Next hike from Van Anda

The next hike will be on Saturday, 16th April.

We meet in Van Anda at the Canadian Legion at 10:00am and this is the day of the Spring Raven Bay BBQ and Oyster Bake so the hike is essentially one way only.

Here are details about what happens and what you may wish to do.

Bring: Chairs (There are some logs to sit on) and BYOB

Food: There will be oysters or clams. If you don't like oysters or clams, bring hot dogs or veggie dogs to roast over the fire or whatever you wish to eat or share with friends. How we get there: Hikers meet at the Legion in Van Anda and walk to Raven Bay (2 1/2 hours). There are several shortcuts, if you don't want to do the full hike

If you are unable to hike right now, used to hike or are spouses/partners/visitors of Trekkers, you are welcomel You can park at the junction to the Raven Bay turnoff on the High Road. If you need a lift, please contact David Taylor. Hikers are expected at Raven Bay between 12:00 noon and 12:30 pm. Raven Bay road is only suitable for 4 wheel drive vehicles.

If you want to go early and collect oysters, bring rubber boots and your current Saltwater Licenses.

After the BBQ/Oyster Bake, those who drove down to the Bay will take the drivers and those who are unable to walk back to their vehicles in Van Anda or on the High Road.

Please contact: David Taylor, (604) 413-1669, if you require more information.

My photo this week is one I took on my visit to Vancouver Island earlier this month. Ants are usually not very active above ground until we get warm weather and I was surprised to see a swarm of ants around the entrance ot their underground nest. I don't know why they were behaving this way but it did make for an interesting photo.

An early swarm of ants on a grassy roadside bank in Parksville, Vancouver Island.