Scouts took a journey around part of the Lake on canoes. While mostly everyone stayed dry, there was one canoe that capsized. This was an opportunity to demonstrate the skills of flipping the canoe back over.
In our campsite the area was covered with invasive stinkweed. Stinkweed commonly known as globe chamomile and a member of the sunflower family, can grow more than 2 feet tall and is spreading in regions like Arizona, California, Nevada, Australia, and Mexico. Scouts and others need to know that during its winter growth period it’s important not to touch it as it can contribute to its spread. It’s also important to note that it releases volatile oils that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions upon contact. Additionally, it has a strong, unpleasant odor and can outcompete native plants, disrupting local ecosystems and leading to a reduction in biodiversity.
On Saturday night a powered paraglider appeared in the park and nearly crashed into the side of the Superstition Mountains from the up drafts. After surviving this the powerglider flew over our campsite at a very low altitude close enough to nearly touch trees.
