The Eagle Fall 2016

EAGLE’S NEST CAMP

The Eagle

THE OUTDOOR ACADEMY

HANTE ADVENTURES

The Eagle’s Nest Foundation Newsletter FALL 2016

WILD FOREVER

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of our land is now officially under a conservation easement.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Are You an Educator? p.4

Growing Together p.5

Human Character p.6

Riverside Garden p.9

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, PROMOTING THE NATURAL WORLD AND THE BETTERMENT OF HUMAN CHARACTER

WILD

FOREVER

by Noni Waite-Kucera, Executive Director

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fter years of planning, grant writing, surveying, baseline indexing and reviewing documents, Eagle’s Nest is very proud to announce that 143 of our 182 acres are now officially under a conservation easement. For generations to come our students and campers will enjoy the same woods, streams and pastures that we do today. Our forest friends will forever roam their Eagle’s Nest habitat. Our streams will always run fresh and clear into our very own Little River and on to the French Broad. The plant species that grace our lands will be forever protected, rooted in their little corner of the Southern Appalachians. It is an exciting time for the Nest!

How it all came to be…

Eagle’s Nest purchased a good portion of this acreage in 2001 when the P.H. Glatfelter Company put it up for sale. We were already leasing the property and hiking, camping and pasturing our horses on it. We knew we had to protect this

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Swimming lake in full leaf glory.

vital neighboring space. To make this purchase however, also meant taking on a large financial obligation.

With the recession in 2008-9, money became quite tight and we had to think of a way to help reduce the debt incurred from this land purchase. In 2010, with leadership from OA alumna and then trustee, Rebecca Blecke Hiliniski, and trustee, Will Abberger, we initiated a partnership with the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy (CMLC) to apply for a grant from the North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF). The three way partnership would provide protection in perpetuity for 143 acres of Eagle’s Nest land and waterways, and funding to pay off a good portion of the note we still carry. With this agreement, Eagle’s Nest would still own all the land but we would have limits to what we could do on it. It would stay just as we wanted it for our outdoor classroom spaces.

Green-headed Jelly Club Leotia viscosa Fr.

In September of 2014, after three rounds of applications, we learned that our grant had been funded by CWMTF. With excitement high, we plunged into the next phase of documentation and surveying. First on the list in the spring and summer of 2015 was conducting a field inventory of the property, just as new plants were beginning to emerge.

This assessment included studying connectivity to other protected lands, forest integrity, soils, watch list and rare species, natural communities and water resources. Just as we suspected there would be, there were several fascinating finds. The summer of 2015 also brought a wonderful survey team from Kee Mapping and Surveying out to measure every inch of the property creating intricate maps of property lines and intersections of conservation areas. Our campers loved watching them and having quick lessons on the process.

Over the course of the following months the backend of the process churned along, as we worked with the banks, the State of NC and CMLC.

Horse pasture and beyond…

Finally, on October 24, 2016, we closed on the deal with several missions accomplished. First, and most importantly, our property will now remain wild in perpetuity for generations of campers and students to come. The agreement positions us well in reaching our centennial priority of defining and embracing our “good, wild and sacred spaces”. Additionally, we accomplished our goal of lessening the financial impact of the initial purchase of this land with grants totaling $346,100 – a major step forward in furthering our priority of achieving financial resiliency for Eagle’s Nest Foundation.

I encourage you to come for a visit and reconnect with this very special land. Her trails are waiting for you and if you are lucky you will wander through the Chestnut Oak Forest, or spot the Eastern Spotted Skunk or the French Broad Heartleaf as you wind your way up the Eagle’s Nest Branch from the Little River.

French Broad Heartleaf Photo by arleigh on Naturalist.org

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ARE YOU AN EDUCATOR?

by Katie Harris Dean of Academics, English Teacher, Wilderness Leader

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once attended a conference on non-profits, and during one of the sessions, I advocated for greater support for educators.

The woman sitting next to me turned and said disparagingly, “We aren’t all educators.” My response was pure excitement at the opportunity to, ironically, educate her. Because I believe that each of us is an educator. Consciously or not, we are role models, advisors, and teachers to the people we encounter throughout our lives.

