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Celebration of the Outdoors

Celebration of the Outdoors

Saturday, June 9 2007

The Coopers Rock Foundation is proud to host this years Celebration of the Outdoors at Coopers Rock State Forest. Activities will begin in the morning at 9am with our first ever kids Fishing Derby, and will continue throughout the day with activities for individuals, families, and children with workshops such as:

Schedule of events

All workshops are at the Overlook Pavilions unless otherwise noted

9:00-10:30 Workshops

Friend of Cheat Flycasting Demo by Doug Ferris (note: this event will be held at the trout pond)

Bird Walk by Leejay Graffious

Coopers Rock Stories by Al Kerns

Kids event: WV Raptor Center Birds of Prey Demonstration by Shannon Dey (note: this event will be held at the trout pond)

10:30-noon Workshops

Friends of Deckers Creek by Amanda Lachowski
Wilderness Medicine by Jay Ditty

Iron Furnace hike by Lee Maddex

Wilderness and Outdoor Adventure Films by Jan Kiger

Walk to Haystack Rock by Rob Pack

Kids event: Kids Hike to Rock City & the Rattlesnake Trail with Logan and Chris

12:00-1:00 Lunch break:

Bring your own lunch and picnic to the tunes of the

Legendary and World-famous Halftime String Band

ALSO

Join the Coopers Rock Foundation crew for the

Fishing Derby Prizes and t-shirt giveaway!

1:00-2:30 Workshops

Camp Cooking Demo by Evan

Geocaching by Bill Hicks

Earth-friendly Necklace Workshop by Gail Anderson Vincent

Cool CRSF Spots Hike by Adam Polinski (note: this is an rigorous/extended/rest of the afternoon trip with a turnback option for people who want to come back for the next session)

Caving field trip (to the cave below Coopers Rock) by the Monongalia Grotto Club

Kids event: Face Painting by Liz Dulaney

3-4:30 Workshops

Vertical Rope Demonstration and Practice by the Monongalia Grotto Club

Dog Walk to the Reservoir by Erika Palley

Perspectives on Digital Photography by Joe Watring

Art Talk by Sandy Kress

Kids event: Painting on Rocks with Jay Paxton