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August Program: Corvid Natural History and What Is Wildlife Rehabilitation?

An educational Crow Program from the West Sound Wildlife Shelter

Monday, August 13th, 7pm

Ed and Ebeneezer, the American crows, have given programs to hundreds of children and adults, sharing facts and stories about crows, life in the wild, and wildlife of all types. Together with their handler, Elena Fox, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, these clever birds will give you a unique insight into their world. You’ll get a chance to ask questions and learn things you never knew about the birds that share our world with us.

West Sound Wildlife is a wildlife hospital and education center that serves the western Puget Sound. In 2011 they treated over 1,000 patients in their hospital and gave educational presentations to more than 5,000 kids and adults. Their mission is to provide injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals a second chance at life and promote the well-being of wildlife through public outreach, education, and involvement.

You can give wildlife a second chance at life by donating much needed items listed

below. Collecting items in your community is also a great project for kids, groups, classrooms and clubs, and a simple, fun and rewarding way to help wildlife. Donations are tax deductible. For questions contact Mike Pratt: mike@westsoundwildlife.org or 206-855-9057 x202

Partial list of donations that would help:

General Animal Care Supplies:

Flat sheets

Blankets

Towels (bath size)

Tools of all sorts (hand & power)

Bird seed & Suet

Cleaning brushes, sponges

"Dawn" liquid detergent (Original)

Liquid laundry detergent

Liquid hand soap (regular – not antibacterial)

Zip-lock bags

Large trash bags (45 gal)

Duct tape

Masking tape

Cable ties

Toilet paper

Paper towels

Astro Turf door mats (new)

Ceramic bowls

Gift Cards (hardware, pet stores, gas, etc.)

Nolvasan (Chlorhexidine) Disinfectant

Rehabilitation Equipment & Supplies:

Heating pads (non-automatic shut-off)

Chain-link dog kennels

Non-Latex disposable gloves

Dust & paint masks

Cotton balls

Stocking caps & ski masks

Have-a-heart live traps Folding tables Photos credited to Dottie Tison

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Monthly

Recurring Trips (weekly events): See the “Other Outings” section of this newsletter for these trips.

Road Bike Rides with Tom Leurquin Tom Leurquin, 206-842-5906, TRLBI@yahoo.com 8/2, 8/5, 8/9, 8/12, 8/16, 8/19, 8/23, 8/26, 8/30

Green Mountain Weekly After Work Hike and Social Jay Thompson, 360-509-9918, jaythom1@hotmail.com 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5

Regular Trips:

Date Outing / Meeting Contact

8/3-4 EXTREME DAY HIKE David Boyde, 360-692-9325, theboyde@aol.com

8/5-7 Snow Lakes / The Enchantments Jay Thompson, 360-509-9918, jaythom1@hotmail.com

8/6-12 SunshineTrip: Lava Lake Campground Bob Brown, 360-569-2878, skipatrol10@hotmail.com

8/9 MAP Meeting at Emily Grice's house Emily Grice, 206-842-7883, emilykgrice@gmail.com

8/11 Climb Mt. Walker Joe Weigel, 360-479-5116, mweigel@comcast.net

8/11 Easy backpack near Mt. Rainier Emily Grice, 206-842-7883, emilykgrice@gmail.com

8/13 PWC General Meeting Brian Steely, 360-297-3825, brianandcris@centurytel.net

8/25-26 Goat Rocks overnight Pam Sargent, 360-697-5545, pamsargent@rocketmail.com

8/31 POTLUCK at Steve & Nancy's house Steve & Nancy Osburn, 360-697-5982, steven_osburn@hotmail.com

9/1-3 Summerfest near Mount Baker Greg Myrick, 360-649-1648, gmyrick49@gmail.com

9/6 MAP Meeting at Brian Steely's house Brian Steely, 360-297-3825, brianandcris@centurytel.net

9/10 PWC General Meeting Brian Steely, 360-297-3825, brianandcris@centurytel.net

9/11-21 Sunshine Trip: Pryor Mt. Wild Horse Refuge & Black Hills Bob Brown, 360-569-2878, skipatrol10@hotmail.com

Notes & Announcements to Members: • TRIP SPONSORS NEEDED! Please consider

sponsoring an outing. It’s simple – just let the Calendarmeister (Paul Dutky) know what to include in the trip summary, and we’ll get it into the calendar. See “Sponsor an Outing” on page 9 for information on how to get a trip listed. Outings are sponsored by outdoor enthusiasts LIKE YOU!

