Post by Karstscience on Feb 20, 2007 18:18:21 GMT -5
TCC Winter Conference
February 23-25, 2007
February 24-Workshops-caving-tours-party.
Where:
TCC Headquarters & area caves:
1800 West Park
Cedar Park, Texas
512-249-2283 TCC-caves@austin.rr.com
Cell Phone for information on February 24.
John Worsfold 512-585-5398
The Texas Cave Conservancy would like to invite you out to a new event that we plan on hosting each year here in Cedar Park, Texas. The TCC Winter Conference, February 23-25, 2007 is an opportunity for you to get out that winter coat, tent, sleeping-bag and do some camping, caving, learning and even some partying. The cave CO2 levels should be at their lowest this time of the year. It is a time for caving. This annual event is directed toward new cavers. Even the old folks are welcome. Camping (with a campfire) is available at the TCC Headquarters. In the event of a real winter we can make space for cavers inside the TCC Headquarters.
Breakfast will be available on Saturday and Sunday. We will have an evening meal Saturday night followed by a special presentation and a party. Caving is available all weekend. With a ten-dollar donation for the old- time cavers and free for cavers that have been caving for less than five years, how can you go wrong? This event will be what we make of it. If you want to hold a workshop, cave ballads, slides, or what –ever, contact us. If it is not fun, it probably is not worth doing.
Most of the events will start Saturday morning at the Twin Creeks Conference area located approximately five miles from the TCC Headquarters. This 49 -acre park is a special place. With a 100- year old log cabin, springs, year round water, tall trees and a great shelter cave, this will be a great home for the TCC Winter Conference. The following are just some of the activities planned for the conference. Most of the events will start at 10:00 A.M. Saturday morning.
Caving-Friday-Saturday-Sunday.
Guided Tours:
* Lifestyles of the Indians of the Cedar Park Area - Bob Finger
* Cave Related Geology of the Cedar Park Area - Mike Warton
* Discovery of the Buttercup Creek area caves - Bill Larson
The TCC Owned Educational Show Cave - Avery Ranch Cave and the TCC owned vertical training site, Dies Ranch Treasure Cave will be available for visitation. In addition, a number of Cedar Park caves will be open for caving(both vertical and horizontal).
Workshops & Stuff. Everything at the Twin Creeks Conference area, following the Indian tour.
* Cave Photography - Ernie Garza
* Cave Survey - Jerry Fant
* Cave Restoration - Donna Mosesmann
* Vertical Training - Becky Jones
* Salamander Search - Andy Gluesenkamp
* Cave Biology - Andy Gluesenkamp
* Cave Monitoring - John Worsfold
* Cave Library - Jeanette Larson
* B.A.B.E. Pit - CO2 Study - Scott Serur
* Hall of Texas Cavers - Dave Cave
Saturday Night Special Presentation: The Golden Beginnings of Mexican Speleology —Terry Raines & Associates.
Saturday Night Party at the TCC Headquarters. Mexican food and Margaritas, beer and soft drinks. (Dave Caves Saloon).
All activities will start Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at the Twin Creeks Conference area. If you can not make it until later, go by the TCC Headquarters at 1800 West Park and pick up info on how to reach the caves.
We will have cavers at Twin Creeks until noon. After that the gate will be closed but unlocked. To find the shelter cave, follow the orange flags. Don’t miss the spring.
Activity handouts will then be available at the headquarters. For telephone assistance on February 24, call John Worsfold at 512-585-5398. For directions or info prior to the event call Mike Walsh at 512-249-2283.
February 23-25, 2007
February 24-Workshops-caving-tours-party.
Where:
TCC Headquarters & area caves:
1800 West Park
Cedar Park, Texas
512-249-2283 TCC-caves@austin.rr.com
Cell Phone for information on February 24.
John Worsfold 512-585-5398
The Texas Cave Conservancy would like to invite you out to a new event that we plan on hosting each year here in Cedar Park, Texas. The TCC Winter Conference, February 23-25, 2007 is an opportunity for you to get out that winter coat, tent, sleeping-bag and do some camping, caving, learning and even some partying. The cave CO2 levels should be at their lowest this time of the year. It is a time for caving. This annual event is directed toward new cavers. Even the old folks are welcome. Camping (with a campfire) is available at the TCC Headquarters. In the event of a real winter we can make space for cavers inside the TCC Headquarters.
Breakfast will be available on Saturday and Sunday. We will have an evening meal Saturday night followed by a special presentation and a party. Caving is available all weekend. With a ten-dollar donation for the old- time cavers and free for cavers that have been caving for less than five years, how can you go wrong? This event will be what we make of it. If you want to hold a workshop, cave ballads, slides, or what –ever, contact us. If it is not fun, it probably is not worth doing.
Most of the events will start Saturday morning at the Twin Creeks Conference area located approximately five miles from the TCC Headquarters. This 49 -acre park is a special place. With a 100- year old log cabin, springs, year round water, tall trees and a great shelter cave, this will be a great home for the TCC Winter Conference. The following are just some of the activities planned for the conference. Most of the events will start at 10:00 A.M. Saturday morning.
Caving-Friday-Saturday-Sunday.
Guided Tours:
* Lifestyles of the Indians of the Cedar Park Area - Bob Finger
* Cave Related Geology of the Cedar Park Area - Mike Warton
* Discovery of the Buttercup Creek area caves - Bill Larson
The TCC Owned Educational Show Cave - Avery Ranch Cave and the TCC owned vertical training site, Dies Ranch Treasure Cave will be available for visitation. In addition, a number of Cedar Park caves will be open for caving(both vertical and horizontal).
Workshops & Stuff. Everything at the Twin Creeks Conference area, following the Indian tour.
* Cave Photography - Ernie Garza
* Cave Survey - Jerry Fant
* Cave Restoration - Donna Mosesmann
* Vertical Training - Becky Jones
* Salamander Search - Andy Gluesenkamp
* Cave Biology - Andy Gluesenkamp
* Cave Monitoring - John Worsfold
* Cave Library - Jeanette Larson
* B.A.B.E. Pit - CO2 Study - Scott Serur
* Hall of Texas Cavers - Dave Cave
Saturday Night Special Presentation: The Golden Beginnings of Mexican Speleology —Terry Raines & Associates.
Saturday Night Party at the TCC Headquarters. Mexican food and Margaritas, beer and soft drinks. (Dave Caves Saloon).
All activities will start Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at the Twin Creeks Conference area. If you can not make it until later, go by the TCC Headquarters at 1800 West Park and pick up info on how to reach the caves.
We will have cavers at Twin Creeks until noon. After that the gate will be closed but unlocked. To find the shelter cave, follow the orange flags. Don’t miss the spring.
Activity handouts will then be available at the headquarters. For telephone assistance on February 24, call John Worsfold at 512-585-5398. For directions or info prior to the event call Mike Walsh at 512-249-2283.