Sometimes
it’s hot, sometimes it’s cold and we never know how many will come. Why do we
do it?
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We do it
because we have inexplicably fallen in love with the Jacobs Well spring and its natural area.
We do it because
we are convinced of the need to share knowledge concerning the aquifer that
feeds the spring and more general knowledge concerning water and natural
resources.
We do it because we can learn from veteran
tour leaders.
“Jeff Vasgaard
gave his one of his fabulous and very engaging explanations and tour and I
chimed in from time to time. I think it’s fun to participate in
tandem. Jeff and I agreed in advance which areas he would “call on me” to
address, which was helpful for me as the “assisting” volunteer.”
Helen Foster
We do it
because we learn from the amazing variety of tour participants. I remember a time last spring passing along the cliff trail when a man reached up and put his hand right in the middle of what I had thought was a clump of fungus. The “fungus” scattered in all directions because it was actually hundreds of Daddy Long Leg spiders!
We do it
because it is always surprising!
“The
surroundings are ever changing and therefore always interesting - light bulb
moments every time a tour goes out.” Suzanne Davis
We do it
because people appreciate our efforts.
“A recent tour group expressed great appreciation and asked if the Master Naturalists ever consulted with people on their properties – what trees to plant, what native grasses were present or could be added. Jeff agreed generously to consult and share information about how to improve the health of her property. It was a very positive outreach, in my view.” Helen Foster
We do it because we love sharing this sacred place and natures
magic with our community and visitors from around the world. Come join us we are there every Saturday at
10am at Jacob’s Well Natural Area!
