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<channel><title><![CDATA[BENNINGTON SECTION GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB - Newsletters]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters]]></link><description><![CDATA[Newsletters]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:49:01 -0500</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[The Stepping Stone - Winter 2025-26]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-winter-2025-26]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-winter-2025-26#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:23:09 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-winter-2025-26</guid><description><![CDATA[       Sunrise at Joshua Tree National Park (Stuart Capewell)  Looking back at Fall and ahead to Winter  Grab your favorite beverage and settle in to read this winter&rsquo;s edition of our Bennington GMC newsletter, which is jam-packed with photos and articles. You&rsquo;ll be transported to South America, learn about camping in Joshua Tree National Park, view some amazing snowshoe art, and find out all about winter clothing and gear. You can read poetry, perhaps try out a trail food recipe, se [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/published/pic4.jpg?1765301433" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><font size="2">Sunrise at Joshua Tree National Park (Stuart Capewell)</font></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><font size="6">Looking back at Fall and ahead to Winter</font></em></div>  <div class="paragraph">Grab your favorite beverage and settle in to read this winter&rsquo;s edition of our Bennington GMC newsletter, which is jam-packed with photos and articles. You&rsquo;ll be transported to South America, learn about camping in Joshua Tree National Park, view some amazing snowshoe art, and find out all about winter clothing and gear. You can read poetry, perhaps try out a trail food recipe, see if your favorite winter trails match those written about, test your knowledge of Vermont State Parks, and much more.&nbsp;<br /><br />Thank you to all who contributed to make this edition so rich and varied. Remember - we are always looking for contributions - the more you contribute, the better our newsletters!</div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><font size="5" color="#8d2424"><a href="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletterdecember2025best.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER</a></font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stepping Stone - Fall 2025]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-fall-2025]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-fall-2025#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:25:14 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-fall-2025</guid><description><![CDATA[       Looking back at Spring/Summer and ahead to Fall.  We are always looking for content for our newsletters - articles, photos, trip reports, poems, illustrations, recipes, favorite equipment, book reviews, etc. Please use the Contact Form on this website to get hold of us.  In keeping with the times, this was the LAST general printing of the abbreviated version of the Stepping Stone. Note that the abbreviated version has less content and not color. If you still wish to receive a printed copy [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/published/img-4227.jpeg?1756049296" alt="Picture" style="width:465;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><font size="5">Looking back at Spring/Summer and ahead to Fall.</font></em></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><font size="4">We are always looking for content for our newsletters - articles, photos, trip reports, poems, illustrations, recipes, favorite equipment, book reviews, etc. Please use the Contact Form on this website to get hold of us.</font></em></div>  <div class="paragraph">In keeping with the times, this was the LAST general printing of the abbreviated version of the Stepping Stone. Note that the abbreviated version has less content and not color. If you still wish to receive a printed copy, contact <span>Hal March, 15 Scott Hill Rd, Williamstown MA 01267 or </span><a href="mailto:halmarch@yahoo.com"><span style="color:rgb(9, 79, 209)">halmarch@yahoo.com</span></a><font>. <br /><br />&#8203;We hope that you will enjoy this chock-full electronic version! Journey to Bavaria/Austria and the wilds of Alaska, learn how to view our beautiful landscapes with an artistic eye, find out about biking on rail trails, cook some maple pecan bars, look at upcoming events, and much more!</font></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><font color="#8d2424" size="5"><a href="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletteraugust2025.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER</a></font></strong></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stepping Stone - Spring/Summer 2025]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-springsummer-2025]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-springsummer-2025#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:26:49 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[2025]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-springsummer-2025</guid><description><![CDATA[       Looking back at winter and ahead to spring and summer.  We're always looking for content for our newsletters - articles, photos, trip reports, poems. Please use the Contact Form on this website to get hold of us.  If you continue to receive the non-color printed version of our newsletter, please consider only viewing this online version. The printed version contains less content, fewer photos, is not in color, and costs the section money for printing and postage. To opt out of receiving t [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/published/crocus.jpg?1743767963" alt="Picture" style="width:355;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><font size="5">Looking back at winter and ahead to spring and summer.</font></em><br></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em>We're always looking for content for our newsletters - articles, photos, trip reports, poems. Please use the Contact Form on this website to get hold of us.</em><br></div>  <div class="paragraph">If you continue to receive the non-color printed version of our newsletter, please consider only viewing this online version. The printed version contains less content, fewer photos, is not in color, and costs the section money for printing and postage. To opt out of receiving the printed newsletter use the Contact Form on this website:&nbsp;&#8203;<a href="https://www.benningtongmc.org/contact.html">https://www.benningtongmc.org/contact.html</a><br></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletterapril2025finale.pdf" target="_blank"><font color="#8d2424" size="6">CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER</font></a><br></div>  <div class="paragraph">Bonus with this issue - below download the Wildflower Guide for spring ephemerals.<br></div>  <div><div style="margin: 10px 0 0 -10px"> <a title="Download file: wildflowerguide.pdf" href="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/wildflowerguide.pdf"><img src="//www.weebly.com/weebly/images/file_icons/pdf.png" width="36" height="36" style="float: left; position: relative; left: 0px; top: 0px; margin: 0 15px 15px 0; border: 0;" /></a><div style="float: left; text-align: left; position: relative;"><table style="font-size: 12px; font-family: tahoma; line-height: .9;"><tr><td colspan="2"><b> wildflowerguide.pdf</b></td></tr><tr style="display: none;"><td>File Size:  </td><td>4055 kb</td></tr><tr style="display: none;"><td>File Type:  </td><td> pdf</td></tr></table><a title="Download file: wildflowerguide.pdf" href="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/wildflowerguide.pdf" style="font-weight: bold;">Download File</a></div> </div>  <hr style="clear: both; width: 100%; visibility: hidden"></hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stepping Stone - Winter 2024-25]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-winter-2024-25]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-winter-2024-25#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:57:32 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[2024]]></category><category><![CDATA[2025]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-winter-2024-25</guid><description><![CDATA[       Looking back at fall and ahead to winter.  