One of ENF’s priorities is to “empower a community of educators.” This is one of my favorite initiatives, as it captures the heart of any impactful non-profit. Within its branches, ENF contains Hante trip leaders demonstrating camp craft skills, graduate-degree holding faculty teaching high school disciplines at The Outdoor Academy, Eagle’s Nest Camp program directors mentoring young staff, and admissions counselors and development directors educating others about the mission and successes of these programs.

“The spiral of learning, sharing, connecting, and collaborating embodies the purpose of our ENF programs and is a neat thing to experience. So, ask yourself: What can I learn today? How can I empower myself with knowledge, new skills, and experiences?”

Recently, there has been a greater focus on and funding for professional development opportunities that will help empower our passionate staff and further the work of ENF. Through the efforts of Lucas Newton, the eight members of the wilderness staff at The Outdoor Academy completed three-day workshops in paddling and climbing instruction, raising the bar for quality instruction and site management to an entirely new level. The professionals that provided this training (Justin Padgett of Landmark Learning and Karsten Delap of Fox Mountain Guides, respectively) are two of the most respected instructors in the

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outdoor education community. Brian Quarrier, the OA crafts teacher, attended a hide-tanning workshop taught by Kevin MacDonald, Executive Director of Earth Village Education (and former OA teacher), and worked deerskin and brains into beautiful buckskin. Ted Wesemann and I attended a Semester Schools Network conference in Leadville, Colorado; we compared notes and cast visions with fellow educators in our specific fields of work, an opportunity not available as the sole teacher of the English or Science department at OA. Racheal Duffy, math instructor at The Outdoor Academy, attended a conference on interdisciplinary education hosted by semester school CITYterm. Summer camp staff (Paige Lester-Niles, Marlin Sill, Liz Snyder, and Ayana Brown) attended the threeday national American Camp Association conference as a team, learning about engaging a more diverse community, working with campers with special needs, training and mentoring staff, and analyzing risk management. Paige and Liz Snyder also attended a Mental Health First Aid workshop to better meet the needs of campers as well. Andrea Haulk, ENF’s Human Resources Manager, also attended a conference on the current landscape in the human resources field, while Cara Varney, our Annual Fund & Alumni Manager, took inspiration from a conference with keynote speaker Alex Sheen, founder of a nonprofit, “Because I Said I Would,” dedicated to the betterment of humanity.

From this long litany, it’s apparent that ENF is crackling with the energy of new learnings. It’s an organization that wants to remain a progressive force in the 21st century. Traditions remain strong; so does the desire to empower future generations of children and young adults by investing in our educators… who happen to be every single individual working for ENF. If you doubt me, then consider the words of our HR Manager, Andrea, who wrote the following in response to my request to share her recent course with readers of The Eagle: “The spiral of learning, sharing, connecting, and collaborating embodies the purpose of our ENF programs and is a neat thing to experience. So, ask yourself: What can I learn today? How can I empower myself with knowledge, new skills, and experiences?” Sounds like the musings of a natural-born teacher to me.

GROWING TOGETHER

by Liz Snyder, Assistant Camp Director

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he evening is warm and humid, typical of mid-June in the mountains, but I shiver when my bare feet first touch the damp ground. I move slowly, stepping lightly to avoid slick roots and prickly pine needles. I’m surrounded by generations of women that I’m lucky to call my tribe: wise elders that I’ve admired for years, fellow staff members that have become dear friends, and young campers that will carry these traditions into the future. We’re silent as we walk, summoned by the sounds of drumming and the evening calls of a resident Wood Thrush. As the rest of our community files into this special place, I look up toward the towering pines encircling us and feel the golden, lateday rays on my face. I stand in awe as the tribal elders spin their burning torches and ignite our weekly fire. With quiet intention, we’ve come together to learn, share inspiration, and celebrate each other’s accomplishments.

Cultures evolve over the course of history, and traditions shift as well. As such, the summer of 2016 saw an evolution of our Tribal Village. With the guidance of a group of alumni, staff, parents, and Trustees, we examined and evaluated the way in which we conduct ceremony at Eagle’s Nest. We came together over the course of several months during the winter and spring to study different cultures, discuss the concept of being part of a tribe (at Eagle’s Nest and beyond), and determine how we can better honor diverse traditions from around the world. The result of our conversations and input from the greater Eagle’s Nest community is a thoughtful shift in our Tribal Village customs. These changes (the most noticeable of which are the names of different aspects of Tribal Village) were carefully constructed in an attempt to be more inclusive of the diverse world we live in.

