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The Benchmark Events


Thank you for your interest in the Benchmark. Here is a printer-friendly, all-text version of our upcoming events, presentations, and occasional sales promotions. Just highlight the text, print the selection and keep it on your fridge.

For more information on any of these events, give us a buzz at (513) 791 - WILD.  

 

National Trails Day

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

 

Red River Gorge Trail Crew, in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, invites you to join us in celebrating National Trails Day on Saturday, June 5th at the Gladie Historic Site.

 

The National Trails Day Project will be clearing vegetation from the Swift Camp Creek Trail. Festivities include a t-shirt giveaway, a Phillip Gall's / Benchmark gift certificate raffle, our famous potluck dinner and traditional campout.

 

For more information, call field ranger Charile Rowe at (606) 637-0576, extension 106.

 

 

 Great Miami River Clean Sweep -
Sunday, June 27th, 2010 (Call to confirm times)

Join us in the clean-up of a stretch of the Great Miami River.

The Benchmark crew will be meeting at Heritage Park in Colerain Township to start the clean-up and will then move down the road towards Dravo Park, tidying up the river as we go.

Thanks to Rivers Unlimited for their help in this project. Call the Benchmark with any questions at 513-791-WILD (9453).

Directions to Heritage Park and Dravo Park

 

 Topo Adventures Intro to Navigation -
Sunday, July 18th, 2010 at 9:30 a.m.

Join us and the Topo Adventure Sports team at Mt. Airy Forest (5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati) for an introductory seminar on navigation and orienteering.

Topics will include:

  • Topographic Map Reading

  • Basic compass use

  • Finding routes in the field 

This is a great way to start preparing for the East Fork Challenge. Participants should arrive on time with a compass, water and a willingness to do some hiking.

To register, visit the Topo Adventure Sports homepage at www.topoadventuresports.org, or call the Benchmark with any questions at 513-791-WILD (9453).