Campfires 2011 Have Finished
Our Campfires have have finished for 2011!
Thank you all for coming out to our Manuels River Campfires. All our visitors were treated to songs, snacks and roasted marshmellows . Our wonderfull staff consisting of Katie, Evan, Samanthia, Laura, Shannon and Dylan where there all summer to entertain you.
If you plan to be in Conception Bay South next year please drop by and say hello to our staff and join in one of our Campfires.
Volcanoes Right Here! & Beach Rock Detectives
Volcanoes Right Here ! & Beach Rock Detectives Double Tour
This event has already taken place. Thanks to Dr. Hall for his assistance on this project,
VOLCANOES RIGHT HERE!! - Saturday July 23rd 2011
Jeremy Hall will show and explain the volcanic rocks of the Manuels River
Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Chalet Manuels River , CBS Highway
After lunch Jeremy will conduct his Beach Rock Detective Tour... Just how did beach rocks get on the 'Beach'?... There is a story here. Come along and join the fun.
Led by Earth Scientist and MUN professor Dr. Jeremy Hall will show the remnants of ancient volcanoes that created the Manuels River.
Wear walking shoes!
Geocaching Days 2011
Our thanks to Stephanie and Philip Gavell who have coordinated our geocaching events and placment of geocaches along the river valley.
There are now 15 active geocaches on the River. These caches receive dozens of hits each month from people from all over the region. As well there are a number of caches within the area of the T'Railway and in Chamberlains Park.
Pass along the word. Geocahcing is great fun.
Go to geocaching.com for more details on the sport of geocaching.
Manuels River Bobber Race 2011
Our 21st annual Watch Your Bobber Race was held on Saturday July 9th .
Winning numbers
The winners of the bobber race are as follows:
1. L. Hoskins
2. Sharon Haggett
3. Kaley Stewart
4. Ivy Dawe
5. Patricia
We thank the many outlets in the region for allowing us to sell our Bobber tickets:
North Atlantic Orange Stores
The Royal Bank of Canada RBC Manuels
The Circle K Store next to the Manuels River Chalet
At the Manuels River Chalet
As well we have a number of business in the area that contributed financial and goods donations. This list will be posted shortly
Please support our sponsors
This is Manuels River biggest fund raising event for the year. We count on your support.
Donate Your Empties to Manuels River
Thanks to all residents in Conception Bay South who have generously donated your recyclables in support of Manuels River.
To donate mark your containers and bags with "Manuels River" shown clearly on the bag. You do not need to stay as long as they are marked. Just notify the attendant that they are for Manuels River. The depot is located on Topsail Rd. next to Holy Spirit High School.
With you kind assistance you have helped us raise over $500.00 in support of the River. Please continue to support us in our work of maintaining and upgrading Manuels River.
Please remove all caps and covers as containers with them attached will not be accepted at the Depot.
For pick-up call us at 834-2099 and leave message.
We thank you very much!.
Guided Tours
Guided Tours are free and available during the summer months. Please call the Chalet to book a tour. But we always appreciate a small donation!
Off-season tours are also avaliable for a small cost to schools and other interested groups.
Self guided tours are offered as well. We will provide assistance as required. See you on the river!
Should you have a question at any time regarding the river please send it along and we will be only to happy to get the answer for you. You can e-mail us at:
info@manuelsriver.com
For more information, please contact the Manuels River Natural Heritage Society.
For more information on these and other events, please
contact the Manuels River Natural Heritage Society.