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 Come explore this treasure and learn about some of the wildlife that calls this area home, or is just stopping by on its way somewhere else. Board member Chris Jellen will lead this 2 to 3 hour paddle from Patterson center to the Route 22-Haviland Hollow crossing. Great Blue Outfitters will coordinate canoe and kayak rentals, including paddles, personal floatation device (pfd) and any other necessary supplies for anyone who wants to come but does not have their own equipment. They are generously offering a discount on their regular prices for this trip. Prices are as follows: $30 for a solo kayak, or $20 per person for a canoe or a tandem (two-person) kayak.
We will meet at Great Blue Outfitters (3198 Route 22, Patterson, NY) at 8 am on June 30th. Anyone who wishes to rent a boat may do so then. GBO will provide transportation for people and boat (all Boats, rented or not) to the put-in in Patterson Center. We hope to be in the water by 9am to see as much wildlife as possible. The trip will take 2 to 3 hours, depending on the wildlife activity, to reach the take-out point. GBO will meet us there and transport everyone back to parking.
Advance registration is required for this trip whether you are bringing your own boat or renting one. Register early if you are renting a boat, as this trip will sell out quickly. There is only one tandem kayak and two canoes left!
Please register by noon on Friday June 29th.
If you wish to rent a boat: Please call GBO to make your reservation 845-319-6172.
If you plan to bring your own boat: Please call the NLT office 860-354-0260 or email naromi@sbcglobal.net.
Wear comfortable clothes and don't bring anything that cannot get wet!
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AT Boardwalk Hike On June 9th a large group of folks from Sherman, New Fairfield and Wingdale/Dover gathered in Pawling to walk the newly finished Appalachian Trail Boardwalk. 
looked at the beaver lodge and ever-expanding beaver-created pond next to the boardwalk (it is now almost a foot higher on three sides than the surrounding swamp). The whole group walked across the boardwalk to the bridge, and a dozen continued up the hill on the AT trail for varying distances to add a more strenuous hike component to the outing.
across the Metro North tracks and onto the boardwalk and as far as the beginning of the bridge at the far end; there is a large wheelchair turn around spot there. The train made a stop at the platform as we were walking back. 
Bird is the word at Naromi's Annual Meeting on July 13 at the Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse. We will welcome Lauren Coyle, of the 