Free Guided Park Walk: Demarest Kill and Dutch Gardens: Take a Dutch Treat walk!
Sat 05.19.2012Join Docent Jack Bloom on this 2-mile, 1.5 sneaker (fairly easy) walk. First, stroll through some 18th century Dutch remains in Demarest Kill park, and walk around Greenberg Lake. Then, fast forward 200 years to the 1930s and view the renovated Dutch Gardens. Learn about all those wacky bricks while you enjoy this gem right in the heart of downtown New City...
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SATURDAY, MAY 19
Details:
Join Docent Jack Bloom on this 2-mile, 1.5 sneaker (fairly easy) walk. First, stroll through some 18th century Dutch remains in Demarest Kill park, and walk around Greenberg Lake. Then, fast forward 200 years to the 1930s and view the renovated Dutch Gardens. Learn about all those wacky bricks while you enjoy this gem right in the heart of downtown New City.
No strollers or dogs, please. Youth and up is fine. There are no restrooms at this park.
Meet Jack in the Park parking lot at 57 New Hempstead Road, between Little Tor Road and the jail, across from Johnson Road.
About the Guided Walks:
- Pre-registration for all walks is suggested. Call: 845-708-7307 or e-mail rcamericorps@co.rockland.ny.us.
- All walks are rain or shine.
- Participants should wear proper footwear (closed-toe sturdy shoes such as walking shoes/boots or sneakers) and clothing (light-colored) and seasonally appropriate attire such as a jacket, hat, or gloves depending on the weather and bring along binoculars, water, sunscreen, a snack, and walking sticks if desired. Hiking boots preferred.
- As with any physical activity program, it is recommended you speak to your physician before starting.
- For more information about the trails visit www.rocklandsteps.org/walks
- For more information about the guided walks call 845-708-7307 or e-mail rcamericorps@co.rockland.ny.us.
- Guided Park Walks are sponsored by the Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources, the Rockland County Youth Bureau’s AmeriCorps program and the Rockland County Department of Health’s Steps to a Healthier Rockland Program.
