Spring Fling Teams

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, each team member sets his or her own schedule. Some teams have a specific goal and others do not. For example, the Spring Strollers aim to walk 30 miles in 30 days.

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, must raise or donate at least $1.00 for each year of age.

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.

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

Join an existing team
To join one or more of the teams listed below, simply contact the team leader(s) and register.

Hiking
High Country Hikers, Leader: John Bridge, jbridge@olypen.com. John loves to hike in the mountains and invites you to join him for special hikes on May 4, 11, 18, and 25.
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 to the Dungeness Spit and other enticing locations. Hikes: May 7, 14, 21, and 28. For details, see events.

Walking
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 1, 9, 16, and 23. For details, see events.
o See events.

Birding
Swift Swallows, Leaders: Dave & Julie Jackson, juliejackson@wavecable.com. It’s hard to beat May birding in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley. Dave and Julie invite you to see how many species you can find on morning bird walks. Walks: May 4, May 11, and May 25. For details, see events.

Gardening
Green Gardeners, Leader: Sue Chickman, organicallysue@olypen.com. Any gardeners are welcome to join as a supporter and/or participant! 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 her 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
MacRobbies’ Milers, Leader: Shirley Anderson, sanderson22@olypen.com. In 2009, Shirley’s team biked in honor of Stuart MacRobbie and raised over $1,000 for the River Center. We lost Stuart early this year, and now Shirley plans to bike twice as many miles as last in his memory. You are welcome to join the team as a supporter and/or participant.