On the Trail with “Boots” McFarland Reprinted with permission of the artist, Geolyn Carvin. Check out her website at http://bootsmcfarland.com/home.html

MAP: Monthly Activity Planning Meeting Thursday, August 9, at 7 pm Contact: Emily Grice, 206-842-7883 Discuss club business and help schedule outings at Emily’s house on Bainbridge Island. All members are invited to attend.

Monthly Potluck Friday, August 31, 6:30 pm Contact: Steve & Nancy Osburn, 360-697-5982 Visit with fellow PWCers at a member’s home. Bring an entrée or side dish to share. The host will provide the dessert. Check the calendar for host’s info.

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A Word About Outings All PWC outings and other activities are open to anyone, but if you enjoy our company and what we do, we would like you to become a member. The persons sponsoring trips should not be considered instructors or leaders. If you are unsure of your abilities, discuss the trip thoroughly with the organizer. Each participant is responsible for his or her own comfort and safety on any outing. Always carry the 10 essentials. Please Call Early As a courtesy to the sponsor of an outing in which you are interested, please try to call at least two days before the trip for single-day outings, and as soon as possible for overnight outings. This allows the sponsor time to make necessary arrangements, or alternate plans, should a trip be canceled for some reason. Pet Policy Please leave pets at home when attending PWC outings unless the trip is specifically listed as welcoming them. Carpool and Ride Sharing We strongly encourage carpooling and ride sharing as a way to reduce impact to trailheads, minimize our environmental footprint, and reduce costs. Please be considerate to your drivers, including situations when you ride with different drivers in each direction. The amount you contribute to your driver(s) should reflect the distance driven, the cost of gas, and tolls/parking fees – short trips might be $5 per person, long trips could be considerably more. The WEBSITE: A Source for Outings Our PWC Website calendar is at: http://www.pwckitsap.org/content/117-pwc-calendar.html If you don’t see something that interests you in this newsletter, check the website for additional trips and last-minute trips and updates. If you are a trip sponsor, have a new trip to list, or need to update an existing trip, please see the end of this newsletter for more information.

Upcoming Trips & Events:

EXTREME DAY HIKE Friday, Aug 3-4 Contact: David Boyde at 360-692-9325, or email: theboyde@aol.com Dayhike the 45-mile long Low Divide Trail from Lake Quinault to Lake Mills (or vice versa). We will leave for the trailhead(s) sometime Friday afternoon or evening, and then hike until we get to the other end. Due to transportation issues, it will be much easier to have two groups – a south-north, and a north-south group. This will enable a key swap mid-route.

Snow Lakes / The Enchantments Sunday, Aug 5-7 Contact: Jay Thompson at 360-509-9918, or email: jaythom1@hotmail.com Jay has a few spots left on his Enchantments permit. This area, in the Central Cascades near Leavenworth, Washington, is spectacularly scenic and so access is carefully regulated to prevent degradation of the campsites and trails. Call Jay for more info. SunshineTrip: Lava Lake Campground Monday, Aug 6-12 Contact: Bob Brown at 360-569-2878, or email: skipatrol10@hotmail.com Join Bob Brown on this car camping trip to Lava Lake Campground near Bend, Oregon. Bob created a promotional video which is available at the following link: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/33747134/BendCarCampPromotionalVideo.mp4 MAP Meeting at Emily Grice's house Thursday, Aug 9 at 7 pm Contact: Emily Grice at 206-842-7883, or email: emilykgrice@gmail.com All members are encouraged to attend this PWC event-planning meeting (''Membership Activity Planning''). Those present try to coordinate proposed outings to offer trips on most weekends. Trips that are agreed upon are subsequently published in the Penwicle and listed in the Calendar. Feel free to bring snacks or drinks to the meeting to share. This month's MAP meeting is hosted by Emily Grice. Directions: Mapquest (not Google) will get you to the feeder drive, four driveways south of High School Road. There will be a tall cedar sign with Emily’s number at the top. Turn in and up the paved drive, turn left at mailboxes, on dirt, go straight to the end. You are welcome to come early and bring family members. Emily has a 2-acre pond and a canoe - or you can bring a small boat, inner tubes if really hot (deep water swimming only - shallow water has a parasite), and fishing gear.

