I have had the most amazing experience. All Chicks live to share what we love with others. It’s just natural that I should want to share my sharing with all those out there so – here goes….
I received a call from the dance studio owner where our daughter goes to afterschool. She was frantic. Her 12 year old daughter had chosen a science project and needed to find and identify 25 native tree species – BY THE MORNING!!! She immediately thought of me as she is very familiar with my muddy snake boots, spidery hair, and general smell from the field when I come to pick up our daughter. She knows what it is I do and felt I was the person for the job.
We jumped in the expedition and began our expedition!! Off to find 25 tree species, collect perfect leaves, and teach said future Chick to identify them!
We hiked through bidens, ceasarweed, mud, maidencane and general weeds. We pulled branches, braved mosquitoes, and sweated. I waded in a local swamp for pop ash. We collected, I taught, we collected, she marked the list, it was four Chicks on a Sunday adventure! We collected and taught until she had everything she needed to complete the project ON HER OWN!!
Her mother then turned to me….and said….”That was amazing. Do you still want to do this for a living when you grow up?” and she said “More than ever now.” I was thrilled – you can only imagine my smile. I want you all to know that my daughter had tagged along on this adventure – smiling and sweating right alongside me just like always – only in shorts and little black babydoll shoes!
Sounds like a great afternoon huh? It got better!! Yes – her mother then informed me THAT THIS WAS HER DAUGHTER’S FIRST TIME WALKING IN THE WOODS!!!! Let me tell you all that I have never felt so good!! This young woman had already chosen a path into the muddy, buggy, crazy world of Chicks With Ticks – she knew she wanted to be out there – BEFORE EVER HAVING DONE IT!
Let’s all raise our beers to the two young woman and grown woman who joined me in the forests and wetlands that brought one more Chick to the family! I have never been more proud to be a Chick With Ticks!!!
love it! how inspiring!
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this is just so cute, Jacque ….
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Hey, Chicks – Found this opportunity for connecting!
Women’s Outdoor Weekend at Caloosahatchee Regional Park
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Contact: Cindy Rouse
Lee County Parks and Recreation
(239) 694 – 0398
crouse@leegov.com
WOMEN’S OUTDOOR WEEKEND
March 16, 17 and 18
With a little help from local outdoors-women you’ll experience tent camping, hayride, kayaking, wood burning, archery, fishing, camp cooking, basket making and stargazing. Additional workshops may include birding, earth crafts, night hike, biking and more. Come out to relax around the campfire. Don’t forget to bring your friends, sisters, and moms. If you have questions on what to bring or would like additional information, please call Cindy at (239) 694 – 0398. $65.00 per person. Register online at https://www.leeparks.org. Register today! Registration ends March 2nd, 2012.
Caloosahatchee Regional Park is a Lee County park located at 18500 North River Road in Alva, Florida. The park features 768 acres of pine flatwoods, scrub oak, cypress swamps and oak hammocks. Crossing through them, you’ll find over 18 miles of hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails. Primitive camp sites for families and groups are available, along with equestrian sites for people with horses. Kayaking and fishing are available along the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. Find us online at http://www.leeparks.org.
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I am definitely going to do this one! Want to join me? Let me know if you are interested! This is a perfect opportunity to get together and go crazy and do fun, wild, outdoor activities with other Chicks with Ticks – I will be sure to bring lots of Chicks gear too!! Thanks for sharing!
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