We need
VOLUNTEERS!
If you're interested
in helping out with
trail work or
youth programs,
please contact us at
(803)771-0870.
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Palmetto Trail Wishlist
Maintaining the Palmetto
Trail is a huge task and our
trail coordinators do a
great job! Having the
proper tools
 makes
their job a whole lot
easier. If you would like
to donate anything on our
wishlist, please contact our
office at (803)771-0870. We
appreciate your help!
- Line Trimmer
- Backpack Blower
- Hammer Drill
- ATV/Four-Wheeler
- Husqvarna Chain Saw
- Husqvarna Pole Saw
- Chain Saw Winch
- Dewalt Impact Wrench
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Pictures from the Palmetto Trail
These pictures were
taken by Gregory Pratt
along the Lake Moultrie
Passage.
If you have pictures of
the trail that you would
like to share, you can
email them to us or
post them on our
facebook page. 
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Palmetto E-Explorer
July 2010 |
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Summer Adventure
Camps
It's not too late to
sign up, we still have
space available!
Session 3: July 5-9 @
Canoeing For Kids- Lexington
Session 4: July 19-21 @ Poinsett State Park- Sumter
Kayaking, Hiking, Mountain
Biking, Arts & Crafts,
Outdoor Education, Team
Building, Games, & more!
Click here for more details
or to register online.
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Palmetto Trail
Mix
Courtesy of John Turner
Makes 26 one cup
servings
This recipe originated
at a New England Inn
2 cups honey
1 cup sunflower kernals
1 ¾ cup vegetable oil
1 cup untoasted wheat
germ
1 (42oz.) pkg.
quick-cooking oats
1 cup shredded coconut
2 cups nonfat dry mix
powder
1 cup raisins
2 cups sliced almonds
1 cup cranberries
Combine honey and oil in
a microwave-safe dish
and microwave for 7
minutes
Mix the oats, milk
powder, almonds,
sunflower kernels, wheat
germ, coconut, raisins,
and cranberries in a
large roasting pan (or
turkey roaster)
Add honey/oil mixture
and mix well.
Bake at 300° for 45
minutes, stirring every
15 minutes
Let stand until cool
Store in airtight
container/bags in the
refrigerator . (May
store in the freezer for
future use)
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Notes from the Trail
By Dane Hanna
Its only early July, but
we have definitely been
in the dog days of a SC
summer. Trail work has
been slow but steady. I
have spent several days
on the Fort Jackson
Passage, removing the
fallen trees and
invasive undergrowth.
It is a very surreal
hike with the gunfire
from the US Military
practicing as background
noise. I plan to
continue work on this
passage to ensure that
it is in good shape.
One of the best ways to
beat the heat this
summer is to enjoy the
many lakes and rivers SC
has to offer. We took a
paddle out into "The
Pasture" on Lake
Moultrie in June.
Paddling though the
thick cypress trees
beside the osprey nests
while the grass carp
swim underneath was like
being in a foreign
world. The lake was so
thick with lily pads and
flowers that it looked
like carpet across the
water.
I'm looking for feedback
from anyone that has
been out on the Palmetto
Trail. Good or bad,
email your story to
dane@palmettoconservation.org. I'd
like to know what people
are seeing out there,
and maybe your story can
be in a newsletter.
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Glendale Outdoor Leadership
School
Located just outside
Spartanburg, SC,
GOLS is a program of
PCF which offers a wide
variety of programs for
children and adults
alike, including
kayaking, fishing,
mountain biking, and
rock climbing.
GOLS Indoor Climbing Gym
Schedule
Thursday
6:00-9:00pm Adult
Night (Ages 18+
only)
Friday
4:00-6:00pm Open Gym
6:00-9:00pm Kid's
Night (Adults are
still welcome to
climb)
Saturday
1:00-6:00pm
Sunday
1:00-6:00pm
GOLS Summer Adventure Camp Schedule
July 12-16
July 21-25
August 2-6
Cost: $175
Time: 9am-5pm
Ages: 6-12
Activities:
rock climbing,
mountain biking,
hiking, team games,
wilderness first aid
and survival, and
more!
Click here for more
details.
Rock Climbing
Birthday Parties
 Plan
your next birthday
at GOLS! Learn how
to rock climb with
your friends in our
indoor climbing gym
and have presents
and cake in the
"Upside Down Camp
Site Room".
Price:
$10 per
participant
(minimum of 6)
Includes:
Trained climbing
staff, climbing
time, equipment,
birthday room, and
goody bags
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Have you considered
membership in the
Palmetto Conservation
Foundation? Membership
starts at
just $35 a year and
comes with great benefits,
including discounts at local
outfitters and special rates
on events! Your membership
dollars help build and
maintain the Palmetto Trail
as well as support other PCF
outings and events.
Click here for more
information about becoming a
member
TODAY!
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