7863 Fletcher Bay Rd. NE Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

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Climb Mt. Walker Saturday, Aug 11 Contact: Joe Weigel at 360-479-5116, or email: mweigel@comcast.net Join Joe for this hike up Mount Walker. Call for more details. Easy backpack near Mt. Rainier Saturday, Aug 11 at 10:30 am Contact: Emily Grice at 206-842-7883, or email: emilykgrice@gmail.com Backpack on the north flank of Mt. Rainier - going to Berkeley Park and Grand Park. We will meet at Sunrise at 10:30 am, or later if need be. I will go in on Friday and get the permit, then camp at White River overnight. Pack is only carried about 3 miles to campground. Then daypack for rest of day, returning to site for dinner. Great wildflowers and views of the mountain. http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/mystic-lake-sunrise.htm PWC General Meeting Monday, Aug 13 at 7 pm Contact: Brian Steely at 360-297-3825, or email: brianandcris@centurytel.net The meeting starts at 7 pm at the Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4418 Perry Ave NE, Bremerton, WA Goat Rocks overnight Saturday, Aug 25-26 Contact: Pam Sargent at 360-697-5545, or email: pamsargent@rocketmail.com Pam will hike into the Goat Rocks hoping to view the incredible flower displays this area is renowned for. She plans to stay one night, but might be talked into two. POTLUCK at Steve & Nancy's house Friday, Aug 31 at 6:30 pm Contact: Steve & Nancy Osburn at 360-697-5982, or email: steven_osburn@hotmail.com Visit with fellow PWCers at Steve and Nancy's house. Bring an entrée or side dish to share. The host will provide the dessert.

22848 Adams Road NW Poulsbo, WA 98370

Summerfest near Mount Baker Saturday, Sep 1-3 Contact: Greg Myrick at 360-649-1648, or email: gmyrick49@gmail.com Greg is offering a reprise of last year's well-liked Labor Day weekend in the Mount Baker Recreation Area. Spectacular

trails abound, and the 26 of us who mountain-biked and hiked here last year only scratched the surface of the opportunities available. Give Greg a call if interested. Reservations are needed well in advance. MAP Meeting at Brian Steely's house Thursday, Sep 6 at 7 pm Contact: Brian Steely at 360-297-3825, or email: brianandcris@centurytel.net All members are encouraged to attend this PWC event-planning meeting (''Membership Activity Planning''). Those present try to coordinate proposed outings to offer trips on most weekends. Trips that are agreed upon are subsequently published in the Penwicle and listed in the Calendar. Brian Steely is this month's host. Feel free to bring snacks or drinks to the meeting to share.

8165 NE View Ridge Drive Poulsbo, WA 98370

PWC General Meeting Monday, Sep 10 at 7 pm Contact: Brian Steely at 360-297-3825, or email: brianandcris@centurytel.net The meeting starts at 7 pm at the Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4418 Perry Ave NE, Bremerton, WA Sunshine Trip: Pryor Mt. Wild Horse Refuge and Black Hills Tuesday, Sep 11-21 Contact: Bob Brown at 360-569-2878, or email: skipatrol10@hotmail.com Join Bob Brown on this car camping trip to Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Refuge near Bridger, Montana, Sep 11-14. The group will meet in Bridger on the 11th (we will meet at the City Park at 11 am), then drive to the horse range for tent or vehicle camping. A high clearance vehicle is necessary to navigate the dirt road to the horse range. After our Pryor Mt. visit, we will head east to the Black Hills Sep 15-21. We will drive from the Horse Range to Cody, Wyoming, on Sept 14, stay the night, then drive east over the Bighorn Mountains to the Black Hills. The group will stay at a rental cabin near Hill City, SD. Estimated food and lodging at the rental cabin will be $40-$55 per night. Bob will need a firm commitment by Aug 15th; a cash deposit will be required by Aug 20th. Pryor Mountain is about 40 miles from Bridger, MT. At 9,000 feet elevation, the campsite is at an old cabin on a large, grassy plateau where several herds of wild horses roam freely. Camp and walk among them as they migrate across

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the pasture through the day. The Bighorn, Beartooth, Absarokee, and Wind River Mountains frame the scene. If you have never visited the Black Hills in South Dakota, you have not experienced one of the most beautiful geologic anomalies in North America – a granite intrusion in the otherwise flat Great Plains, with many national parks and monuments, and Custer State Park with its buffalo. This portion of the trip will include riding the George S. Mickelson Bike Trail that runs south from Deadwood for 109 miles to Edgemont, SD. Drive across the Bighorn Mountains and/or the Bear Tooth Highway (above 10,000 feet), or visit Devil’s Tower, on this trip for an added experience. Contact Bob for more information at 360-569-2878 evenings.

