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AFA Photographer TJ Watt relaxes in a giant redcedar the day he and a friend discovered the now endangered Avatar Grove.Nov 1 2011

Public Hike to the Avatar Grove – Saturday, Nov.5th.

Nov 1 2011/Announcements

*** Note – New meeting place for the fall/winter hikes!

Join the Ancient Forest Alliance’s Ken Wu and TJ Watt for a hike to the Avatar Grove this coming Saturday. Come out and learn about the ecology and politics surrounding BC’s endangered old-growth forests and experience the grove’s gnarly redcedars and giant Douglas-firs first hand!

Itinerary:

– Meet at 1:00pm in Port Renfrew at the Port Renfrew Hotel/Pub (It is located in town on the right-hand side of the road a short distance after passing the Coastal Kitchen Cafe). Upon arrival, please watch to see how parking is being organized to keep space open for general business costumers.
– Leave in a convoy to the Avatar Grove.
– Hike the Avatar Grove and finish by 4:00pm

IMPORTANT – MUST READ!

***THIS IS A WILDERNESS AREA***

Only those with a moderate hiking ability and comfortable hiking on rugged terrain with fallen logs, steep slopes, and no official trail, and with a firm sense of balance, can come on the hike. All participants will be required to sign a waiver form.

*No dogs. They can disturb wildlife including bears, elk, deer, cougars, wolves, raccoons, and Sasquatch in the area.

*Participants must bring their own snacks, water, proper clothing and footwear for all weather conditions, medical requirements, and wonderful attitude!

*Be sure to support the local community by buying food and other items in town!

*Directions and a Google map to the Avatar Grove from Port Renfrew can be found at: https://staging.ancientforestalliance.org/ancient-forests/directions-to-avatar-grove/

Please let us know if you’re coming and how many people you’ll be bringing, so we can get a sense of our numbers.
You can email us at: info@ancientforestalliance.org

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