Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

Dick Buegler, President
80 Mann Ave., Staten Island , NY 10314
(718)761-7496

Try http://www.siprotectors.org/.

Their new web site is under development and will replace this one soon.

About the club:

We are Staten Island’s largest land conservation organization, and have been successful in preserving parklands and wetlands for over two decades.

New book publication:

We are sponsors of a new comprehensive guide to the natural scenic treasures of Staten Island, Secret Places of Staten Island, by author and naturalist Bruce Kershner. This 160-page book has just been published by Kendall-Hunt and can be ordered by sending $17.42 (includes tax & shipping) to the above address. Make check out to Protectors of Pine Oak Woods.

New Yorkers can now seek out our tranquil refuges with detailed directions and maps that tell you how to enjoy 60 miles of foot trails, 7.5 miles of canoe trails, 16 romantic panoramas, 8 ancient forest groves, 17 wildlife hotspots, 12 ancient ruins, 50 historic sites, 24 parks and 3 museums.

"I can’t believe this is New York City!" - this is how many visitors respond when they first see Staten Island’s hidden sights. To celebrate the publishing of Secret Places, we are offering the following Calendar:

Coming Events:

13th ANNUAL TRADITIONAL NEW YEARS' DAY ENVIRONMENTALISTS' WALK
Staten Island, NY - Wed Jan 1 2003, 12 Noon-2:30 PM

Take a two hour stroll on the beach at Gateway National Recreation Area with members from numerous other environmental groups. Discuss our wins and losses over the past year. Help plan our work for the future, sharing our knowledge and expertise. Bring a snack and beverage to share with others at our mid-walk rest-stop at the Crooke's Point Overlook Jetty. Protectors of Pine Oak Woods and Natural Resources Protective Association are coordinators.

Meet at twelve noon at the Hylan Blvd. entrance to Great Kills Park. From there we will drive to the last beach house parking lot and walk the half mile to the point. For more information call Dick Buegler 761-7496 or Jim Scarcella 987-6037

tclogo.gif (5655 bytes) The Protectors of Pine Oak Woods is a member of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

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