2018-19 Guide To Yellow Springs

48 the Guide to YelLow Springs y 2018 - 1 9 Y e l l ow S p r i n g s N ews Glen Helen Glen Helen Contac t: 405 Corry St., 769-1904 ema i l : tclevenger@glenhelen.org We b : www.glenhelen.org Glen Helen is the legacy of Hugh Taylor Birch, who donated a wooded glen to Antioch College in memory of his daughter, Helen Birch Bartlett. The scenic 1,125-acre preserve is rich in natural formations and fix- tures, accessible from a 15-mile trail system. Visitors can witness spectacular blooming wildflowers, majestic 400-year-old trees, imposing limestone cliff overhangs, beauti- ful waterfalls and the amazing yellow spring for which the town is named. Trails are open year-round during daylight hours. The Glen Helen Association is a member- ship-based organization established to support Antioch College and its efforts to protect the Glen. Members are entitled to complimen- tary parking at the Corry Street entrance, discounts, at the Glen Helen Nature Shop and discounted admission to many of the events in the preserve. Individual membership in the Association begins at $40. To support the Glen, visit www.glenhelen.org or send dona- tions to: Glen Helen Association, 405 Corry Street, Yellow Springs, OH 45387. Glen Helen’s quarterly program calendar — including guided hikes, invasive spe- cies removal, after-school programs, public lectures and public workshops — can be accessed at www.glenhelen.org. Programs and activities include the following: Outdoor Education Center — For over 60 years, the center has shaped the lives of the fifth- and sixth-graders who visit it. The Outdoor Education Center is also the site of Glen Helen’s EcoCamps – summer day and overnight camps in which children and teen- agers are immersed in nature. It is located at 1075 SR 343. Grounds are closed to the public when school is in session; call 937-767-7648. Raptor Center — This nationally recog- nized facility rehabilitates injured birds of prey, providing a second chance at life in the wild. Resident birds, used for educational programs, can be viewed on site. Open during daylight hours; limited parking is available at 1075 SR 343; call 937-767-7648. Trailside Museum — Serving as the pre- serve’s welcome center, Trailside Museum is the hub for regularly scheduled programs and hikes at Glen Helen. Stop in for a map, gear or information before venturing out onto the trails. 505 Corry Street. Nature Shop — The Nature Shop features a wide variety of field guides and other nature books, crafts, T-shirts, bird feeders and greet- ing cards. Hours: Mon.–Fri., 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat.–Sun., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Vernet Ecologi- cal Center, 405 Corry Street; call 937-769-1902. Extension Programs — Glen Helen can bring a host of programs to your site, and its naturalists also offer guided hikes for private groups; call 937-767-7648. Rent the Glen — The Vernet Ecological Center, BirchManor, the lodge andpavilions at Camp Greene, the Outdoor Education Center complex and select outdoor settings within Glen Helen are available for special events like weddings, retreats, conferences,meetings and memorials. Call 936-769-1902, ext. 3. Volunteering — Glen Helen has ongoing opportunities for habitat stewards, Nature Shop clerks, hike leaders, museum docents, and more. Call 937-769-1902, ext. 3, for more information. mminde jberman mmindesign@aol.com humerusjkb@aol.com DESIG ILL USTRATION innovative design solutions web, print& identity iconic illustration & cartoons 937.767.2330 Black Pug Bike Repair By appointment only 937-206-0980 Yellow Springs www.blackpugbikes.com Authorized dealer for Scott, Fatback, Velo-Orange, Niner & other brands Pick-up and delivery available Minor repairs, tune ups, wheel builds & overhauls 11 AM–9PM WED–MON CLOSED TUESDAYS DINE-IN • CARRY-OUT DELIVERY 1535 XENIA AVENUE 767-9000 CALYPSOGRILL.NET INFO@CALYPSOGRILL.NET