Aug 24
Arb Social & Walk the Trails Get Together
Thu, August 24, 2023
• 1:00pm
- 3:30pm (2h 30m) • Cowling Arboretum Trail Head/Upper Arboretum
(Outside Recreation Center Main Entrance)
The HR Special Events Committee invites all staff, faculty, and summer student workers to the end-of-the-year get together!
- ARB you excited to gather with coworkers?
- ARB you curious to know more about the trails at Carleton?
Explore the Arb and learn about the many ways that you can utilize this unique gift we have right in our own backyard and do it while socializing with your peers.
The flow of the event: Please register
- 1:00-1:30 p.m. - Social time
- 1:30-3:00 p.m. - Walk(s)
- 3:00-3:30 p.m. - Social time
Event highlights:
- Guided trail walks
- Short and long walking options
- Visit various arboretum attractions
- Guided tour of the Arboretum Office
- Self-guided walks
Food:
- Beverages and trail mix
How to be prepared:
- Wear closed-toe shoes & comfortable clothing
- Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and/or bug spray
Resources:
- Carleton trail maps
- Arboretum guides
- iNaturalist online tool to help identify items
Accessibility:
- A golf cart will be available to allow for accessibility to the trails and arb office
- Walking or biking is preferred due to the construction
- If driving to the event, take Hwy 19/Division St. N to Three Oaks Drive (the arb office turn) and park at the Recreation Center (south end).
Event Contact: Andrea Kubinski