DATC Meeting – Jan 14, 2015

Duncannon as seen from Eagles Edge Overlook at the end of Cove Mountain

MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, January 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the Duncannon Municipal Building located at 428 N. High Street. An RSVP is not required but it is greatly appreciated.

MEETING AGENDA: We’ll discuss fundraising for the 2015 DATC Festival, current vendor applicants, anti-graffiti signage and other festival preparations.

THERE WILL BE FREE PIZZA AND SODA! Send your RSVP to help us determine how much pizza we should buy. Special thanks to everyone who chipped in to help pay for last month’s pizza! Contact DATC@DuncannonATC.org if you or your group would like to contribute to the DATC Meeting Pizza Fund.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Anyone who would like to be involved with the DATC, offer guidance or influence its policies is welcome to attend our meetings. You might find a volunteer opportunity that suits you in any number of fields such as: planning our next 2014 DATC Festival, fundraising, supporting the Duncannon Outdoor Club, learning about Appalachian Trail maintenance and inspiring people to enjoy outdoor activities in the Duncannon area.

We look forward to seeing you there!

DOC January Hike

What do you do when you cross paths with a black bear? Do black bears really hibernate? Join the DOC on Sat., Jan. 17^th to learn the answers and more interesting information on the common black bear.

We will then hike an average paced 5 mile hike over moderate to strenuous terrain. We will be hiking at Boyd’s Tree Farm. There are two short climbs. If there is snow or ice, do not forget your micro spikes if you have them. Wear orange. Meet at 9:00 am at the Duncannon Family Health Center to carpool or at Boyd’s at 9:30 am. Call 395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.

DOC Volunteers At Little Buffalo

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On December 6th it was raining very hard, trying to dampen the spirits of the Duncannon Outdoor Club volunteers helping to decorate the Little Buffalo State Park Christmas Trails. It did not stop us from an enjoyable helpful experience though. Some of us painted, others went through what seemed like miles and miles of lights looking for burnt out bulbs and lights that just no longer worked. Some of us were very brave and took to the outdoors to string the lights in the pouring down rain for 3 hours!

A great thank you to Elizabeth, Verilee, Peg, Luke, Rod, Hanna, and Kathleen for your efforts which were greatly appreciated.