Led by Dave S. and Jen O., Mike, Sandy and Susan learned how to use their GPS receivers to discover “caches” hidden in Black Forest Regional Park. The tromp through the woods was enjoyable, as the weather was cooperative and the terrain very friendly. We all signed all our geocaching finds – albeit a week after Sean, who could not make it with the Mensa group, so he ventured out a week early to discover those very same caches and leave notes for us!! For more information on geocaching, contact Dave S. or go to www.geocaching.com |
Dave, Jen, Mike & Susan |
Dave, Jen, Sandy & Mike |
Geocaching in Black Forest
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For the July Main Monthly Meeting, about 20 of us visited Dr. Mark Seward, world-renown expert on Gila monsters. Dr. Seward gave a short talk about Gilas (their environment, feeding, mating, etc) then showed us his lab, where about 80 Gila monsters and at least one Mexican beaded lizard reside. We got to view both a young Gila and an adult Gila up close, and from a little further away, the Mexican beaded lizard. It was a great meeting and our thanks to Dr. Seward for hosting us. |
A poster in Dr. Seward's Lab. |
Mexican Beaded Lizard |
Dr. Seward
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Dr. Seward holds a young gila. |
Dr. Seward and an adult gila. |
Dr. Seward shows artifacts to a young visitor. |
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Jen & Dave at the 2008 AG in Denver.
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Cathalene & Delbert at the 2008 AG. |
PlainsPeaking editor, Betsy, at the 2008 AG. |
Windy's soap booth at the Mensa Marketplace
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2nd VP for Membership, Jen Browning, at the AG. |
Windy, the webmistress of our award-winning website. (Best overall presentation) |
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P & P Mensans at the Paint Mines
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Paint Mines - June 2008
Main Monthly Meeting |
Paint Mines |
Paint Mines
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Paint Mines |
Paint Mines |
Indian Paint Brush
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Horned Toad |
Red-Winged Black Bird |
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