Summitville, NY – This spring, join Kerron Barnes as he guides you along parts of the D&H Canal Linear Trail and O&W Rail Trail in Wurtsboro and Summitville, speaking of the history of both trails, or accompany Dr. Walter Jahn in studying birds and local wildlife along the canal! It’s easy to immerse yourself in history, nature, and wildlife through these easy, almost entirely flat journeys.
The first walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, led by Kerron Barnes. This walk will meet at Hornbeck Basin Park, 3346 Route 209, Wurtsboro, at 10 a.m. and will be approximately 3.5 miles long.
The second walk is set for Sunday, May 24, again led by Kerron Barnes. This walk will meet at 1 p.m. outside the D&H Canal Interpretive Center, 16 Bova Road, Summitville, and will be approximately 2 miles long.
A Nature Walk will be held on Sunday, June 14 from 8-9 a.m., led by Dr. Walter Jahn. Participants will meet outside the D&H Canal Interpretive Center, 16 Bova Road, Summitville, and learn more about the birds and wildlife found along the canal.
These events are free! Advance registration is suggested, as space is limited. Email scparks@sullivanny.gov or call 845-807-0287 to register.
The D&H Canal Interpretive Center opens May 22 and will continue to be open Fridays-Sundays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through September 7.
Additional events are posted at www.sullivanny.gov/Departments/ParksRecreation/DelawareHudson.