I find true comfort in returning to a space that is steeped in tradition. For decades, Eagle’s Nest campers and staff have gathered once a week during the summer months to reflect on the past and look forward to the days to come. The place where we convene, Tribal Village, has played host to the celebration of our community since the 1940’s. We ingest wisdom from our elders, share stories from around the world, and acknowledge the great efforts put forth by campers and staff as they advance in their daily activities.

While some aspects of Tribal Village have shifted, the intention behind the tribal system and ceremonial space at Eagle’s Nest has, and will continue to remain the same.

Our four tribes, including their names, are unchanged.

They offer campers and staff a space to connect, share wisdom, and pass along stories from generations that came before. We will continue to gather once a week to sit quietly on the soft earth, encircled by a forest that is naturally evolving as well. And, most importantly, we will use our time together to celebrate the accomplishments of our friends, grow as a community, and give thanks.

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TOWARD THE BETTERMENT OF HUMAN CHARACTER

by Roger Herbert OA Director and Wilderness Leader

attempting to answer three questions. First, what does it mean to promote “the betterment of human character”? Next, we will explore which elements of character—which character strengths—do Eagle’s Nest programs promote and how do they promote them. Finally, we will consider whether there is something more our programs should be doing to accomplish our stated mission.

To address these questions, we have assembled a Committee on Human Character comprised of representatives from each Eagle’s Nest program. Paige Lester-Niles and Liz Snyder represent Eagle’s Nest Camp. Marlin Sill is the Hante rep to our committee. Julie Holt, Reily Kennedy, Brian Quarrier, and Ted Wesemann provide The Outdoor Academy perspective. I’m leading the effort.

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f you don’t have the Eagle’s Nest Foundation mission statement committed to memory, take a moment now and flip to the front cover of this issue. It’s inside that little white circle on the lower right quadrant. See it? What do you think?

Prior to my arrival at The Outdoor Academy, I served for 26 years as a naval officer. During that time I was associated with 12 distinct organizations, each of which was charged with carrying out difficult and complex tasks across the globe in support of America’s national security strategy.

Yet I have never been associated with an organization whose mission statement was quite as bold as ours. More impressive still: most everyone who has ever been associated with Eagle’s Nest would likely agree that we have been achieving this bold mission for decades. We are promoting the natural world and the betterment of human character with every session of Eagle’s Nest Camp, with every Hante, with every Outdoor Academy semester. We know this intuitively and we know this from the feedback we receive from our alumni and their families.

Explaining precisely how we accomplish these ambitious goals, however, has never been easy. Promoting the natural world and the betterment of human character are outcomes that are implicit and organic in just about everything we do at Eagle’s Nest as we live and work with intention in this inclusive community situated in this unique biome. This year we, as a Foundation, have decided to approach the question of “how” explicitly and deliberately.

We are starting with character. In the year ahead, we will be

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We are purposefully taking our time with this project, privileging reflection over action. Indeed, the Committee’s current focus is not on Eagle’s Nest, but on character itself.

We have selected three books on the topic of teaching and learning character: Character Strengths and Virtues by Peterson & Seligman, 2004, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Tough, 2012, and Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Duckworth, 2016. The Committee is currently working through these books and we are looking forward to discussing them at our next meeting.

Although we are privileging reflection and introspection, we are also taking concrete action whenever clear measures to improve our programs emerge from our reflections. This semester, for example, The Outdoor Academy is piloting a seminar that we have titled, “Foundations of Ethical Decision Making.” People have made morally freighted decisions for millennia. As a result, humanity has evolved systematic approaches for thinking through tough choices that go beyond the moral intuition that most of us tend to rely on. This seminar examines those approaches. We began the semester with an exploration of metaethics. What do we mean by morality? What is the difference between a moral dilemma and the hundreds of routine decisions we make everyday? Next, we turned to normative ethics. During “Classes in the Field,” our five-day academic retreat to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Semester 43 considered the major approaches to ethical decision making in the Western philosophical tradition. We focused primarily on approaches theorized

by Aristotle, Immanuel Kant, and John Stuart Mill. We will conclude our investigation of moral philosophy with exercises in applied ethics, as we apply what we’ve learned during the semester to environmental issues and human rights.

