2019 Tree Climbers Rendezvous
Pre and Post Trips
The 2019 Tree Climbers Rendezvous kicks off at noon on Sunday, October 13th and runs through noon on Wednesday, October 16th.
Note: Depending on the resort’s occupancy the prior night, rooms might not be available until 3 pm on the 13th. You can still check in at noon and enjoy what the resort has to offer.
If anyone would like to stay at Redwood River Resort an extra evening (Wednesday, Oct 16th), they will have to make his/her own reservations. Otherwise, participants can return to the Bay area for organically organized group activities or start heading south to the Monterey Bay area for activities starting on Thursday, October 17th.
The Pre and Post trips are not included in the cost of the Rendezvous.
Event:
Tree Tour - Berkeley
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Tuesday, October 8th - Afternoon activity
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Organizer:
Eric Folmer
TreeWolf@msn.com
510-410-8351
RSVP:
RSVP is required by phone or email to Eric Folmer.
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Tree Tour – San Francisco
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Organizer:
Eric Folmer
TreeWolf@msn.com
510-410-8351
RSVP:
RSVP is required by phone or email to Eric Folmer.
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**** CANCELLED **** Anthony Chabot Park - Oakland **** CANCELLED ****
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Participant to RSVP Eric in order to secure a spot (35 maximum occupancy) and copy of the group camping permit and rules. El Venado Group Camp is a primitive group campsite located near the center of this 4000+ acre park. It's the first camp on the road, away from other group camps. It has three 10' picnic tables, a 10' serving table, an extra-large BBQ, 2 drinking fountains with spigots, a CXT vault toilet and a fire circle.
Another option is to stay elsewhere in the Bay Area and join us during the day. The Castro Valley/ Hayward area is relatively close and has various options. Reservations need to be arranged by individual participant.
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Organizer:
Eric Folmer
TreeWolf@msn.com
510-410-8351
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Thursday, October 17th
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The Monterey Peninsula is a beautiful location with many options for activities. There is excellent scuba diving in the unique kelp forests, hiking, kayaking, whale watching, and cycling. Monterey was the capital of Mexican California and has several buildings from that era are preserved as museums. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is on Cannery Row of John Steinbeck fame.
For updates on this event and to access the discussion forum, please visit treewolf.com/2019rendezvous and the FB Page: Tree Climber Rendezvous Redwoods.
Lodging:
We will stay at the Monterey Peninsula Inn in Pacific Grove. It is a great location, walk to restaurants and the ocean. They will accommodate divers with rinsing hoses etc. For registration information and group rate contact Eric Folmer.
Meals:
Participant to pay for their own meals.
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Participant to provide his/her own transportation.
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Entry fees, lodging, meals, and transportation expenses will vary depending on individual choices and will be paid by each individual.
Organizer:
Eric Folmer
TreeWolf@msn.com
510-410-8351
RSVP:
RSVP to Eric so we can coordinate and plan.
Event:
Scuba Dive or Hike
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Friday, October 18th
Location:
Point Lobos State Natural Preserve
Description:
DIVERS - Rent gear as needed Thursday to be ready Friday morning, we recommend the Bamboo Reef dive shop. We will meet at the entrance kiosk when the park opens at 8 am. This preserve has an excellent protected cove for a pleasant shore dive with an interesting aquatic environment. Diving requires a permit and advance registration. Visit: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28353 Please note that they only take 12 teams of two people per day. The price is $20/day/team for diving and $10/day for parking. Equipment most be rented off-site. Each team of divers will be responsible for registering. If the site if booked up, there are many good shore dives nearby, no pre-planning required.
Non-Divers - Marine Biologist Dorris Welch will give a pre-dive orientation and lead a hike for the non-divers. Dorris Welch is a marine biologist, naturalist/educator, museum curator, boat captain and scuba diver. She has over thirty years of teaching experience, including leading whale watch charters on the Monterey Bay and natural history ecotours throughout California. Her public speaking gigs include PBS, BBC and NPR appearances and cruise ship lectures worldwide. She began her career at Point Lobos interpreting both the landscape and underwater realms. Her path led her to work as a curator of Natural Sciences at the Oakland Museum and Education Director/Research Coordinator of Long Marine Lab, UC Santa Cruz. Most recently, she spent ten years on Monterey Bay as owner/operator of Sanctuary Cruises Whale Watch. She holds degrees in Marine Biology & Education from UC Santa Cruz and CSU Humboldt. Her passionate, delightfully humorous delivery style brings the realm of natural science to life in a most engaging manner.
Lodging:
We will stay at the Monterey Peninsula Inn in Pacific Grove. It is a great location, walk to restaurants and the ocean. They will accommodate divers with rinsing hoses etc. For registration information and group rate contact Eric Folmer.
Meals:
Participant to pay for their own meals.
Transportation:
Participant to provide his/her own transportation.
Cost:
Lodging, meals, and transportation expenses will vary depending on individual choices.
Organizer:
Eric Folmer
TreeWolf@msn.com
510-410-8351
RSVP:
RSVP to Eric so we can coordinate and plan.
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Saturday, October 19th
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Organizer:
Eric Folmer
TreeWolf@msn.com
510-410-8351
RSVP:
RSVP to Eric so we can coordinate and plan.
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