E-Walker: January 2008
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Belleayre Viewshed Hikers Needed for One Day
The Trail Conference plans a one-day, "boots on the trails" Belleyare viewshed analysis the first week of January. The info we collect will be included in our comments on the scope of the Environmental Impact Statement that must be done for the proposed Belleayre resort. Scoping comments are due by January 14. Hike and help collect data about this project’s potential impact . . . Learn more here.
Challenge Grant Helps Launch Community Trails Program
A $100,000 challenge grant to the Trail Conference from Dr. Lucy R. Waletzky has been matched in the amount of $30,000 by the Westchester Community foundation to help fund improved public access to Westchester County open space . . . Read more here.
Trail Threat in Heart of Ramapos Gets Jan. 22 Planning Meeting
A development is proposed for the intersection of four major parks— Sterling Forest, Harriman, Ringwood, and Ramapo Valley County Reservation. Voice your concerns at a Town of Ramapo Planning Board meeting January 22. For more information …
Friends of Darlington Schoolhouse Get Busy
Now that the Trail Conference owns the Darlington Schoolhouse (see press release), it’s full steam ahead for fundraising and planning the restoration to make it our home. Learn more and join the effort.
Watch Bald Eagles at Georges Island
Trail Conference members and the general public are invited to join Christopher Letts and Tom Lake for Bald Eagle Watches at Georges Island Park along the Hudson River in Montrose, NY, January 13 and 19 and February 10. Get details.
Member-Get-A-Member is coming March 1, 2008…Are you ready!
