This much needed rain will make for some outstanding spring growth. The CATS trails are ripe for this season’s photography contest (deadline for submissions is just 6 days away on May 15th). Some other events to fill your calendar as follows…
Volunteer Trail Project: Next Saturday, May 18th, 12:30-4:30 pm at the Black Kettle Nature trail at the corner of Cook & Leaning roads in Whallonsburgh. Please join us to widen and tidy one of our most family-friendly trails as we prepare for the hike and interpretive sign unveiling on National Trails Day, June 1.
Celebrate Champlain Area Trails: Saturday, June 1 from 4-6 pm at Blockhouse Farm in Essex. Featured speaker is William Janeway, the Adirondack Council’s new Executive Director. Children’s hike and activities during William’s talk, followed by delicious local food, drink and reception. Preregistration $15 per person, $30 per family, children free. Purchase tickets at the CATS website or send a check to PO Box 193, Westport, NY 12993.
National Trails Day June 1 Hikes
Join in the Cheney Mountain Iron Ore Man Hiking Event on Pelfershire Rd in Moriah at 8:45 am.
Family-friendly hike Black Kettle Nature Trail to see the unveiling of the beautiful new interpretive signs designed by local naturalist and illustrator Sheri Amsel. Meet at 1:00 on Cook Road just west of Leaning Road in Essex.
Six days left to EnterCATS first Photo and Caption Contest “A View from the Trails”. Send up to five of your favorite CATS trail photos to [email protected]. Include a 25-100 word narrative to help the viewer live the moment with you. Photos and captions have two chances to win- the judges selection wins $250 and people’s choice prize is $100!
Coming in June- CATS is hosting a Wilderness First Aid Training on June 29. Mark the date on your calendar and stay tuned for more information.
Champlain Area Trails is creating a network of hiking/skiing trails in New York’s Champlain Valley that links communities, connects people to nature, enhances economic vitality and protects habitat, farmland, clean water, and scenic vistas. We envision the Champlain Valley with conserved forests and farmland surrounding vibrant hamlets with people hiking and skiing between communities and patronizing local businesses. The key to success is conservation of the landscape so natural and scenic resources sustain local communities, attract visitors and new residents and provide habitat for native plants and animals.
