Join us on our WOODS WALK
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, NOON TO 3:00 pm
at 13 Coonradt Road, Cropseyville, NY 12052
The 60 acre property of Ellen Graf and Zhong-hua Lu is located on the Rensselaer Plateau about ¼ mile North of the conserved Valentino Community Forest on Stuffle Street.
Joined by a forester and Ellen as guides, we will concentrate on the upper part of the property which includes pasture being pioneered by young trees of several species, 2003 and 2004 plantings for wildlife food, and many acres of woodland. We will look at the results of several methods of controlling invasive species, consider the impacts of a 2020 timberland improvement cutting, have a look at some diseased areas, and, if we are lucky, have the experts talk mushrooms. The walk includes a view of Tomhannock Reservoir to the north. We will mainly use existing lumber roads that are not difficult to walk.
These landowners are very active on the wooded property they love, and there is much to learn from their experience.
There is plenty of parking in front of the house and on the grass to the sides. We will gather early and aim to begin the walk by NOON. Some chairs will be provided for those who want to sit (some of us are getting older, you know) and people are welcome to use the bathroom inside.
To RSVP, please contact Carol at happyinthehollow@gmail.com by October 4th.