June Still In Bloom at Mission Trails

(Mission Times Courier, San Diego, CA) - Congratulations winners of the 19th Annual Amateur Photography Contest! On Sun., May 22 in the Visitor and Interpretive Center, winners were selected from 231 photos entered by 82 photographers. By popular vote of the public, the “People’s Choice Award” went to Janice Wright for her photo entitled New Years Day Evening. The esteemed “Leonard Butterman Best of Show Award” went to Verland Nolta for Old Mission Dam Moon Light. David Satoda won 1st place in our “Youth” division. All winners and their photographs are featured at www.mtrp.org .

Explore Mission Trails Day on May 21 provided fun for everyone! Over 3,600 visitors enjoyed the 9th Annual Explore Mission Trails Day. Over 100 volunteers joined park staff and the Mission Trails Foundation to provide interactive displays and exhibits at the Visitor Center and the Equestrian Staging Area for children of all ages. There was everything from face painting, to guided walking tours, to free pony rides, to discovery stations to looking at sun spots through a large telescope.



Nature Adventures – Day classes with Linda Hawley delight children of all ages. Her “Nature Adventures” is a parent participation educational 90-minute program that keeps children engaged and learning through the use of songs, animal specimens from the San Diego Natural History Museum, photos, crafts and trail walks. June classes entitled “Arthropods – Insects & Spiders” Morning classes are Jun. 7, 8, 9, & 10 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Afternoon class is Jun. 8 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Night time class is Jun. 3 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Cost is $5. For information, signups and release forms, visit www.mtrp.org/assets/files/233546.pdf .

Week-long Science & Biology of Nature – Jun. 20-24 “Growing up Wild”, Jul. 25-29 “The Art of Science”, and Aug. 15-19 “Creepy Crawlies”. Choose a week with Alicia Berg who brings her brand of fun into these science classes for children ages 6-12. Classes are a close and personal exploration of the plant and wildlife of the park with fun walks, demonstrations, art and crafts. Cost for the week program is $100 per child. Class time is 11 a.m-2 p.m. Visit www.mtrp.org/assets/files/233546.pdf for information and registration forms.

Art and Nature - Art classes for 6th-8th graders will be held with artist and educator Janene Farmer.

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Verland Nolta received the Leonard Butterman Best of Show Award for “Old Mission Dam Moon Light.” The award is presented in memory of Leonard Butterman, an avid amateur photographer for seven decades. The Peoples Choice award was presented to Janice Wright for “New Years Day Evening” taken at the Visitor and Interpretive Center.  First place winners for color photography included Jean Eichenlaub in the Scenic Views category, Cheryl Oold in the People, Flora and Fauna category. William Fossett earned first place for Black and White photography, while David Satoda took first place honors in the Youth category. The public is also invited to SummerFest at Mission Trails on Sunday, June 26th, benefitting East County Magazine and Chefs de Cuisine nonprofit organizations. The event features a gourmet feast cooked up by top San Diego chefs, wine-tasting, stargazing, a pre-event hike, opportunity prize drawing and silent auction, live music including classical, blues and Native American flutes, museum tours, wildlife visits, and a preview of the new East County Guide.

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