We're always looking for content for our newsletters - articles, photos, trip reports, poems. Please use the Contact Form on this website to get ahold of us.  If you continue to receive the non-color printed version of our newsletter, please consider only viewing this online version. The printed version contains less content, fewer photos, is not in color, and costs the section money for printing and postage. To opt out of receiving the printed n [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/published/mtanthony.jpeg?1733148130" alt="Picture" style="width:494;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><font size="5">Looking back at fall and ahead to winter.</font></em></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em>We're always looking for content for our newsletters - articles, photos, trip reports, poems. Please use the Contact Form on this website to get ahold of us.</em></div>  <div class="paragraph">If you continue to receive the non-color printed version of our newsletter, please consider only viewing this online version. The printed version contains less content, fewer photos, is not in color, and costs the section money for printing and postage. To opt out of receiving the printed newsletter use the Contact Form on this website:&nbsp;&#8203;<a href="https://www.benningtongmc.org/contact.html">https://www.benningtongmc.org/contact.html</a><br></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><font color="#a82e2e" size="6"><a href="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletterdec2024onliner.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER</a></font></strong></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stepping Stone - Autumn 2024]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-autumn-2024]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-autumn-2024#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 03:03:49 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[2024]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-autumn-2024</guid><description><![CDATA[       Looking back at spring/summer and ahead to autumn.  We are always looking for content for our newsletters - trips - near or far, long or short - poems - photos - stories...&#8203;We'd love to hear from you! Use the Contact form on this website to send suggestions.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/published/fig-7-south-rim-sunset.jpg?1724728007" alt="Picture" style="width:806;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><font size="5">Looking back at spring/summer and ahead to autumn.</font></em></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">We are always looking for content for our newsletters - trips - near or far, long or short - poems - photos - stories...<br />&#8203;We'd love to hear from you! Use the Contact form on this website to send suggestions.</div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><font color="#a82e2e" size="6"><a href="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletterseptember2024online.pdf">CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER</a></font></strong></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stepping Stone - Spring/Summer 2024]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-springsummer-2024]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-springsummer-2024#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:38:17 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[2024]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-springsummer-2024</guid><description><![CDATA[       Looking ahead to spring/summer and back at winter.  We are always looking for content for our newsletters - trips near or far, long or short, poems, photos, stories...We'd love to hear from you!Use the Contact Form on this website to send suggestions.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletterapril2024.pdf' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/published/img-3585.jpg?1712241757" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><font size="6">Looking ahead to spring/summer and back at winter.</font></em><br></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">We are always looking for content for our newsletters - trips near or far, long or short, poems, photos, stories...<br />We'd love to hear from you!<br />Use the Contact Form on this website to send suggestions.<br></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><font size="6" color="#8d2424"><a href="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletterapril2024.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER</a></font></strong><br></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stepping Stone - Winter 2023-24]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-winter-2023-24]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-winter-2023-24#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:10:56 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[2024]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-winter-2023-24</guid><description><![CDATA[       Looking ahead to winter and back at fall.We are always looking for content for our newsletters - trips near or far, long or short, poems, photos, stories...We'd love to hear from you!Use the Contact Form on this website to send suggestions.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER             New Year's Day 2022 at Bolles Brook [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletterdec2023web2.pdf' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/editor/img-1222-2.jpg?1702477475" alt="Picture" style="width:440;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><font size="6">Looking ahead to winter and back at fall.</font></em><br />We are always looking for content for our newsletters - trips near or far, long or short, poems, photos, stories...<br />We'd love to hear from you!<br />Use the Contact Form on this website to send suggestions.</div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><font color="#a82e2e" size="6"><a href="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletterdec2023web2.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER</a></font></strong></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletterdec2023web2.pdf' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/editor/img-4745.jpg?1702480976" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">New Year's Day 2022 at Bolles Brook</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stepping Stone - Autumn 2023]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-autumn-2023]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-autumn-2023#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2023 16:37:46 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[2023]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-autumn-2023</guid><description><![CDATA[       Looking back at Spring/Summer and ahead to AutumnWe hope that you enjoy our newsletter.We are always looking for content to include in the newsletter - use the contact form on this website to send us photos, articles, poems, stories...&#8203;We'd love to hear from you!!CLICK TO READ TO READ THE NEWSLETTER        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletterseptember2023.pdf' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/editor/img-7455.jpg?1694270774" alt="Picture" style="width:443;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><font size="5">Looking back at Spring/Summer and ahead to Autumn</font><br /><font size="5">We hope that you enjoy our newsletter.</font><br /><strong><font size="4">We are always looking for content to include in the newsletter - use the contact form on this website to send us photos, articles, poems, stories...<br />&#8203;We'd love to hear from you!!