Campus News Blog: Try Cleaning Up or Surviving Nature This Weekend

Posted by Ashleigh Reuter

Do you need a study break? You have two options. You can clean the environment or learn camping techniques this Saturday.

If you want to be on Mother Nature’s good side, get up early and meet at the Willie B. Johnson Recreation Center located on 12225 Willowdell to make Cottonwood Park spick and span. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., which is followed by a free breakfast. So grab your gloves, walking shoes and friends and enjoy the sunny weather that is forecast this weekend.

If you prefer meddling with the environment, then attend a class offered by the Sierra Club to study backpacking and wilderness ethics. This class prepares beginner backpackers for real hiking adventures in the areas of tent construction, food, clothing, and more. Participants also get the chance to practice with outdoor equipment. You don’t have to be a member of the Sierra Club, so take the class if you’re interested in future treks. It starts 10:30 a.m. and lasts until 5 p.m.. Check out the details on the Dallas Sierra Club Web site.