Palisades Interstate Parks League of Naturalists (PIPLON)

2010 Field Trip Schedule

For more information, please contact the trip leader(s) or Della Wells (home: 845.942.5751, mobile: 845.216.5650).

8-Aug-2010 (Sunday), 9am

Old Tuxedo Golf Course in Harriman State Park

Leader: Carol Weiss

Leader Contact Info: 845.358.3659 or cweiss1124@optonline.net

Meet Carol at 9am at the parking area on Route 106 near the Thruway for a walk into the Old Tuxedo Golf Course in Harriman State Park. We will stroll down the old woods road - in the shade - until we reach the meadow which was once part of a golf course that was destroyed when the Thruway was built. This spot can be good for wildflowers, dragonflies, and butterflies. It was the site of a great number of wood turtles in 2009. Bring water and lunch, and plan to be out for 3-4 hours. There are trees in the meadow so if we need to get out of the sun, we can. Park on Route 106 just east of the Thruway - there is a large gravel area on the north side of the road. By the way, there is a composting toilet about a quarter mile away at the Ramapo River Access, and it is clean!

22-Aug-2010 (Sunday), 10am

Trees and Other Treasures in Tallman Mountain State Park

Leaders: Matt Beckerle and Ken McNichol

Leader Contact Info: Matt (845.735.5411 or matthew.beckerle@beckerlelumber.com)

Leader Contact Info: Ken (845.359.9255 or kenatpal@verizon.net)

Meet Matt and Ken at 10am at the south entrance parking lot on Route 9W, about one mile south of the main entrance to Tallman Mountain State Park. Join us for a nature stroll featuring tree identification, natural treasures along the trail and in the ponds, and some history tidbits on the dike trails and ponds. Bring water and snack or lunch.

NOTE: Combining the Annual PIPLON Potluck/Picnic at the first Lyceum was a big hit last season, so let’s plan to do the same for the 2011 Lyceum season!

10-Oct-2010 (Sunday), 10am

Highland Lakes State Park

Leader: Ray Clyne

Leader Contact Info: 845.741.5120 or mythman235@yahoo.com

Meet Ray at the end of Pufftown Road, off County Road 47, at 10am to explore one of the Palisades Park Commission's forgotten lands: Highland Lakes State Park, a 3,000+ acre undeveloped state park in Orange County. Expect some uphill climbs (not too steep) on old woods roads. We should finish by 12:00 unless we decide to explore more of the park. Bring snack/lunch and water Please use this map link for directions from your location.

21-Nov-2010 (Sunday), 9am

Geology Hike in Harriman State Park

Leader: David Baker  CANCELED

Leader Contact Info: 845.446.4030 or hudsonvalleybirder@yahoo.com

Meet David at Carr Cottage at 9am. Please carpool and park in the spaces adjacent to the Bear Mtn Bridge tollbooth, near the rear entrance to the Bear Mtn Zoo. Be sure to display your PIPLON parking permit on your dashboard (do NOT park in the handicapped spots). After a 30-min introductory presentation, we will depart for a drive through Harriman State Park and spend about two hours stopping off and examining some of the geological features we discussed in our preliminary talk. Bring snack/lunch and water.