The jury is still out on how enthusiastic our students are about heaping another seminar onto their already full academic plates. A recent posting on our school blog by Ted Wesemann

(Natural Science, World History, Ironwood, and the Founding Director of The Outdoor Academy) suggests we have cause for optimism.

“Around the campfire our last evening at Cataloochee, I overheard an intense conversation between Andrew Steed, a student, and Roger, our Director. Roger had led a discussion on ethics that day at an abandoned farmstead deep in the woods and with the fire flickering on their faces, they were now deep into Aristotelian virtue vs. deontology vs. utilitarianism. Yes, take a second to read that again. And this was on the heels of a conversation I had that morning over the campstove about genetic engineering and another some days before about Russia’s militarization in Syria”.

One final observation about our project. Although we are attempting to approach the betterment of human character more explicitly and deliberately, we are proceeding with caution. “Magic” does happen at camp and on Hantes. There is a “hidden curriculum” at The Outdoor Academy. In other words, it’s a virtue that our programs promote betterment of human character organically and implicitly. Our challenge, therefore, will be to add the benefits of analysis and intentionality without spoiling the magic. I’m excited about our prospects of achieving precisely this.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: NEW STAFF BRING SPECIAL CONNECTIONS

Camper to ENF Social Media Coordinator: Micah Parsons After graduating from American University in December 2015 with a degree in Film and Media Arts, Micah made her way back to the Nest working this summer at camp as the media manager, JC coordinator, and Added Adventure leader. As a camper since age 8 and an OA alumna of Semester 27, it’s easy to say she knows this place and this community of people. When Micah isn’t behind the lens or acting as backup resident in the Sun Lodge she enjoys visiting her family in Saluda, NC, making homemade kombucha, and hosting dance parties with glitter!

OA Semester 25 student to OA Admissions Counselor: Reily Kennedy In 2015, Reily came back to The Outdoor Academy as one of the talented Residential staff. Her experiences as an Outward Bound instructor, former OA student, and Warren Wilson College graduate made her a perfect fit to work with students on and off campus.

As the new OA Admissions Counselor, Reily has hit the road and is traveling to schools far and wide to find new recruits and reconnect with alumni on her travels.

When Reily is not spreading the word about semester schools she can be found on the soccer and Frisbee fields. She loves any excuse to wear a costume, and is going on a dog sledding trip in Minnesota this winter!

Magic Maker to Music Shaker: Madalyn Wofford If you have been to camp in recent years you probably know her as the Master of Ceremonies and leader of the Monkey Wrench. A camper, an OA Semester 20 alumna, and member of camp staff, Madalyn is a true believer of the transformative powers of nature and creative exploration. Now the Music and Movement teacher at OA, she brings the folk styles of Appalachian sounds into the art curriculum. An accomplished artist herself, “Maddog” can be seen traveling in her art bus the “Skunk Trunk,” making masterpieces and wearing funky belts.

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IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER HANTE UPDATE

by Marlin Sill, Hante Director

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here have been some very exciting things happening with Hante Adventures over the past few years as we send groups out to explore the wilderness and the world.

Enthusiasm for Hante is building, and we are thrilled that Hante enrollment has more than doubled since this time last year. It’s clear that Hante participants are excited to explore Portugal, Italy, and Scotland, and also to backpack, rock climb and sea kayak in Maine and in the Pacific Northwest. Our campers love hearing the “Hante Updates” in the Dining Hall and imagining themselves heading out for a classic AT Trek. Trail Mail from our campers to our Hante participants is at an all-time high, with friends sharing their experiences over the miles and mountains.

Since we strongly believe in the transformative nature of Hante, this summer we are encouraging 10th graders who previously would have applied to be Junior Counselors to participate in Hante. We have limited eligibility for the JC program to participants who are completing the 11th grade. This change has intentionally created a wonderful space and opportunity for campers who are completing 10th grade to graduate from their experiences at camp into a new growth experience on Hante.

