As an organization, AEOE strives to bring our members together in a variety of outdoor experiences to build community and inspire learning among our members. Below you will find information about our outings.
Pinnacles National Monument AEOE Members Campout
Pinnacles NM is a great place to see remnants of an ancient volcano, catch a glimpse of the endangered California Condor, see spectacular wildflower display, and explore Pinnacles two magnificent caves. If you would like to reserve other nights of camping on your own please contact: http://www.nps.gov/pinn/planyourvisit/camp.htm
What to bring: camping gear, individual food for all meals, a shared dish for Saturday night potluck, hiking gear, and climbing gear (optional).
Pinnacles NM homepage:
http://www.nps.gov/pinn/index.htm
Colorado River Canoe Trip
Join us for another great adventure down the Black Canyon section of the Colorado River! We will be camping Friday night at Lake Mead, then we will head down the river Saturday morning and be picked up Sunday around 2:00 p.m.
What to Expect
• Beautiful Hot Springs after moderate hike
• 11 miles of calm downstream canoeing
• Wildlife sightings—possibly peregrine falcons,bighorn, cormorants, etc
• Fun company with great people
• Sunny during the day and cool at night
What to Bring
• Camping gear & food
• Water shoes or sturdy sandals
• Dry bag or large garbage bag
Año Nuevo State Park
Join us for a guided walk to see the elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park. Winter is the peak season to see one of the largest mainland breeding colonies in the world where males battle for mates and females give birth on the dunes of northern California. Sea lions and other marine mammals as well as birds come ashore to rest, mate and give birth. This will be an unforgettable experience to naturalize, meet and hang with other AEOE educators, rejuvenate our passions for the natural world, and educate ourselves on one of California’s amazing wonders!
Recommended: Car-pooling into the park to keep it cheep. The tour itself is a 3-mile/2-hour hike out to see the seals. Come prepared for a hike through the dunes. Folks will want to bring a light snack, water, binos and a camera. The weather can also be unpredictable, be prepared. The seals like it stormy so we’ll hike rain or shine.
Accommodations are available nearby. Contact Butano State Park for camping option. Anyone interested in staying at Pigeon Point Light House will want to make reservations quickly, as they will fill up.
Pertinent websites:
http://www.parks.ca.gov
http://www.norcalhostels.org/pigeon
Pie Ranch Barn Dance Option:
You are also invited to join a jubilant crowd of friendly people for the Pie Ranch rollicking potluck and barn dance in the roadside barn (0.8 miles north of Ano Nuevo). Pie Ranch is a working farm, which also hosts youth from regional high schools to participate in farm-based programs and activities. This is a community event, and usually draws a large crowd of environmental educators from the surrounding area. Celebrate the spirit of community with sharing locally grown food; meeting fun outdoorsy people; and then spinning, laughing and dosey-doing together into the night.
Pie Ranch is located at 2080 Cabrillo HWY, Pescadero, CA.
For more info go here: http://www.pieranch.org/support-us/
