A word (or two) about Whitewater

Hi All

First of all let us say how terrible I feel that a number of Adventurer families (and one pastor) were unable to get into the Whitewater preserve this Sabbath afternoon.  There were several factors that led to this happening. First was the fact that besides the folks already there to hike, there were three large groups there at once, one of which was ours.  Second, there is normally parking along the road and down at the wash area that the Fire Department closed due to concerns of flash flooding during the recent rains.  Again, we regret that all of you were not accommodated. 

Thanks to all of you who did come out!  What a blessing to spend Sabbath afternoon with such wonderful people.  

Praise to the Lord for keeping us safe and for the beautiful day.

Sincerely

Directors Geoffrey and Vivian

g2G!

Sunbeam Parents,
We have really enjoyed the first two meetings we have had had with your children. 


We have challenged your child to earn an extra award the year: the Camper Award. Most of the children will work on this award during the PSR campout. However, if you CANNOT come to that campout, your child may work on some parts of the award tomorrow at the Whitewater Preserve. We will be there at 1:30 to accommodate this.     

Thank you,
Leanne Drieberg and Yvette Felipe 

Hey Adventurers!!!  Are you ready for a nature hike?

Our October Adventurer activity is this Sabbath at the Whitewater Preserve starting at 2:00 pm.

The address is 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, Whitewater, California 92282.  To get there go east on Interstate 10 to exit 114 toward Whitewater (just past the Palmsprings Hwy. 111 exit).

Once you exit the freeway you will turn left on to Tipton Road and cross over the I-10 freeway.

You will then turn left on to Whitewater Road.  The preserve is approximately 4 miles up Whitewater road.  There is minimal parking at the preserve itself, but there are several wide areas to park along Whitewater road just down from the preserve buildings and picnic area.

We will head out from the picnic area at 2:30 pm.  The walk it self is about a half mile one way, along a fairly maintained trail, to the banks of the Whitewater river.  Unfortunately, it is not recommended for standard strollers.  However the preserve does have several fish ponds with paved/cement trails around them for those of you who have strollers and would still like to participate.  We will give time for families to explore the area before heading back to the picnic area for worship and snacks.  

Please remember to bring water, sunscreen and any other personal items you may need for a 

nature hike. Long pants are recommended as well as a change of clothes should someone wind up in the river itself.  This time of year the river will most likely resemble a stream.  The weather forecast is sunny and 78 degrees.  Please remember also to throw all trash into proper receptacles.  Adventurers always want to leave an area cleaner than it was before we were there.  

We should be finished by 4:30 pm.  The park closes at 5:00 pm.

These some links that might be helpful to you.

1. Directions using Google maps Azure Hills to Whitewater Preserve

2. Information on http://www.wildlandsconservancy.org/preserve_whitewater.html

We are looking forward to a fun Sabbath afternoon exploring some of God's wondrous creations.

God's blessings to all of you for the rest of this week.

Director Geoffrey

g2G!

Reminder to BUILDERS

Counselors Kate & Nikki want you to remember to bring your bikes, helmets & safety equipment to Adventurers meeting tonight.  This is for BUILDERS only.

Looking forward to seeing all the Adventurers this evening.

Director Geoffrey

g2G!