A new addition to the Sunset Island Times -

Looking out across Chokoloskee Bay from my office the day started off with some morning fog.  I'm working diligently to wrap up loose ends before Trish, Anne, and I head out to sail C'est la Vie from Wilmington, NC to our Sunset Island Basecamp.

Before we depart I wanted to share with you all an addition to the Sunset Island Times.  Scrolling down the page you will discover recommended book lists on the right side of the page.  The book lists are divided into genres...
Everglades Ecosystem & Restoration
Local History Resources
Flora & Fauna Guides
Nautical Resources
Fiction, Inspiration, Other
I hope that placing these lists on the Sunset Island Times will provide staff easy access to resources.  Many of the titles listed are available in the basecamp library.  If staff wish to purchase a book and use the link on this blog then 4% of the purchase price will go into a fund for purchasing new materials for the Sunset Island library.  If you are planning to purchase any of these titles, then I encourage you all to use these links.  If anyone has other books they would like to see added, then please send me an email.

Jeff




 

Fall 2010 Work Weekend - Thanks for all the hard work and good times!

The Fall 2010 Fall Work Weekend has come and gone.  Thanks to everyone who chipped in to make the event a huge success.  We reached an apex of 26 participants on Saturday, November 6th.  Here is a pre-banquet dinner group photo.

For more photos of the event please check out the on-line photo album... Fall 2010 Work Weekend Photo Album.

Here is a link to the list of all the projects completed (highlighted in green) and some project projected for future work weekends (highlighted in orange)... Final Project List Fall 2010 Work Weekend

Anyone interested in participating in the 2011 Spring Work Weekend the tentative dates are April 1-3, 2011.

Thanks again for everyone's efforts.  You all make a huge difference in the success of our programs and the quality of life here on Sunset Island.

FL Semester Phase course start

International Semester Students arrive from NC!

The Everglades welcomed the International Semester students on Monday, November 1st for their 2nd phase.  The welcome party included Trish, Julie, Kat, and of course thousands of excited mosquitos!

After arriving in Fort Lauderdale the students headed to Homestead for their Swim test.  They all passed swimmingly and headed to Robert is Here. 

Sadly, Robert was not there and will not be there until November 3rd for all those interested in knowing.  Once arriving in Flamingo, everyone crowded into the bug tent that Julie and Kat so graciously set up. 

Pita pizzas eased their tired and hungry bellies.  Soon after eating everyone gladly laid their weary heads down for the evening.  Visions of dolphins, manatees, and panthers danced in their heads. 

Duffle Shuffle commenced the following morning and the students were introduced to their surroundings for the coming weeks.  Some were very eager to try out  fresh coconut milk and were very creative with ways to extract it.  After loading all the gear back into the vehicles, the students were ready to be transported to the put-in.  

Everyone was in awe of the beauty of Flamingo! Julie and Kat left the students, Trish, and Jimbo with happy hearts!  Good luck semester and we will see you at resupply!

Blog entry by: Kat Triplett

Fall 2010 Work Weekend Project List

This weekend, Friday, November 5 through Sunday, November 7.  Sunset Island will be hosting it's semi-annual Work Weekend.  We are preparing in earnest and eagerly awaiting the arrival of all the Work Weekend volunteers. Currently there are 26 confirmed participants, a mixture of alumni, staff, and friends of the Outward Bound School.  Here is a link to the current project list - Fall 2010 Work Weekend Project List .

We will post a report post work weekend of the projects completed along with a photo album of the progress, sweat, and laughs.

Please contact Program Director, Jeff Lovett, via email, JLovett@ncobs.org if you are interesting in receiving information about future Sunset Island or NCOBS Work Weekend Dates.

Let the projects begin...