Anna Persell, superintendent at Crowder State Park, presented the program at the Thursday, April 21 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room.
Mrs. Persell gave an update on activities at Crowder State Park, announcing the camp sites were open to the pubic on March 1. She said the state has updated its reservation system to secure camping spots as well as reserve shelter houses, including same-day reservations. Persons can go to the website mostateparks.com to view what is available. She also talked about the hiking/walking trails at Crowder, which cover over 19 miles. In addition to Toddler Tuesday and Earth Day, new activities planned this year include “Do It Yourself” outdoor activities with an Easter Egg Hunt in April and April Showers Bring May Flowers” in May. An Amazing Race challenge will be held on June 4, followed by a storyteller presentation. Recycled birdfeeders will be made on July 4 and Learn to Paddle classes will be held on July 16 and Aug. 13. A Christmas In July event is planned as well as Dutch cooking instruction in September, with exact dates to be announced.
Brian Upton presided at the business meeting, during which time an update was given regarding families to host a Rotary Exchange student during the 2022-23 school year. Two families have been confirmed and several families has expressed interest in being the third host family. May 5 was announced as the last day to make a donation of new shoes for the Shoes for Orphan Souls project. Community Pride Week will be May 2-7, with the club responsible for a portion of Eighth Street. The cleanup date will be announced at the April 28 meeting.
The April 28 meeting program will be presented by Josh Marshall of Quails Unlimited.
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