Contemplative Walk along Nictaux River August 3

By walking contemplatively and quietly in the forest we become aware of, and open to, nature.   Levi Cliche, an experienced guide and director of CARP, will lead us on this walk and may comment on area history and ecosystems.

This 3 km walk will take place along a mountain bike/hiking trail through a mixed riparian forest (including hemlocks) along the Nictaux River. The trail is semi-maintained, and is an easy to moderate walk, though sturdy footwear is recommended. The trail passes through land that Levi’s family has lived and worked on for several generations, and on which he has spent much time over the years. Its history provokes many thoughts about how we influence the landscape, ecosystems, and each other.

We should take measures to protect against ticks, as there are black-legged ticks in the area.  A tick check after the walk is highly recommended. Also, the hemlocks in the area are, unfortunately, infested with hemlock woolly adelgid beetle so we will have brushes and lint removers available to brush your clothes and boots after the walk.  It’s especially important that participants don’t go into another hemlock stand wearing the same clothing before it has been washed.

We will walk rain or shine, but not if there’s lightning forecast.

This walk is limited to 15 so please register early, and, if you need to drop out, let us know ASAP.

FEES

There is no fixed fee.  Please consider making a free will offering by e-transfer to [email protected] or mailing a cheque payable to ASMG to PO Box 594, Annapolis Royal, NS, B0S 1A0.  We will make a group donation to CARP with the proceeds.

DIRECTIONS:

Nictaux is on Hwy 10 just South-East of Middleton.  If you’re driving northeast on Hwy 1, turn right in downtown Middleton (at the Needs store) on Hwy 10.  The drive from Annapolis Royal is 45 – 50 minutes.   A car pool from Annapolis Royal will be available.  Further details on parking and carpooling will be emailed to registrants.

If you would like to carpool from Annapolis Royal please check the carpool box during registration.

WHAT TO BRING

Everyone is warmly invited to join this walk.  No dogs please.  Please bring sturdy footwear and water.  Also suggested are rain gear, sun screen, bug repellent, and walking poles if you like.  

REGISTRATION

Registration online helps avoid the paperwork involved in filling out emergency contact and release forms in person.  When you register (below), you will be asked to enter an emergency contact’s name and number, and to check a box indicating that you consent to the RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY (below) releasing Shambhala from liability.

Please register by end of day Thursday August 1.  Since registration is limited to 15, please let us know ASAP if you need to cancel your reservation.  And if you are unable to register because of the enrollment limit, you can get on the waiting list by emailing us at [email protected]. 

You may want to bring rain gear, sun screen, water,  bug repellent, sturdy footwear, and walking poles if you like. 

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Annapolis Shambhala Meditation Group (ASMG) Informed Consent and Release of Liability for Contemplative Walk along Nictaux River August 3, 2024  (“the Event”).

This form releases Annapolis Shambhala Meditation Group (“ASMG”) from all liability related to any injuries that may occur during the Event. By signing this form, I confirm that I will hold ASMG entirely free from any liability, including financial responsibility for any injuries or loss that I may experience, regardless of whether injuries are caused by negligence.

I understand that certain risks are inherent in the activities which I will participate on this Event, and I fully accept those risks. These risks include, but are not limited to injury, disease or other threat of physical harm to myself and other and damage to or theft of personal property. I understand that there may be a variety of other risks not known or reasonably foreseeable. I acknowledge that ASMG is not responsible for any harm that might occur.

I understand that the ASMG does not provide insurance to cover expenses for injuries or damage to my personal property and that the ASMG recommends that I also carry my own health, medical and property insurance for purposes of potential losses related to the Event.

I fully release and discharge ASMG and its directors, employees volunteers, agents, contractors and facilitators from all liability in connection to my participation in the Event.

PLEASE CHECK ON THE REGISTRATION FORM TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RELEASE AND WAIVER  OF LIABILITY.