Wild Woods Restoration Project

Join expert botanist, Steve Young, on a botany walk to explore the flora of Scenic Hudson's Black Creek Preserve. We'll walk at a slow pace on hiking trails stopping frequently to identify plants along the wooded trails. Black Creek Preserve is 130 acres of undeveloped upland hardwoods, streams, wetlands, and tidal wetlands associated with the mouth of Black Creek. All are welcome from novice to experienced botanists. Bring your lunch and enjoy the expansive views of the Hudson River at the end of the walk.

This event is limited to 20 participants. Preregistration is required.

Meeting Location: Parking area at Winding Brook Rd, Esopus, NY of off Route 9W /Broadway. (41.819688, -73.963695)

Steve has kindly offered to share his expertise for this event to help raise funds for Wild Woods Restoration Project. Each participant is encouraged to make a donation of at least $20 to Wild Woods Restoration Project to help them further their mission of restoring the Hudson Valley forests with local, native plants grown by volunteers and inspiring a sense of continued stewardship. See https://wildwoodsrestorationproject.org/donate to make a donation.

Steve Young recently retired from 31 years as the chief botanist for the New York Natural Heritage Program where he explored natural areas all over New York state inventorying and studying its rare plants. He is an author of the online New York Rare Plant Conservation Guides and the New York Rare Plant Status Lists.