Crafting Curio & Redwoods ~ ExGld
This Sunday is our Ghost Redwoods Expedition! Despite the unsettled clouds and chance of rain, we’re still going full steam ahead. In fact, many explorers believe this is the ideal weather for walking in the redwoods; just think of the banana slug potential! Carpools are strongly encouraged.
Next weekend we’ll be following this event with a cozy crafting curio with Belle Cunningham. Join us as we reinvigorate the Leeway delivery service and share in the joy of making.
Valentines Day Crafting Curio - February 9th
Whether you’re lovesick or sick of love, Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to make and share some heartfelt sentiments. Join us for an afternoon of tea and crafting, and take the chance to put a little love back into Leeway* at our first official Curio event. We’ll be busting out the glue sticks and scissors on Sunday, February 9, from 1pm to 4pm, at Belle Cunningham’s home in San Francisco (near Precita Park). Join Slack channel #0209-Valentines-Curio for more info.
What is a Curio? So glad you asked. A Explorers Guild Curio is a lighter, more casual event than our full-fledged adventures (day-trips) and expeditions (overnight excursions). Curios will typically feature arts & crafts, and they are meant to be a great opportunity to socialize with other Explorers. Captain Belle Cunningham has been brewing this idea for a while now and we’re excited to give it a try.
*Leeway is a serendipitous peer-to-peer delivery service for small gifts and messages among Explorers. Items in Leeway travel at the speed of exploration, but they do get there eventually.
Ghost Redwoods Exploration (this Sunday!) February 2nd
This Sunday, join us on this journey of discovery, where the thrill of the unknown meets the call of scientific curiosity. As we delve into the heart of the forest, our path will demand respect for the land and reverence for its delicate treasures. Together, we shall tread softly, observe keenly, and preserve the sanctity of these spectral sentinels, guarding their existence from the world beyond.
The Ghost Redwoods await. Will you answer the call?
Logistics:
Meet at the Henry Cowell Visitor's Center at 11:30am
Forecasts show rain this weekend, so be prepared for wet trails and unsettled clouds. We’re still planning for the event and we hope you aren’t deterred.
We’ve altered our route to maximize the redwoods. Linked is our new route, 4.49 miles, 764ft elevation gain.
Parking can be limited, so it’s highly encouraged to carpool. Heather has created a carpooling sheet to help find or offer rides. Additional conversation around carpooling is happening on the #0202-ghost-redwoods Slack channel.
We’ll take a lunch break around 2pm. If you need energy early, plan on taking care of yourself accordingly.
Park info:
Vehicle day-use fee: $10, seniors age 62 or older $9
No dogs allowed
Packing List:
Essential expedition items to bring
Sturdy shoes
Packed lunch (we will be taking a group lunch at 2pm)
Water (two liters suggested)
Sense of curiosity, exploration and whimsy
Bonus points
Jaunty hat, pen, binoculars, printed map, printed out plant list, your favorite wild plant ID book
Looking forward to seeing many of you on Sunday.
Semper Explorandum Explorers!