Spring Fling Teams

Have fun with Spring Fling! Whether you form a team, join a team, or participate on your own, you’re contributing to the well-being of the River Center, Railroad Bridge Park, and our community. Remember that to qualify for awards and prizes, participants above age 16 must either raise or donate at least $50. Participants age16 or younger, are asked to raise or donate at least $1.00 for each year of age.

Although members of a Spring Fling team share an activity in common, such as walking, they may do the activity with or without their team mates. In other words, you set your own schedule.

The Spring Fling guided walks, hikes, and bike rides listed below and in the events calendar are open to all. These events are free to Spring Fling participants, and you may count the distance covered or species seen toward your total. A $5.00 donation is requested from those not participating in Spring Fling.

To form your own team – Simply choose a team name and competition category (e.g., walking, biking, or birding), and register.

To join an existing team -- Contact the team leader(s) and register to join any of these teams.

Hiking:
o High Country Hikers, Leader: John Bridge, jbridge@olypen.com. John’s a mountain man and he invites you to join him for special hikes on May 3, 10, 17, and 24. See events.
o Life is GOOD! , Leaders: Doug & Gretha Davis, gretha.d@wavecable.com. Doug and Gretha will show you how good life can be, as you hike with them on the Dungeness Spit and other enticing locations. Hikes: May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 28. For details, see events.

Walking
o Spring Strollers, Leader: Lyn Muench, lynmuench@olypen.com. Lyn says, “This is for those who do not have the time, stamina or knees for serious hiking.” Join her series of afternoon ‘trestle walks’. Walks: May 8, 15, 22, and 29. For details, see events.

Birding
o Swift Swallows, Leaders: Dave & Julie Jackson, juliejackson@wavecable.com. It’s hard to beat spring birding. Join Dave and Julie to see how many species you can find on these morning bird walks. Walks: May 10, May and 17. For details, see events.

Gardening
o Green Gardeners, Leader: Sue Chickman, organicallysue@olypen.com. For every hour (typically four hours per day) Sue’s husband, Bob, spends in their garden during May, she has pledged to donate $1.00 to the River Center. You can join the team in pledging an amount of your choice for Bob’s gardening, or keep track of the hours you work in your garden and pledge an amount for your time.

Biking
o MacRobbies’ Milers, Leader: Shirley Anderson, sanderson22@olypen.com. Shirley’s team bikes in honor and memory of Stuart MacRobbie and raised over $2,000 for the River Center. You are welcome to join the team as a supporter and/or participant.