February campout wraps up

This motley Creek crew is the last on station at this month's campout which featured the Pinewood Derby.

Two Creek Champs

Wolf Fang and Rattlesnake, proudly display their trophies for their derby cars, best design and appearance category. Congrats, Braves.

The George(s) will climb

Dragons prepare to climb

New Guys rule the Derby

Alex, and his dad Homero, the newest members rule the Derby with the Creek championship car.

February hike!!!

The big and little Braves of the Mighty Creek ventured out on a 3 mile hike this weekend. The hike consisted of a jaunt through Ulumay Wildlife sanctuary. Purple feathers and/or beads were earned by each little brave. Many wildlife sightings were observed, and the distance was perfect for all the Braves. Great day, Braves!

Observation Deck Birds Eye View

The Little Braves get a birds eye view of the Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary in Merritt Island

Lizards and Dragons prepare to hike

Little Braves take a trail break

Braves take a break at the halfway mark on the February hike

Trail Break

The tribe takes a break on the trail

Monkeys on the Trail

The Monkey family progresses down the Ulumay trail

Cats DO Climb

Mark your calendars!!

February 17th, our tribal meeting will be held at On the Edge Rock Climbing in Melbourne (see link for website) This is a DO NOT MISS meeting guys!! See you there at 1400. link: http://www.ontheedgerockclimbing.com/

Directions:Directions Distance
Total Est. Time: 19 minutes Total Est. Distance: 11.83 miles

1: Start out going SOUTH on US-1 S / FL-5 S toward ROBERTS RD. 5.6 miles

2: Turn RIGHT onto EAU GALLIE BLVD W / FL-518 W. 4.4 miles

3: Turn LEFT onto CR-511 / N JOHN RODES BLVD. 0.9 miles

4: Turn LEFT onto DOW RD. 0.5 miles

5: Turn RIGHT onto WEST DR. 0.2 miles

6: End at On the Edge Rock Climbing Gym:
200 West Dr, Melbourne, FL 32904, US
Total Est. Time: 19 minutesTotal Est. Distance: 11.83 miles

Creek Tribe Hike!!

Sunday Feburary 10th at 10 am Ulumay Park in Merritt Island.

The tribe will be conducting a 3 mile hike next weekend. This will satisfy the requirements for the Purple Feather, and the Purple Beads (2nd Order of the Eagle Feather). Bob Cat, Wild Cat, Rattlesnake, and Fire Lizard will be earning the purple beads towards their 2nd Eagle Feather!! The plan is to meet at Ulumay at 10, do the car shuttle to 528, then do a one way hike for the 3 miles.

Equipment List:

Water bottle (1 each brave)
Comfortable shoes for hiking
Hat
Sunscreen
Insect repellent

More info on the Park, including directions:
Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary
805 Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt IslandFROM US Hwy 1 go 2.9 miles east on SR-520, turn left and go about 0.5 miles on Sykes Creek Parkway. The park entrance is on the left.
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.
Historic & Orthinological InterestThis 436.53-acre bird reservation and sanctuary offers a wilderness escape in an urban environment and is an international attraction for bird-watchers. Historically documented as a village of the Ais Indians who disappeared around 1720, it is a natural lagoon and bird rookery linked with canals created for mosquito control and surrounded by a manmade dike. A trail on the dike provides access to the waterways for the fisherman, birdwatchers, and paddlers. A birdwatching tower offers a scenic overlook of the lagoon. Projecting into Sykes Creek at the southwest corner of the park is a fishing pier commonly known as the Old Humpbacked Troll Bridge. Although troll sightings are rumored, visitors are likely to view dolphin and birds such as the wood stork, belted kingfisher, and white or brown pelican. Alligator dormant season is October through May, however, visitors are advised to be cautious year-round.
Further information at the following link— Historic & Orthinological Interest
WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Dolphin, Wood Stork, Belted Kingfisher, Heron, Egret, White or Brown Pelican, AlligatorADA ACCESSIBLE: Fishing PierACTIVITY FEATURES• Canoe Launch• Bicycling & Hiking (approx. 7-mile trail on dike)• Bird Watching• Fishing (20x100 pier, shoreline)• Trails (Hiking & Paddling)DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.