Other Outings (General information describing trips and events that recur over multiple weeks)

Recurring (Weekly) after-work Green Mountain Hike Wednesdays, Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and Sep 7 at 6:10 pm Contact: Jay Thompson at 360-509-9918, or email: jaythom1@hotmail.com Weekly Wednesday after-work Green Mountain hikes will begin starting May 9th and continue throughout the summer and into fall. Be at the Gold Creek trailhead at 6:05 pm and be prepared to hike by 6:10. Bring headlamps in early spring and late fall as a precaution. Hikes will occur every Wednesday evening, rain or shine. These hikes have been very popular and are a great opportunity to meet hikers of all abilities from the Peninsula Wilderness Club, Kitsap Outdoors Meetup and the Kitsap Hikers Group on Facebook. We have had as few as 3 and as many as 22 hikers on past events. All are welcome to attend and share a snack or two at the summit. A good place to rideshare from is the parking area at the Wildcat Lake County Park (not to be confused with Wildcat Trailhead) as a park-n-ride. It's free to park there. A Discover Pass is required at the Gold Creek trailhead. To see images from last year's hikes, see the club website. The PWC website also has a detailed description of the Gold Creek Trail, including driving directions to the trailhead in their Field Guide. Road Bike Rides with Tom Leurquin Sundays & Thursdays, Aug 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 and 30 Contact: Tom Leurquin at 206-842-5906, or email: TRLBI@yahoo.com Tom will be two-wheeling on Thursdays and Sundays. The ride location, length, and pace will be oriented towards the group. Many of the rides will be on Bainbridge Island, and will be about 20 miles with 1500' elevation gain and greater.

The Sunday rides may be anywhere, such as Bainbridge Island, Olympic Discovery Trail, Burke Gilman Trail, Vancouver Island, or elsewhere. Start time will generally be 10 am. Starting location will change by week. Check the PWC Website calendar or call Tom for the specifics of that day's ride.

Into the Future (Trips that require group planning or reservations by each attendee)

Fall 2012 Grand Canyon Trip Sep 15-30 (Tentative) Contact: David Boyde at 360-692-9325, or email: theboyde@aol.com David is currently in the planning phase of a September trip to the Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks. Initial plan includes a day hike Rim to Rim via the North Kaibab and South Kaibab Trails, 22 miles (optional), and a 6-day, 5-night Grand Canyon trip. The Grand Canyon route will be the Royal Arch Route, which includes a 20-foot rappel, and the dates on the permit are Sep 20 through 25. There may also be a 2-day Zion Narrows backpack trip, which is 16 miles, mostly hiking in the Virgin River; a 2-day West Rim backpack trip, also 16 miles, plus an optional side trip to the top of Angel's Landing; and a Huber Wash - Chinle Trail - Coalpits Wash 12-mile loop day hike. This will be determined on July 5. There is only one opening left for this trip. Trip to Nepal with Brian Steely Starting approximately October 1, 2012 Contact: Brian Steely at 360-297-3825, or email: brianandcris@centurytel.net Brian will be returning to Nepal to an area he loves (Tilicho Lake) and going to an area he has not been (Dhaulagiri Base Camp). This will be a totally catered affair and all you will have to carry is your day pack. It will be professionally guided and the camps will be set up for us and the cooking will be done for us. This is a visually stunning part of the world and one of those experiences of a lifetime. Please note: This is not a commercial endeavor on Brian’s part and Brian is only a person of contact. All participants will be making their own arrangements for flying to Nepal and back, and dealing with the Nepal agent. The agent, Dipak Dhamala, is a personal friend of Brian’s, and has arranged his previous trips. For itinerary and details, contact Brian. See the PWC Website calendar for more info.

Trip Reports and Photos

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Seattle Pub Pedal (June 26)

Photos by Jay Thompson (marked as “JT”) and Steve Osburn

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Mt. Jefferson (June 26)

Photos by Paul Dutky (above), and Tom Henning (below)

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Mt. St. Helens (June 10), Photos from Greg Myrick