High school is a pivotal moment for teens to challenge themselves by taking the step away from the comforts of home and camp and onto a Hante experience. This is the reason that The Outdoor Academy was designed for 10th graders. Much like leaving for college allows room for growth, leaving camp for Hante allows participants to grow in confidence, to become stronger leaders, to become more independent, and to have a greater under-

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standing of their place in and responsibility to a community. They also have the opportunity to experience the wonder of the natural world, and in turn to gain a deeper desire to preserve it. We hope that the majority of our 10th grade participants will choose to “Step out and learn” on Hante this summer.

We have 5 amazing Hantes lined up this summer. Participants who are in 7th – 11th grades are eligible for Hante.

Two Hantes (Hante Scotland and Hante Pacific Northwest) require participants to be 8th grade graduates.

During Session 1, Hante Trails will work on camping skills, trail maintenance, and backpacking through our backyard in Pisgah National Forest and the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. This is a perfect Hante for participants who are a little nervous about a wilderness adventure.

Hante Rocks and Rivers participants will balance their time canoeing, climbing and backpacking in our local mountains. Teens participating in Hante AT Trek Virginia will be heading to the Greyson Higlands to trek over 100 on the Appalachian Trail. Hante Scotland participants will backpack through the highlands from village to village before settling down to learn the nuances of a working farm.

Finally, we will be returning to the state of Washington to spend 3 weeks sea kayaking on the coast and backpacking through the ranges of Mount Olympus or Rainier.

Session 1 - 6/10/17 - 6/23/17

Hante Trails Session 2 - 6/25/17 - 7/14/17

Hante Scotland

Appalachian Trail Trek Virginia Session 3 - 7/16/17 - 8/04/17

Hante Pacific Northwest

Hante Rocks and Rivers

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NOW GROWING IN THE RIVERSIDE FIELD

by Ryan Houghton, Garden Manager green and frozen them whole. The garden also contained a large section of Pontiac Red, Kennebec White, and Yukon Gold potatoes. I wanted to be patriotic but they were sold out of Adirondack Blues. We have been digging beautiful potatoes (954 lbs and counting) out of that field since early July and still haven’t gotten them all. The Pontiac Reds were by far the most productive this year.

All efficiency aside, there has been an astonishing amount of food produced from the 1/6th acre Riverside Garden section across from the athletic field. That wonderfully productive

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e have pumpkins! In past years we have occasionally been gifted with one or two pumpkins that showed up thanks to some lucky volunteer vine that sat unsupervised in a corner of the compost and somehow avoided being disturbed all summer. Pumpkin vines just take up too much space in a garden.

1,815 lbs of PUMPKINS!

One year, in an attempt to grow pumpkins in limited space, I tried the Three Sister’s garden idea with the pumpkins growing as a ground cover under the corn, but the yields were pretty dismal. I can’t even remember if they survived to adulthood, much less if they produced a bountiful crop. Well this year something went right … 1,815 lbs of right! We’ve got pumpkins coming out of our ears - ears of corn that is! The pumpkins and squash went crazy under the sweet corn, which we also had in abundance. This summer we produced 537 lbs of delicious sweet corn that we enjoyed at the Saturday cookouts during the latter half of the summer.

Yes, this time around that ancient Native American system called the Three Sisters garden really worked! I must admit that it wasn’t always easy wading through squash vines to pick the corn, but we had more than enough of both, and also a few beans to snack on while we picked. Actually, there are more than a few beans still out in the field; it’s difficult to get to them very efficiently. Because our corn stalks are the shorter varieties typical of sweet corn, the beans have grown back to the ground and are all over the place. Oh, and did I mention the fourth sister, sunflowers? You probably saw them all over the place July through September.

