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Colgate Lake Wild Forest
ORGANIZATION: MORGAN DUKE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
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1 person is interested
The 1500-acre Colgate Lake Wild Forest features the scenic Colgate Lake in the Catskill Forest Preserve. The lake is a popular spot for fishing, kayaking and primitive camping. The yellow marked Colgate Lake Trail travels just over 4 miles to Dutcher Notch and the Escarpment Trail. The wild forest is surrounded by the Windham Blackhead Range Wilderness Area on three sides.
Colgate Lake Wild Forest Background
Highly visited area especially on holiday weekends.
Draws overflow use from North South Lake Campground Both a local draw as well as a draw for people traveling longer distances.
Sanitation and Trash have been a concern at times
Parking has also been a concern
The Morgan Duke Conservation Society will be getting its Volunteer Stewardship Agreement for Colgate Lake Wild Forest in March. Volunteers can sign up now and be all set to help clean up garbage in the spring.
We will supply volunteers with:
Orange Trash Bags
Gloves
First Aid Kit
Volunteer Information Packet
More opportunities with MORGAN DUKE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About MORGAN DUKE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Location:
PO Box 632, WALDEN, NY 12586, US
Mission Statement
Morgan Duke Conservation Society is committed to aiding and supporting numerous conservation projects in the Adirondack Mountains and other places. There are multiple types of projects that we typically involve ourselves in, but all of them come together to support the larger role of conservation. Many of these projects are carried out in the same Hudson River Recreation Area that first gave James Sullivan the vision for the Morgan Duke Conservation Society. Specifically, some of the projects we work on are: Reforestation, and other replanting projects to replace vegetation harmed by human footfalls; Providing duck nest boxes and other types of birdhouses; Conducting beach cleanups on the sand dunes, shorelines and on the trails in the forests.
Description
These natural areas have existed for generations, but their continued health is in our hands. Whether we want it or not, it is our responsibility. And failing to fulfill that responsibility will mean a loss of these beautiful areas for our children and grandchildren.
While the natural areas we work on might be called recreation areas, the reality is they are natural areas that serve as the home to many different species. Our health and well being depends on this local ecology staying healthy. While we have the power to determine the fate of these natural areas, we don’t have the power to avoid the consequences if we fail to act.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Colgate RoadHunter, NY 12442
DATE POSTED
November 14, 2020
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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