</font></strong></em><br /><br /><strong><font color="#da4444" size="5"><a href="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletterseptember2023.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK TO READ TO READ THE NEWSLETTER</a></font></strong></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletterseptember2023.pdf' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/published/screen-shot-2023-09-09-at-10-36-12-am.png?1694271196" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stepping Stone - Spring Summer 2023]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-springsummer-2023]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-springsummer-2023#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 20:41:06 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[2023]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-springsummer-2023</guid><description><![CDATA[       Looking back at Winter and ahead to Spring/SummerWe hope that you enjoy our newsletter.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/snowsmall_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title" style="text-align:center;"><em><font size="5">Looking back at Winter and ahead to Spring/Summer<br />We hope that you enjoy our newsletter.</font></em></h2>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><font size="6" color="#a82e2e"><a href="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletterapril2023web.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER</a></font></strong></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletterapril2023web.pdf' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/screenshot-2024-01-21-at-11-48-36-am_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stepping Stone - Winter 2022-23]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-winter-2022-23]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-winter-2022-23#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:11:10 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[2023]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.benningtongmc.org/newsletters/the-stepping-stone-winter-2022-23</guid><description><![CDATA[       Looking back at Autumn and ahead to Winter  &#8203;As always, we are looking for contributions from our members - just use the Contact form on this website to get in touch with us. Trips, stories, poetry, articles, photos, and more...  CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER          Below are additional photos from the Galapagos trip described in the newsletter. Click each photo to see the larger image.   																											Sea lion taking a break																																						C [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/thornpig_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title" style="text-align:center;"><em><font size="5">Looking back at Autumn and ahead to Winter</font></em></h2>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><em style="color:rgb(14, 67, 97)">&#8203;As always, we are looking for contributions from our members - just use the Contact form on this website to get in touch with us. Trips, stories, poetry, articles, photos, and more...</em></strong></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><font size="6" color="#a82e2e"><a href="https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/newsletterdec2022.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER</a></font></strong></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Below are additional photos from the Galapagos trip described in the newsletter. Click each photo to see the larger image.</div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div> 				<div id='650684287199158016-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'><div id='650684287199158016-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='650684287199158016-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/img-0330_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery650684287199158016]' title='Sea lion taking a break'><img src='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/img-0330.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='640' _height='480' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>Sea lion taking a break</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><div id='650684287199158016-imageContainer1' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='650684287199158016-insideImageContainer1' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/img-0552_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery650684287199158016]' title='Cloud forest tree fern near Mindo'><img src='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/img-0552.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='600' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>Cloud forest tree fern near Mindo</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><div id='650684287199158016-imageContainer2' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='650684287199158016-insideImageContainer2' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/img-0565_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery650684287199158016]' title='Cloud forest hummingbird, Andean Emerald'><img src='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/img-0565.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='522' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:114.94%;top:0%;left:-7.47%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>Cloud forest hummingbird, Andean Emerald</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><div id='650684287199158016-imageContainer3' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='650684287199158016-insideImageContainer3' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/img-2193_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery650684287199158016]' title='Old town Quito on Sunday afternoon'><img src='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/img-2193.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='600' _height='800' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-38.89%;left:0%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>Old town Quito on Sunday afternoon</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><div id='650684287199158016-imageContainer4' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='650684287199158016-insideImageContainer4' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/img-2275_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery650684287199158016]' title='Marine iguanas come to town, warming up'><img src='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/img-2275.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='600' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>Marine iguanas come to town, warming up</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><div id='650684287199158016-imageContainer5' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='650684287199158016-insideImageContainer5' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/img-2369_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery650684287199158016]' title='Giant tortoises, El Chato preserve'><img src='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/img-2369.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='600' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>Giant tortoises, El Chato preserve</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><div id='650684287199158016-imageContainer6' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='650684287199158016-insideImageContainer6' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/img-2375_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery650684287199158016]' title='Lunch!'><img src='https://www.benningtongmc.org/uploads/1/2/9/9/129930871/img-2375.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='600' _height='800' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-38.89%;left:0%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>Lunch!</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><span style='display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;'></span></div> 				<div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>