A woodland walk on the Field Farmstead Preserve to celebrate Valentine’s Day will take place on Sunday, February 10th at 1 pm. The Preserve is at 62 Fields Lane in Brewster and features a newly improved entrance and parking area.
The Field Farmstead Preserve was donated by Helen Field Gatling in 1971. This 21 acre parcel was once part of the farm belonging to her ancestor Samuel Field who was the first settler of record in the Town of Southeast.
Years of farming provide the opportunity to observe the process of natural succession from field to mature beech-maple woodland habitat. The wooded trail leads to great hog-back ridges. These outcroppings were formed millions of years ago by the earth’s cooling crust being thrust upward. Erosion has collapsed the domes, forming a natural amphitheater.
Dominated by White and Black Oaks, the preserve includes other mature hardwoods including Beech, Red Oak, Black Birch, and Sugar Maple. Witch Hazel shrubs are found here along with ground cover which includes Partridgeberry, Pipsissewa, Christmas Fern, and Club moss.
No snow? No worries! Warm boots/shoes are suggested!
After the walk, we will retire to the warm and cozy Players Bar and Grill at the Ice Arena for refreshments planned especially for us (optional).
For more information or to register for the walk (suggested), contact Polly Delafield at 845 661 4490