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Indian Cave State Park Exploratory Day Hike
Nov. 7th, 2009  11:00 A.M.
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/nebland/articles/parks/indiancave.asp

Background: Indian Cave dates back several thousand years to the Archaic or possibly Woodland Periods.  It is an exposed bluff of Pennsylvania Sandstone overlooking the Missouri River in Southeast Nebraska.  This is a park for those who long to walk hilly and tree-shaded terrain, a rarity in the midwest.

Itinerary: Hikers will meet at Trailhead 4 at 11:00am.
We will hike about 6-8 miles from the Backpack Parking Lot near trailhead 4, head in the direction of Rock Bluff Run, loop down to the river, and back up to where we started.  We’ll stop for lunch at the Adirondack shelters overlooking the river.
We should return to the trailhead by about 3:00pm.

Weather Alert: The hike will be rain or shine, so come prepared for fall’s unpredicatable weather: rain coat, sun block, insect repellent, and a hat.  If the weather turns into a thunderstorm warning or worse, then we will reschedule the hike.

Clothing/Gear: Hilly, muddy terrain requires sturdy, ankle covering shoes.  Hiking poles, a sack lunch, and plenty to drink are also needed items.

Directions:  I-80 to 75 South (Bellevue, Stratcom), Rte. 62 East to Schubert OR I-29 South to Rte. 136 West to Brownville, then Rte. 67 South to Schubert.  Follow Signs.
Carpool arrangements can be made on an as needed basis

RSVP to jamesphernetton@me.com or 402-319-2322 with your name, phone number, and email address.  There is a $1:00 donation collected to support the outings progam.

See you on the trail!
James Phernetton, MVG Outings Leader

Sierra Club Bike Outing
Sunday Nov. 15th
22 Mile conditioning bike along the Steamboat Trace between Nebraska City
and Brownsville.

Sierra Club Bike Outing: Sunday Nov. 15th
22 Mile conditioning bike along the Steamboat Trace between Nebraska City
and Brownsville.

maps of trail

Description: Sunday November 15th, 2009-Come bike one last time before putting
your “baby” away for the winter. We will leave Wohlner’s Grocery Store. 72nd
and Center, at 9:00 A.M. I will have a van with a bike hitch for any who need
to carpool. I can loan you a trunk rack if you’ve no way to transport your
bike. I have one extra medium sized mountain bike for anyone who needs a
bike to borrow. Although I am familiar with the basics of bike mechanics,
please bring your own flat repair kit, sparetubes, and tools. I will bring a pump
for any last minute tire issues. Lunch in Brownsville and a quick walk through
the Lyceum and Antiquarian Book Stores are planned. There is a Club Outing
fee of $1.00 per person to support the continued training of Outings Leaders.
Also, there may be a day use fee for the trail (similar to the Wabash).

Dress for the current weather conditions and possible weather changes that
day.
Wear layered clothing and bring a wind shell, rain gear, hat, and two liters of
water and a lunch. As this is a crushed limestone trail, mountain bikes or
Hybrid Style Bikes with wider tires are recommended.

Please RSVP to Bob Goetschkes, bobbygoetschkes@hotmail.com or 402-614-
4788 with your email and cell phone number in case of last minute cancellation.

Address: Nebraska City, NE. Directions: I-80 to 75 South towards Bellevue.
Drive on 75 until you reach Nebraska City. There is a “beltway” that swings to
the south of town. Cross over Route 2, stay south on 75, and look for signs
pointing east (left) for the Arbor Station Trailhead on OPPD County Road “K.”
Scroll down to see map.

Again, please RSVP with first and last name, phone number, and email so you
can be called in case of cancellation: Thank You.
Bob Goetschkes, MVG Outings Chair
bobbygoetschkes@hotmail.com
day: 402-614-4788
cell: 402-326-1775

Media Committee Meeting
Saturday, November 7th. 10 a.m.

Location:
W. Clarke Swanson Library, 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha
Located on N 90th just south of Dodge Rd

WE NEED YOU! Join us in recruiting and training conservation volunteers, staffing information booths, developing and staffing parade entries, and maintaining the database.
Commit yourself to specific "leadership team." The current teams include:

Webmasters' Team
Web Reporters/Editors Team
E-Newsletters Team
Nebraska Sierran (hard copy) Team

To RSVP or for More Info: Email: albert_lierz@yahoo.com

Membership Committe Meeting
Saturday, November 7th . 11:30 a.m.

Location:
W. Clarke Swanson Library, 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha
Located on N 90th just south of Dodge Rd

WE NEED YOU! Help us reach out to the citizens of Nebraska and tell our story of conservation and sustainability. Commit yourself to specific "leadership team." Committee teams include:

Speakers Bureau Team
Parade Entries Team
Information Booths Team
Database Entry Team

To RSVP or for More Info: Email: albert_lierz@yahoo.com

Saturday, November 21st., 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Douglas County Extension Office

All Club members and interested environmentalists are invited to attend. The meeting will feature reports on our state and local conservation projects.

Watch this website for the posted agenda.

The Douglas County Extension Office is at 8015 West Center Road. From I-80, exit at 84th Street and go north about one-half mile to HascallSt. Turn right (east) on Hascall and proceed to 80th Street. Turn left on 80th Street and go north about three blocks. Turn left into the Extension office parking lot just before the median begins. After entering the front (north) door, turn right to enter the meeting area.

The Annual Chapter Banquet will start at 6 p.m. See the article below for details.
For more information contact: Dick Boyd (402) 484-0446 or dickb68506@yahoo.com.

Saturday, November 21st., 6pm
6 pm: Social Hour/Silent Auction
7 pm: Dinner/Awards/Program

Location: Spaghetti Works Restaurant
84th St & Park Drive, Omaha

The Nebraska Chapter of the Sierra Club will hold its Annual Banquet on Saturday, Nov. 21 in the Omaha metro area at the Spaghetti Works Restaurant, 8416 Park Drive in Ralston, about 1.5 miles south of I-80. Take 84th Street south from I-80, and the restaurant is located near the northwest corner at Park Drive.

Our evening will include a social hour with cash bar and silent auction at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., a brief presentation of awards, and a program.

The speaker will be State Sen. Ken Haar from Malcolm near Lincoln. Sen. Haar, a member of the Natural Resources Committee, has been instrumental in getting legislation passed to promote renewable energy in Nebraska. He will discuss the outlook for environmental legislation in the 2010 legislative session.

Cost for the banquet is $20. Price includes dinner of all the pasta you can eat with 12 different choices of sauces, salad bar, bread, coffee, tea, or soda.

In conjunction with the dinner, the Missouri Valley Group will hold a silent auction. The new 2010 Sierra Club calendars will also be on sale. Join us for a fun evening of socializing, fine dining, and an outstanding program.

To RSVP or for More Info:
Email: Clyde Anderson, at ClydeLAnderson@cox.net Or 402-932-7225 or fill out and return the form from the November issue of the Nebraska Sierran along with the appropriate check.