“For eons, human beings spent most of their formative years
in nature. But within the space of a few
decades, the way children understand and experience nature has changed
radically. Healing the broken bond between our young and nature is in
everyone’s self-interest, not only because aesthetics or justice demand it, but
also because our mental, physical and spiritual health depend upon it.” – Richard Louv
As spring continues its slow crawl into the Northern
Hemisphere (thanks, apparently, to global
warming), GORP is looking forward to its fifth outing,
Saturday afternoon on the north bank of the James River. Start time is 1:30 p.m. We will continue our exploration of Texas
Beach, hiking out and back from the eastern to western end,
about three miles round trip.
Details follow.
Hope you can join us. Anyone is
welcome, so please don’t hesitate to invite others along.
G.O.R.P. outing #5
Date: Saturday,
April 6, 2013
Meeting
time & location: 1:30 p.m. at the North
Bank Trail/Texas Beach Parking Lot, just east of Maymont.
Directions: From anywhere in the Fan, take Meadow St.
SOUTH, past the entrance to Maymont, until it ends at Kansas Ave. Turn left on Kansas Ave. and then, after a
couple blocks, right on Texas Ave., which runs into the parking lot. (Map here.)
Rough
itinerary (which no one is obligated to follow): Meet at the North
Bank Trail/Texas Beach Parking Lot at 1:30 p.m. At 1:45, we’ll hit the trail, crossing the railroad
pedestrian walkway and then heading west along the Texas Beach Trail towards
the Nickel Bridge. Just past the bridge,
at the trail’s end, we’ll turn around and retrace our steps home, stopping for
any rock-hopping, tree crossings and messing about that strike our fancy. Once back at Texas Beach, we will play a game
or two of Manhunt. The two oldest
children present will get the first chance to escape.
Following the outing, those so inclined can join us for
post-GORP treats at Crossroads
Coffee & Ice Cream near VCU.
What
to bring:
- Water
- Hat and Gloves, plus layered clothes appropriate for the weather
- Waterproof jacket/shell
- Backpack, with snacks.
- Kids will probably get dirty and possibly wet, so you
might also consider packing a change of clothes in your car.
SAFETY: We ask that parents be responsible for the
safety of their own children.
Pets: Pets are permitted but must be on a leash.
Weather
forecast: Sunny with a high of 61 degrees.
PLAN
“B” for Bowling: If
the weather is too wet or too cold we will instead go bowling at Sunset Lanes
on West Broad (6540 West Broad Street), meeting there at 1:30 p.m. Rates are $17 per person (shoes included) for
two hours of bowling (2-3 games). Sunset
Lanes is kid-friendly: anyone
old enough to walk is old enough to bowl.
If Plan “B” is necessary, I will alert
everyone by e-mail and post an update on
this blog by no later than 11 a.m. on Saturday morning.
G.O.R.P.
These are wonderful, thank you.
ReplyDeletebeach art