Sat, Mar 13 - Hike to Lampson Falls An easy family-friendly hike to a 40-foot falls on the Grasse River south of Canton - the winter ice can be very impressive! We plan to have a cookout at the base of the falls. Hot chocolate, marshmallows and hot dogs provided. About 1 mile round-trip, easy. Contact Blair Madore at madorebf@potsdam.edu

Sat, Mar 20 - Snowshoe Trip to Mt. Adams This peak in the Tahawus area near Newcomb provides excellent views of the high peaks from the south. 6 miles round trip, about 2000 ft elevation gain. Moderately strenuous. Contact: Tom Wheeler at 315-386-2482 or twheele3@twcny.rr.com

Sun, Mar 21 - Outdoors/Indoors Presentation: The Spring Equinox: Facts and Myths Jeff Miller, an astronomer from St. Lawrence University, will enlighten us with an exciting multimedia presentation about the spring equinox. The days are getting longer, and the temperature is getting warmer. What causes this to happen every year? And have you heard that you can only stand an egg on end during the equinox? Come celebrate the arrival of Spring as we explore some of the facts and myths surrounding the spring equinox. 7:00 PM at the Community Room above the police station at the Potsdam Civic Center. Contact Blair Madore at 315-265-0602 or madorebf@potsdam.edu

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Help the New Hikers’ Series
New wilderness stewards and new club members don’t just appear magically - we create them through fun and educational opportunities. Want to lead a New Hikers’ Trip? Please contact Rose Rivezzi (315-265-8117) or Blair Madore (315-265-0602).

Photo Contest Winners Announced
First prize: Art Boni, Crossing Flowed Lands, homeward bound
Second Prize: Ron Larsen, Bog River Country from Lows Ridge
Third Prize: Blair Madore, Red Sandstone Trail hike More info.

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