Last but certainly not least are three, fifty foot rows of tomatoes comfortably housed in our new movable high tunnel. Seventyfive tomato plants produced an average of 16 lbs a plant for a total harvest of 1,233 lbs of vine ripe tomatoes! We have used them to make sauces, soups, and salads. We have fried them

symbiotic system I have been writing about was on only about half the space available in the Riverside field. The first time I stuck a spade into that light, crumbly, silty, black soil five years ago I knew it had some serious potential. I also knew the potential was there for a devastating flood, but that usually only happens in the spring or fall. I knew that you can’t just ignore that kind of soil. It’s absolutely worth the risk. It’s like the Ferrari of dirt. That might be taking it a little far but it was a lot of fun to work in, and at least this year, the investment paid off big time.

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT James (Jim) Suojanen, MD Jim attended Eagle’s Nest Camp on scholarship in the 1960’s and in later years was a valued member of the staff.

Tell us about how you first got involved in with Eagle’s Nest?

I grew up camping with my family, which quickly transitioned to overnight camps when I was 10 and 11 years old. We then moved to Coral Gables, Florida, and my mom found out about Eagle’s Nest from some friends. Dr. and Mrs. Waite came by our house and gave a little slide show. I was hooked and first came to ENC in 1964.

Tell us about yourself! Where are you now and what has your life been like since you left Eagle’s Nest?

My family life was difficult, but I was very blessed with great friends and teachers in high school. Dr. Waite and many of the ENC Staff (too many to name - JB, Mrs. Trout, Mrs. Abberger, Frankie, Melvin, Nature Lady, etc.) also helped give me a sense of self-worth and responsibility, which allowed me to go to Harvard and then on to medical school. After four years as an Air Force Flight Surgeon, I returned to Harvard for a Radiology Residency, eventually obtaining subspecialty certifications in Neuroradiology and Vascular & Interventional Radiology. Along the way, I married Barbara Fisher and we have three amazing daughters.

Will you share some memorable moments from your days at Eagle’s Nest?

Why do you think residential camp is an important experience for young people?

I have so many good memories of my time at ENC (and a few not so good - such is life). Indian Village. Acing Inspection.

Playing Bridge during rest period in Cabin 8. Mucking stalls.

112 runs (from the top) at Sliding Rock in the morning. Hauling trash with the Red Dragon. “GOOD MORNING Eagle’s Nesters”.

Fly-catching contests with John Keuntzel, washing pots and dishes. Lodge. Ice cream runs to Biltmore. S’mores.

Residential camp teaches the young how to live with and respect others who aren’t necessarily your friends or family. And they’re exposed to all sorts of new activities and experiences that they just can’t obtain anywhere else. It allowed me a safe sanctuary in summers.

Also, on July 20th, 1969, 120 counselors and campers huddled around Dr. Waite’s 13” black and white TV in the Dining Hall at 11 PM cheering as Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon.

THAT was a memorable event, especially because it was the only time I ever watched TV in my 5 summers at camp.

You have planned a legacy gift to Eagle’s Nest by initiating a Charitable Gift Annuity with The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, joining our Sustainers of the Wheel. What inspired you and why have you decided to include us in your estate plans?

We, in the Western world, have some notion that we own this planet and deserve all that we have. I learned from ENC and from four decades of practicing medicine that what I have is simply a gift from God. My patients have been very generous to me. Now it’s time to give back to those who helped me along the way. By establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity, my wife and I are able to make funds available to ENC and to diversify sources for our retirement income; it’s a win-win.

If you have included Eagle’s Nest Foundation in your estate plans, or would like to learn more about setting up a Charitable Gift Annuity for Eagle’s Nest, or about our partnership with The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, please contact Cecily Timmons: Cecily@enf.org or 828-877-4349.

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NEST CHATTER MARRIAGES • Anna Lipton Galbraith (Camp, OA) to Parker Seide, April 1, 2016 • Christie Etter (Camp, OA)to Mathew Rinenbach, July 21, 2016 • Alleyne Ross (Camp, OA) to Matthew Broomwell, August 6, 2016 • Clay Pittman (Camp, OA) to Sarah Parker, August 16, 2016 • Walter Kucera (Camp, OA) to Caitlin Cutchin (Camp), September 3, 2016 • Bonnie Bates (Camp, OA) to Robert Carter, October 1, 2016

