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Denise Royle, an ecologist completing a Ph.D. in
ecology at Rutgers University, will lead study hikes through hemlock
forests at Wawayanda State Park on Saturday, June 22, 2002. Her
research focuses on hemlock ecology and the effects of site and
landscape factors on the rate of hemlock defoliation by the hemlock
woolly adelgid.
On the morning hike, (10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) we will walk
up to 1 mile along a gentle trail through hemlock stands, directly
across from the parking lot. There we will learn about hemlock ecology
and see hemlock trees up close. (Ideal for families.)
On the afternoon hike (bring your own bag lunch), we
will hike over to the Wawayanda Hemlock Ravine Natural Area near the
AT. This will be a more strenuous hike. The ravine is one of high
relief with 300-foot increases in elevation from Doublekill Creek to
surrounding hills. Dress appropriately; hiking shoes or boots
recommended. Bring water and snacks. Trails are lacking in some areas.
Pre registration is required and attendance will be
limited to 30. We will meet in the main parking lot at the
headquarters of Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt, NJ (near the main
entrance) by 10 a.m. (12:45 p.m. for afternoon-only session). Please
register for the whole day or either the morning walk or afternoon
hike. For more information call the Trail Conference office at
201-512-9348 or to register online please submit the form below.
Cut, fill in and mail below or register
online.
Directions
Wawayanda State Park
885 Warwick Turnpike
Hewitt, NJ 07421
(973) 8853-4462
Take Route 23 north to Union Valley Road. Follow Union
Valley Road about 6 miles to stop sign. From Stop sign, go to second
traffic light. Turn left, travel to fork in road (about 2 miles) go
left about 1/2 mile to Warwick Turnpike. Turn left. The Wawayanda
State park entrance is four miles on the left.
Hemlock Forest Registration Form
Name_______________________________
Address_____________________________
City/State/Zip________________________
Day phone (_______)__________________
e-mail_______________________________
Are you currently a Trail Conference member? [ ] Yes [
] No
If not, may we send you information about the benefit
of becoming a Trail Conference member? [ ] Yes [ ] No
I am registering for the [ ] whole day [ ] morning
walk [ ] afternoon walk
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