The Friends group provided refreshments of apple cider, donuts and apples at the halfway point. The hike was kicked off with a brief overview of the National Wildlife Refuge System and its Centennial and the 50th birthday of the Shiawassee NWR. Hikers received numerous Centennial items and brochures to take home. Self-Serve Lumber donated 20 small flashlights to hand out to the families. Five Friends members/refuge volunteers and three refuge staffmembers worked the event.