Sterling Forest Conservation Day 2006

19th ANNUAL STERLING FOREST CONSERVATION DAY 

Sunday, October 15
from 9 AM to 3 PM, rain or shine

Meet at
Lautenberg Visitors Center in Sterling Forest State Park
115 Old Forge Road in Tuxedo, NY
Off Meadow Road, approximately 5 miles north of County Route 72 or approximately 4 miles south of NY Route 17A.

Come enjoy hikes and activities for all ages -- and the fall foliage at its peak!

• two 15-mile bike tours of Sterling Forest (morning and afternoon), registration at 9 AM and 1 PM
• a 6-7 mile moderately strenuous hike on Sterling Ridge Trail, beginning at 9:30 AM
• various nature walks and hikes (led by naturalists) throughout the day
• a special children's hike
• a lecture by Geoff Welch of the Ramapo River Coalition about the Sterling Mine railroad, beginning at 11 AM
• a history hike focusing on the region's iron industry by Sterling Forest naturalist Doc Bayne, beginning at 1 PM
• the opportunity to climb the Sterling Forest Fire Tower, the only actively staffed fire tower in New York State.  The 60-foot tower offers magnificent views of the NY and NJ Highlands
• the opportunity to interact with the visitors center's popular three-dimensional map of Sterling Forest State Park.  History buffs can view “The Sterling Forest Story” in the mini-auditorium and inspect the models of an iron mine from the historic Iron Plantation

Please note: Everyone is encouraged to wear bright-colored clothing and comfortable hiking shoes.

All events are free of charge, but donations would of course be welcome and appreciated. 

For further information, please call
Tom Thompson 201-848-1080
Rodger Friedman at 845-351-2510

The nonprofit Sterling Forest Partnership continues to take the lead in efforts to protect and preserve the land in and around Sterling Forest State Park from continuing threats of development.

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