The Spirit of the Woods Conservation Club
Guarding the Future Since 1939
Grounds Improvement
In 2023, SWCC received a grant from Trout Unlimited to complete erosion prevention work on the high bluff. Bear Creek Outdoor Restoration was hired to complete the erosion prevention work, the scope of the project included: Vegetative Stabilization, Slope water bar installation and planting terrace prep, and fence installation. Mike did a wonderful job and continues to monitor foot traffic in the area and make suggestions. Bear Creek Outdoors is donating to the SWCC.
Memorials
A Celebration of Life was held for Rick Vanittersum, Rick enjoyed fishing at the club and was active in the community. A sign was placed near the clubhouse in Rick’s honor. A service and bench donation for Joanne Bjorkman, Joanne moved to the Brethren Area in June, 2023 with plans to build a home. She fell ill shortly after moving to Brethren and
spent much of her last days enjoying the peace that the grounds brought her. Joanne’s family held a memorial in her honor on site.
SWCC Scholarship
Qualified applicants are Seniors at KND School District with plans to attend college or Trade School in the same academic year. The topic was why Environmental Conservation is so Important? We received five essays for the SWCC Scholarship Program. Our winner received a $500 scholarship, all other’s received $250. Member and KND Teacher, Mike Phillips presented the awards during the graduation ceremony.
Events
On Earth day, we had a great turnout for the tree planting and blessing. Bay Area Recycling Center and The Great Start Collaborative provided activities for the kids.
SWCC partnered with The Great Start Collaborative and hosted Fishing With Dad on June 18.Despite the rain, we had about 20 families show up for the event. Ruth provided a meal and there was a raffle. Raffle prizes were donated from Tangled Tackle Co., Andy’s Tacklebox and Pappy’s Bait & Tackle.
Member Kelsey, has been hosting monthly lantern lit hikes.
2024 Field Camps
The 2024 Field Camps will be held on July 15 - July 18 and July 22 - 25. We reached full capacity within a day of marketing publicly. The camp goers will be engaged in various recreational opportunities including Gun Safety, Archery, Trapping with Big Bear Sportsman Club, and presentations by North Sky Raptors, The US Forest Service and more! These camps are made possible by the Minger Endowment Fund and the SWCC.
Misc.
The NoMi Forest School (local homeschool group) continues to meet at the club weekly as part of their nature based learning. SWCC is working on some Tech upgrades for virtual meetings and presentations.
Thank you for your continued support!
Devin Wegner
SWCC President
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