Middletown, NY (OCLT): The Orange County Land Trust will hold a guided Natural and Human History Walk on Saturday, May 15 beginning at 10 am at the Land Trust’s 255-acre Fuller Mountain Preserve in the Town of Warwick.
Enjoy a spring day outdoors at this beautiful and diverse nature preserve owned and managed by the Orange County Land Trust. Led by noted naturalist Gary Keeton, this moderate 1 ¾ mile hike rambles through a magnificent wooded ravine to fantastic vistas overlooking the Warwick Valley. A brief history of the region will be presented, with a focus on what is visible, particularly the various plant communities and how people utilized these plants throughout history. Old foundations, stone walls and other historical remains of human activity on the mountain will also be examined. As there are areas of steep and rocky terrain, this hike is not intended for very young children.
Registration is recommended as space is limited by calling (845) 343-0840, x12. A donation of $5 per person or $10 per family is suggested with all proceeds going towards the future stewardship of Fuller Mountain Preserve. Meeting time is 10 am at the trailhead kiosk on Bowen Road. All participants should wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Directions to the preserve are online at www.oclt.org/mfuller or by calling (845) 343-0840. Cancellation information will be available the morning of the hike at (845) 343-0840, x12.
The mission of the Orange County Land Trust is to preserve the fields, forests, wetlands, ridgelines and river corridors in and around Orange County through voluntary land conservation for the benefit of people. Since its inception in 1992, the nonprofit Land Trust has helped protect nearly 4,000 acres of important wildlife habitat, scenic vistas and working farmland. Fuller Mountain Preserve is one of nine public nature preserves in Orange County owned by the Orange County Land Trust. The preserves are open to the public every day of the year, from dawn to dusk, for hiking, birding and nature study. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and ways of giving to the Orange County Land Trust, please call (845) 343-0840 or visit the website at www.oclt.org.
