Register now for a Winter Snowshoe Stream Walk with the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program along a tributary to the Little Beaver Kill on the grounds of Kenneth Wilson State Campground located at 859 Wittenberg Road in Mount Tremper, NY from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021. If there is not enough snow for snowshoeing, a “No-Snow” date is scheduled for Saturday, February 20. If there is still no snow on this date, a regular stream walk will be held without snowshoes.
Snowshoes and walking poles will be provided, though, participants are encouraged to bring their own gear. Those with limited or no experience snowshoeing are encouraged to attend. Instruction on how to snowshoe properly and safely will be given before venturing out on the trail.
The walk will be approximately 2 hours in length on NYS Department of Environmental Conservation land. The walk is designed for beginners but the group at times may go off trail. During the walk, educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County will share information about local streams and protecting water resources, and we will investigate signs of local wildlife. There will be frequent stops to point out interesting features of the stream or to discuss environmental topics. Be sure to bring your own snack and beverage.
Meet at the Kenneth Wilson State Campground parking area at 859 Wittenberg Road by 10:00 a.m. Participants must fill out and return a Liability and Media Release Form and a Stream Safety Pledge in order to participate.
The event is free of charge, but space is limited. Please register early to hold your spot. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/snowshoestreamwalk2021 or contact Brent Gotsch at the AWSMP office at bwg37@cornell.edu or 845–688-3047 ext. 103.
This program is funded by the NYC Department of Environmental Protection.
To learn more about streams in the Ashokan Reservoir watershed, visit ashokanstreams.org.
The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) is a joint effort between Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, the Ulster County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. The three agencies work collaboratively to maintain the health of streams in the Ashokan Reservoir Watershed. The program aims to improve stream stability and reduce erosion threats to water quality and infrastructure, mitigate potential damage from flooding, and enhance aquatic and riparian habitat. AWSMP works to educate and inform the community about stream stewardship best management practices and coordinates stream management activities in the watershed. Stream management plans — comprehensive evaluations of stream characteristics with recommendations and strategies for improvement — provide the basis for the program’s activities. Visit ashokanstreams.org/ for more information.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact them at 845-340-3990 if you have any special needs.