SAT. MAY 9—7 AM

BIRDWALK-FRED

BEAUDRY

Palmer’s Pond

Fred Beaudry is Professor of Environmental Science at Alfred University. He earned a Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Maine and has been at Alfred University since 2010. He studies the the habitat and population ecology of songbirds.

SAT. JUNE 6—9 AM

*NATIONAL TRAILS DAY

*HIKE

Details to come

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SAT. AUGUST 29

WEST ALMOND TRAILS

IMPACT RUN/WALK

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SAT. SEPT 19—9 AM

TRAIL MAINTENANCE &

MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Calling all volunteers to prepare trails for winter snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, to cut fallen limbs into kindling, and to identify trail hazards that require the attention of the DEC Forestry Office.

Join us in the Phillips Creek Forest parking area off State Route 244, we will dispatch crews for work on Trails 1, 2 and 3, as well as on the Beginner Trail.

The horse trails at Coyle Hill also need clearing and remarking, if our crews have enough volunteers.

SIGN UP by sending an email to impactfriendsgroup@gmail.com. If you are bringing others, let us know how many are in your group.

NOTE: Wear sturdy boots and heavy gloves. Bring loppers and bowsaws, if you have them.

FRI. JAN 1, 2027—11 AM

FIRST DAY HIKE

Start the New Year right: Hike, snowshoe, or ski with IMPACT in Phillips Creek State Forest. Dress for the weather. Bring your dogs. Have fun!

Join us in the Phillips Creek Forest parking area off State Route 244

There is a trail loop to suit every ability level:

Beginner (0.8 mi,),
Trail 1 (1.5 mi.),
Trail 2 (1.25 mi.)
Trail 3 (2.0 mi.).

NOTE: For safety reasons, participants are required to sign in and sign out

SAT. FEB ___

(Date & Time TBD)

TWILIGHT SKI, SNOWSHOE

HIKE

Join IMPACT for a winter trek of several miles along Phillips Creek Forest trails on skis or snowshoes, or by foot. Headlamps and proper footwear and clothing are a must.

Join us in the Phillips Creek Forest parking area off State Route 244.

SIGN UP by sending an email to impactfriendsgroup@gmail.com. If you are bringing others, let us know how many are in your group.

NOTE: For safety reasons, participants are required to sign in and sign out. .

SAT. MARCH___

(Date & Time TBD)

TWILIGHT SKI, SNOWSHOE

HIKE

Join IMPACT for a winter trek of several miles along Phillips Creek Forest trails on skis or snowshoes, or by foot. Headlamps and proper footwear and clothing are a must.

Join us in the Phillips Creek Forest parking area off State Route 244.

SIGN UP by sending an email to impactfriendsgroup@gmail.com. If you are bringing others, let us know how many are in your group.

NOTE: For safety reasons, trail users are required to sign in and sign out.

SAT. APRIL17—9 AM-NOON

TRAIL MAINTENANCE

@ Phillips Creek‍ State Forest Entrance, State Route 244

Calling all volunteers to clear trails obstructed by winter blowdowns, to cut fallen limbs into kindling, and to identify trail hazards that require the attention of the DEC Forestry Office!

Work will commence at 9 AM in the parking area of Phillips Creek Forest located off State Route 244. From there, crews will be sent out to maintain Trails 1, 2, and 3, in addition to the Beginner Trail.