Protectors of Pine Oak Woods Announce Their Fall Calendar

Protectors of Pine Oak Woods announces their Fall Calendar. Protectors of Pine Oak Woods is a Staten Island-based environmental organization

Free Nature Walks to Pond and Park
for Children and Parents
With Experienced Naturalists-All on Staten Island!

Saturday, September 10, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Reeds Basket Willow - Discover this hidden natural park in Dongan Hills. We'll visit the three bodies of water in the park and hike through the woodlands. Although none of the willows grown by the Reed family still exist, the woodlands and stream are still home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Meet at the Spring Street entrance in Dongan Hills. For more information phone Clay Wollney at 718 869-6327.

Sunday, September 11, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Monarch Migration at Great Kills Park - The magnificent migration of millions of Monarchs, the species' entire population, pushes toward the mountains of Mexico each autumn and the best place to witness this marvel of nature is along the beaches of Great Kills Park. Meet in the parking lot at the intersection of Hylan Blvd and Buffalo St. at the entrance to the park. For more information call Cliff Hagen at (718) 313-8591.

Saturday, September 17, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
Staten Island Beach Cleanup at Sharrott & Mt. Loretto Beaches - Meet in the NYC fishing pier parking lot opposite the intersection of Hylan Blvd. and Sharrott Avenue to take part in the International Coastal Cleanup. We will collect, separate, and record trash from the beach (and enjoy the view on the Raritan Bay!). Data from this clean-up will be used to monitor the cleanliness of the beaches and the health of our shoreline waters. Gloves and collection materials will be provided by the American Littoral Society with funding by the New York Environmental Fund, and Protectors will bring refreshments. This will be the seventh consecutive year that we have participated in removing hundreds of pounds of trash from our beach! Cleanup will be from 9:00 to 12:00. For more information contact Dominick Durso at (718) 967-0379 or Chuck Perry at (718) 667-1393.

Saturday, September 24, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Great Kills Park/Crooke's Point - After meeting in the main lot we will drive to the nature center and walk out to Crooke's Point all the while looking for migrant birds. Anything goes this time of year, warblers and sparrows, hawks, shorebirds and waterfowl are moving in good numbers. Meet in the parking lot at the intersection of Hylan Blvd and Buffalo St. at the entrance to the park. For more information contact Howie Fischer at (718) 981-4002.

Saturday, September 24, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Old Mill Road - We'll follow the multi-use trail overlooking Fresh Kills, pass the famous Hessian Spring as it crosses the path and view Fresh Kills estuary and work our way to The Remains of Ketchum's Mill. Along the way we'll observe traces of the past, examine the present woodland ecosystems and search for evidence of present inhabitants especially deer and other mammals. Parking is available at the start of Old Mill Road alongside the church. For more information phone Clay Wollney at (718) 869-6327.

Saturday, October 1, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Page Ave Beach - We'll begin with a look at the local geology then move to examining the flotsam and jetsam accumulated at the high tide lines to see what nature's debris has to tell us. As the water recedes with the tide we'll move into the intertidal zone to find out what sorts of living things survive in this challenging environment. A variety of crabs, snails, clams, worms and small fish are likely to be discovered. It's going to be muddy so dress appropriately. Meet at the parking lot at the bottom of Page Avenue below Hylan Blvd. For more information phone Clay Wollney at (718) 869-6327.

Saturday, October 8, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Long Pond Park - From reptiles and amphibians to birds and mammals, we'll look for signs of animal life during this one and a half mile hike to through the woodlands of Long Pond Park. In addition evidence of the geologic history and human influence on the park will be also be observed. Meet at PS 6, on Page Avenue and Academy Avenue about 3 blocks NW of Hylan Blvd. For more information phone Clay Wollney at (718) 869-6327.

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