| Event Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | October 2 − 4, 2009 |
| Register By: | 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2009 |
| Where: | Gibraltar Island, Put-In-Bay |
| Registration: | Schedule and Registration Form |
Spend a weekend on the Lake Erie islands at the Buckeye Island Hop, October 2 − 4, 2009, sponsored by the Ohio State University College of Biological Sciences Alumni Society and the Friends of Stone Laboratory. This annual event gives alumni and friends of Ohio State a chance to check out Gibraltar and South Bass islands, take part in an outdoor volunteer project, and meet new people.
On Friday night, leave from Port Clinton on the Jet Express at 7:00 p.m. or from Catawba Island on the Miller Ferry at 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. If you’re arriving Saturday morning, take the 10:15 a.m. Jet Express or the 9:30 a.m. Miller Ferry. Stone Lab vans will take you to the Stone Lab Field Station Office on South Bass, then you’ll hop on over to Gibraltar on a research vessel or water taxi.
October weather on Gibraltar is unpredictable and often cold, so check the forecast and dress accordingly in clothes that can get dirty. If it rains, we’ll still be working, which makes rain gear a plus. Meals and bed linens will be provided, but be sure to bring towels and toiletries. And be sure to pack your work gloves, slip-resistant footwear, and a flashlight!
Anglers are welcome to bring along their fishing gear with a fishing license, and birders should bring their binoculars. Spending money is always recommended for additional ferry ride fees, land and water taxis, and other free-time activities.
Children ages 10 and older are welcome to participate in all activities but must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Because there are no daycare facilities, younger children should be left at home.
This year, all listed fees are suggested; any amount paid will be accepted and will be recorded as a donation. Suggested costs for overnight stays are $50 per room per night with a $10 charge for each additional person. A maximum of five people can stay in each room. Suggested meal costs are as follows:
There are no special rates for children.
Registration has reached maximum capacity and is now closed. For more information call the Stone Lab Put-in-Bay office at 614.247.6500 or 419.285.1800.
