Learn to recognize trees now so you can enjoy the experience even more when they're dressed in their finest.
Meet DuPont State Forest Ranger Wesley Sketo in the High Falls parking lot at 10 am. We will drive as a caravan to a location with a wide variety of trees. Wesley will lead a slow-paced, easy walk to see evergreen and deciduous trees. He will explain that identification of evergreen trees is based mostly on number, location, and shape of needles and cones. Identification of deciduous trees during the winter is based on the color, shape and texture of bark; the pattern of branches; location of buds; and in some cases, leaves or fruit that remain on the tree during the winter. In the absence of leaves, the overall shape of a tree is easy to view and can be informative.
This hike is limited to 15 Friends of DuPont members. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Place Holder for March 9th Trail Crew Work Day. Details to follow.
Assembly Location: TBD
Assembly Time: 8:45 AM
Work Location: TBD
Work Activity: TBD
Tools: Trail tools will be provided, but don't hesitate to bring your own shovel or favorite trail tool.
Bring: Water. Work Gloves. Bug Spray.
Wear: Heavy boots.
Everyone is invited. No experience required. You do not have to be member of Friends Of DuPont Forest (FODF) to participate.
Finish Time: 1:00 PM
Contact: Lyle Burgmann, email - llbmwb@gmail.com
Patty Stahl and Charlie Burden will lead a hike to Moore Cemetery sharing the stories of the historic site.
Please meet in the Hooker Falls Parking Lot. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
For questions, contact Bev Parlier at rokclmbr1@gmail.com.
Place Holder for April 13th Trail Crew Work Day. Details to follow.
SAVE THE DATE! Please join us for our Annual Meeting and new member welcome on April 16th. Networking begins at 6pm and the meeting starts at 6:30pm.
More details will be announced in February.
Greetings Litter Haters!
Please join us on Saturday, May 18th at 9am at the High Falls Access Area Visitor Center for our next Litter Pick Up Day!
As usual, we will provide the grabbers, bags, gloves and stylish orange vests. You should wear sturdy shoes, bring bug spray, water, snacks, and sunblock or rain gear depending on the weather.
If you happen to have a truck and would like to help us gather the bags we could use you! Please feel free to contact me at saralandry@dupontforest.com or 828.713.2368.
Please join us on July 27th at 9am at the High Falls Access Area Visitor Center for our next Litter Pick Up Day!
Please join us on August 24th at 9am at the High Falls Access Area Visitor Center for our next Litter Pick Up Day!
Please join us on October 5th at 9am at the High Falls Access Area Visitor Center for our next Litter Pick Up Day!
Please join us on November 16th at 9am at the High Falls Access Area Visitor Center for our next Litter Pick Up Day!