Author Archives: Rachel C.

Learning the logic of fish: streamwork in Reed Canyon

Consider this scene:The first thought that most people have upon coming to such a place is probably something along the lines of, How picturesque! I'd best plop down at this here picnic table and admire this splendid vista, this tranquil… Continue reading

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Pirates of Reed Canyon

A number of people were quite shocked to notice yesterday that there were two ships running the Jolly Roger in Reed Lake yesterday and, understandably, had some concerns. Pirates are not to be trifled with, after all. The explanation? Once… Continue reading

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Canyon cider for all!

Our last Canyon Day in Spring 2011 featured extensive work in the Orchard – and what better way to enjoy the fruits of our labors than some delicious apple cider, featuring apples picked from our very own trees? That was… Continue reading

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A New Trail by the Farm – Part II

This week, we continued our construction of the trail that brushes the edge of the newly restored Farm property. The new trail is marked on this map with the red dots; older trails are in blue-black:We left off with a… Continue reading

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A New Trail by the Farm – Part I

Fall Canyon Day 2010 featured a lot of restoration work down by the old Farmhouse – but there hasn't been a trail to access any of that restored area. Summer Canyon Crew 2011 is currently working on fixing that, constructing… Continue reading

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What Does Canyon Crew Do?

Well, a lot. This summer, Canyon Crew includes five full time students, as well as our Wise and Glorious Leader, Zac Perry, and we still don't have enough manpower to do everything that we want to do in the Canyon…. Continue reading

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