Naromi Land Trust  
Forever. Sherman.          
October 2013 Vol 4, Issue 10

Wimisink Wildlife Sanctuary & Boardwalk - Photo by Marge Josephson
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Quarry Hike
Picnic
Area Events
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Members, Neighbors and Friends,
We at Naromi are basking in this glorious autumn weather and looking forward to the next two weeks! We are holding a sold out hike to the quarry in Patterson operated by Peckham Industries on Saturday Oct 5 and our Annual Picnic is on Sunday Oct 13.  This year, James Eyring will fly his birds high above Hadlow Fields - don't miss it!

Many animals are busy preparing for the long winter. Bears have been very active in our area.  Have you seen them?  Have you seen evidence you think might be a bear nearby?  John Foley shared this photo of bear scat. Scat is a great way to identify animals that have been in your neighborhood.   Some are trying to take cover in our homes... This little tree frog tried to hide on the top edge of some white molding indoors, only to be escorted out.  
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Quarry Hike Saturday 10/5/13 at 1PM - SOLD OUT!
This hike is sold out!

Naromi Land Trust's  monthly hike will be into a large limestone quarry on the edge of the Great Swamp.  Gary Metcalf, Vice President of Peckham Industries, will give a guided tour of this working property in nearby Patterson NY, near the intersection of Routes 22 and 311.  Follow the OLC signs (Oblong Land Conservancy is holding a hike there in the morning.) 
This is a rare opportunity to explore the ancient seabed of the Harlem Valley. Learn about the geology beneath The Great Swamp and how it influences the plants and wildlife found in its ecosystem.  The south-facing cut  of the quarry is dry, white limestone with large boulders.  But the north-facing cut is a hanging garden of vines and plants fed by seeps from the Great Swamp (start of the Croton River) at the top of the quarry.  Fresh water reeds are even growing in the water at the bottom of the quarry.  
Picnic October 13 - Noon to 3 PM
Annual Fall Picnic at the Hadlow Preserve, Cozier Hill Road, Sherman. 
 
This is a family event.  Bring a salad or dessert to share; Naromi provides burgers, hot dogs, chips, beverages.  

 

Special this year:  James Eyring will be flying his birds of prey over the large fields.  And bring your kites to fly when the birds are not in the sky!   All of you who came to our Annual Meeting in 2010 will know this picnic is not-to-be-missed!
James Eyring with his Gyrfalcon (hooded)
James Eyring with his Peregrine Falcon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
In case of bad weather the picnic will be relocated to the Lake Mauweehoo clubhouse. Check back to Naromi's website and Facebook page for more info.  
Other Area Events

Land Trust Days: Connecticut's Northwest Corner land trusts have organized this fall to offer a slate of programs in celebration of "Land Trust Days", scheduled to take optimal advantage of the season's great opportunities for observing the beauty of the change of seasons, our native wildlife, and engaging in outdoor recreation.

Bottle Gentian - Photo by Marge Josephson
Click for more info on this lovely type of wildflower. This is a summer/fall blooming variety.

 

More than fifteen area land trusts are offering an enticing variety of events including guided and self-guided hikes, a mushroom walk, picnics, a photo exhibit, programs with experts presenting on invasive plant species and predatory birds, and a River Festival.

 

October 19 - Celebrate the AT in CT: There are 50 glorious miles of Appalachian Trail in CT.  Come out and celebrate with a Grand BBQ at Macedonia State Park.  Check out the full announcement and the list of activities.

 

October 26/27 - FrOGS Art Show: Friends of the Great Swamp Art Show & Celebration exhibits and sells work of local artists and crafters, and features live animal presentations by Jim Eyring (raptors) and by The Nature of Things (reptiles, amphibians, mammals), children's activities, educational exhibits, live music and light refreshments...and this year, some surprises. At the Thomas Memorial Center, Christ Church, Pawling, NY.  October 26 - from 11 AM to 5 PM & Sunday, October 27 - from noon to 4 PM  There are more events on the FrOGS website.

Wear Orange!

 

Hunting season is upon us in CT.  Remember to wear Blaze Orange whenever you are in the woods!

 

Here is general info on hunting in CT and here is outdoor safety tips from CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection.

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Sincerely,

Naromi Land Trust