Halloween Hike 2007:
Nature’s Superheros

On the evening of October 22, 2007, a group of hikers at the Annett Nature Center braved the dark to be entertained and learn about Nature’s Superheros, insects that can do some amazing things. Here is a look at the night’s fun:

The House Fly - Kathy Krogmeier - has amazing, super-powered, compound eyes.

The Lightning Bug - Jorden Priebe - has powerful camoflauge and can create no-heat, chemical light.

The Ant - Michael Dorgan - is fiercly loyal to his colony and has super strength.

The Stink Bug - Janet Sinclair - destroys garden pests and defends itself with super (bad) smell.

The Luna Moth - Barb Ripperger - has super-sensitive antennae.

After visiting the Luna Moth, hikers returned to the Annett Nature Center for crafts, cookies and apple juice.

Kaitlyn Caffrey, Renee Ripperger, Joel Van Roekel (WCCB Naturalist) and Janet Pine wait for the next group of Hikers.

Tauri Cooney serves treats to hungry hike survivors.

Sami Benson (center) and Kelsey Freeman (right) facepaint anyone whe will sit still.

Jenelle Wood and Taylor Acott work on semi-scary Halloween crafts with returning hikers.

The WCCB would like thank the following for their contributions to the Halloween Hike:

Actors:

The House Fly - Kathy Krogmeier
Lightning Bug - Jorden Priebe
Ant - Michael Dorgan
Stink Bug - Janet Sinclair
Luna Moth - Barb Ripperger

Trail Leaders & Jack-0-Lanterns:

Sami Benson
Harry Krejsa
Taylor Acott
Di Krejsa
Kaitlun Caffrey
Bev Kresja
Katie WIckett
Janet Pine
Jorden Priebe

Greeting and Check-In:

Monty Freeman and Renee Ripperger

Cookie Bakers:

A large bunch of very generous and talented people, including, but not limted to:

Aimee Van Roekel
Dru McCluen
Steve & Mary Weaver,
Barb Ripperger
Bev Kresja
Janet Pine

We hope we didn't mees anyone. Thank you all.

Refreshments:

Tauri Cooney

Registration:

Renee Ripperger

Face Painting:

Kelsey Freeman

Trail Lighting:

John Krogmeier

Crafts:

Jenelle Wood
Taylor Acott