Annual PWC Picnic (July 9), Photos by Steve Osburn

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PWC Host Are you a new member or guest? Look for the person wearing a “PWC Host” name tag, 15 minutes before the General Meeting and during the break. The host can answer questions and point out members that share your interests. Pam Sargent will be the August host. PWC Online… http://www.pwckitsap.org/ Go to the website to find upcoming trips, trip reports, photos, a discussion forum, and more. July Picnic Notes: Our annual picnic was a huge success! Good food, friends, and fun! Barbara Hager won the door prize; Gary McFarland and Charlie Michel won 1st and 2nd place in the Men’s Obstacle Course; and Maria McGuire and Barbara Haskell won 1st and 2nd place in the Women’s Obstacle Course. Meeting Refreshments Thanks to all who have brought snacks to meetings! Contact Tom Broszeit at 360-621-3683 or tomsmail123@msn.com if you would like to help bring snacks to the next meeting. Sponsor an Outing! If you are a club member and interested in leading an outing, let us know about it so we can post it! Even if you list your trip in other forums, including it as a PWC event helps connect people and groups, and helps the club stay active. To sponsor an outing, come to a MAP meeting to discuss your trip! You can also fill out the form on our website, email or call the info directly to the Webmaster, Jay Thompson, at pwcadmin@pwckitsap.org or 360-307-0037; or you can email or call our Calendarmeister, Paul Dutky, at pdutky@gmail.com or 360-479-2683. Any of these options will get your outing listed on the PWC Calendar online. We Need Your House! Each month the club’s MAP meeting and potluck dinner need volunteer hosts willing to share their home for an evening. If you can handle a small home invasion, please contact the club secretary, Megan Thompson, at 360-871-6014. Your Trip Photos Wanted! Do you have some great PWC trip pictures? Each month we need your trip photos to share as part of the club meeting slide show and in the Penwicle. Please contact Paul Dutky, the PWC Dropbox manager, to find out how to send us your pictures – it’s easy, and helps us a lot! Email Paul for more info at pdutky@gmail.com. Scrapbook Photos Wanted Sue DeArman is looking for photos of PWC activities. Please include your name, details of the trip, and people and places in the pictures. Contact Sue at 360-697-1352 or dearmans@comcast.net

Update Your Email Address Contact Venita Goodrich to update your email address and other contact information. Contact Venita by email at vmnotbf@comcast.net, or call 360-471-0522. Joining/Renewing your Membership The PWC General Meeting is held the second Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in East Bremerton. To join or renew, please see form on the back of this newsletter. Receive a discount on select merchandise or services at the following businesses with your PWC membership (check with vendor for details): • Olympic Outdoor Center, Port Gamble,

http://www.olympicoutdoorcenter.com/ • Silverdale Cyclery, Silverdale, http://www.silverdalecyclery.com/ • Commander’s Beach House Bed and Breakfast, Port Townsend,

http://www.commandersbeachhouse.com/ • Ajax Café, Port Hadlock, http://www.ajaxcafe.com/ • Kitsap Sports, Silverdale, http://www.kitsapsports.com/ • Wildernest, Bainbridge Is., http://wildernestoutdoorstore.com/ • Poulsbo Running, Poulsbo, http://www.poulsborunning.com/ • Back of Beyond, Bainbridge Is., http://www.tothebackofbeyond.com/ New members will receive a membership card with their New Membership packet. All members can pick up a card at the monthly meeting.

Member Address & Phone List Changes Address changes should be sent to Venita Goodrich at:

Peninsula Wilderness Club P.O. Box 323 Bremerton, WA 98337-0070

or email vmnotbf@comcast.net, or call 360-471-0522.

PENWICLE Submissions Submissions to the PENWICLE must be received by the Wednesday after the General Meeting to ensure a place in the next issue. Please contact Steve Osburn at penwicle@hotmail.com if you have a submission.

Officers and Staff President: Brian Steely 360-297-3825 Vice President: Tom Broszeit 360-613-9573 Secretary: Megan Thompson 360-871-6014 Treasurer: Venita Goodrich 360-471-0522 President Emeritus: Paul Dutky 360-479-2683 Board of Directors: Steve Osburn 360-697-5982

Jay Thompson 360-307-0037 Isaac Sun 360-930-5300

Entertainment: Jay Thompson 360-307-0037 Events: Tom Broszeit 360-613-9573 Refreshments: Doug Savage 360-698-9774 Scrapbook: Sue DeArman 360-697-1352 Membership Database: Venita Goodrich 360-471-0522 Webmaster: Jay Thompson 360-307-0037 Calendar-Meister: Paul Dutky 360-479-2683 Dropbox Manager: Paul Dutky 360-479-2683 Penwicle Editor: Steve Osburn 360-697-5982 Penwicle Proofreader: Steve Dikowski 360-692-8386

PWC Join or Renew Membership PWC

The Peninsula Wilderness Club is an informal organization for persons interested in active outdoor pursuits. Main activities include hiking, backpacking, mountain climbing, rock climbing, skiing, kayaking, and bicycle riding. All outings, from casual hikes to technical mountain sports, are initiated by individual members. These members are volunteers who generously offer to make minimal arrangements so an outing can take place. They do not accept responsibility for the safety or care of any participant. The PWC does not conduct instructional programs and members are expected to have whatever clothing, equipment, skills, and physical conditioning are appropriate for the outing they wish to join. Members are expected to practice responsible environmental stewardship and must accept that there are dangers and a risk of injury in most outdoor activities.

Dues are $25 per household per year. Send a check or money order to: Peninsula Wilderness Club P.O. Box 323 Bremerton, WA 98337-0070

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