Take a hike Sunday
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- October
- 10
Sunday’s forecast is calling for sun and 69 degrees, so go take a hike, or at least a wander, around the Putnam County Land Trust’s Laurel Ledges Preserve.
Date: Sunday, October 12th
Time: 11 AMExplore the Putnam County Land Trust’s Laurel Ledges Natural Area between Couch Road and Route 164 in Patterson with Dod Chahroudi, Preserve Steward. Dod will lead us on a walk to explore the recently constructed trails and bridges on this beautiful preserve. From its heights, it is possible to view the Great Swamp and Pine Island to the North, Cranberry Mountain to the East and Turtle Pond and Cornwall Hill Road to the South. Rock formations, stands of mountain laurels and beautiful views await.
There is no fee for this program and no reservations are required. For more information, call Beth Herr, PCLT Program Coordinator at 845 228 5635.
Directions: From Route 164 turn onto Cornwall Hill Road. Go 8/10 of a mile and turn right onto Couch Road. Continue for 4/10 of a mile to parking area. Preserve is on the right.
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Journal News staff writer Greg Clary writes Earth Watch, reporting on environmental issues in the lower Hudson region. Clary has been a reporter, editor and columnist at the Journal News since 1988 and has covered police and courts, transportation, municipal government, development and the environment in the Lower Hudson Valley, among other topics. 
Laura Incalcaterra covers the environment, open space and zoning and planning issues for The Journal News. A Boston College graduate, Laura grew up in Rockland, attended East Ramapo schools and has worked for The Journal News since 1993. Laura has written features and covered North Rockland, crime, government and a host of other issues.
Mike Risinit covers Patterson and Kent in Putnam County, as well as environmental topics touching on the Hudson River and the Great Swamp. Risinit has been a reporter at The Journal News since 1998.
