ Day Trips into Nature program took participants from the EarthLinks Workshop and The Gathering Place to see the striking beauty of Roxborough State Park. Participants hiked scenic trails, admired geological formations, and enjoyed a picnic lunch on these beautiful days in nature. Check out more photos from the trips below.

Empowerment Trip to Eldorado Canyon in late July

earthl6 — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:07:34 +0000

A hearty group from the Empowerment GED program went to Eldorado Canyon State Park on a beautiful summer day in late July. One participant had recently moved from Phoenix, having just finished an inpatient recovery program; she had never been to the mountains before this trip. The theme of the day’s hike was “Transitions — in our world and in our lives.” On our envigorating trail hike, we were amazed at the geological changes that must have happened to form the sheer canyon walls. We paused to delight in many delicate wild flowers, a small snake, and trees that seemed to grow right out of the rocks! After lunch we cooled our feet in the relaxing stream, and then played a round of Frisbee. Several participants commented that it was great to meet new friends who were “into healthy things” and could help each other stay sober and meet new goals. The return van trip was filled with infectious laughter and occasional soft sighs. Our hope is that the trip continues to foster healthy relationships, a renewed energy for completing personal goals, and an on-going love for our Creator and this amazing earth.

We said farewell to our good friend Mary Ann Figlino who is transitioning into retirement and leaving Empowerment! We will miss you Mary Ann.