News for September 2007
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Barberry Defoliation Alert: Help Collect Data, Now!
A native caterpillar has been observed eating the new shoots of the invasive Japanese barberry in our region. While you hike, you can help Rutger’s scientist and TC Science Committee volunteer Joan Ehrenfeld collect data on how widespread this activity may be. Go here for more information on what to look for and to record your observations.
West Hudson North Crew Needs Helping Hands Sept. 9
To complete the reconstruction of the Stillman Bridge in Storm King Park the crew needs extra hands to carry lumber to the site Saturday, Sept. 9, and, if you are interested, to continue to help with the project. For more information, contact Crew Chief Denise Vitale at WHNTrails@aol.com.
Pedal for Black Rock Forest
The Black Rock Forest Consortium, of which the Trail Conference is a member, will be one of the beneficiary organizations of The Green Ride, a 260-mile, NYC to Catskills and back, bicycle event, October 6-8. Join the cyclists who will be pedaling for $$ or support BRF Executive Director Bill Schuster’s ride with a pledge. For more information or to make your pledge, go to www.thegreenride.org, click on the “Donate” button, and then search for Bill’s name.
Help the Trail Conference Protect New Jersey’s Open Space!
Volunteers are wanted to assist with the Garden State Preservation Trust Fund campaign, which will begin in mid-September and continue through November 6th. Find out how you can help.
Sept. 12 Deadline to Nominate Outstanding Friends of Trails
Trail Conference members honor and recognize outstanding achievement at our Annual Meeting. Cut off date for recommendations is September 12, 2007. Send recommendations (with supporting statement) to nominations@nynjtc.org; put “Nominating Committee” in subject line. Or mail to: Nominating Committee, NY-NJ Trail Conference, 156 Ramapo Valley Road (Route 202), Mahwah, NJ 07430-1199. Learn more about award categories here.
Celebrate Mahwah Day!
Trail Conference offices are in Mahwah, NJ, and we will be joining with our neighbors to celebrate the 13th Annual Mahwah Day, Saturday, September 15, 2007. We plan to show off the Darlington Schoolhouse, our future home in Mahwah, and we hope to see you there! For directions and more information, click here.
All Crews Gear Up for a Busy Autumn
All our trail crews are about to swing into action for the fall season. Check the crew calendar for the latest info on who, what, where, and when crews will be working, and come out for a day or a season of work and camaraderie in the woods.
Enroll Your Group in a Bear Mountain Work Day
Group work days are still available this fall for the Bear Mountain Trails Project. Build your team while building a trail and introduce your colleagues and friends to the Trail Conference. Group size is limited to 25 participants and must be over the age of 14. Contact Katy Dieters at dieters@nynjtc.org or 201-512-9348 ext. 17 for more details
Do Something Rewarding!
Volunteer for the Trail Conference and give back to the trails. Whether you would like to be outdoors or in the office, we have a job for you. Check out our current Volunteer Opportunities.
Benefit the Trail Conference with Just a Click
Raising money for the Trail Conference is as easy as choosing the search engine you use! Goodsearch, powered by Yahoo!, will donate money to the Trail Conference for every click you make. More information here.
