WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

April 19 - April 26

Hello WOC family!  Come check out some of the awesome outdoor events we have going on this week. All events are open to the Williams College community. 

Announcements

How to handle frogs and salamanders you might encounter while outdoors! Springtime in the Berkshires means that amphibians are out and about, and Darren Wang from the Hopkins Forest Educator Program has created an amazing informational video to explain the proper handling techniques if you encounter these animals! Be sure to check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnpCoVtH0LY&t=100s 

Interested in leading WOC trips???

Fill out this form to get connected with WOC’s trip leader program! There will be an info session shortly to talk through the trip leading process and meet some other folks that are interested in putting trips on WOC’s calendar. We’d love to gauge interest and extend our leader community for the spring! Email Rachel at [log in to unmask] with any questions!!

The WOC Equipment Room will be open M, W, Th, & F by appointment only.  Hours will be 12 -2 and The Equipment Room is open to all members of the Williams community.  Please go to this appointment schedule and sign up for a slot.  Be prepared to show a “CLEARED” status on your CoVerified App when you come for your appointment.  Equipment is due back one week later so sign up for that appointment also.  

We want your feedback on trips! Have you recently gone on a trip and want to give us feedback on COVID-19 precautions and how things went? Fill out our feedback form after your trip so we know how we’re doing!

Open DEI Committee Meetings this semester! Like all WOC board meetings are, DEI Committee Meetings will be open this semester. We’ll be meeting at 7:30 on Mondays at this link. Feel free to join us and/or reach out to Isabel ([log in to unmask]) with any questions!

Activities

Tuesday

The Equipment Room will not be open on Tuesday

Four-Leaf Clover Hunting!

Looking for some good luck to take you into the rest of the semester? Come join us for some good ol’ fashioned four leaf clover hunting in what should be some beautiful weather! We’ll be leaving from Paresky steps at 2:45 and will be back on campus by 4. Sign up here! Feel free to email Justyn Friedler (jmf10) or Rachel Morrow (rm11) with any questions.

NESCAC Outing Club Virtual Speaker Event - Day Scott

Come join us Tuesday, April 20th at 7pm as we welcome Day Scott for our first intercollegiate virtual speaker event, followed by a Q&A session. 

As a certified naturalist, wildlife photographer, writer and environmental educator, Day's connection with nature has afforded her unique opportunities to take candid and brilliant wildlife shots. Her photography has been recognized by many, including Discovery and BBC America. Today, she lives in beautiful Wyoming, recovering from a traumatic brain injury. During her healing journey, she's discovered a voice for storytelling, an affinity for birds and the bravery to stand out and dare greatly through it all. Check out her site here and find more event info here. Use this link to register!

Wednesday

Earth Day Hike to Field Farm @2PM Celebrate the planet we inhabit on this walk around Field Farm, a beautiful preserve in south Williamstown. This will be a relaxed trip. Email Ben (bp8) with any questions and to sign up. We will be back by 3:45.

Thursday

The Climbing Wall will be open 7:30 - 9:30.  All Williams students are welcome to come climb at the Nate Lowe climbing wall.  No experience is necessary and all equipment will be provided.  Limited to 8 climbers.  Please use this form to reserve a spot.  You may only choose one night .  Filling out the form does not guarantee that you will get to climb.

Friday

Weekly sunrise hike  “wake up” and down Pine Cobble - sunrise at 6:09 AM. Meet on Paresky steps at 6 AM!!  6 mile hike round trip leaving on foot from campus - one thousand foot elevation gain to get your blood flowing and endorphins coursing through your veins!!.   Dress for the weather, good footwear for a trail that will be muddy, wet and always rocky!  Bring a filled water bottle and a cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus by 9:30AM. [Insert signup info here].

Bee Hill Hike We’ll head to Bee Hill at 2:30 and be back on campus before 5:30. Please bring layers, hiking boots (or borrow some from the Equipment Room!) and water. The trip will be approximately 6 miles of walking on both roads and trails, and will likely be quite muddy. Email Charlotte cgj1 with questions or sign up here!

Sunday

The Climbing Wall will be open 7:30 - 9:30.  All Williams students are welcome to come climb at the Nate Lowe climbing wall.  No experience is necessary and all equipment will be provided.  Limited to 8 climbers.  Please use this form to reserve a spot.  You may only choose one night .  Filling out the form does not guarantee that you will get to climb.