April 20, 2016
Maplewood, MN
Battle Creek Regional Park Hike
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Coordinator: Nancy Sand |
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Photos by:
Nancy Sand |
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Does anyone know what kind of trees these are?
Karen H, Pam A, Barb K, Sharon T |
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Former teachers
Barb K, Karen H |
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Will she get to the top?
Barb K | | Ready to zip down the high slide
Pam A | | Ready to go down the little slide
Sharon T, Nancy S |
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Watching water flow from one pond to another
Barb K, Sharon T, Pam A, Karen H | | | | Entry to the dog park.
We promise to behave and not bite!
Pam A, Sharon T, Barb K, Karen H |
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| | | We think the ancient rock looks like the head of an animal. What do you think?
Nancy S, Barb K, Sharon T, Pam A | | |
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ULLRS ENJOY BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL PARK
Five
ULLRs spent an enjoyable couple of hours walking and hiking in Battle
Creek Regional Park on Wednesday, April 20. The day dawned cloudy
and cool, but soon the warm sun caused everyone to shed jackets.
Hike
host Nancy S. led the group off the paved trail onto cross-country
trails with some gentle hills and where the grass trails meandered
through more trees. It was nice to see emerging green leaves on
trees. Weeping willows were more yellowish in color. And,
of course, dandelion season has begun. Their flowers were bright
yellow in the sunshine.
Nancy S. paused the group
at a playground for photo opportunities. I think ULLRs would
agree our members are all young at heart and know how to have fun!
Battle
Creek has a large off-leash dog park, and Sharon T. led the group
through the dog park where Sharon often brings her dog. This park
offers a class on how to prepare yourself and your dog for an off-leash
dog park. Topics include canine body language, how to advocate
for your dog, tips on communicating with other owners about potential
problems, and how to break up a dog fight. This is all good
information to help dog owners better understand the dynamics of a dog
park. We saw many happy dogs with their owners enjoying the space.
Following the hike, delicious sandwiches and pie were the preferred choices for lunch at Key’s Café. |
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