Following up on Wendy's memory of Mrs. Lawrence, I did a little research last night. Here is a nice
Hartwood Acres site with some historical information and great photos.
Here is Mary Flinn Lawrence jumping sidesaddle.
And here are some great photos inside the stables.
Here's something else that caught my eye — information on an upcoming orienteering event at Hartwood Acres. I don't think they had invented such a fancy word for what we used to do in Mrs. Lawrence's Woods, but I think orienteering was what we learned as we tromped around on those trails. If I were in the neighborhood, I would show up for this event in the novice class.
Where: Hartwood Acres, Allison Park, PA
When: Saturday, April 18, 2009; sign-in 11 AM – 2 PM
What is Orienteering? Orienteering is a competitive form of land navigation. It is for all ages and degrees of fitness and skill, and all-weather. It provides the suspense and excitement of a treasure hunt. The object of orienteering is to locate control points by using a map and compass to navigate through the woods.
What to bring? All you will need to bring is a compass (if you do not have one, we can loan you one), and appropriate footwear to walk in the woods.
Event Details: The courses offered at Hartwood Acres will include Cross Country courses for beginner and advanced beginner, intermediate and experienced orienteers. Cross country courses involve finding a series of control flags in a pre-specified sequence. Come early if you plan to do more than one course.
Sign In 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
· Must Finish the course by 3:30 pm
Instruction for novices: Available on site
Cost: $4.00 per map (family or group can share one map if they wish)
Event Location: Hartwood Acres, Allison Park. On Middle Road, near Central Elementary School. Look for red-and-white arrow signs.
Questions: Contact Jim Wolfe at jlwolfe@atlanticbb.net
Check our website, www.wpoc.org for complete details and driving directions for this event and the entire WPOC schedule of events.
