The August Outing is at Nimisila Campground, part of Summit MetroParks.
The Campground is located at Lot C4 5550 Christman Rd. Green, Ohio. 44319
I have reserved two electric sites and these are full. At this writing several sites are still available if you choose to reserve your own site. Several members have already reserved sites and may be able to share space. Contact me if you want to get in touch with them.
Our Community Meal will be on Monday August 11 at 4:00pm. Bring a place setting and a dish to share if you choose to participate. The theme is "Take Me Out to the BallGame".
Sunset is 8:29pm on Monday and the Purple Martins arrive at dusk. We will launch at 6:30pm from the camp boat ramp for a paddle around the reservoir. Then we pretty much float and relax near the roosting areas for about an hour as the sun sets and the Purple Martins arrive and settle in for the night.
The best on-shore viewing of the Purple Martin migration and the sunset is from Lot C6, 6194 Christman Rd. Green, Ohio. You can't see much from the campground. There is parking at Lot C6 and an area to set up chairs (and snacks), tripods and cameras. You may want to bring binoculars too. There is a boat ramp at C6 if you are not camping and want close canoe access to the roosting sites. Campers can launch from the Campground.
Tuesday is unscheduled free time. You may want to get on the water at daybreak to watch the Martins take off. You may want to head over to Canal Fulton, about a 15 minute drive, to shop, lunch and walk or bike the Tow Path Trail or other trails in the area. Kayaks and Canoes are available to rent from Canal Fulton Canoe Livery.
Ruth Devereaux
440-864-5915