The Amazing Refuge Race • August 17, 2013

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, City of Newark and REI Outdoor School present The Amazing Refuge Race August 17, 2013 • 2:15 p.m.

Armed with GPS units, you and your team will “race” against other teams by attempting to complete required challenges on the refuge first. Teams will be given a set of coordinates where they must try to locate using a GPS unit. Once at that location, teams must work together to complete a challenge. When that task is completed, teams will receive the next set of coordinates. Those who complete all challenges and arrive at the finish first wins!

Intrigued? Log on to http://www.fws.gov/refuge/don_edwards_san_francisco_bay or call Carmen at 510-792-0222 ext. 476 for additional information and rules. Don’t have a GPS unit? Borrow one from REI Outdoor School the day of the race at the refuge. Registration is required!

You may register up to 5 people for your team. A minimum of 2 people per team. The refuge may place individuals on teams containing fewer than 5 people to ensure maximum participation. Registration deadline is August 10. Go to www.newark.org to register. Go to quick links at the top of the page and select "register for classes." There is no cost to enter.

Introduction to GPS Workshop

REI Outdoor School’s Steve Wood will demonstrate how to use hand-held Global Positioning Units and will have limited number of units to practice on. No reservations necessary.

When: August 17, 2013

Where: Newark Slough Learning Center 2 Marshlands Rd Fremont, CA 94536

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cost: FREE! No reservations necessary.