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Tag Archives: Ijams
Announcing our New Partnership! Girls Outside with Ijams
Dear Friends of Girls Outside, We, the leadership team of Girls Outside, would like to thank you so much for your past interest and loyal participation in our program that encourages girls to explore the outdoors through hiking to promote … Continue reading
Looking for Spring on March 20 at Forks of the River!
Hello, spring! Come out, come out, wherever you are! Let’s celebrate the official first day of spring on March 20 by looking for signs that this exciting season has arrived at Forks of the River WMA. This hike is for girls in grades 2-4. … Continue reading
Posted in Bird Watching, Forks of the River, Girl Scouts, South Loop, Trip Announcement, Uncategorized, Urban Hike, Young Hikers
Tagged birds, forest, frogs, Girl Scouts, hike, Ijams, Leave No Trace, nature, river, Spring, spring wildflowers, urban wilderness, watching, wildflowers, wildlife
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Brownies Find Flowers, Fungi, Swallows and Skinks
Last weekend six adventuring Brownie Girl Scouts, their troop leaders, and two Girls Outside guides hiked Ijams’ Meads Quarry and Ross Marble areas. The young hikers had eagle eyes and spotted so many neat things — almost immediately they sighted … Continue reading
Posted in Bird Watching, Girl Scouts, Trip Report, Urban Hike, Young Hikers
Tagged birds, fungi, hike, Ijams, Skink, spring wildflowers, Trip Report, urban wilderness, wildflowers, wildlife
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1st-3rd Grade Girls To Hike Ijams
*Update 9-23-14: This hike is now full and registration has closed. Autumnal colors will be in full swing for the Oct. 5 hike for girls in grades 1-3, which takes place from 2-4 p.m. on the trails at Ijams Nature … Continue reading
Trip Report: Girls Outside Beats the Heat at Ijams’ Mead’s Quarry
A hot and steamy September afternoon couldn’t keep our intrepid group of six 4-6th grade girls and four Girls Outside guides trapped indoors! Ijams’ Mead’s Quarry provided the perfect retreat. After a little getting to know you and some Leave No Trace … Continue reading
Posted in Trip Report, Uncategorized, Urban Hike
Tagged birds, cave, hike, Ijams, Leave No Trace, rock scrambling, urban wilderness, watching, wildlife
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September 6: South Loop Fall Hiking Adventure for Grades 4-6!
Time to sign up your girl for our first hike of the fall season — Ijams Meads Quarry for girls in grades 4-6! This hike is offered in collaboration with Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians, though you do not need to … Continue reading
Posted in Girl Scouts, South Loop, Trip Announcement, Uncategorized, Urban Hike
Tagged fall, Girl Scouts, hike, Ijams, urban wilderness
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Announcing Spring 2014 G.O. Hikes!
Now announcing two G.O. hikes to get your favorite girl outside this spring! Both hikes coming up are for elementary-aged girls, one for girls in grades 1-3 and one for girls in grades 4-6! Both are offered in collaboration with Girl Scouts … Continue reading
Finding Magic at the Key Hole
Hiking at Ross Marble Quarry Area is akin to walking through a fairytale. When you arrive at the Key Hole, you are sure to believe the place holds magical secrets of a time long ago. Twelve young hikers discovered the … Continue reading
Trip Report: Signs of Spring on Forks of the River Hike
It was an early February day, but Girls Outside saw many signs of spring on our Ijams-Forks of the River hike last weekend. Taking advantage of the unseasonably warm and sunny day, 15 young girls and 5 women followed the Urban Wilderness Trail from … Continue reading
Posted in South Loop, Trip Report, Urban Hike
Tagged birds, frogs, hike, Ijams, river, Spring, urban wilderness, wildlife
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