Events

Cary Institute Forest Ecology Walk

Location

Cary East (Gifford House) parking area
2917 Sharon Turnpike
Millbrook, NY 12545

County: Dutchess
Region: Mid Hudson

Date(s)

• September 28, 2025, 10:00AM (rain or shine)

Detailed Times/Hours This walk will be from 10 am - noon. Cary trails are open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset (internal roadway gates open at 8:30 am) until October 31.

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description At 10am on Sunday, September 28, join Cary Institute forest ecologist Dr. Charles Canham for an interpretive 2-mile walk along the Wappinger Creek Trail. While exploring our forests, fields, and wetlands, Dr. Canham will discuss how land use has transformed Hudson Valley landscapes. Discover how current forest composition is a reflection of past farming practices, and how the future forest will be influenced by climate change, pests and pathogens, and air pollution. The walk will begin at the Cary East (Gifford House) parking area, located at 2917 Sharon Turnpike (Rt. 44) in Millbrook, N.Y. Wear hiking shoes and bring water; long pants are recommended. Register at http://www.caryinstitute.org/events. Organization Hosting the Event Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Phone Number (845) 677-5343

Registration

Advance registration required.
Please register at www.caryinstitute.org/events. Registration open until noon, September 27 or until full. Questions? Email Maribeth (rubensteinm@caryinstitute.org).

Additional Information

Hiking trails with some uneven rocky surfaces.
Additional Equipment Required: Participants should bring drinking water and wear hiking shoes or boots.

Trip Duration (hours): 2
Difficulty: Moderate
Length (miles): 2
Boots Needed: No

Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No