BIRTHS

• Felix Jordan-Bloch to Sara (Camp) and Chris Jordan-Bloch, • • • • • • • • • •

December 31, 2015 Walker Alan Esposito to Margaret Davidson Esposito (Camp, OA) Esposito and Christoph Esposito, April 4, 2016 Scarlett Hunt Latham to Jenn Hunt Latham (Camp) and Brandon Latham, May 24, 2016 Adelaide Cecile Barclay-Sessions to Kate Sessions (Camp) and Amos Barclay (Camp), June 20, 2016 Liam Wheeler to Molly Chapman Wheeler (Camp) and Logan Wheeler, June 23, 2016 Adeline Romm to Eliza (Camp, OA) and Jonathan Romm (Camp), July 6, 2016 Frances Rita Cino to Caitlin Friendman Cino (Camp) and Andy Cino, August 2016 Finnegan Herrmann Koch to Molly Herrmann (Camp) and Christie Koch, September 1, 2016 Naomi Walsh Kubota to Emi Kubota (Camp) and Matthew Walsh, September 16, 2016 Henry Mills Tate to Mills Barker Tate (Camp) and Nate Tate (Camp), September 20, 2016 Hy Hoffman to Joshua Lee Hoffman (Camp) and Alexandra Hoffman, October 26, 2016

Bonnie Bates and Robert Carter’s wedding

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NEWS

• Eliza Cava (OA) has been named the Director • • • •

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of Conservation and Advocacy for the Audubon Naturalist Society Naomi Siegel (Camp) continues to perform on the trombone and has released a debut album Shoebox View Molly Potter (Camp) was recently crowned Ms. Veteran America.

Wren Garrison (Camp, OA) and Anna Diemel (OA) were recently named National Merit SemiFinalists.

Austin Smith (Camp, OA) has been working on a campaign to implement renewable energy in the Winston-Salem School district. As part of the project he is working with school leadership to install solar panels on the Career Center campus and to advocate for school district wide investment in renewable energy.

Ben Hedin’s (Camp) new film Two Trains Runnin’, a documentary about the Civil Rights movement and the search for two blues musicians in 1964, is currently being screened at film festivals across the United States. Ben is the writer and producer.

Finnegan Hermann Koch

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ALUMNI: SHARING OUR STORY WITH THE WORLD

by Cara Varney, Annual Fund and Alumni Manager

What Alumni mean to Eagle’s Nest:

As Eagle’s Nest Foundation reaches 90 years we can look back on all the folks who have made our web of alumni run deep and wide. If you look into the corners of our staff and board of trustees you will find alumni of Eagle’s Nest programs. If you ask a new camper how they found out about Eagle’s Nest, chances are they know someone who came here, and that says a lot about what our alumni think of their experiences at 43 Hart Road. Whether you’re hosting a promotions party, recommending a friend, fundraising for scholarships, or serving as a resource to an interested family, your involvement will create opportunities for more young adventurers to experience Eagle’s Nest Camp, Hante and The Outdoor Academy.

What it means to be an Alumnus:

The experiences at Eagle’s Nest don’t have to end when you leave Pisgah Forest. Many alumni carry the values learned here into the world outside of Camp and OA. Our alumni are grateful, friendly, and kind. They are inclusive of others and share immediate connections with strangers who have shared these experiences too. Being an alumnus means staying in touch with people and sharing your experiences in education and growth through the Eagle’s Nest community. It means connecting your past and present with others and living the story of experiential education.

Whether you come to Eagle’s Nest for one summer, The Outdoor Academy for one semester or have spent your whole life coming to this place; as an alumni, you are a part of a global network of individuals who share this connection.

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OUR WISH LIST SEND US YOUR STUFF!

Cleaning your closets to make room for those holiday gifts? You might find something we can use!

Did you know our Photography program at Camp still uses film? Our campers take photos and develop the black and white prints in our dark room on campus. A lost art you say? We don’t think so!

FROM YOUR GARDEN TO OURS • Garden tools in good condition

• Large planting Containers

AROUND CAMPUS

• Gently used furniture (sofas, chairs, tables)

• Office Chairs

FOR THE “BETTERMENT OF HUMAN CHARACTER” • SLR film cameras • Pottery wheel(s) • Food Dehydrator As always, your gift is tax deductible and greatly contributes to the programs at Eagle’s Nest and The Outdoor Academy.

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