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On November 21, we took nine girls and three leaders from Girl Scout Troop 10423 for a "bike and hike" in The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. This was the second ride this year for this eager group of girls. Kathy Frank was our ride leader. They rode up to the Aptos Creek Trail … Continue reading You go, Girl Scouts!

Trips for Kids Santa Cruz led riders and volunteers from San José ICO on the fire roads and single track trails in the Forest of Nisene Marks in Aptos. The day started off cool, and a few showers started to fall after lunch, making for perfect trail conditions. The leaders helped all the riders learn a few skills: … Continue reading San José ICO soaks up the fun on a rainy day

San José Inspiring Connections Outdoors ride the Forest of Nisene Marks Our friends from San José Inspiring Connections Outdoors rode through the Forest of Nisene Marks last Saturday, June 6. Janette LaBau, Ray, and five other volunteers led eleven kids on an adventure they will always remember. Forest elves and the elusive Duckus bikerus accompanied … Continue reading Trips for Kids Newsletter 2015-06-23

Our friends from San José Inspiring Connections Outdoors rode through the Forest of Nisene Marks last Saturday, June 6. Janette LaBau, Ray, and five other volunteers led eleven kids on an adventure they will always remember. Forest elves and the elusive Duckus bikerus accompanied us on our trip along the trails. We rode some single track and the fire … Continue reading San José Inspiring Connections Outdoors ride the Forest of Nisene Marks

A large group of kids from middle schools around the county rode through the Forest of Nisene Marks last Saturday, May 30. Sunshine filtered through the redwood canopy and warmed us on our ride. At our lunch stop alongside Aptos Creek, a few of us learned how to skip stones, and others went "spelunking". Tawn … Continue reading Middle School Students ride the Forest of Nisene Marks

Volunteer CPR and First Aid Training When we take kids on rides, we always have at least one volunteer Ride Leader who has taken First Aid and CPR training to administer when needed. The TFKSC Board will hold a CPR and First Aid Training for all volunteers who want to be Ride Leaders. Volunteer CPR … Continue reading Trips for Kids Santa Cruz Newsletter 2015-02-19

Kids from Earn-A-Bike program explore the Forest of Nisene Marks With the rain clouds parting to beautiful sunshine, kids from the Earn-A-Bike program mounted up to ride the fire road into the Forest of Nisene Marks. Along the way we tried out some of the skills development areas and side spurs. Check out the video … Continue reading Trips for Kids Santa Cruz Newsletter 2015-01-28