Jim Nitti

Jim Nitti

CampingEagle’s Nest mentoring I have been involved with youth outdoor education for 15 years.  I am a firearm’s safety instructor, teaching the safe use of firearms in the outdoors, whether for hunting or for recreation.  I have helped with cub...
Dave Hansen

Dave Hansen

Bird Study, Forestry, Geocaching, Indian Lore, Wilderness Survival, and Woodworking I am an Eagle Scout and have been an active adult Scouter since 1996. I appreciate the great outdoors and have visited many Midwest Scout camps as a volunteer with the BSA Area One...
Paul Mahowald

Paul Mahowald

Astronomy, Backpacking, Camping,Hiking, Photography, Pioneering I have been bringing Troop 9204 to Birch Bend since 2010. The more I camp here, the more I get hooked on the relaxing woods, nature, and the outdoors. I joined CWK a few years ago as an instructor. I love...
Gordon Meeker

Gordon Meeker

Camping, Pioneering, CookingSchool of Woodland Knowledge – Director I have been involved with youth outdoor education for over 50 years.    Hockey was a passion and I have spent decades working with youth in the HGRA (Highland Groveland) athletic...
Mike Casey

Mike Casey

Camp Host Coordinator Bird Study Instructor   I have been camping at Birch Bend since 1982, and a PBA member since 1983.  While I have backpacked and camped in many parts of the U.S.A. and Canada, my wife and I are...