Backcountry Horsemen of California Mid Valley Unit

Backcountry Horsemen of California is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving backcountry wilderness, protecting stock users' historic use of the wilderness and educating the public about gentle, "Leave No Trace" wilderness use. We are a 501(c)3 organization, which means donations to BCHC Mid Valley are tax-deductible. The Mid Valley Unit is based in Modesto. See our Links page for our neighbors and the state web site.

Here's what we'll be doing in the next few months. See our Activities page for pictures of recent activities.

July 16-25, 2010: Stanislaus County Fair
We'll be doing the 4-H Pack CLinic on July 18th. Contact: Michael King.

August 3-7, 2010 (Tues - Sat): Snow Lake Trash Removal
Leader: Dave Moser. Details in the newsletter.

August 6-12, 2010 (Fri - Thurs): PCT Work Party
Leader: Dennis Serpa Details in the newsletter.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010: Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting
6:30 p.m., Perko's in Modesto, 901 N. Carpenter Road, at the Kansas and Carpenter intersection.

August 16-20, 2010 (Mon - Fri): Huckleberry Lake Trail Clearing
Leader: Dennis Serpa. Details in the newsletter.

August 19-22, 2010 (Thur - Sun): Jack Brooks Trail Ride and Camp out
The Jack Brooks Horse Camp in the Sam McDonald County Park, in the San Mateo mountains, is one of the Bay Area's premiere riding and camping spots. Come savor the evening fog while the Central Valley swelters! Contacts: Bob and Jerrie Thomas. Limit 10 people. $25 per person/one horse. Details in the newsletter.

August 27-30, 2010 (Fri-Mon): PCT Work party out of Clark's Fork
Leader: Dennis Serpa. Details in the newsletter.

September 10-12, 2010 (Fri - Sun): Eagle Meadow Extravaganza!
Trail Ride, Camp out and DOG. Contacts: Carl and Julie Perry. Details in the newsletter.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010: Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting
6:30 p.m., Perko's in Modesto, 901 N. Carpenter Road, at the Kansas and Carpenter intersection.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010: Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting
6:30 p.m., Perko's in Modesto, 901 N. Carpenter Road, at the Kansas and Carpenter intersection.

October 22 - 24, 2010 (Fri - Sun): Dinosaur Point Trail Ride and Camp out
Contacts: Kim O’Hagan and Julie Dorrepaal. Details in the newsletter.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010: Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting
6:30 p.m., Perko's in Modesto, 901 N. Carpenter Road, at the Kansas and Carpenter intersection.

November 26-28, 2010 (Fri - Sun): Turkey Ride
San Joaquin River Gorge. Contacts: Vicki Morales and Jerrie Thomas. Details in the newsletter.

Saturday, December 4, 2010: BCHC Christmas Party
General Meeting and Election of Directors.

Sunday, December 12, 2010: Columbia Parade

Tuesday, December 14, 2010: Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting
6:30 p.m., Perko's in Modesto, 901 N. Carpenter Road, at the Kansas and Carpenter intersection.

Details for the rides are in the newsletter, which goes to our members. Due to our insurance company's rules, we cannot have non-members at any ride. We'd be happy to have you sign up to become a member, though; the application is on our Membership page.

(Humorous warning at the top copied from Panhandle Backcountry Horsemen of Idaho, with permission.)