Welcome to Orange County Land Trust's new e-newsletter! We're excited about the prospect of letting you know of coming activities on a regular basis.

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PRESERVE WORK DAY, OCTOBER 15,
11:00-2:00
Join us at our new Laurel Hill Preserve in the Town of Minisink as we post boundaries, clear brush and create trails. Wear sturdy shoes; bring work gloves and any tools (hammer, loppers, hand saw, etc.) you have. Let us know if you have special skills. People who are especially proficient with GPS are especially welcome! Email info@orangecountylandtrust.org for details or to sign up. LIMITED OPENINGS - SIGN UP EARLY!

FALL NATURE WALKS
Sunday, October 16, 1:00 p.m. - Autumn Leaves Walk.
Take a brisk walk in the autumn sun at Moonbeams Preserve with Orange County Land Trust Naturalist and OCCC Professor Monty Vacura. (Description of preserve and directions at http://www.oclt.org/mmoonbeam.htm)

Saturday, November 5, 10:00 a.m. - Winter Storage in Woods and Fields
Hunt for signs of coming winter at Moonbeams Preserve with Orange County Land Trust Naturalist and OCCC Professor Dr. Jennifer Merriam. (Description of preserve and directions at http://www.oclt.org/mmoonbeam.htm)

SEPTEMBER 30 IS THE LAST DAY of "Orange County Land Trust Month" at Bellvale Farms Creamery. We salute their generosity in offering to donate 1% of revenues for the month in support of open space protection in Orange County. Directions to the Creamery at www.bellvalefarms.com.